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 Shooting ¢Metering ¢an option.
Option Description
Multi:
t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.
p A h n d v
Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option

Selecting a light source (White balance)

p A h n d v

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 an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

tSuitable for general photos.

Spot:

tYour camera measures only the light intensity of the very centre of the frame.

tIf a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

tSuitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center–weighted:

tYour camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the centre.

tSuitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the frame.

(Auto WB)

 

(Daylight)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)

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Samsung WB650, WB660 user manual Selecting a light source White balance