Sony MVC-FD88 - Manual (Page 31)

Advanced operations
31-GB
Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to
suit your shooting situation, referring to the following.
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired
PROGRAM AE mode.
Spot light-metering mode
For recording subjects with backlight or strong contrast between
subjects and background. Use this mode to take a picture with
the appropriate exposure for just the point you want to focus on.
Low Lux 1 mode
For making subjects brighter in insufficient light.
Low Lux 2 mode
For recording a dark picture more brightly, or making the
movement of the subject brighter seem lively.
Sunset & Moon mode
For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets,
fireworks, neon signs, or general night views.
Landscape mode
For distant subjects such as mountains behind an obstacle such
as a window or screen.
Panfocus mode
For changing the subject to focus on quickly and simply (from
close subjects to distant subjects). Or, for recording with flash in
a dark place where it is hard to bring the camera into focus.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering range