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Changing the metering option, Selecting a light source (white balance) – Samsung EC-PL20ZZBPSUS User Manual

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Shooting options

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Adjusting brightness and color

Selecting a light source

(White balance)

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of
the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be
realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting
conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

(Auto WB)

(Daylight)

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

2

Select Shooting

→ Metering → an option.

Option Description

Multi:
• Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and

then measures the light intensity of each area.

• Suitable for general photos.
Spot:
• Your camera measures only the light intensity of the

very center of the frame.

• If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your

photo may be improperly exposed.

• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
• Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire

frame with emphasis placed on the center.

• Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the

frame.

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