Shooting options 48Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source(White balance)The color of your photo depends on the type and quality ofthe light source. If you want the color of your photo to berealistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lightingconditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.(Auto WB) (Daylight)(Cloudy) (Tungsten)Changing the metering optionThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camerameasures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of yourphotos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].2 Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option.Option DescriptionMulti:• Your camera divides the scene into several areas, andthen measures the light intensity of each area.• Suitable for general photos.Spot:• Your camera measures only the light intensity of thevery center of the frame.• If a subject is not in the center of the scene, yourphoto may be improperly exposed.• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.Center-weighted:• Your camera averages the meter reading of the entireframe with emphasis placed on the center.• Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of theframe.
