Canon DS126231 User Manual

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The metering mode determines the exposure. Different metering modes 
measure the subject brightness differently. Normally, evaluative 
metering is recommended.
1
Select the [Metering mode].
 
Under the [2] tab, select [Metering 
mode
], then press <0>.
2
Set the metering mode.
 
Press the <U> key to select the 
metering mode, then press <0>.
q
 Evaluative metering 
This is an all-around metering mode suited for 
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automatically to suit the 
scene. This metering mode is set automatically 
in the Basic Zone modes.
w
 Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The gray 
area in the figure is where the metering is 
weighted to obtain the standard exposure.
r
 Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or 
scene. The gray area in the left figure is where the 
metering is weighted to obtain the standard 
exposure. This metering mode is for advanced users.
e
 Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene. This metering 
mode is for advanced users.
q
 Changing the Metering ModeN
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