Canon EOS 80D - Manual (Page 166)

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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. (In the
<8: x> and <v: X> modes, center-weighted average metering is
set.)
1
Press the <D> button ( 9 ) .
2
Select the metering mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial.
q
:Evaluative metering
w :Partial metering
r :Spot metering
e :Center-weighted average
metering
q Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even
for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective where there are much brighter lights
around the subject due to backlight, etc. Partial
metering covers approx. 6.0% of the viewfinder
area at the center.
r Spot metering
Effective when metering a specific part of the
subject or scene. Spot metering covers approx.
3.8% of the viewfinder area at the center.
q
Selecting the Metering ModeN