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Metering mode): selecting the metering mode – Sony DSC-T50 User Manual

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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 32).

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)

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

Center (Center-weighted
metering) (

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

Spot (Spot metering)
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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.

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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject