Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)
More on Shooting
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering
G Matrix (default setting)
The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in
the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (A 46) to meter off-center subjects.
B Note on Metering
When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not
displayed in the monitor.
D Metering Area
T
he active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
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Active metering area