File FormatChoose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53).

Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG NMS files image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or

using ViewNX 2 (0 93).

Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion Snap- MOV file shot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends (0 54); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page

65.

MeteringChoose how the camera sets exposure.

The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for L Matrix contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject

distance, producing natural results in most situations.

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest M Center- weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por- weighted traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an

exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.

 

The camera meters the current focus area; use to meter off-

 

 

center subjects (if Auto-areais selected for AF-area mode

 

 

as described on page 133, the camera will meter the center

 

N Spot

focus area, while during face priority the camera will meter

 

the focus area closest to the center of the selected face;

 

 

 

 

0 26). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be cor-

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rectly exposed, even when framed against a background

 

that is much brighter or darker.

 

AMetering and Shooting Mode

In auto and best moment capture modes and in creative modes other than P, S, A, and M, and when hScene auto selector (0 119) is chosen in Motion Snapshot mode, metering is adjusted automatically according to the scene.

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