Canon EOS 7 - Manual (Page 49)

Metering Mode
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.
1 1 Press the <[!]> button.
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Select the metering mode.
• Look at the LCD panel and turn the
<£Zi> dial until the desired metering
mode's icon appears.
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CC 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.
03 Partial metering
This is effective for backlit subjects. An area
covering about 10% of the viewfinder screen at the
center is used for metering.
Oil Centerweighted averaging metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
BCT Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active focusing point. (See
page 89 for C.Fn-8-1.)
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