Nikon N5005 Matrix Metering VS. CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering, Scene containing the sun

MATRIX METERING VS. CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING

In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two	Scene containing the sun
metering systems produce varying results. For example:
A. Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity
If a scene containing strong highlights, such as the sun, snow or
bright reflections, Center-Weighted Metering renders the main
subject as a silhouette. With Matrix Metering, however, the light
value of darker parts is evaluated, resulting in an overall well-
balanced exposure.
B. Outdoor backlit subject
With Center-Weighted Metering, a backlit subject or scene with
people against a bright sky and/or clouds may lead to an
underexposed subject. With Matrix Metering, however, the
camera automatially gives more exposure to darker subjects to	Matrix Metering
ensure a balanced overall exposure.
C. Front-lit subject against dark background
If a brightly lit off-center subject is positioned against a dark
background, Center-Weighted Metering places too much
emphasis on the dark center of the picture. So although the
background is correctly exposed, the main subject will be over-
exposed. Matrix Metering, however, automatical ly integrates a
dark background with a bright subject to ensure the best overall
exposure.

Center-Weighted Metering

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