Nikon F80 - F 80 SLR Camera Instruction Manual page 16

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• Matrix Metering indication ED appears in the viewfinder.
• The frame is divided into 10 segments in Matrix Metering, and data from
each segment is used to determine correct exposure. Use of a D-type
Nikkor lens automatically activates 3D Matrix Metering (page 48), which
accounts for scene brightness and contrast, as well as subject distance
(Distance Information) in order to determine exposure accurately.
5.2 Set the exposure mode select dial to P (Programmed
Auto).
•When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and
aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
Check points
Three metering systems—the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, Centre-
Weighted and Spot Metering (page 48).
Four exposure modes—the F80/F80D/F80S features Programmed
Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual
exposure modes. Each exposure mode provides a choice of exposure
controls for various shooting situations. See step 5.2 for a summary of
each exposure mode and its reference page for operating instructions
and details.
Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics
P Programmed Camera controls shutter speed and
Auto P. 50 aperture automatically—allowing you to
freely take pictures, concentrating only on
the shutter release opportunity. In addition,
other settings, such as Flexible Program
(page 51) or exposure compensation (page
60) are possible.
S Shutter-Priority You set desired shutter speed, and the
Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture.
"Freeze" the motion of a moving subject
using a fast shutter speed or "blur" the
subject using a slower speed.
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• Shooting characteristics of exposure modes