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How to change metering modes on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Article ID: ART158242 | Date published: 06/09/2015 | Date last updated: 08/18/2015
 

Description

How to change metering modes on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Solution

Select the metering mode.
  • Hold down the <> button and turn the <> dial to select the desired metering mode.  Then let go of the button.
Evaluative Metering
  • This is the camera's standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the subject's position in the viewfinder; the brightness, background, front and back lighting conditions; and camera orientation (horizontal or vertical), the camera sets the proper exposure.
Partial Metering
  • Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 13.5% of the viewfinder area.
Spot Metering
  • This is for metering a specific part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 3.8% of the viewfinder area.
Centerweighted Averaged Metering
  • The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
AF Point-Linked Spot Metering
  • To make AF point selection faster, the selectable AF points can be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9 (C.Fn-13-3). The AF point manually selected among the 11 or 9 will be linked to spot metering (3.8% of viewfinder).
If you use flash, you can set flash exposure compensation by holding down the <> button and turning the <> dial.

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