Canon EOS 300 D - Manual (Page 84)

Metering Modes
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The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and
centerweighted average metering.
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Evaluative metering
This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited
for most subjects even under backlit conditions.
After detecting the main subject’s position,
brightness, background, front and back lighting
conditions, camera orientation (horizontal or
vertical), etc., the camera sets the proper exposure.
Partial metering
This is set automatically during AE lock in the
Creative Zone modes.
This is particularly effective when the background is
much brighter than the subject due to backlighting,
etc. This method uses a center area of
approximately 9% of the screen.
© The area covered by partial metering is shown on
the left.
Centerweighted average metering
This is set automatically in the <M> mode.
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
.0. LCD Panel Illumination
To illuminate the LCD panel, press the
<-§-> button. To turn off the illumination,
press the button again. The illumination
will turn off when you press the shutter
button halfway.
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