Nortel Networks COOLPIX P7000 - Manual (Page 112)

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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, at magnifications of 1.2× to 1.8×, Metering is set to Center-
weighted, and at magnifications of 2.0× to 4.0×, it is set to Spot. Note that when the digital zoom
is in effect, the metered area is not shown on the monitor.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” ( A108) for more information.
C
Metering in Low Noise Night Mode
Metering can be set even in low noise night mode ( A59). This setting is stored in the camera’s
memory independently and is not linked to Metering in shooting modes A, B, C and D.
D
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed when Center-weighted or Spot is selected for Metering
(
A6).
Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Metering
G Matrix (default setting)
The camera meters a wide range on the screen.
The camera sets the 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. 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.
r Spot
The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of the frame. This can
be used when the subject metering target is lighter or darker than the background.
Ensure that the subject is within the area shown by the circle when shooting. Can be
used with focus lock (
A29) to meter off-center subjects.
s Spot AF area
The camera meters the selected focus area to determine the exposure. Available only
when a setting other than Center (wide), Center (normal) or Center (spot) is
selected for AF area mode (
A84).