Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 User Manual page 45

Changing the Metering Method
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
z z Press the [ ] button, choose [
menu, and choose the desired option
(=
z z The option you configured is now
displayed.
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
Evaluative
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire
Center
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area
Weighted Avg.
as more important.
Metering restricted to within the [
Spot
displayed in the center of the screen.
Still Images
] in the
21).
] (Spot AE Point frame),
Changing the ISO Speed
Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting
mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher
sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
z z Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(=
z z The option you configured is now
displayed.
• To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO
speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
• Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess,
there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting
conditions.
• Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce
subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may
look grainy.
Still Images
21).
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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