EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS
The
F4
features three types of exposure metering
systems-
Matrix, 60/40 Center-Weighted and Spot Metering.
When using the Multi-Meter Finder DP-20, the F4's supp
li
ed
standard finder, you can select either of three metering sys-
tems by setting the finder's
se
lector
to
(
:e:
) for Matrix, (c
e
) )
for
Center-Weighted and (
e ) for Spot.
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Sensitivity
of
Five Segments
Matrix Metering (:.:)
This system is ideally suited for quick opera
ti
on and for the
most dependable Auto Exposure contro
l.
It
can also
be
used
for
Manual metering and flash exposure contr
ol
opera
ti
on with
any Nikon
TIL speedlight.
In
Matrix Metering, the meter automa
ti
ca
ll
y provides the main
subject with correct exposure
in
virtually any
li
ght
in
g s
itu
a
ti
on,
without the need of manual exposure compensation. The Matrix
Metering sensor determines scene brightness by dividing the
scene into five areas, analyzing each area for brightness and
scene contrast.
This metering system is available with
th
e F4's supp
li
ed
standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-20.