Metering Mode - Sony ILCE-5000 Help Manual

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set to [ISO AUTO].
How to Use
Using shooting functions

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Multi (default setting):
Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the
proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of
the screen (Center-weighted metering).
Spot:
Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is
backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Note
[Multi] is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
Zoom functions other than optical zoom
How to Use
Using shooting functions
AE lock
When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a
backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears
to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the
brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the
exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker
(Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.
Adjusting the exposure
Adjusting the exposure

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