Image Brightness (Exposure); Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation); Changing The Metering Method; Before Use - Canon PowerShot SX420 IS User Manual

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
● Press the [ ] button. As you watch the
screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust
brightness.
● When shooting movies, shoot with the
exposure compensation bar displayed.
● When shooting still images, press the
[ ] button to display the set exposure
compensation amount, and then shoot.
● You can also shoot still images with the exposure compensation
bar displayed.
● While recording a movie, [ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.

Changing the Metering Method

Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
Still Images Movies
● Press the [ ] button, choose [
menu, and choose the desired option
(= 24).
● The option you configured is now
displayed.
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit
Evaluative shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the
shooting conditions.
Center Determines the average brightness of light across
Weighted the entire image area, calculated by treating
Avg. brightness in the central area as more important.
Metering restricted to within the [
Spot
Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen.

Before Use

Basic Guide
Still Images Movies
Advanced Guide
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Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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