Switching Between Metering Modes - Canon PowerShot G2 (PC1015) Reference Manual

Switching between Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative metering is the
default mode.
Evaluative
Metering
Metering Mode
Center-Weighted
Averaging
Center
Spot AE Point
AF Point
Selecting a Light Metering Option
78
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
The camera divides images into several zones for metering. The camera
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.
Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on
the subject at the center. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by bright light.
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD
monitor.
Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the selected AF frame.
Turn the mode dial to ,
1
In the [
2
Metering].
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 39).
3
Select the [
[ (Center-Weighted Averaging)]
option.
• The symbol of the selected option will appear
in the LCD monitor.
Press the
4
(Rec.)] menu, select [Light
(Evaluative Metering)] or
button.
, or .