Canon EOS-1V HS manual Metering Modes, Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering, Spot Metering

Metering Modes

Evaluative Metering

This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder is divided into 21 metering zones to which all the focusing points are linked for evaluative metering. After detecting the main subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure.

•During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center focusing point.

•If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering

( ) or spot metering ( ) instead.

Partial Metering

This mode is effective when the background is much brighter than the subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The metering is weighted at the center covering 8.5% of the viewfinder area.

Spot Metering

This is for metering a particular part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering 2.4% of the viewfinder area.

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