Image Brightness (Exposure) - Canon PowerShot G5X 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 -3 to +3.
As you watch the screen, turn the
z
exposure compensation dial to adjust
brightness.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
1
Lock the exposure.
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
z
with the exposure locked, and then press
the [ ] button.
[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
z
locked.
To unlock AE, press the [
z
[ ] is no longer displayed.
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
Changing the Metering Method
Still Images Movies
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
Still Images Movies
] button again.
● AE: Auto Exposure
● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [
(Program Shift).
Press the [ ] button, choose [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 30).
The option you configured is now
z
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 frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to
the AF frame ( = 79).
Before Use
] dial Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Still Images Movies
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
] in the
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
] (Spot AE Point
Appendix
Index
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