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Sony DSCTX30/D, DSCTX30P Metering Mode, Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top

Models: DSCTX30D DSC-TX30 DSCTX30P DSCTX30/P DSC-TX30/B DSCTX30/D

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Before Use

Operating the camera

Shooting

Viewing

Useful shooting functions

Useful viewing functions

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Metering Mode

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 determines a well-
	(Multi)	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 (A) 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, the setting is fixed to [Multi].

Related Topic

MENU items available for each shooting mode

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Sony DSCTX30/D, DSCTX30P, DSCTX30/P, DSCTX30D manual Metering Mode, Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top

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Contents list TopBack to top Before Use Operating the camera Operating the cameraCustomizing the desired items Top page Operating the cameraShooting Shooting still imagesShooting movies Viewing still images ViewingViewing burst images Viewing moviesOperating the camera Top page Useful shooting functions Before UseShooting ViewingTop page Useful viewing functions Before Use Useful viewing functionsShooting Settings Changing settingsMain Settings Clock SettingsViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TVUsing the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computerPrinting Printing still imagesTop page Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Contents list Top page TroubleshootingPrecautions Precautions / About this cameraOn cleaning Top page Precautions / About this cameraContents list Functions available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functionsMenu items available for shooting Functions available for each view mode Useful viewing functionsMenu items Viewing Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Number of still images and recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad About this cameraTrademarks Selecting a topic to display How to use this User GuideSearching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out aMarks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Supports Micro USB compatible device List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons List of shooting mode iconsList of icons displayed on the screen Display IndicationCapture List of viewing mode icons Display Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory In-Camera Guide Screen Action Operating method Taking advantage of the touch panelUsing Menu items Shooting Related TopicCustomizing the desired items Back to top Using Menu items Viewing Changing camera settings Customizing Menu items Customizing the desired itemsTaking advantage of customization Swapping Menu icons inside the customization areaReducing the number of icons in the customization area Shooting still images Back to top Zoom Still images Operation Settings Zoom barAvailable zoom Top page Shooting Shooting still images Zoom Still imagesDetails Zoom scaleCopyright 2013 Sony Corporation Shooting movies Top page Shooting Shooting movies Shooting moviesZoom Movies Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Zoom Movies Top page Shooting Shooting movies Zoom MoviesAvailable zoom Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Back to top Shooting mode functions Mode. DetailsTV. Details When to use Restricted Mode Functions Features of Auto shooting modesIntelligent Auto On Scene RecognitionScene Scene Recognition Superior AutoOverlaying processing Tips for defocusing the background Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusBackground Defocus Position of the subject and the backgroundZoom scale and position of the subject Program Auto Tips for shooting 3D images 3D Still ImageISweep Panorama To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image Tips for shooting a panoramic imageRelated Topic Picture Effect Page To add an effect to a movie To add an effect when shooting panoramic imageScene Selection For still imagesFor movies Page Page Related Topic Top page Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing still imagesTaking advantage of dragging operations Displays the next/previous imageTo save enlarged images Playback zoomTop page Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom To save enlarged imagesTop page Viewing Viewing still images Wide Zoom Wide ZoomTilt playback Viewing burst imagesTop page Viewing Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Tilt playback UnfoldUnfold View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to topOn the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesTop page Viewing Viewing movies Viewing movies Button ActionTo display only movies on the index screen View Mode Back to topStill Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Scrolling the panoramic images for displayFunctions available for each shooting mode Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Menu items Menu items available for each shooting modeMenu items Still images Movies Still images Panorama Images Illustration Effect Exposure Compensation Tracking a face Tracking focusFlash When the White circular spots appears in flash photosRelated Topic About the LED light LED LightMenu items available for each shooting mode LED Light MacroMaximum magnification ratio Zoom scale Back to top AUTO/OFF Photo CreativityRelated Topic Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top Cont. Shooting SettingsAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-TimerAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Hints for preventing blurRelated Topic On Scene Recognition Movie shooting sceneCopyright 2013 Sony Corporation Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy ModeRelated Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect When Movie Size is set to other than VGA When Movie Size is set to VGAStill Image SizeDual Rec Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama3D Still Image Size 105 Movie Quality recording format Avchd Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie Size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate107 Exposure Compensation Adjusting the exposure for better looking images109 Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity 111 White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set modeEffects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode114 Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screenQuickly choosing the priority subject Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screenMetering Mode Scene Recognition Advanced modeAdvanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Smile Shutter 121 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 124 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Menu items available for each view mode Memory card Internal Menu items Date Folder viewView Still MP4 128 Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy Mode130 Date Select Calendar Number of images in index Back to top Image IndexNumber of images in index Continuous Playback SlideshowSlideshow with music Continuous Playback Slideshow with musicEffects Playback SelectionMusic IntervalMusic Transfer Back to top Selecting background musicTop page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Delete Delete139 Beauty Effect 141 Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Retouch Retouch143 144 Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Paint Paint146 Setting to 3D Viewing mode easily 3D ViewingViewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top View Mode Viewing burst images Back to top Display Cont. Shooting GroupTop page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Protect Protect151 Printing still images Back to top Print DpofRotate Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow Volume155 Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Movie format Movie formatAvchd format Back to top AF Illuminator Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings AF IlluminatorGrid Line Contents list Back to topImage size Total zoom scale Clear Image Zoom16913M Approx × 1692M Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Scene Recog. Guide Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 165 Blink Alert Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink AlertWrite Date Disp. Resolution Beep Top page Changing settings Main Settings BeepPanel Brightness Language Setting Display color Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display colorTop page Changing settings Main Settings Demo Mode Demo ModeInitialize Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Back to top Top page Changing settings Main Settings Ctrl for HdmiTop page Changing settings Main Settings USB Connect Setting USB Connect SettingUSB Power Supply Single LUN SettingDownload Music Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download MusicMusic Transfer Empty MusicTop page Changing settings Main Settings Power Save Power SaveVersion Format On the folders Create REC.FolderChange REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Images cannot be copied individually CopyFile Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 192 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TVCtrl for Hdmi Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 196 Recommended computer environment WindowsMac PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide WindowsStarting PlayMemories Home Windows PlayMemories Home Help Guide Download Music Empty Music Back to top Music TransferSoftware for Mac USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Connecting the camera to the computerHome Importing images to a computerDeleting the USB connection Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting the method for creating a disc of moviesRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating Blu-ray discs Creating a disc with a device other than a computerTypes of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Devices Disc typePrinting still images If you have problems Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect211 Shooting still images/movies Flash does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionClose-up shoot function Macro / Focus On does not work Macro shooting cannot be turned offImage colors are not correct Button halfway downThere is a dark shadow on the image Eyes of the subject come out redViewing images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing imagesCannot play back images Cannot hear music during slideshowComputers Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import imagesMemory card Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistakeTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryInternal memory MemoryPrinting Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PrintingImages are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with the dateTouch Panel/Screen Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Touch Panel/ScreenCannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully Screen goes dark, the screen vanishesClock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeOthers Lens gets foggedC32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91Messages Internal memory errorCamera overheating Allow it to cool This memory card is not formatted correctlyFile Error Empty folder contentsNo images No still imagesError Playing Music Vibration warning indicatorError Formatting Music Image size over limitRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Image Database File error. Cannot recover dataSituations this camera has difficulty handling 228 Precautions On image data compatibility Functions built into this camera231 On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup batteryBattery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery chargeHow to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory card Memory Stick mediaTypes of memory card This manual Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick mediaCleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surfaceMovies Number of still images Number of still imagesMovies Recordable time of movies Recordable time of moviesInternal Memory card formatted with this camera Quality/Size MemoryUsing the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd formatOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software LicenseTrademarks