Selecting The Metering Method - Canon Optura S1 Instruction Manual

Selecting the Metering Method

You can select the method the camera uses to evaluate the brightness of your subject.
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1. Set the mode dial to
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. Select the metering method symbol followed by a setting option.
The symbol of the current setting is displayed.
4. Press the FUNC. button.
If you have selected [
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Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including
backlit scenes. The camcorder divides images into
several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex
lighting conditions, such as the position and brightness of
the subject, background, direct light or backlight, and
adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly.
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving
more weight to the subject in the center.
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this
setting for adjusting the exposure matching the subject in
the center of the screen.
mode.
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