Nikon F80QD Instruction Manual - Page 33

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

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Nikon contrast and subject distance information to ensure even more accurate exposure control. Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended for the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 58) or exposure compensation (page 60). Centre-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. Nearly 100% of the meter's sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm-dia. area (approx. 1 % of entire frame) within the selected focus area of the viewfinder. Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposure on a very small area within the frame, such as with a backlit subject or highcontrast scenes. • When Spot Metering is selected, shifting focus area also shifts Spot Metering area to a corresponding position. • Spot Metering area stays at centre (does not shift) as long as Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 40) is activated. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • P: Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any shooting situation. Suited for situations such as when taking a snapshot, where you want to concentrate only on the shutter release opportunity. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E33NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM]

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contrast and subject distance information to ensure even more accurate
exposure control.
Centre-Weighted
or
Spot Metering
is recommended for
the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 58) or exposure compensation
(page 60).
Centre-Weighted Metering
places special emphasis on brightness within
the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing
exposure on a specific area of the scene.
Nearly 100% of the meter's sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm-dia.
area (approx. 1 % of entire frame) within the selected focus area of the
viewfinder. Use
Spot Metering
when you want to base the exposure on a
very small area within the frame, such as with a backlit subject or high-
contrast scenes.
• When Spot Metering is selected, shifting focus area also shifts Spot
Metering area to a corresponding position.
• Spot Metering area stays at centre (does not shift) as long as Dynamic AF
Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 40) is activated.
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode
• P: Programmed Auto
The camera automatically controls
exposure according to the exposure
combination in the program chart for
exposure that is correct for any shooting
situation. Suited for situations such as
when taking a snapshot, where you want
to concentrate only on the shutter release
opportunity. For more complex shooting,
use Flexible Program, exposure
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