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Choose how the camera sets exposure. Note that this setting is
not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when
Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snapshot mode, or
when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected; in these
modes, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene.
Metering
L Matrix
The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for
contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject
distance, producing natural results in most situations.
M
Center-
weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest
weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por-
traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
N Spot
The camera meters the current focus area; use to meter off-
center subjects (if Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode
as described on page 149, the camera will meter the center
focus area, while during face-priority AF the camera will
meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected
face; 0 24). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be
correctly exposed, even when framed against a background
that is much brighter or darker.