Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option p d v D

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, select f “ > “ .

 

(In the v and D modes, select f “ .)

2

Select an option.

Multi

Option Description

Multi:

t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.

t Suitable for general photos.

Option Description

Spot:

t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame.

t If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

t Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

t Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the center.

t Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

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Samsung EC-ST5000BPAVN, EC-ST500ZBPRIT manual Changing the metering option p d v D, V and D modes, select f “, Multi
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