Switching between Light Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot. These settings are only adjustable in the P, Tv, Av, and M modes.
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Evaluative |
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. |
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Center-Weighted Averaging |
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. |
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Spot AE Point |
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this mode when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. |
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Center
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Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor ( or viewfinder) |
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AF Point
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Moves the spot AE point to the AF frame. |
- Press the <FUNC.> button and from the Function Menu select *
- Use the 
or 
button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the <FUNC.> button.
