Canon 1100D manual E3 Changing the Metering Mode

E_3 Changing the Metering Mode _

Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject's brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.

In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.

Select [Metering mode].

Under the [_:] tab, select [Metering mode], then press <_-_>.

Set.emeteringmode.

Select the desired metering mode, then press <_-_>.

[_8"1Evaluative 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.

_3 Partial metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The gray area in the left figure is where the brightness is metered to obtain the standard exposure.

C-I Center=weighted average metering

The brightness is metered at the center and

then averaged for the entire scene. This metering mode is for advanced users.

[_ With E83,the exposure setting will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. With [0:3 and E3, the exposure setting is set at the moment of exposure. (The exposure setting is not locked when you press the shutter button halfway.)

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