Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 215)

169 Shooting Settings
A [Matrix Metering] and Lens Type
The metering method used when [ Matrix metering ] is selected varies
with the lens.
• CPU lenses:
- 3D color matrix metering III : Available with type D, E, and G CPU
lenses. The camera includes distance information when calculating
exposure.
- Color matrix metering III : Available with CPU lenses of types other
than D, E, and G. Distance information is not included.
• Non-CPU lenses:
- Color matrix metering is available if lens data are provided using the
[ Non-CPU lens data ] option in the setup menu. [ Center-weighted
metering ] will be used if lens data are not provided.
A [Highlight-Weighted Metering] and Lens Type
[ Center-weighted metering ] will be used if [ Highlight-weighted
metering ] is selected when non-CPU lenses and certain CPU lenses (AI-P
NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses of types other than D, E, or G) are attached.