Shooting options
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Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option
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 [
m
].
2
Select
a
or
V
Metering.
3
Select an option.
Icon Description
Multi:
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Your camera divides the frame into several areas,
and then measures the light intensity of each area.
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Suitable for general photos.
Spot:
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Your camera measures only the light intensity at the
very center of the frame.
•
If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
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Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
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Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the center.
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Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the
frame.
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Selecting a White Balance setting
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting
conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
Auto WB Daylight
Cloudy Tungsten
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