Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 - Manual (Page 56)

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
DSC-H9 only
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• 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 40).
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering 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)
(Only for still image)
Measures only a 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.
Each time you press (Metering Mode) button,
the metering mode changes in the order of
(Multi) t (Center) t (Spot).
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
(Metering
Mode) button