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EOS 1N / 1NRS : How to set and select different metering modes

Article ID: ART101383 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

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How to set and select different metering modes

Solution

Three metering modes are available: Evaluative metering , Partial metering and fine spot metering . Center-weighted averaged metering as well as spot metering linked to the focusing points can also be set with the corresponding custom function. In all metering modes, pressing the shutter button halfway activates the built-in metering system and determines the exposure.

Whether outdoors, indoors, at sea or in the mountains, there is a infinite number of lighting conditions and subject types. Select the metering mode best suited for each subject.

While pressing the metering mode selector, turn the main dial to the left or right until the desired metering mode indicator appears in the LCD panel

  • The metering mode changes in the cyclical sequence shown above.

Release the metering mode selector
Evaluative Metering

Use this mode for general subjects and backlit scenes. By dividing the viewfinder into 16 metering zones linked with the five focusing points, the camera evaluates factors such as subject size, position ( based on the focusing point in use ), brightness, background, front lighting and back lighting to determine the best exposure setting. In manual focusing mode, evaluative metering is based on the central focusing point.

  • When the subject is lit by strong backlighting or a narrow beam of light such as a spotlight, we recommend using partial metering or fine spot metering
Partial Metering

This mode limits the metering area to the central part of the viewfinder (approx. 9%) of the image area). Select this mode when the subject is backlit or positioned near a strong light source
Fine Spot Metering

This mode limits the metering area to the center of the viewfinder as defined by the fine spot metering mark (approx. 2.3% of the image area). Use this mode when you need an accurate exposure reading of a specific subject area

  • In continuous shooting mode or high-speed continuous shooting mode with the Power Drive Booster E1, the exposure value determined for the first frame is also used for the second and consecutive exposures.

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