Nikon D3100 D3100 User's Manual - Page 95
Exposure, Metering
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Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone L Matrix distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 168), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information). M Centerweighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if e Auto- N Spot area AF is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography as described on page 58, camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display. t Information display P button 2 Display metering options. Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 79