Cannon 500D instruction manual QChanging the Metering ModeN, Set the metering mode

qChanging the Metering ModeN

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>.

qEvaluative 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.

wPartial 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.

rSpot 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.

eCenter-weighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. This metering mode is for advanced users.

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