Canon EOS 1100 D - Manual (Page 11)

[U Changing the Metering Mode^
Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness
are provided. Normaiiy, evaiuative metering is recommended,
in Basic Zone modes, evaiuative metering is set automaticaiiy.
Select [Metering mode].
Under the [O'] tab, seiect [Metering
mode], then press <©>.
; Set the metering mode.
Seiect the desired metering mode,
then press <©>.
G0 Evaluative metering
This is an aii-around metering mode suited for
portraits and even backiit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automaticaiiy to suit the
scene.
E3 Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter
than the subject due to backiighting, etc. The
gray area in the ieft figure is where the
brightness is metered to obtain the standard
exposure.
CD Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the center and
then averaged for the entire scene. This
metering mode is for advanced users.
Q With 00, the exposure setting will be locked when you press the shutter
button halfway and focus is achieved. With G3 and CD, the exposure setting
is set at the moment of exposure. (The exposure setting is not locked when
you press the shutter button halfway.)
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