Sony DSC-P10, DSC-P12, DSC-P8 Selecting the metering mode

• appears in the following cases:

–When recording in the smart zoom range

–When the image size is [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC- P10/P12) or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8)

–When rotating a still image

•The histogram before recording represents the histogram of the image displayed on the LCD screen at the time. A difference occurs in the histogram before and after you press the shutter button. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review.

In particular a large difference may appear in the following cases:

–When the flash strobes

–When [P. Effect] is set to [Solarize]

–When the shutter speed is slow or high

•The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

Selecting the metering mode

Mode dial: /SCN/

This function enables you to select the 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

This 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 on one point of the subject you want to shoot.

To focus on the metering position, setting

9(Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended (page 42).

Spot metering cross hair

Spot