Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Metering Area, Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MMetering

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, DModes)

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Metering

Set to A, B, Cor DMd(Shooting menu) MMetering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.”

Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.

GMatrix (default setting)

Uses a wide area of the screen for metering.

This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical shooting.

qCenter-weighted

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic meter for portraits; it preserves background details

while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A29) to meter off-center subjects.

BNotes on Metering

•When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted. Note that the metered area is not displayed on the monitor.

•This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.

DMetering Area

The active metering area is displayed when Center-weightedis selected for Metering (A6).

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