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Exposure, Metering
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VExposure 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 L Matrix metering meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, and composition. M Center-weighted metering Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters only current focus area, making it N Spot metering possible to meter off-center subjects. Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. Z 85
V
85
Z
Exposure
Choose how the camera sets exposure in
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes (in
other modes, the camera selects the metering method
automatically).
Metering
Method
Description
L
Matrix metering
Produces natural results in most situations.
Camera
meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure
according to tone distribution, color, and
composition.
M
Center-weighted
metering
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area.
Classic meter for portraits.
N
Spot metering
Camera meters only current focus area, making it
possible to meter off-center subjects.
Ensures that
subject will be correctly exposed, even when
background is much brighter or darker.