Sony DSCW80W User Manual

For details on the operation 1 page 35

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

• For details on the Exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to 

focus on the metering position (page 42).

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in 
auto focus mode.

 (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.

 (Multi AF)

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame 
automatically.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the 

frame.

Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject

AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)

AF range finder frame 
indicator