Sony DSC-P9 Manual
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Select
(SPOT METER)
using
b
/
B
, then select [ON]
using
v
/
V
.
The Spot light-metering aiming point
is displayed.
is displayed.
d
Aim the Spot light-metering
aiming point at the spot you
want to shoot, then shoot your
image.
aiming point at the spot you
want to shoot, then shoot your
image.
To cancel Spot light-metering
In Step 3, select [OFF]. The Spot light-
metering aiming point disappears, and the
camera returns to normal light-metering.
metering aiming point disappears, and the
camera returns to normal light-metering.
Adjusting color tones
– White Balance
Mode dial:
/SCN/
When shooting images using automatic
features, the white balance is set
automatically in response to the condition
of the subject, and the overall color balance
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
features, the white balance is set
automatically in response to the condition
of the subject, and the overall color balance
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
AUTO (no display)
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
automatically.
(Daylight)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.
(Cloudy)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
(Fluorescent)
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
lights.
(Incandescent)
• Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often
change often
• Used in a studio, or under video lights
• Used when shooting under sodium or
• Used when shooting under sodium or
mercury lights
a
Set the mode dial to
, SCN,
or .
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)
using
using
b
/
B
, then select the
desired setting using
v
/
V
.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 3, select [AUTO].
•
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose
choose
, the overall color of the image may
show differences from the actual color.
•
When the flash is triggered, the manual setting
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is
done in AUTO mode.
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is
done in AUTO mode.
WB
SPOT METER
ISO
OFF
ON
Spot light-
metering
aiming point
metering
aiming point