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ZMetering Modes
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The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-
weighted averaging metering. The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering.
In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected.
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active AF point. (See page
87 for C.Fn-08-1.)
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Press the <Z> button. (1)
2
Select the metering mode.
•
Turn the <l> dial.
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To start shooting again, press the
shutter button halfway or press the
<Z> button again.
ZEvaluative metering
This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for
most shooting including backlit conditions. Based on the
subject’s position in the viewfinder, brightness, background,
front or back lighting conditions, etc., the camera always
calculates the proper exposure for the subject.
• During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the
center AF point.
• If the subject brightness and background light level are very
different (strong backlight or spotlight), partial metering (X)
is recommended instead.
XPartial metering
This is effective for backlit subjects. An area covering about
10% of the viewfinder screen at the center is used for
metering. The partial metering area is shown on the left.
CCenter-weighted averaging metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged
for the entire scene.