(Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 Handbook

Shooting menu

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)
( )
(Only for still image)
Center (Center-weighted
metering) (
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 34).
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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.
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
)
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
For details on the operation 1 page 30
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject