Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 - Manual (Page 60)

48
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)
More on
Sh
ooting
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
A (auto) 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 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 51) to meter off-center subjects.
B
Note on Metering
While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted or spot metering. However, the
active metering area is not displayed.
C
Metering Settings
This setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
( A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.
D
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when
Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
3 5 3 5
Active metering area