Operating Instructions

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Advanced still image shooting
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.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 27).
For the DSC-P72
a Set the mode selector to or
.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (Metering Mode)
with b/B, then select [Multi] or
[Spot] with v/V.
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
t Adjust in the + direction
Appropriate exposure
Overexposed t Adjust in
the – direction
Spot
metering
cross hair
Mode selector
Control button
MENU