Selecting the metering mode, Multi (multi-pattern metering), Center-weighted metering) – Sony DSC-R1 User Manual

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• ISO is set to [160].
• For TIME shooting, the maximum time available is up to three minutes. After three minutes, the shutter

will be automatically released (when the battery is low level, the shutter is released after about 30
seconds).

• We recommend that you use a tripod (not supplied).

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.

Press and hold

(Metering mode) and turn the main command dial to select the desired

setting.

(

: The default setting)

• For details on the exposure

t page 12

• When using

(

Spot metering) or

(

Center-weighted metering), setting the AF range finder frame to

(Center AF) is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 46).

Selecting the metering mode

P

S

A

M

Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

(Center-weighted

metering)

Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

(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.

+

30 F2.8

-2

2+

1 0 1

Multi

Main command dial

button

1M

M AF

P

30 F2.8

-2

2+

1 0 1

FINE

101

110min

Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject.

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