EOS Elan 7 / 7 DATE : How to set and select different metering modes

Article ID: ART123112

Date published: 05/12/2015

Date last updated: 08/17/2015

Description

How to set and select different metering modes

Solution

The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial and centerweighted averaging metering. Use the metering mode most suited for the subject or situation

The metering mode can be selected in the Creative Zone modes

	Press the button Select the metering mode Look at the LCD panel and turn the dial until the desired metering mode's icon appears
	Evaluative Metering This is suited for most picture-taking conditions including backlit subjects. The viewfinder coverage is divided into 35 metering zones and evaluative metering is linked to the seven focusing points. The camera senses the subject's position and brightness, the background, the existing light, backlighting and other lighting conditions to set a suitable exposure for the subject. During manual focusing evaluative metering is linked only to the center focusing point
	Partial Metering This is effective for backlit subjects. An area covering about 10% of the viewfinder screen at the center is used for metering
	Centerweighted Averaging Metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire screen