Nikon D5300 Reference Manual - Page 110

Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method L Matrix metering M Center-weighted metering N Spot metering Description Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. Choose this mode to ensure that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects. 1 Display metering options. Press the P button, then highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. P button Information display 2 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. A Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 53), the camera will meter the center focus point. 90 P, S, A, and M Modes