How to select the metering mode for a Canon 7D camera

I would like to give you a detailed explanation and share with you how to select the metering mode for the Canon 7D camera.

Method sharing:

The selection of the metering mode depends on the shooting scenario, light, and shooting topic at that time. You need to know the differences between several metering modes first.

 

 

I. Differences in metering modes

1. The evaluation of the metering is the standard metering mode of the EOS camera, suitable for most shooting subjects. After detecting the position, brightness, background, prefix and backend lighting conditions, and other integrated lighting elements of the subject in the viewfinder, the camera sets the correct exposure for the subject.

2. Local light metering is very effective in scenarios where the background is brighter than the subject due to backlight or other reasons. The metering light focuses on the center of the viewfinder and covers part of the central area of the viewfinder.

 

 

3. Point metering is used to measure a specific part of a shooting subject or scene. The light measurement focuses on the center of the viewfinder, covering a small area in the center of the viewfinder.

4. The Central average light measurement focuses on the center of the viewfinder, and then the entire scenario is averaged.

II. How to choose

1. Evaluation of light: In most cases, the evaluation of light can produce a basic accurate exposure value. Therefore, it is suitable for shooting in most scenarios with even brightness. If you are familiar with the exposure compensation, it is suitable for shooting in more scenarios.

 

 

2. Partial light measurement: generally used for backlight shooting.

3. Point Metering: If you are sure you do not need to care about the surrounding area, you can obtain more accurate exposure values for local and point metering. In this way, the subject will be correctly exposed, and the background will be too bright or too dark. It is generally used for macro and close-up shooting.

 

 

4. Central key average light measurement: If you want to consider the surrounding area a little, you can select central key average light measurement. In this way, the subject is not particularly ideal, but its surroundings and background are not too bright or too dark. It is suitable for shooting in the morning light, sunset, and sunset.

All right, the above information is the detailed analysis and sharing of the method for selecting the metering mode for Canon 7D cameras for photography enthusiasts, I believe that you have made a very clear choice now, so all of you will go and choose the metering mode according to the methods provided above.