Changing the Metering Method, Evaluative | Canon DC 10, DC 20

Changing the Metering Method

You can select the light metering mode.

EVALUATIVE	Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including
	backlit scenes. The camcorder divides images into
	several zones for light metering and evaluates complex
	lighting conditions in order to achieve the optimal
	exposure of the subject.
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. Use this
	setting for adjusting the exposure to match the subject in
	the center of the screen.

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EVALUATIVE

1.Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and move the mode switch to .

2.Press the FUNC. button.

3.First, select ( ) the current light metering symbol from the left side

column and then select ( ) the desired option from the bottom bar.

4.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

If you select [ SPOT], the spot AE frame “ ” will appear in the center of the screen.

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Canon DC 10, DC 20 instruction manual Changing the Metering Method, Evaluative

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DVD Camcorder Digital Video Software ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions So... what disc to choose? Disc only with DVD-RWCompatible DVD players From where to Recording Start/stopWaste time To a With MilyCreate Cordings to a Table of contents Changing the Menu Settings Disc Options DVD-RW in VR mode onlyConnecting to a TV and VCR Connecting to a Computer Optional Accessories About this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Omni Selector Operating Mode About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgements Icon Operation Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Stills Card Access Display Remaining battery chargeRecording reminder Disc operation Playing Movies Index Screen Playing Movies During Playback Viewing Stills Preparing the Power Supply Attaching and Charging the Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time Recording Time Using a Household Power Outlet Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderFastening the Grip Belt Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025Using the Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Menu Display Setup Item to change the settingChanging the Display Language Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu Time Setup ZONE/DST Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the CardTurn off the camcorder Open the cover When using DVD-R discs including the supplied blank disc Loading a DiscCamera Close the disc cover When using a DVD-RW Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Record pause mode Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress and release the record review button About the focusing frame Recording Still ImagesPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Selecting the Media for the Still Images Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Tips for Better Recording Lean against a wallLie on your elbow Use a tripod Kneel on one knee Playing Back Movies Special Playback Modes Playback PauseSkipping Scenes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Viewing Still Images Slide ShowIndex Screen Image Jump Function Push the omni selector and keep it pressed down Adjusting the Volume From the scene index screen or during playback Magnifying the Image Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Displaying Additional Recording Data Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Using the Recording Programs Auto Set the camcorder to a recording mode Selecting the Recording Program Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Change the shutter speed and press to save the settingGuidelines for selecting the shutter speed For recording subjects in dark places Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Change the aperture value and press to save the setting Manually Adjusting the Exposure Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required Exposure Lock Infinity Focus MF appearsAppears Changing the Focusing Mode Select the focusing mode Recording in Widescreen Aspect Ratio Set the camcorder to record movies Press the Wide SCR button Using the Mini Video Light Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Using the Self-Timer Menu Camera Setup Self TimerSet the camcorder to a recording mode or Press the start/stop button Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Press the FUNC. button Available Settings List Func Menu Items Setting Options Image erase Slide show Convert to Scene Divide Delete Move AddCopy Protect Print order Changing the Metering Method Evaluative Setting the White Balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button fully Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Only When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Creating Panoramic ImagesSingle Press the Photo button to record the first image Press the FUNC. button after the last image Using the Digital Effects Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from blackZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Card Mix Symbol of the selected fader appears Selecting a FaderSelecting an Effect Effect OFF Using the Multi-Image Screen Symbol of the selected effect appearsSelect an effect from the list Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Combining Images Card MixMulti-image screen is recorded on the disc Mode switch FUNC. button Omni Selector Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Number of still images that can be recorded on a discOnly You can press again to go back to select the image size step Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Still I. REC OFF Changing Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu opens Available Settings List Menu 40X 200X2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec Advanced Features Still Image Operations Disc Operations121 112 120 111 System Setup CAM. & D/T Time SET Menu ItemsDate Format Y.M.D 2005.1.1 AM1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2005 AM1200 Y 1.JAN.2005 AM1200 Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Dividing a Scene Dividing ScenesTo Divide a Scene only in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single SceneDeleting a Scene After Recording To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist Deleting All Scenes Menu Disc Operations Movies ALL DEL Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single ImageConverting All Images Menu Disc Operations Protecting the Disc Menu Disc Operations Disc Protect Initializing the Disc Menu Disc Operations Disc InitializeSelect YES and press to initialize the disc Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card Copying a Single ImageCopying All Images Menu Still IMG Oper Still Image Options Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image After Recording Image Erase Erasing All Images Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card Protecting a Single ImageProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen Protect Initializing the Memory Card Select YES again and pressConfirmation screen will appear Card initialization will take a moment Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Changing the Disc TitleRestrictions after Disc Finalization Menu Disc Operations Disc Title Finalizing the Disc Playing the Disc on a DVD Player Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD DriveInsert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD drive To play back movies Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs without Scart terminal TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Transferring Recordings to a Computer System Requirements Installing the Software For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software Power the camcorder from a household power outletProtecting the disc Card Setting the disc title One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Transferring Recordings to the Computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Preparations Transferring Images Select a transfer option Press the buttonSelect the image you wish to transfer Press the button 110 Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenTo cancel the transfer order, select OFF in step Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer Orders Menu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL EraseAll disappear Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing Still ImagesCanon printers Selphy CP, Selphy DS and Pixma printers Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Select the print settings Select the Print option and pressPrint setting menu appears Printing with the Print/Share Button Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing Reconnect the cable Selecting Print Settings Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies Canon printers Select the paper type and press Select a layout option and pressSelect the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Selecting Trimming Settings Print setting menu, select , Trimming and pressChange the size of the trimming frame Move , the trimming frame Printing with Print Order Settings Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Menu Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Recording/Playback Recording/Editing SET the Time Zone 124 Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Memory Card OperationPrinting How to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Disc Related Errors List of MessagesMessage Explanation Access Error Memory Card Related Messages Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages 130 Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder About the battery terminal cover Mini DVD Disc Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMemory Card Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery All the illustrations used below refer to Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover Maintenance/Others CleaningUsing the Camcorder Abroad Storage System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications DC20/DC10System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery PackPower/Others Memory Card Index Grip belt High-speed continuous shooting XP mode Zoom 139100 USB terminal Canon INC