Sony DSC-P8 - Manual (Page 47)

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• appears in the following cases:
– When recording in the smart zoom range
– When the image size is [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-
P10/P12) or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8)
– When rotating a still image
• The histogram before recording represents the
histogram of the image displayed on the LCD
screen at the time. A difference occurs in the
histogram before and after you press the shutter
button. When this happens, check the histogram
while playing back a single-image or during
Quick Review.
In particular a large difference may appear in
the following cases:
– When the flash strobes
– When [P. Effect] is set to [Solarize]
– When the shutter speed is slow or high
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Selecting the
metering mode
Mode dial: /SCN/
This function enables you to select the
metering mode to suit the shooting
conditions and purpose.
Multi-pattern metering
The image is divided into multiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
The camera is set to multi-pattern metering
as the factory setting.
Spot metering
This lets you adjust the exposure to the
subject even when the subject is backlit or
there is strong contrast between the subject
and the background.
Position the spot metering cross hair on one
point of the subject you want to shoot.
To focus on the metering position, setting
9
(Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended
(page 42).
a Set the mode dial to , SCN
or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Metering Mode) with
b / B , then select [Multi] or
[Spot] with v / V .
WB Metering Mode
Multi
Spot
ISO
Spot metering
cross hair
Mode dial
Control button
MENU