Nikon COOLPIX P950 Reference Manual - Page 185

Option Matrix (default setting) Centerweighted Spot Description 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 frame. The classic metering for portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure.* 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. Focus lock (page 111) Notes about [Metering] • When digital zoom is in effect, [Center-weighted] or [Spot] is selected depending on the zoom ratio. • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 127) Display on the shooting screen When [Center-weighted] or [Spot] is selected, the metering range guide is displayed (except when digital zoom is used). Continuous Set single or continuous shooting. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or button button Continuous Option Description Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is (default setting) pressed. 185 Using the menu The shooting menu ( , , , , or mode)