Selecting the metering mode, Qselecting the metering mode n – Canon EOS 60D User Manual
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You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1
Press the <n> button.
(9)
2
Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
q
Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited for
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w
Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter than
the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering
covers approx. 6.5% of the viewfinder area at the
center.
r
Spot metering
This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or
scene. The metering is weighted at the center
covering approx. 2.8% of the viewfinder area.
e
Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
q
Selecting the Metering ModeN
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