Nikon CT1A01(11), S9100 Metering Settings, Metering Area, Aauto MdShooting menu MMetering

Models: CT1A01(11) COOLPIXS9100BLK COOLPIXS9100RED S9100

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Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

Metering

A(auto) Md(Shooting menu) MMetering

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

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 in the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details

while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A55) to meter off-center subjects.

BNote on Metering

While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted metering or spot metering (the area in the center of the monitor is metered). The active metering area is not displayed.

CMetering Settings

This setting can be set by pressing the dbutton even when using continuous shooting mode (A80). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.

More on Shooting

CMetering Area

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weightedis selected for

Metering.

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CT1A01(11), COOLPIXS9100BLK, COOLPIXS9100RED, S9100 specifications

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