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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.
1. MENU		(Metering Mode)	desired mode

		Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera
	(Multi)	determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

		Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
	(Center)	brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

		Align the spot metering cross hairs on the subject to meter one part of the
		subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or
		when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
	(Spot)

Notes

In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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DSC-H70 Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing Viewing still imagesDeleting images Viewing movies Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingMenu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Using with your computer Using the softwareConnecting the camera to the computer Uploading images to a media service Printing Printing still images If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Disp Screen Display Settings Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Rotate Select Folder In-Camera Guide Printing still images Printing at a shop Troubleshooting Search by Operation Changing clock settings Initializing settingsChanging image size Changing screen display How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Changing the font size Returning to a previousPrinting out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User Guide Names of parts Menu on Menu off / / / /Tracking focus Back to top List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication Display List of viewing mode icons Playback folder Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Back to top In-Camera Guide Search method Description Back to top Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies List of mode dial functions Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Intelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Program Auto Scene Selection Page Back to top Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value Control button FeatureManual Exposure Shooting Back to top Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panorama image Scrolling the panorama images for display Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Disp Screen Display Settings Histogram Histogram When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Flash Smile Shutter Button. Details Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-TimerTips for preventing blur Back to top Viewing still images Viewing images taken with a different camera Playback zoom To save enlarged images Displaying images of the desired date/folder Image IndexViewing images with the Calendar Delete button MenuPage Control button Playback feature Viewing movies Scrolling the panorama images for display Control button Action Using Menu items Shooting Scene Selection Page Back to top Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting For deleting currently displayed image Viewing in Easy ModeFor selecting the deletion method between 1 image or All Shooting Direction Image Size/Panorama Image Size On image quality and image sizeImage size 16M Image size VGA Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy ModeImage size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image Usage guidelines No. Printing Size Images Image size when shooting movies Movie image Average bit Usage guidelines Size Rate Burst Settings Bracket Setting EXP Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity Hints for preventing blur Back to top White Balance Effects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Advanced mode Scene Recognition What is the Anti Blink function? First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Selecting the priority face Tracking focus Anti Blink Back to top DRO Anti Blink SteadyShot Select a search method from In-Camera Guide Mode dial Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modes Snap mode Using Menu items Viewing Slideshow Continuous PlaybackSlideshow with music Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback Image Effects Repeat Selecting background music Send by TransferJet Using TransferJet-compatible devices sold separately Receiving images using TransferJetTips for sending and receiving data successfully Displaying the Calendar View ModeViewing images taken with a different camera Retouch 109 Delete To cancel the protection Protect Dpof Clearing the Dpof mark Rotate Select Folder Viewing images across multiple folders 115 View Mode Memory card Internal Menu items that cannot be set according to recording mediaMemory Menu items Date Folder view Folder View Changing camera settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Size Total zoom scale Auto Orientation Rotating images after recording What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye 124 Blink Alert Beep Language Setting Function Guide Display color Demo Mode Initialize Component Video Out PAL USB Connect PTP/MTP LUN Setting Download Music Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera Empty Music Power Save What is TransferJet? TransferJet Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Eye-Fi 142 Format Create REC. Folder On the folders Change REC. Folder Delete REC. Folder Copy File Number Area Setting Changing Area Setting Date & Time Setting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Component Video Audio PhotoTV HD Component Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows Sonypmb 159 Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windows Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Battery pack and power 172 Shooting still images/movies Cannot select the Face Detection function Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Eyes of the subject come out red Dots appear and remain on the screenCannot shoot images in succession Same image is shot several times Viewing images 177 Deleting Cannot delete an image Computers Your computer does not recognize the cameraCannot import images After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start 180 Memory card Cannot insert a memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Is inserted into the camera Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Internal memoryCannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to Internal memory Printing Cannot print images with the date Others Self-diagnosis display C32C13 E61 E62 E91 Messages Error formatting memory card Folder errorEmpty folder contents Memory card locked Vibration warning indicator Turn the power off and on againError Playing Music Error Formatting Music Image Database File error Cannot recover Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperatureConnection failed Some files were not sent Some files were not received 190 Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility Grip On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack On charging the battery packEffective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Battery charger Memory card Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback 199 On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screenCleaning the lens Cleaning the flash Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Internal Memory card formatted with this camera Recordable time of moviesQuality/Size Memory Approx MB 16 GB 32 GB Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Intelligent Pantilter TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Trademarks