User-selectable Focus Points Focus Point Indicator (in viewfinder display) Brighter Viewfinder Night Scene Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing E-TTL Flash with EX Series Speedlite Beep Controllable in all modes AIM control AIM (Advanced Integrated Multipoint) control is a Canon system which creates a link between the focusing and exposure metering functions of the camera. The focusing system tells the exposure system where the subject is positioned, so that light readings can be analysed more accurately. The result is better exposure, even when the subject is not in the centre of the frame. Focusing modes The EOS 500N has two focusing modes, selected automatically by the camera to suit the picture-taking mode. One Shot AF focuses the lens, then locks the focus so that it does not change. This is ideal for static and slow-moving subjects. Al Servo AF is used for action photography. If the camera senses that the subject is moving, it switches from One Shot AF to Predictive AF. This adjusts the focus to follow the subject. You can also focus manually. Selecting the focusing modes The EOS 500N has three focusing points spread across the frame. This makes it easier to focus on off-centre subjects, and keep moving subjects within the AF frame. The camera will select the active focusing point automatically, or you can choose one of the points manually. Focus lock In One Shot AF mode, you can focus on one part of the subject, lock the focus, and then change the composition of the image before taking a picture. Specifications Evaluative metering Meter readings are taken from six different areas of the scene. A built-in computer then compares these readings with a library of typical scenes. In this way the camera is able to detect light or dark backgrounds, or other difficult situations, and adjust the exposure accordingly. Partial metering Partial metering uses the central 9.5% of the picture area. This allows you to take the reading from the important part of the subject, ignoring light or dark backgrounds. AE Lock There will be times when the best area for a meter reading is not in the field-of-view. This is not a problem. Simply take the reading from the area and press the AE Lock button to hold the value in the camera memory. You can then recompose the image before shooting. Manual exposure compensation is also available. Command Dial The central control of the EOS 500N is the Command Dial. This selects the shooting mode and camera features such as film speed setting and mid-roll rewind specifications
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