Nikon D3200 User Manual - Page 76
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 L Matrix metering to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone 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). Center- Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic M weighted meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor metering (filter factor) over 1×. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if e Auto- tN Spot metering area AF is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography as described on page 38, 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. P button 2 Display metering options. Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. Information display 3 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 60