Canon Changing the ISO Speed, Changing the Metering Method

XX[&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.

zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the <o> button again. In this case, [&] is no longer displayed.

3Compose the shot and shoot.

• AE: Auto Exposure

Still Images

Changing the Metering Method

Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.

zzPress the <m> button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=27).

XXThe option you configured is now

displayed.

Evaluative	For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
	Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Center	Determines the average brightness of light across the entire
	image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area
Weighted Avg.
	as more important.
Spot	Metering restricted to within the [	] (Spot AE Point frame),
	displayed in the center of the screen.

Still Images

Changing the ISO Speed

zzPress the <m> button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=27).

XXThe option you configured is now displayed.

Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.

	Low	For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
		For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
	High
		For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.

• To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [], press the shutter button halfway.

•Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.

•Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.

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Contents:

Basic Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1	Camera Basics
2	ModeSmart Auto
3	Other Shooting
	Modes
4	P Mode
5 Playback Mode
6	Wi-Fi Functions
7	Setting Menu
8	Accessories
9	Appendix

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