Nikon 1799 instruction manual Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode

6. Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode

Set metering system to ” (3D Color Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto).

1 Set the metering system selector to ” (Matrix Metering) while pressing the metering system selector lock release.

• The Matrix Metering indication q appears in the viewfinder.

• Exposure data from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, as well as scene brightness, contrast, subject distance (Distance Information) and the scene’s colors are accounted for in order to provide an accurate exposure in 3D Color Matrix Metering (x 62).

2 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button to set the exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto).

• When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the correct shutter speed and aperture—as automatically determined by the camera—appear in the top and rear (in large and detailed display) LCD panel and viewfinder.

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