Sony DSC-G1 Instruction Manual

For details on the operation 1 page 29

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the 
exposure.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [

] (Center AF) is 

recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when 
the colors of an image look strange.

 (Multi)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The 
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern 
metering).

 (Center)

Measures the center of the image, and determines the 
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).

 (Spot)

(Only for still image)

Measures only a 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.

AUTO (Auto)

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

 (Daylight)

Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, 
night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.

 (Cloudy)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shadow areas.

Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject