Canon 9685A001AA PowerShot G6 Camera User Guide - Page 96

Switching between Light Metering Modes Mode Dial Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Evaluative Light Metering The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. This mode is particularly well-suited for backlit conditions and general photography. Center-Weighted Averaging Spot AE Point Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center. Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Center Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor. AF Point* Moves the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame. * When the AF frame is set to Auto Selection (p. 89), it will be fixed to the center. 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. 92