Canon A1100 IS - Manual (Page 80)

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You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.
Select the metering mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to select .
Select an option.
● Press the qr buttons to select an option,
then press the m button.
X The setting will display on the screen.
When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the
exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto
Exposure”.
Lock the exposure.
● Point the camera toward the subject and
press the
o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.
X When & appears, the exposure will be
set.
● If you release your finger from the shutter
button and press the
o button again, &
will disappear and the AE will unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Changing the Metering Mode
Evaluative
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back
lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the
shooting conditions.
Center Weighted Avg.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the center.
Spot
Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that
appears at the center of the screen.
& Shooting with the AE Lock