Nikon COOLPIX B600 Reference Guide PDF Edition - Page 520

Metering G button U C photo shooting menu Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Option Description L [Matrix metering] The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye. [CenterM weighted metering] • The camera assigns the greatest weight to the center of the frame. This mode can, for example, be used with subjects that dominate the composition. • Center-weighted metering is also recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. • The size of the area assigned the greatest weight can be selected using Custom Setting b5 [Center-weighted area]. • The camera meters a circle with a diameter of 4 mm/0.16 in. (equivalent to approximately 1.5% of the frame). This ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed even when the background N [Spot metering] is much brighter or darker. • The metered area is centered on the current focus point. If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AFarea mode (0113), the camera will instead meter the center focus point. [Highlightt weighted metering] The camera assigns the greatest weight to highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when photographing spotlit performers on stage. 520 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options