Switching Between Metering Modes - Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS User Manual

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Various Shooting Methods

Switching between Metering Modes

Evaluative
Center Weighted
Avg.
Spot
1
Change the metering method.
1. Press the
2. Use the
and the
the option.
3. Press the
The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long
Shutter mode
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for 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 setting when
you want to set the exposure on the subject in
the center of the monitor.
button.
or button to select
or button to change
button.
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