Canon EOS Rebel T6 Instruction Manual

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Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, metering mode is set automatically.
1
Select [Metering mode].
Under the [z2] tab, select [Metering 
mode
], then press <0>.
2
Set the metering mode.
Select the desired metering mode, 
then press <0>.
q
 Evaluative metering
 
General-purpose metering mode suited even 
for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w
 Partial metering
Effective where there are much brighter lights 
around the subject due to backlight, etc. The 
gray area in the left figure is where the 
brightness is metered to obtain the standard 
exposure.
e
 Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
q
 Changing the Metering ModeN
With q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you 
press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial 
metering) and e (Center-weighted average metering) modes, the 
exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. (Pressing the shutter 
button halfway does not lock the exposure.)