Switching Between Light Metering Modes; Adjusting The Exposure - Canon PowerShot A310 User Manual

Switching between Light Metering Modes

Appropriate for standard
shooting conditions, including
backlit scenes. The camera
divides images into several
zones for light metering. It
Evaluative
evaluates the complex lighting
conditions, such as the position
Metering
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
Center-
the entire frame, but gives
Weighted
greater weight to the subject
Averaging
matter at the center.
Meters the area within the spot
AE point at the center of the
Spot AE
LCD monitor. Use this mode
Point
when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by strong light.
1
Press ( on the omni selector)
as necessary to display either
or , and shoot image.
Shooting Mode
,

Adjusting the Exposure

Shooting Mode
If you are shooting against a bright
background or strong backlight, you may
need to correct the exposure so that the
subject doesn't come out too dark.
1
Select * (+/- (Exp.))
from the FUNC.
menu.
See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 54).
* The current setting is
displayed.
2
Press or to
adjust the
compensation.
The settings can be
adjusted in 1/3 stops in
the range -2 to +2.
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