Sony DSC-S780 - Manual (Page 37)

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
Spot (Spot metering)
(
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(Only for still image)
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.
Center (Center-weighted
metering) (
)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject