Nikon D3000 D3000 User's Manual - Page 92
Exposure, Metering
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Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display metering options. t Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). M Centerweighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. N Spot Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page 44, camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. 74