Nikon FAA350NA manual Exposure Metering System

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WWW.	Exposure Metering System
WWW.	•Three choices of the metering system are available to suit the lighting
LENSINC.NET	for your subject.
	for your subject.
	Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the
	metering system lock release to select desired metering
	system.

•Certain metering systems cannot be used with some lenses (page 33).

•Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows:

q: Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering

Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a 10-segment Matrix Sensor. With D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering automatically activates, applying scene brightness, scene contrast and subject distance information to ensure even more accurate exposure control. Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended for the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 54) or exposure compensation (page 56).

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w: Center-Weighted Metering

Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene.

e: Spot Metering

Exposure

Nearly 100% of the meter’s sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm-dia. area (approx. 1% of entire frame) within the selected focus area of the viewfinder. Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposure on a very small area within the frame, such as with a backlit subject or low- contrast scenes. When Spot Metering is selected, shifting focus area also shifts Spot Metering area to a corresponding position. However, Spot Metering area stays at center (does not shift) as long as Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 39) is activated or non-CPU lens (page 32) is attached.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesAbout LCD illuminator panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder DisplayCommand Dials Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Take trial shotsContents Lens Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerSet Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area Mode Load FilmBasic Operation Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the camera Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Exposure meterCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens Advances to the first frame Load FilmPress the shutter release button. Film automatically Select center focus area with the focus area selector Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFRotate the focus area selector lock release Camera controls exposure automatically Shooting characteristics of exposure modesSymbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Camera shake and shutter speed Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, seeHold Camera and Focus Hold the camera properlyFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenRemove film cartridge Photographic expression About Metering System and ExposureMetering System ExposureLens Compatibility Lenses give you access to all available functionsWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesFilm AF start button Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus Focus Area Autofocus modes AF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject PriorityPress the shutter release button Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusSituations where autofocus may not work as expected Focus LockManual Focus Exposure Metering System Compose picture, focus and shoot ¡ Programmed AutoLocking shutter speed Shooting in Each Exposure ModeShutter-Priority Auto £ Aperture-Priority Auto Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressingExposure mode ∆ button to select £ Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command DialExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Adjusting the exposure. Long Time¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayMetering system selector lock release to select Center-Weighted or Spot MeteringPicture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual Auto Exposure LockAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 steps Multiple Exposure Panel is illuminated in green Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ ManualLong Time Exposure A tripod is recommendedThrough the viewfinder see Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Upward until it clicks into placeChanging Camera Back Data Back MF-29 Self-Timer OperationFocus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field Button · Command Dial while pressing the Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Select a menu number by rotating the MainFilm advance in multiple exposure Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Easy Exposure CompensationAperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pages Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Shutter release confirmation with self-timer LEDPress the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously, Two-Button ResetOriginal default settings Canceling Custom SettingTypes of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-LightFlash Sync Mode Features Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses Usable Optional SpeedlightsAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Using the SpeedlightSet the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed Aperture Set the flash sync modeCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Filters Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7Speedlight SB-27 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-80DXNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalSoft case CF-57/CF-58 Camera Care Keep batteries out of children’s reach TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesOverexposure may BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Battery power With new onesSpecifications Equipped Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Exposure +20C 68F BatteryAA-type lithium Time BulbIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation