Sony DSLR-A500 User Manual

– A filter with an exposure factor, such as an ND filter, is used.
– A close-up lens is used.

• ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a 

distance encoder. To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder, refer 
to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Fn button t  

t Select the desired mode

• Use 

 (Multi segment) metering for general shooting.

• When there is a high contrast subject in the AF area, measure the light of 

the subject you want to shoot with the optimal exposure using the spot 
metering function and take advantage of an AE lock shooting (page 92).

Note
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Metering mode] is 

fixed to 

 (Multi segment) and you cannot select other modes.

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a 
subject (Metering mode)

This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total 
area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure 
of the entire screen.

 (Center weighted) While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode 

measures the average brightness of the entire screen.

This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle 
located in the center area.