Sony DSC-HX30V - Manual (Page 122)

Cyber-shot User Guide
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Before Use
Shooting
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Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
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Troubleshooting
Precautions/About this camera
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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
1. MENU (Metering Mode) desired 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)
Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one
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.
Note
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In movie mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
Related Topic
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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