Selecting The Metering Mode - Canon EOS 50D Instruction Manual

q Selecting the Metering ModeN
The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the
subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set
automatically.
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Press the <n> button.
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Select the metering mode.
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While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
Evaluative metering
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This is an all-around metering mode suited for
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
Partial metering
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Effective when the background is much brighter than
the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering
covers about 9% of the viewfinder area at the center.
Spot metering
r
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or
scene. The metering is weighted at the center
covering about 3.8% of the viewfinder area.
Center-weighted average metering
e
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
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