Switching Between Metering Modes - Canon Powershot A590 IS User Manual

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Switching between Metering Modes

Evaluative
Center Weighted
Avg.
Spot
1
Change the metering mode.
1. Press the
2. Use the
and the
the option.
3. Press the
Available Shooting Modes
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for 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.
Averages the light metered from the entire
frame, but gives greater weight to the subject
matter at the center.
Use when there is a large variance in brightness
between the subject and the surroundings. Sets
the exposure to suit the subject at the center of
the composition.
button.
or button to select
or button to change
button.
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