Switching Between Light Metering Modes - Canon PowerShot SD100 User Manual

Switching between Light Metering Modes

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Light
Metering
Center-
Weighted
Averaging
Spot AE Point
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates
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 light metered from the entire frame,
but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the
center.
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.
Press the
1
between metering modes.
The selected metering mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
button to switch
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