Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon Digital IXUS 500HS User Manual

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Switching between Light Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Center-
Weighted
Average
Spot
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.
Press the
1
between metering modes.
The selected metering mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
button to switch
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