[46] How to Use Using shooting functions

Exposure compensation dial

Adjusting the exposure

Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).

1. Turn the exposure compensation dial.

Note

You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.

[47] How to Use Using shooting functions

Metering Mode

Adjusting the exposure

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Multi (default setting):

Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the

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Sony DSC-HX60V manual Exposure compensation dial, Metering Mode, Adjusting the exposure, Multi default setting