ZExposure

Metering

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

 

Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically).

Option

Description

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 (0 296), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with

aother 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 (0 150); otherwise camera uses center-weighted metering.

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-

Zweighted area, 0 236; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is 8 mm in diameter). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. *

Spot: Camera meters circle 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) in diameter (approximately 2.5% of frame). V Circle is centered on current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects

b(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 (0 150).

To choose a metering option, press the Z(Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.

Z(Q) button Main command

Control panel

dial

 

ASee Also

For information on making separate adjustments to optimal exposure for each metering method, see Custom Setting b5 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 236).

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