Setting the exposure, Information – Samsung Digimax GX-1S User Manual
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Setting the Exposure
ƈ Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.
(Multi-segment metering), (Center-weighted metering) or (Spot metering) mode can be
selected. The default setting is (Multi-segment metering).
ƃ The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment
metering mode when using a lens other than the D-XENON lens (can only be used if permission
is set in [Using aperture ring] in the [ Custom Setting] menu (p.99)).
INFORMATION
Measure only the center of the screen and determine exposure.
ƃ Set in [AE Metering] in the [ Rec. Mode] menu. (p.96)
ƈ The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as
shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering.
This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in
which portion.
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
Selecting the Metering Method
Multi-segment
metering
Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and determine
the appropriate exposure.
Center-weighted
metering
Spot metering
Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and
determine the exposure.