Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon PowerShot SD10 (PC1060) User Manual

Switching between Light Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Center-
Weighted
Average
Spot
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Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates
complex lighting conditions, such as 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 from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want
to set the exposure on the subject in the center of
the monitor.
Slide the mode switch to
1
(Shooting) and select
the FUNC. menu.
See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 53).
Select
2
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
*The current setting is displayed.
Use the
3
between metering modes.
You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
Press the SET/FUNC. button.
4
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
* from the FUNC. menu.
or button to switch
or from