Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual - Page 159

Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description The camera meters a wide area of the frame and L Matrix metering sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to an area in the center of the M Center-weighted metering frame, the size of which can be chosen using Custom Setting b3 (Center-weighted area). This is the classic meter for portraits and is also recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. The camera meters a 3.5 mm circle (equivalent to approximately 2.5% of the frame) centered on the current focus point, making it possible to meter N Spot metering off-center subjects (if auto-area AF is in effect, the camera will instead meter the center focus point). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed, even when the background is much brighter or darker. t Highlight- 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. The option currently selected is indicated by an icon in the display during shooting. The i Menu 131