Canon SX200 LS - Manual (Page 88)

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You can switch the AF setting and shoot.
Select [AF Mode].
● Press the n button, select the 4
tab, and then select the [AF Mode] menu
item. Use the
qr buttons to select
[Continuous] or [Single].
You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.
Select the metering mode.
● Press the m button and select , then
press the m button again.
Select an option.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to select an option, then press the m
button.
X The setting will display on the screen.
Continuous
The camera focuses continually on whatever it is aimed at even when
the shutter button is not pressed. This allows you to shoot without
missing opportunities.
Single
The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
This conserves battery power.
Switching the Focus Setting and Shoot
Changing the Metering Mode
Evaluative
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back
lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the
the shooting conditions.
Center Weighted Avg.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the center.
Spot
Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that
appears at the center of the screen.