Metering | Nikon L5 guide

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

mMetering

The camera’s built-in metering system calculates the brightness of the subject to determine optional exposure.

Metering

Matrix

Center-weighted

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mMatrix (default setting)

Analyzes the distribution of brightness over a wide area of the frame, produc- ing optimal results for most situations.

nCenter-weighted

Meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area. Suitable for portraits. Reference circle for center-weighted metering appears in the monitor during shooting (c 6).

Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus

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Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Page Turn off in the event of mal- function For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when han- dling batteries For Your SafetyIii Observe the following pre Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables Modifications Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy Image Mode White Balance Metering ContinuousColor Options AF Area Mode Restrictions on Camera Settings 103 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Lens cover Parts of the Camera Connector cover c 59, 60, 65 Opening the connector coverBattery-chamber cover c Memory card slot c Number of exposures MonitorInternal memory/memory card Monitor PlaybackInternal memory Current frame number Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode SelectorMulti Selector Full-Frame Playback Help Displays Menu Button Inserting Batteries Battery charger recharging state and recommendationsCharge the Batteries EN-MH1 batteries only Plug in the charger Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Inserting BatteriesEN-MH1 Batteries Supported Batteries Close the battery-chamber coverTurning On and Off the Camera Insert the batteries Battery Type Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesAlternative Power Resources Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress G or H to choose Yes and press Press J Press G or H to edit the month M and press J Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeDaylight Saving Time Y blink Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off, and open Battery-chamber coverInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Slide the mode selector to L Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the camera on Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnIndicators in L auto Mode Frame a Picture Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratioReady the camera Frame the picture Vibration reduction K Frame a PictureDigital Zoom Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and Shoot During Recording Focus and ShootShutter-Release Button Set focus Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Viewing/Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press Viewing/Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Flash menu is displayed Using the FlashPress J flash mode When Lighting is Poor Using the FlashFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Press H self-timer Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d Press the shutter-release button Fully Press L macro close-up mode Macro Close-up ModeMacro Close-up Mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Press d Exposure Compensation Image Mode Scene ModeScene Assist Modes four types Scene Modes eleven types Scene Assist Modes Select b mode Press m to display the scene menuTaking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Frame a picture and shoot Scene Assist Modes Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Default z AutoArchitecture Group right, Group left Changeable Sports Assist Noise Reduction Using a TripodNight Portrait Assist Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Scene ModesFrame the subject and take the picture Scene modes Following scene modes are available Scene Modes Using a Tripod Scene Modes Scene Modes Take the first picture Taking Pictures for a Panorama cTake the second picture Press d to finalize the series Panorama Assist Frame a picture using the K guide Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModePress m K guide is displayed Face-Priority AF Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeSettings for One-Touch Portrait Mode One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in the one-touch portrait modeApplying Portrait Effect Press G or H to choose the option and press d Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture Press k v to return to full-frame playback Cancel thumbViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Editing Pictures Cropped Copy Image ModeCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Press the shutter-release button Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d Resizing Pictures Small PicturePlayback menu is displayed Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Original Pictures and Edited Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingPicture Editing Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Select T mode Movie ModeSettings for Movie Mode Press the shutter-release button to start recording Movie Menu Auto-Focus ModeMovie Options Movie File and Folder Names Select T mode Press m Applying Movie SettingPress G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d Movie Menu Deleting Movie Files Movie PlaybackPlayback display Is paused Connecting to a Computer c Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Printer c Before Connecting the Camera Connecting the A/V Cable Connecting to a TVVideo Mode Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling PictureProject Confirming USB Option Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB OptionPress G or H to choose Interface and press d Press G or H to choose USB and press d Transfer pictures and movies Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures to a Computer Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the TrashMarking Pictures for Transfer Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterSet the USB option c 61 to PTP Turn the camera off Turn the printer on Press G or H to choose Copies and press d Printing Pictures One at a TimePress G or H to choose Paper size and press d PictBridge menu is displayed Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d Printing Multiple PicturesPress G or H to choose Start print and press d Printing starts Print selection Paper Size When printing is completeMonitor display returns to the Print menu step Press d to terminate printing before it is complete Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press m in playback modePress G or H to choose Print selected and press d Choose the pictures and number of cop Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Set the date and info optionsPrint Set Dpof Print Order Following options are available in the shooting menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuDisplaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image ModeStored PC screen1024 024 × Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Auto default setting Frame the reference object Press d Preset White BalancePress G or H to choose Measure Metering Continuous Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Color OptionsBSS Use this option to determine where the camera focuses AF Area ModeFocus Lock Autofocus Flash mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in L mode Following options are available in the playback menu Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback Options The Playback Menu Setting is enabled Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d Slide ShowSlide show begins Press d to play the slide show again, or choose Protect DeleteChoose Yes and press d in the confirmation Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without Marking for Transfer Transfer Marking Copies CopyFile Number Following options are available in the setup menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup MenuScreen Or H to choose Set up and press d Menus Welcome Screen When Select an image is Selected Date Setting Travel Destination Time ZonePress G or H to choose Y and press d New city time zone screen is displayed Home Time Zone Clock Battery GMT + Location Time Zones Photo Info Monitor SettingsFollowing options are available Following display options are available Date imprint and Print set Date ImprintDate Imprint Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Date Counter Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Auto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Memory Card Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Interface Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transferLanguage 100 Reset All Others Setup menu101 Firmware Version Battery Type102 View the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories103 EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used Copies Identifier Extension Image File and Folder Names104 105 Caring for the Camera 106 CleaningCaring for the Camera Batteries 107 Storage 108 Error Messages 109 Error Messages Try again Transfer error Check battery level Display Problem Solution CommunicationsConnected System error Error has occurred 110 111 TroubleshootingShutter-release button halfway Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting112 Focus 113 Project automatically Electronically Controlled CamerasUal on CD for further information Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera Specifications115 116 Specifications Supported Standards Specifications117 EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries Index Symbols118 LR6 AA 12, 13, 102 ZR6 AA 12 Movies Playback 119Recording Multi selector 5 Museum Night landscape 120 121 122 123 Nikon Corporation

Nikon L5 manual Metering

Models: L5

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

mMetering