Sony DSC-HX400V - Manual (Page 75)

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.
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 Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Off:
Does not display the guide.
On (default setting):
Displays the guide.
How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-
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