Rick Sammon from an article for Outdoor Photographer suggests "multi-segment metering is a good choice in many situations, because it evaluates the different areas of the scene and selects the best exposure."
More information on the other various modes, such as Center-Weighted Average, Spot Metering, Partial and Autoexposure Lock ... further into the article. And in particular, where each has it's best uses and applications.
Once again, cambridgeincolour.com provides a very succinct, concise explanation (with pictures!! :oD ) and tutorial on "Camera Metering and Exposure".
"Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." - Robert Fulghum
More information on the other various modes, such as Center-Weighted Average, Spot Metering, Partial and Autoexposure Lock ... further into the article. And in particular, where each has it's best uses and applications.
Once again, cambridgeincolour.com provides a very succinct, concise explanation (with pictures!! :oD ) and tutorial on "Camera Metering and Exposure".