Canon IXUS 90 IS User Manual

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Switching between Metering Modes
Available Shooting Modes p. 220
Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for metering. It
evaluates 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
Avg.
Averages the light metered from the entire
frame, but gives greater weight to the subject
matter at the center.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure according to the subject in
the center of the frame (meters the area within
the spot AE point at the center of the LCD
monitor). Use this mode when there is a large
divergence in brightness between the subject
and surroundings.
1
Change the metering
method.
1. Press the button.
2. Use the or button to select
and the or button to change
the option.
3. Press the button.
The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long
Shutter mode.

Canon IXUS 90 IS Specifications

General

Sensor Resolution	10.0 megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Display Size	3.0 inches
Image Stabilization	Optical
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion NB-5L
Type	Compact
Image Sensor	CCD
Movie Mode	Yes
Weight	155 g
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
Image Processor	DIGIC III
Digital Zoom	4x
LCD Screen Resolution	230, 000 dots
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1500 sec
Video Recording	640 x 480 (30 fps)
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/MMC
Focus Range	3 cm - 50 cm
Weight (with battery and card)	155 g
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 - f/4.9