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Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

by Colby Brown
April 2013
Beginner
264 pages
7h 19m
English
Peachpit Press
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Metering Modes for Portraits

Choosing the right metering mode depends on the environment you are shooting in. (For more information on how metering works, see the “Metering Basics” sidebar.)

For most portrait situations, the Evaluative metering mode is ideal. This mode measures light from all portions of the viewfinder and then determines a proper exposure for the scene. However, you might run into situations where the background of your scene is much darker or lighter than your subject, which could trick the Evaluative metering mode into giving you an incorrect exposure. In these situations, you will want to use the Partial or Spot metering mode, which will meter a portion of the center of the frame (Figure 5.7). Don’t forget to review your ...

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