Digital Camera Battery SD20 - Manual (Page 80)

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Switching between Light Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot.
Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for light metering. It evaluates
complex lighting conditions, such as the position of
the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the
backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct
exposure for the main subject.
Center
Weighted
Average
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Spot
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want
to set the exposure on the subject in the center of
the monitor.
1 In the FUNC. menu select *.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
*The current setting is displayed.
2 Use the or button to switch
between metering modes.
You can shoot right after selecting an
option. The menu displays again after the
shot, allowing you to change the settings
easily.
3 Press the SET/FUNC. button.
The display will return to the shooting
screen.
Shooting Mode