Setting The Metering Mode - Canon EOS 1 Instructions Manual

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To select the metering pattern that best suits the
shooting condition, turn the main dial while
pressing the metering mode selector. The dis-
play changes in the order written below.
[®] :
Evaluative Metering
This metering mode measures light in six differ-
ent areas of the picture frame while analyzing
subject size, pattern and ambient light. An em-
phasis is placed on the center of the picture
frame. Use this mode in normal shooting con-
ditions.
-The performance may vary with small subjects.
-This mode can
be
switched to center-weighted
average metering with Custom Function Con-
trol
#
8. (see p. 54).
-When combined with the one-shot AF mode,
the original exposure remains locked as long
as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway.
(Automatic AE lock function)
6 zones of Evaluative Metering