Samsung EC-NV9ZZSBA/IT Changing the metering mode 1 7, Selecting a light source White balance 1 7

Adjusting brightness and colour

Changing the metering mode 1 7 3

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

1 In Shooting mode, press [Fn].

2 Press [w] or [r] to select METERING. 3 Press [e] or [t] to select an option.

Option	Description
	•	Your camera divides the scene into several
Multi		areas, and then measures the light intensity
		of each area.
	•	Suitable for general photos.
	•	Your camera measures only the light
		intensity of the very centre of the frame.
Spot	•	If a subject is not in the centre of the scene,
		your photo may come out too bright or
		dark.
	•	Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
	•	Your camera averages the meter reading of
Center		the entire frame with emphasis placed on
		the centre.
Weighted
	•	Suitable for photos with subjects in the
		centre of the frame.

4 Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn].

Selecting a light source (White balance) 1 7 3

The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the colour of your photo to be the same as what you see, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

(Auto WB) (Daylight)

	(Cloudy)	(Tungsten)
1	In Shooting mode, press [Fn].
2	Press [w] or [r] to select WHITE BALANCE.

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