Metering Modes; Evaluative Metering; Partial Metering; Spot Metering - Canon EOS-1V HS Instructions Manual

Metering Modes

Evaluative Metering

This is an all-around metering mode
suited even for backlit subjects. The
viewfinder is divided into 21 metering
zones to which all the focusing points
are linked for evaluative metering.
After detecting the main subject's size,
position, brightness, background, front
and back lighting, etc., the camera sets
the proper exposure.
• During manual focusing, evaluative
metering is based on the center
focusing point.
• If the subject brightness and
background light level are very
different (there is a strong backlight
or spotlight), use partial metering
( ) or spot metering (

Partial Metering

This mode is effective when the
background is much brighter than the
subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The
metering is weighted at the center
covering 8.5% of the viewfinder area.

Spot Metering

This is for metering a particular part of
the subject or scene. The metering is
weighted at the center covering 2.4%
of the viewfinder area.
) instead.
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