Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon DIGITAL IXUS I5 User Giude

Switching between Light Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Weighted
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Shooting Mode
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.
Center
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Average
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want
Spot
to set the exposure on the subject in the center of
the monitor.
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In the FUNC. menu select
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
*The current setting is displayed.
Use the or
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.
The display will return to the shooting
screen.
*.
button to switch