Canon PowerShot S30 PowerShot S40/S30 Camera User Guide - Page 84
Switching between Light Metering Modes
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Switching between Light Metering Modes Center-weighted averaging is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to spot light metering. Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Center Spot AE Point AF Point Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. 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. Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by bright light. Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD monitor. Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the selected AF frame. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button to select the metering mode. • Each press of the button changes the metering mode as follows. (Evaluative Light Metering) (Center-Weighted Averaging) (Spot AE Point) • The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the LCD monitor. If you have selected (Spot AE Point), go to step 3. If you have selected (Evaluative Light Metering) or Weighted Averaging), go to step 5. (Center- 3 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38). 82 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects