Canon EOS M200, Advanced User'S Manual

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Metering Mode
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
Evaluative metering is set automatically in [
A
] , [
D
] , Special scene, and
Creative filters modes (except [
X
] ).
1
Select [
z
: Metering mode].
2
Set the metering mode.
z
[
q
] Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The
camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
z
[
w
] Partial metering
Effective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due
to backlight, etc. Covers approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the
screen. The partial metering area is indicated on the screen.
z
[
r
] Spot metering
Effective when metering a specific part of the subject or scene. Covers
approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen. The spot metering
area is indicated on the screen.
z
[
e
] Center-weighted average metering
The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the
screen weighted more heavily.