Changing The Metering Method - Canon POWERSHOT 300HS User Manual

• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture
value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then
press it again halfway.
• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing
the shutter button halfway. In this case, focus and exposure are locked.
The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode.
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• Not available when using Self-Timer (pp. 68, 79, 80).

Changing the Metering Method

You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.
Evaluative
Center
Weighted Avg.
Spot
Choose the Metering method.
∆ After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the – dial to choose
Choose an option.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the – dial to
choose an option, then press the m button.
The setting will appear on the screen.
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting
conditions.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
weight to the center.
Only meters within the
the center of the screen.
Changing the Metering Method
, then press the m button.
(Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
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