How to select the metering mode on the EOS 1Dx Mark III.
Article ID: ART176242 |
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Date published: 02/03/2020 |
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Date last updated: 02/18/2020 |
Description
Procedure to select the metering mode of the EOS 1Dx Mark III.
Solution
Metering Mode Selection
Metering Mode Selection
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
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Press the button ().
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Select the metering mode.
- Watch the top LCD panel or look through the viewfinder as you turn the dial.
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Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
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Partial metering
Effective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due to backlight, etc.
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Spot metering
Effective when metering a specific part of the subject. The spot metering circle will be displayed in the viewfinder.
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Center-weighted average
Metering over the entire area is averaged, with the center of the viewfinder weighted more heavily.
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