Sony A390 User Manual

Notes
• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.
• If you have adjusted the flash level, 

 appears on the LCD monitor/in the 

viewfinder when the built-in flash is pulled up. When you adjust it, be careful not to 
forget to reset the value.

• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light, if 

the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the 
lower flash effect may not be visible.

Exposure compensation and flash compensation
Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when 
[AUTO] is selected) to perform the compensation. If the flash is used, the amount of 
flash light is also changed.
However, flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light.

Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode

• Use 

 (Multi segment) metering for general shooting.

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 at or around the focus area located 
in the center of the frame.