Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS User Manual - Page 45

Changing the Metering Method, Changing the ISO Speed

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Changing the Metering Method Still Images Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 20). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen. Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 20). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. • To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 45

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45
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Wi-Fi Functions
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Changing the Metering Method
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(
=
20
).
z
The option you configured is now
displayed.
Evaluative
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Center
Weighted Avg.
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area
as more important.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [
] (Spot AE Point frame),
displayed in the center of the screen.
Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting
mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher
sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(
=
20
).
z
The option you configured is now
displayed.
To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO
speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess,
there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting
conditions.
Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce
subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may
look grainy.