Changing The Metering Method - Canon PowerShot S95 User Manual

• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing
the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and
exposure with the AF frame setting.
• 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.
• You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
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 (p. 59).

Changing the Metering Method

You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.
Evaluative
Center
Weighted Avg.
Spot
Focus.
●
The focus and exposure will be maintained
where the blue AF frame appears while
you press the shutter button halfway.
Choose the metering method.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê 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
(Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
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