Nikon COOLPIX P500 - Manual (Page 107)

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( j, k, l, m 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.
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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 displayed on the monitor.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” ( A104) for more information.
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Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed when Center-weighted or Spot is selected for Metering
(
A8).
Set to j, k, l or m 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. This mode is suitable for portraits or other scenes to determine
the exposure by lighting conditions at the center of the frame. Can be used with
focus lock (
A33) to meter off-center subjects.
r Spot
The camera meters the area shown by the circle at the center of the frame. This mode
is recommended when the metering target is much brighter 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 (
A33) to meter off-center subjects.
s Spot AF area
The camera meters the selected focus area to determine the exposure. Available only
when Manual or Auto is selected for AF area mode (
A95).