Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon DIGITAL IXUS V3 User Manual

Switching between Light Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Light
Metering
Spot AE
Point
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates the
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.
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this mode when the subject is
backlit or surrounded by strong light.
• Display
Shooting
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