Nikon COOLPIX S5100 S5100 User's Manual - Page 53
Metering, Note on Metering, Metering Area
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More on Shooting Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Metering A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 46) to meter off-center subjects. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not displayed in the monitor. D Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for Metering. Active metering area 9 41