Canon XH A1 - Manual (Page 114)

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Selecting the Metering Method
1. Set the dial to , Tv, Av or M, and move the / (card/tape) 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