Metering Modestechnical
How the camera measures light to pick an exposure.
Evaluative/Matrix reads the whole frame and is the safe default. Center-weighted favors the middle. Spot meters a tiny area — useful for backlit subjects or the moon, where the surroundings would mislead the average.
Use this when
- General use: Evaluative / Matrix
- Backlit subject, the moon: Spot
Common mistake: Using spot metering by accident and getting wildly inconsistent exposures.