Canon EOS 5D QSelecting the Metering ModeN, Press the n button Select the metering mode

qSelecting the Metering ModeN

You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), evaluative metering is set automatically.

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Press the <n> button. (9)

Select the metering mode.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.

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.

wPartial metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers about 8% of the viewfinder area at the center.

rSpot metering

This is for metering a specific part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 3.5% of the viewfinder area.

eCenter-weighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.

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