Canon Eos Rebel Sl1 100d Instruction Manual

121
Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
  Under the [ z3] tab, select [Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
 Select the desired metering mode, 
then press < 0>.
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode 
suited even for backlit subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automatically to...

q Changing the Metering Mode N
122
e Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
With  q (Evaluative metering),  the exposure setting will be locked when you 
press the shutter butt on halfway and focus  is achieved. In the w (Partial 
metering),  r (Spot metering), and  e (Center-weighted average metering) 
modes, the exposure is set when the  photo is taken. (Pressing the shutter...

123
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out 
as desired. This feature can be used in Crea tive Zone modes (except ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter:
Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the right 
(increased exposure).
Making it darker: Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the left 
(decreased exposure).
X As shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD...

Setting Exposure CompensationN
124
Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You  can set the exposure compensation 
up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. (7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.44).
2Select [ y].
 Press the  cross keys to select [y*].
X[Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the exposure compensation amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 6> dial to the right...

125
This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the 
exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with 
three shots as shown below.
You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto 
Exposure Bracketing).
1Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
 Under the [z2] tab, select 
[Expo.comp./AEB], then press .
2Set the AEB range.
 Turn the  dial to set the AEB range.  Press the < Y>  keys to set the 
exposure compensation amount. If 
AEB is combined with exposure...

3 Auto Exposure BracketingN
126
 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display.
  The AEB setting will also be cancel ed automatically if the power 
switch is set to < 2>, flash recycling is completed, etc.
  Using AEB with continuous shooting
If Drive/self-timer is set to < i> or < M> (p.108) and you press the 
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously in this sequence:  standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposur e. The shooting will...

127
You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the 
exposure metering area or  when you want to take mult iple shots at the same 
exposure setting.  Press the <
A> button to lock the ex posure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock.  It is effective for backlit subjects.
1Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the < A> button. (0 )
X The < A> icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate that...

128
If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject 
may turn out to be too bright or  dark depending on the background, etc. 
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash 
exposure for the subject, you can re compose (put the subject toward 
the side) and shoot. This feature  can also be used with a Canon EX-
series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the < D> button.
X The built-in flash will rise.
  Press the shutter button halfway and...

129
A Locking the Flash Exposure N
 If the subject is too far  away and beyond the effect ive range of the flash, 
the < D> icon will blink. Move closer to  the subject and repeat steps 2 to 
4.
  FE lock is not possible d uring Live View shooting.
If you set [53: Switch S / A  button ] to [Enable ], you can switch the 
functions of the < S> button and < A> button.
COPY  

130
If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and 
contrast can be corrected automatica lly. This function is called Auto 
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [ Standard]. With JPEG 
images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured. 
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [ Auto 
Lighting Optimizer ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
 Select the desired setting, then press...