Light Metering Mode60MenusTable of Contents IndexLight Metering ModeThe camcorder measures light in the scene in order to set the optimal exposure settings. Depending on thescene, you may want to change the measurement method. This function is available when the shooting mode isset to ’, ‚ or “.1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch ¬ [Metering Mode] (in mode) or ª [Metering Mode] (inmode).2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].Options (for clips)Options (for photos)Operating modes:[¬ Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.[ Spotlight]: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example,when the subject is lit by a spotlight.[ Backlight]: Suitable when recording backlit scenes.[ª Evaluative]: Appropriate for standard shooting conditions.[¬ Center-weightedAverage]: The camcorder suitably exposes a subject at the center of the scene.[« Spot]: The camcorder suitable exposes a subject at the center of the scene but within a narrowerarea.
