Changing The Metering Method - Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Manual

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 to choose
Choose an option.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
X
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.
(Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
.
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