Metering Mode Selection - Canon EOS R6 Advanced User's Manual

Metering Mode Selection

You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
In < > mode, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1.
Press the <
2.
Select the metering mode.
Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
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.
Spot metering
Effective when metering a specific part of the subject. Covers approx. 2.9% of the area at
the center of the screen. The spot metering area is indicated on the screen.
> button (
With an image displayed, press the <
To select an item, turn the <
To select the metering mode, turn the <
< > left or right.
).
> button.
> dial or press <
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> up or down.
> or < > dial, or press