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Z

Exposure/Bracketing

Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the
camera selects the metering method automatically).
To choose a metering option, press the Z button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired
setting is displayed in the control panel.

Metering

Option Description
a
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
Camera meters a wide area of the
frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with
type G or D lenses (0269), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with
other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D
distance information).
With non-CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering if focal
length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data option in setup
menu (0159); otherwise camera uses center-weighted metering.
Z
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area
(if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be selected using Custom Setting b4, Center-
weighted area, 0213; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is 8mm in diameter).
Classic
meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter
factor) over 1×.*
b
Spot: Camera meters circle 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) in diameter (approximately 2.5% of frame).
Circle is centered on current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects
(if non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will meter center focus
point).
Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much
brighter or darker.*
*For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum
aperture in Non-CPU lens data menu (0159).
ASee Also
For information on making separate adjustments to
optimal exposure for each metering method, see Custom
Setting b5 (Fine tune optimal exposure, 0213).
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Z button Main command dia
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Control panel