Sony DSC-P72 User Manual download pdf (Page 51)

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Advanced still image shooting

Selecting a metering

mode

Mode selector: /

This function enables you to select a

metering mode to suit the shooting

conditions and purpose.

Multi-pattern metering

The image is divided into multiple regions

and metering is performed for each region.

The camera judges the subject position and

background brightness, and determines a

well-balanced exposure.

The camera is set to multi-pattern metering

as the factory setting.

Spot metering

Spot metering lets you adjust the exposure

to the subject even when the subject is

backlit or there is strong contrast between

the subject and the background. Position the

spot metering cross hair at the point you

want to shoot.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set

(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in

the menu settings (page 27).

For the DSC-P72

a Set the mode selector to or

.

b Press MENU.

The menu appears.

c Select (Metering Mode)

with b/B, then select [Multi] or

[Spot] with v/V.

Shooting techniques

In normal shooting, the camera makes

automatic exposure adjustments. Check the

image to be shot, if it looks like the image

below, you should make manual adjustments.

If you are shooting a back-lit person or a

snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +

plus direction; if you are shooting a dark

subject that fills the screen, making your

adjustments in the – direction should give the

best results.

Underexposured

t Adjust in the + direction

Appropriate exposure

Overexposed t Adjust in

the – direction

Spot

metering

cross hair

Mode selector

Control button

MENU

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