Sony DSC-N1 - Manual (Page 48)

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For details on the operation
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page 45
Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the exposure t page 12
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 34).
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
(Metering Mode)
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Center (Center-weighted
metering) (
)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Spot (Spot metering)
(
)
Measures only a part of the subject.
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
WB (White Bal)
Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Daylight ( ) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Cloudy ( ) Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent ( ) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Incandescent (n) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change
quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as
at photography studios.
Flash ( ) Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject.
WB