90Switching between Light MeteringModesEvaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can beswitched to another metering mode.Mode DialEvaluative MeteringAppropriate for standard shooting conditions,including backlit scenes. The camera dividesimages into several zones for light metering.The camera evaluates the complex lightingconditions, such as the position of the subject,the brightness, the background, the directlight, and the backlighting, and adjusts thesettings to the correct exposure for the mainsubject.Center-WeightedAveragingAverages the exposure from the entire image,but places more weight on the subject at thecenter.Spot AEPointCenterMeters the area within the spot AE point frameat the center of the LCD monitor (orviewfinder). Use this mode when the subject isbacklit or surrounded by bright light.AF Point Meters the spot AF point corresponding to theAF frame.