Canon A310 Digital Camera User Manual


 
65
Shooting – Advanced Functions
Switching between Light Metering Modes
1
Press ( on the omni selector)
as necessary to display either ,
or , and shoot image.
Evaluative
Metering
Appropriate for standard
shooting conditions, including
backlit scenes. The camera
divides images into several
zones for light metering. It
evaluates the 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
Averaging
Averages the light metered from
the entire frame, but gives
greater weight to the subject
matter at the center.
Spot AE
Point
Meters the area within the spot
AE point at the center of the
LCD monitor. Use this mode
when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by strong light.
Shooting Mode
Adjusting the Exposure
If you are shooting against a bright
background or strong backlight, you may
need to correct the exposure so that the
subject doesn't come out too dark.
1
Select * (+/- (Exp.))
from the FUNC.
menu.
z See Selecting Menus
and Settings (p. 54).
* The current setting is
displayed.
2
Press or to
adjust the
compensation.
z The settings can be
adjusted in 1/3 stops in
the range -2 to +2.
Shooting Mode