Nikon COOLPIX P310 Reference Manual page 42

Shooting
Menu
(P,S,A or M Mode)
Metering
Rotate the mode dial to
P, S, A
or
M
-) MENU button -)'
P, S, A
or
M
tab (_11)
-)' Metering
Option
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.
Description
[] Matrix (default
setting)
[] Center-weighted
[] Spot
The camera 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.
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
to the su bject at the center of the frame.The classic metering for
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock ([_81) to meter off-center subjects.
The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of
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 (_81) to meter off-center subjects.
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Notes on Metering
• When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted or Spot,
• This feature may not be used in combination wit[] certain features, See"Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_75) for more information.
[] Metering Area
When Center-weighted or Spot is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (_6) is
dispbyed (except when digital zoom is used),
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