Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon Power Shot A400 User Manual

Switching between Light Metering Modes

Evaluative metering is the default light
metering mode. This can be switched to
another metering mode.
Appropriate for standard
shooting conditions, including
backlit scenes. The camera
divides images into several
zones for light metering. It
evaluates the complex
Evaluative
lighting conditions, such as
Metering
the position of the subject, the
brightness, the direct light,
and the backlighting, and
adjusts the settings to the
correct exposure for the main
subject.
Averages the light metered
Center-
from the entire frame, but
Weighted
gives greater weight to the
Averaging
subject matter at the center.
Shooting Mode
Meters the area within the
spot AE point at the center of
Spot AE the LCD monitor. Use this
Point mode when the subject is
backlit or surrounded by
strong light.
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Press ( on the omni selector)
as necessary to display either
or , and shoot image.
Shooting – Advanced Functions
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