Sony DCR-PC101 - Manual (Page 64)

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You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point
you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter function
in the following cases:
– The subject is backlit.
– When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a
subject that is on stage and lit by a spotlight.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN to display
PAGE1.
(2) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.
(3) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.
The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of the
point you selected is adjusted.
(4) Press OK to return to PAGE1.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press AUTO to return to PAGE1.
Note
The following functions do not work during the Flexible Spot Meter:
– Color Slow Shutter
– BACK LIGHT
– Exposure
– Spot focus
Flexible Spot Meter is automatically canceled:
– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
Using the spot light-metering function
– Flexible Spot Meter
1 2~4
FN
SPOT
METER
OK AUTO
MENU FADER END
SCH EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
SPOT
METER
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
SPOT METER