Sony DSC-S500 - Manual (Page 30)

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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
• For details on the exposure t page 13
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the exposure t page 13
(EV)
M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image.
(Metering Mode)
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.
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject