Canon EOS 5D Mark III with L-Series Zoom Lens Owner's Manual
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Selecting the Metering ModeN
1
Press the <n> button.
(9)
2
Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
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the <6> dial.
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: Evaluative metering
w
: Partial metering
r
: Spot metering
e
: Center-weighted average
metering
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Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
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Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial
metering covers approx. 6.2% of the viewfinder
area at the center.
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial
metering covers approx. 6.2% of the viewfinder
area at the center.
In [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark <X> for [Disable
during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the <a> mode (p.142).
during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the <a> mode (p.142).
When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <A> button to lock the ISO speed.
After recomposing the picture, you can see the exposure level difference
on the exposure level indicator (p.22, 23) compared to when you pressed
the <A> button.
on the exposure level indicator (p.22, 23) compared to when you pressed
the <A> button.
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Selecting the Metering ModeN
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
The metering mode is set automatically to evaluative metering in the
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The metering mode is set automatically to evaluative metering in the
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A> mode.