Nikon S9100 user manual Metering

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Metering

I_1 (auto) -) MENU(Shooting menu) -')Metering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering.

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

[] Matrix (defaUlt setting)

Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for avariety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical shooting.

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 (_ 55) to meter off-center subjects.

_1_ Noteon Metering

While digital zoom isin effect, metering isset to center weighted metering or spot metering (the area in the center of the monitor ismetered). The active metering area is not displayed.

[] Metering Settings

This setting can be set by pressing the MENUbutton even when using continuous shooting mode (_ 80), I_1(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.

[] Metering Area

The active metering area isdisplayed in the monitor when Center-weightedisselected for

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