Specifying The Metering Mode; Optimizing Image Brightness - Casio EXILIM K1124PCM2DMX User Manual

Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and
measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.
Multi
B
This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a
wide range of shooting conditions.
Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus
Center
N
area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want
Weighted
some level of control over contrast.
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this
metering method when you want exposure to be set according to
Spot
˜
the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
• The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot
screen. No icon is displayed when "B Multi" is selected as the metering mode.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas
when shooting images.
Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the "On" setting.
Extra When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored
after the shutter button is pressed.
On Performs brightness correction.
Off Does not perform brightness correction.
• You also can optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing
images (page 91).
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Advanced Settings