Sony DSC-T30 - Manual (Page 40)

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For details on the operation 1 page 33
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the exposure t page 14
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 38).
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
• For details on the white balance t page 15
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent] ( ).
• Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
(Metering Mode)
Spot (Spot metering)
(
)
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.
WB (White Bal)
Flash ( ) Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
Incandescent (n) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change
quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as
at photography studios.
Fluorescent ( ) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy ( ) Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Daylight ( ) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
WB
WB