Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Reference Manual - Page 146

Metering Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu icon M Metering M k button 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 G Matrix (default setting) Description The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting. q Center-weighted 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. Can be used with focus lock (E19) to meter off-center subjects. B Notes About Metering • When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or spot metering (where the center of the frame is metered) is selected depending on the magnification of an enlargement. • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A44). C Metering Area When Center-weighted is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (A3) is displayed (except when digital zoom is used). Reference Section E64