Nikon COOLPIX 5200 User Manual - Page 91

Metering The Shooting Menu Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Metering ( 74), and then press . The metering menu offers a choice of three metering methods for determining how the camera sets exposure. Select from the following three options and press . Option Matrix (default set- ting) Description Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library of typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Best choice in most situations. Centerweighted Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at the center of the frame, but still preserves background details. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter offcenter subjects. Spot Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center of monitor. Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter offcenter subjects. Notes on Metering When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to the setting just like Center-weighted. The metering target does not appear. Metering When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering target is displayed in the center of the monitor. Spot metering target Center-weighted metering target 81