Metering – Nikon Coolpix P300 User Manual
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (
A, B, C, D Modes)
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Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure
is known as “metering.”
Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.
B
Notes on Metering
• When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted. Note that the metered
area is not displayed on the monitor.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
A90) for more information.
D
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed when Center-weighted is selected for Metering (
Set to
A, B, C or D M d (Shooting menu) M Metering
G
Matrix (default setting)
Uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting
conditions. Recommended for typical shooting.
q
Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject at the
center of the frame. The classic meter for portraits; it preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
A29) to meter off-center subjects.