Nikon COOLPIXP510RED, COOLPIXP510BLK manual E40, Metering Area

Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)

Metering

Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m Mdbutton Mj, k, l or m tab (A13)

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.

	Option	Description
		The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
G	Matrix (default	This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a
	setting)	variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
		shooting.
		The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
		to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering for

qCenter-weighted portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A86) to meter off-center subjects.

	The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of
r Spot	the frame. This can be used when the subject metering target is
	lighter or darker than the background. Ensure that the subject is
	within the area shown by the circle when shooting. Can be used
	with focus lock (A86) to meter off-center subjects.

Reference Section

BNotes on Metering

•When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weightedor Spot.

•This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

CMetering Area

When Center-weightedor Spot is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (A8) is displayed (except when digital zoom is used).

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