The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)

Metering

Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C tab (A11) MMetering

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

Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.

 

Option

Description

 

 

The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.

G

Matrix (default

This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a

 

setting)

variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical

 

 

shooting.

 

 

 

 

 

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight

 

 

to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering for

qCenter-weighted portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A76) to meter off-center subjects.

Reference Section

BNotes on Metering

When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering automatically switches to Center-weighted, or to spot metering (where the center of the frame is metered).

CMetering Area

When Center-weightedis selected for Metering, the metering range guide (A6) is displayed (except when digital zoom is used).

E35

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Nikon COOLPIXS9300BLK, COOLPIXS9300SIL, S9200 manual E35, Metering Area, Matrix default, Shooting