Sony DSC-H10 - Manual (Page 46)

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 47).
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject