if it is a single person i usually use spot, but most of the time i use matrix and usually have pretty good luck, so i leave it alone so i don't screw it up. i really don't use center much at all.
ong.. so funny.. iwsa just looking up earlier today about all the different metering choices and laughed my head off ( at myself ) when i saw this post.. after doing ( or remembering ) what each different one does.. I find myself liking the spot being my favorite then matrix..
center weight .. eeehggg.. :(
but wierd thing.. it's always on matrix
I use almost all metering modes as it just depends on the lighting and subject I'm shooting. Spot and Partial probably get a bulk of the workload, but if it isn't a very high contrast scene or strange backlighting issues then evaluative/matrix work fine.
However on my phone I've found the matrix focus pretty great...
center weight .. eeehggg.. :(
but wierd thing.. it's always on matrix
Matrix is good for making sure that the whole photo has "correct" exposure but it may not deliver the desired results.