Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 - Manual (Page 37)

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Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [ ] (Center AF) is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
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.
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
AUTO (Auto) Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
(Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views,
night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shadow areas.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject