B5: center-weighted area, B6: fine tune optimal exposure – Nikon D300 User Manual

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b5: Center-Weighted Area

Note that the diameter is fixed at 8 mm when a non-CPU lens is
used, regardless of the setting selected for [Non-CPU lens data] in
the setup menu (pg. 196).

b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the
camera. Exposure can be fine tuned separately for each metering
method by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of

1

/

6

EV.

1

Select Custom Setting b6.

Highlight Custom Setting b6
([Fine tune optimal exposure])
and press

2.

When calculating exposure, center-
weighted metering assigns the greatest
weight to a circle in the center of the frame.
The diameter (

φ) of this circle can be set to

6, 8, 10, or 13 mm or to the average of the
entire frame.

Option

M φ 6 mm
L φ 8 mm (default)

N φ 10 mm
O φ 13 mm

P Average

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