Metering; Changing The Metering Option; Selecting A White Balance Setting - Samsung WB2100 User Manual

Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity
of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the
metering mode you select.
1
In Shooting mode, press [m].
2
Select Metering.
3
Select an option.
Icon Description
Multi:
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Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then
measures the light intensity of each area.
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Suitable for general photos.
Spot:
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Your camera measures only the light intensity at the very center
of the frame.
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If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your photo may be
improperly exposed.
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Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
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Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with
emphasis placed on the center.
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Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

Selecting a White Balance setting

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you
want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that
is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or
Tungsten.
Auto WB
Cloudy
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Shooting options
Daylight
Tungsten