Nikon COOLPIX P340 Product Manual - Page 158

Metering Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D or i M d button M A, B, C, D or i tab (A9) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as "metering." Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure. Option Description G Matrix (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the q Center-weighted frame. The classic metering for portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure.* r Spot The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of the frame. This can be used when the subject is much lighter or darker than the background. Ensure that the subject is within the area shown by the circle when shooting.* * To set focus and exposure for off-center subjects, change AF area mode to manual and set the focus area to the center of the frame, and then use focus lock (A80). B Notes About Metering • When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or Spot is selected depending on the magnification of an enlargement. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. C Display on the Shooting Screen When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering range guide (A12) is displayed (except when digital zoom is used). Reference Section E34