Canon E 500 - Manual (Page 62)

To Record a Backlit Subject
(Backlight Compensation) s 6- a
Backlighting, caused for example by the sun or an
open window behind the subject, will make the
subject appear underexposed. Use this function
when the subject appears underexposed in the
viewfinder.
Press the PROGRAM AE button to
select “BLC.”
Notes:
• If the picture angle Is altered during backlight
compensation, the exposure may become
unsuitable. The image in the viewfinder should
always be checked and compensation used only
when the subject appears underexposed.
To Record a Spotlit Scene 56- b
In SPOT mode, the iris is automatically adjusted
for effective, glare-free recordings of scenes
illuminated by spotlights or other concentrated
light sources.
Use this mode when recording spotlit scenes
such as on a stage.
Press the PROGRAM AE button to
select “SPOT.”
To Record a Bright Scene
(Beach or Snowy Location) se-c
In S & S (Sand and Snow) mode, the shutter
speed and iris are automatically adjusted for clear
recordings. Subjects with excessively bright
backgrounds, such as a summer beach or snowy
ski resort, are not underexposed.
Use this mode in locations with strong light
reflection to obtain clear recordings and optimum
exposure of the subject.
Press the PROGRAM AE button to
select “S&S.”
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