Metering, G metering, A 46 – Nortel Networks COOLPIX S8000 User Manual

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

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G Metering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

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

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G 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 50) to meter off-center subjects.

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Active metering area

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