Selecting The Metering Mode - Canon EOS 90D Instruction Manual

Selecting the Metering Mode

You can select how the camera determines subject brightness. In Basic
Zone, evaluative metering is set automatically. (In the < 8 : y > or
< U : X > mode, center-weighted average metering is set automatically.)
q Evaluative metering
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General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The
camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
 w Partial metering
Eff ective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due
to backlight, etc. Covers approx. 6.5% of the area at the center of the
screen in viewfi nder shooting or 4.5% in Live View shooting.
 r Spot metering
Eff ective when metering a specifi c part of the subject or scene. Covers
approx. 2.0% of the area at the center of the screen in viewfi nder
shooting or 2.6% in Live View shooting. The spot metering circle will be
displayed in the viewfi nder.
e Center-weighted average metering
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The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the screen
weighted more heavily.
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1
Press the <q> button (7).
You can also press the < Q > button and
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confi gure this setting from the Quick
Control screen.
2
Select the metering mode.
Turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial.
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