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User manual Canon, model EOS 7D

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qSelecting the Metering ModeN You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In fully-automatic modes (1/C), evaluative metering is set automatically. 1 Press the button. (9) 2 Select the metering mode. ..While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> dial. qEvaluative metering This is a general-purpose metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. wPartial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers about 9.4% of the viewfinder area at the center. r Spot metering This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 2.3% of the viewfinder area. When spot metering is set, the spot metering circle will be displayed in the viewfinder. eCenter-weighted average metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. 103 Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should follow the instructions for [2 Exp. comp./AEB] on the next page. 1 Set the Mode Dial to , , or . 2 Set the Quick Control Dial switch to . Increased exposure for a brighter image 3 Set the exposure compensation amount. ..After pressing the shutter button halfway (0), turn the <5> dial. Decreased exposure for a darker image 4 Take the picture. ..To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to . If the [2 Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.75) is set to anything other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure has been set. ..The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to <2>. ..Be careful not to turn the <5> dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently. To prevent this, set the Quick Control Dial switch to . ..If the amount set exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or . hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [Expo. comp./AEB]. ..Under the [2] tab, select [Expo. comp./AEB], then press <0>. 2 Set the AEB amount. ..Turn the <6> dial to set the AEB amount. ..You can set the exposure compensation amount with the <5> dial. If AEB is combined with exposure compensation, AEB will be applied centering on the exposure compensation amount. ..Press <0> to set it. AEB amount • When you exit the menu, and the AEB level will be displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Take the picture. ..Focus and press the shutter button completely. The three bracketed shots will be taken in this sequence: Standard, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. Canceling AEB ..Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. ..AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to <2> or when the flash is ready to fire. ..If the drive mode is set to , you must press the shutter button three times. When or is set and you hold down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. Then the camera will stop shooting. When or is set, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay. ..Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB. 105 A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. ..Press the shutter button halfway. • The exposure setting will be displayed. 2 Press the button. (0) • The icon lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked (AE lock). ..Each time you press the button, it locks the current auto exposure setting. 3 Recompose and take the picture. ..If you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more shots, hold down the button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.103) AF Point Selection Method (p.87) Automatic Selection Manual Selection q* AE lock is applied at the AF point that achieved focus. AE lock is applied at the selected AF point. wre AE lock is applied at the center AF point. * When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to , AE lock is applied at the center AF po...


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