Nikon P330 - Manual (Page 160)

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Shooting Menu (
A, B, C or D Mode)
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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, Metering is set to Center-weighted or Spot depending on
the magnification of an enlargement.
• If AF area mode ( E43) is set to Manual when Metering is set to Matrix, the camera meters by
assigning greatest weight to the focus area.
• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not
Available in Combination” ( A74) for more information.
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Metering Area
When Center-weighted or Spot is selected for Metering, the metering range guide ( A8) is
displayed (except when digital zoom is used).
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D or i M d button M A, B, C, D or i tab (A7)
M Metering
Option Description
G Matrix (default
setting)
The camera 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. The classic metering for
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
A81) to meter off-center subjects.
r Spot
The camera meters the area shown by the circle at the center of
the frame. This can be used when the subject is much 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 (
A81) to meter off-center subjects.