Canon XL-H1 XL H1 Instruction Manual - Page 121

Selecting the Metering Method - weight

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Selecting the Metering Method EVALUATIVE CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE SPOT Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. E The camcorder divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates the position and brightness of the subject, background, direct light or backlight, and adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly. Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center. Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. button PHOTO button 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv, Av or M, and move the TAPE/CARD switch to . 2. Press the button. • The setting changes with each press of the button. • The symbol of the currently selected setting is displayed. • If you selected (SPOT), the AE point frame appears in the center of the screen. Using a Memory Card 121

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E
Using a Memory Card
Selecting the Metering Method
1.
Set the POWER dial to
,
Tv
,
Av
or
M
, and move the TAPE/CARD switch to
.
2.
Press the
button.
The setting changes with each press of the button.
The symbol of the currently selected setting is displayed.
If you selected
(SPOT), the AE point frame
appears in the center of the screen.
EVALUATIVE
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
The camcorder divides images into several zones for light metering. It
evaluates the position and brightness of the subject, background, direct
light or backlight, and adjusts the exposure of the main subject
accordingly.
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight
to the subject in the center.
SPOT
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame.
PHOTO button
button