Nikon N1406 Exposure, Metering, b4, area, Option, Description, Center-weighted

Exposure

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

atone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 307), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information).

Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area (if CPU lens is attached, size of area for viewfinder photography can be selected using Custom Setting

Zb4, Center-weighted area, 0 278; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is equivalent to circle 8 mm in diameter). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.

Spot: Camera meters circle 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

bfocus point). Diameter of circle for viewfinder photography is 3.5 mm (0.14 in.), or approximately 2.5% of frame. Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

105