Selecting a metering mode, Multi-pattern metering | Sony DSC-P72

Shooting techniques

In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your adjustments in the + plus direction; if you are shooting a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the – direction should give the best results.

Underexposured

tAdjust in the + direction

Appropriate exposure

Overexposed t Adjust in

the – direction

Selecting a metering mode

Mode selector: /

This function enables you to select a metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose.

Multi-pattern metering

The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure.

The camera is set to multi-pattern metering as the factory setting.

Spot metering

Spot metering lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Position the spot metering cross hair at the point you want to shoot.

Spot metering cross hair

Before operation

When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 27).

Control button

MENU

Mode selector

For the DSC-P72

aSet the mode selector to or

.

bPress MENU.

The menu appears.

cSelect (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi] or

[Spot] with v/V.

Advanced still image shooting

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Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 operating instructions Selecting a metering mode, Multi-pattern metering, Spot metering

Contents

Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial No For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Information For the Customers in Europe For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Memory Stick Before using your camera Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 onlyFlash Do not get the camera wet Trademarks Table of contents Enjoying images on your Computer TroubleshootingStill image editing Enjoying movies DSC-P72 Identifying the parts Jack cover Self-timer/recording lamp red 31/27Finder AE/AF lock lamp green AF illuminator Identifying the parts DSC-P32 Qa qs qd qf qg qh qj Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteries Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time Battery Insert the batteries Open the battery coverClose the battery cover Inserting the batteries Power Save function When the Power Save function is OnShooting still images Under the average conditions1 Shooting3 movies Playing back2 still images Power sources Using an external power source Using your camera abroad To turn off the power Turning your camera on/off How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function Press Power to turn on the camera Set the mode selector to Setting the date and time Is shown above and V is shown below the selected item Select OK with B on the control button, then press zDate and time are set and the clock will start to keep time Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow Setting the still image size Number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick2 Image size and quality Basic still image shooting using auto mode Set the mode selector to , and turn on the cameraPress and hold the shutter button halfway down Position on the mode selector Press b 7 on the control button Basic still image shooting using auto modeAbout Auto Focus Checking the last image shot Quick Review Smart zoom Using the zoom feature When the zoom is set all the way to Set the mode selector to Press B on the control buttonShooting close-ups Macro DSC-P72 only Using the self-timer Self-timer indicator appears on the LCD screenTo cancel the self-timer during the operation Before flashed When flashed When shooting against a light sourceSelecting a flash mode Flash mode has the following features To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Settings page 106. appears on the LCD screenShooting with the AF illuminator Shooting with the finder Inserting the date and time on a still image Set the mode selector to SETSET UP screen appears Mode selector to to shoot your image Index nine-image screen Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing on the single-image screen Single single-image screen Screen Viewing on the index nine- or triple-image screenImage screen To display the next previous Index Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to Video Viewing images on a TV screenPress b/B on the control button to select the desired image PAL-M system Watching images on a TV screenNtsc system PAL system Select Delete with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the deletionDeleting images Press Delete Delete mark is indicated on Deleting on the Index nine-image screen Select Exit with b on the control button, then press z Images with marks have been deleted Deleting still images Select OK with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the formattingSelect Cancel with V on the control button, then press z Formatting a Memory Stick To turn off the SET UP screen display How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screen Creating or selecting a folder Set the mode selector to Press MenuMode selector SET UP Deciding the still image quality Selecting the recording folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Creating a new folder Choosing a focus method Multipoint AFCenter AF Shooting techniques Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Menu settings To return to auto adjust mode Adjusting the exposureTo return to auto focus mode EV adjustment Spot metering Selecting a metering modeFor the DSC-P72 Set the mode selector to or Press Menu Multi-pattern metering White Balance Adjusting color tonesTo cancel spot metering To return to automatic settings Adjusting the flash level You can adjust the amout of flash lightFlash level Shooting multiple frames Clip MotionTo delete shot images in the midst of shooting Frames will be recorded as one image image size 1.2M Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Shoot your image Mail Shooting two images in successionShooting still images for e-mail Burst Release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds Shooting still images with audio filesVoice You can record still images with audio files Shooting according to scene conditions Twilight portrait mode NR slow shutter Select Camera with b, then select the desired mode with v/VTo return to the normal shooting , select Auto or Program , select Off To cancel Picture EffectAdding special effects Picture Effect Selecting the folder and playing back images To cancel the selectionWhen multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick , select Cancel Enlarging an image To cancel enlarged viewingAdjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttons Enlarging a portion of a still image Slide show To cancel the slide show settingPlaying back successive images Recording an enlarged Rotate To cancel the rotationRotating still images To skip to the next/previous image during slide show To pause Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images On the single screen To cancel the protectionProtecting images Protect On the Index triple-image screen To release protectionTo protect all the images in folder To release protection of all the images in the folder To cancel the resizing Changing image sizeResize Select Dpof with b/B, then press z Choosing images to printPrint Dpof mark To delete the mark Select Dpof with v , then press z To cancel the markingTo delete all the marks from the images in the folder Press Menu Select OK with B, then press z Before operation Indicators on the screen while you are shooting moviesTo shoot with a self-timer Shooting movies To fast-forward / rewind Indicators on the screen while you are viewing moviesTo adjust the volume Viewing movies on the LCD screen Repeat to delete other movies Press Delete To cancel the deletionDeleting movies Select Delete with v , then press z To delete all the images in the folder Or 7, select Exit, select Exit Playback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting movies To cancel cutting Deleting unnecessary portions of moviesDecide on a cutting point Recommended computer environment USB modeContents of the CD-ROM Copying images to your computer For Windows users Click USB Driver on the title screen Installing the USB driverClick Next. When the Information screen appears, click Next Click Cyber-shot on the model selection screen Click Next. When License Agreement screen appears, click Yes Installing Image Transfer Installing ImageMixer Click FinishFollow instructions on each succeeding screen Connecting the camera to your computer Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Copying images using Image TransferFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE users Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Changing Image Transfer settingsCopying images without using Image Transfer When a removable disk icon is not shown Double-click My Documents on the desktop Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizardViewing the images on your computer Click Next Image file storage destinations and file names Example when viewing folders on Windows Me 999MSDCF Folder File name File meaning Steps your OS requires Installing the USB driverConnecting your camera to your computer Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users For Mac OS X users Copying imagesDouble-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop Viewing the images on your computer For the Macintosh edition Creating a Video CDStart ImageMixer Click Drag & drop the desired file or album to the menu screen Battery and power Troubleshooting While shooting still images Shooting still images / movies Monochrome black White Vertical streaks appear Symptom Cause Solution Image is too brightMacro mode does not Image is Deleting/editing an image Viewing images Computers Memory Stick Others Following messages appear on the LCD screen Turn the power off and on Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionAgain Self-diagnosis display 100If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears 101 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time When the mode selector is set to Menu items102 103 When Camera is set to Auto, these items are not displayed Interval 104 105 When the mode selector is set to Memory Stick Tool SET UP items106 Camera 107 Setup Do not leave the camera in the following places PrecautionsCleaning 108 109 Internal rechargeable button batteryHow to charge Memory Stick Effective use of the battery Nickel-metal hydride batteries110 111 Battery chargerSpecifications Battery life 112 Accessories 54-57 LCD screen113 For shooting still images Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display 114For shooting movies Numbers in parentheses indicate Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73/Volume115 For still image playback For movie playback 116 Index PAL 117Page Page 8 0 8 7 7 1