Sony DSC-RX10 - Manual (Page 181)

Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX10
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.
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
Notes on use
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