Exposure Metering System; Auto Exposure Lock - Nikon F60 Instruction Manual

Exposure Metering System

The exposure metering system of this camera is normally set to Matrix
Metering. It automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when
the exposure mode is set to Manual or when the Auto Exposure Lock
function (page 49) is used.
Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering
Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a six-
segment Matrix Sensor. With D- or G-type AF Nikkor lenses, 3D
Matrix Metering automatically activates to use scene brightness,
scene contrast and subject distance information to ensure even
more accurate exposure control. All exposure modes except
Manual exposure and the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 49)
employ Matrix Metering.
Centre-Weighted Metering
Centre-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness
within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder and is thus useful
for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. The metering
system automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when
exposure mode is set to Manual (page 43) or when the Auto
Exposure Lock function (page 49) is used.
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Auto Exposure Lock

When using the auto exposure modes, you can control the exposure
based on the brightness of a specific area within the scene using the
Auto Exposure Lock function. The metering system automatically
switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when this function is used.
1 Centre the main subject inside the viewfinder and
zoom-in. Press the AE-L button while lightly pressing
the shutter release button.
2 Keeping the AE-L button pressed, recompose, focus
and shoot.
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