Light Metering Mode - Canon XC10 Instruction Manual

Light Metering Mode

Light Metering Mode
The camcorder measures light in the scene in order to set the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the
scene, you may want to change the measurement method. This function is available when the shooting mode is
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Operating modes:
1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch ¬ [Metering Mode] (in
mode).
2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].
Options (for clips)
[¬ Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[ Spotlight]: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example,
when the subject is lit by a spotlight.
[ Backlight]:
Suitable when recording backlit scenes.
Options (for photos)
[ª Evaluative]:
[¬ Center-weighted
Average]:
[« Spot]:
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Appropriate for standard shooting conditions.
The camcorder suitably exposes a subject at the center of the scene.
The camcorder suitable exposes a subject at the center of the scene but within a narrower
area.
mode) or ª [Metering Mode] (in
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