Metering Mode. Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX1, DSC-HX1

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode

(Multi)

(Center)

(Spot)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

Measures only a part of the subject

(Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

Notes

• When the mode dial is set to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment),

Recognition), you cannot set the [Metering Mode].

• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

(Easy Shooting) and (Scene

• If you set the Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position.

• The Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.

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To use the custom button

You can easily set the Metering Mode if you set it to the custom button (page 107).

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