Nikon P3 - Manual (Page 81)

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The camera’s built-in light metering system calculates the brightness of the
subject to determine the best exposure to use.
Note on Metering
When digital zoom is used, the camera automatically switches to a setting similar to Center-
weighted. However, the metering target does not appear.
Metering m
m Matrix
(default setting)
Analyzes the distribution of brightness over a wide area of the
frame, producing optimal results for most situations.
n Center-weighted
Meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the
center area. Suitable for portraits. Use with AF lock (P.87) to
meter off-center subjects.
o Spot
Measures light in an area shown by a square in the center of
the monitor. The subject in the metering target area will be
correctly exposed even when the background is much brighter
or darker. Use with AF lock (P.87) to meter off-center subjects.
p Spot AF area
Links spot metering to the active focus area when AF area
mode is set to Auto or Manual (P.86).
Metering
When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering target is dis-
played in the center of the monitor.
F2.7 F2.7 1/60 1/60 120 120 F2.7 1/60 120
Spot metering target
Center-weighted
metering target