Metering Mode - Canon EOS M6 Mark II Advanced User's Manual

Metering Mode

You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In
Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
[ q ] Evaluative metering
z
General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The
camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
[ w ] Partial metering
z
Effective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due
to backlight, etc. Covers approx. 4.5% of the area at the center of the
screen. The partial metering area is indicated on the screen.
[ r ] Spot metering
z
Effective when metering a specific part of the subject or scene. Covers
approx. 2.6% of the area at the center of the screen. The spot metering
area is indicated on the screen.
[ e ] Center-weighted average metering
z
The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the
screen weighted more heavily.
1
Select [z: Metering mode].
2
Set the metering mode.
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