Exposure; Metering - Nikon D5300 Reference Manual

Exposure

Metering

Choose how the camera sets exposure.
Method
L
Matrix metering
Center-weighted
M
metering
N
Spot metering
1
Display metering options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current metering method in the information
display and press J.
2
Choose a metering method.
Highlight an option and press J.
A
Spot Metering
If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 53),
the camera will meter the center focus point.
90 P, S, A, and M Modes
Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide
area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color,
composition, and distance.
Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns
greatest weight to center area. Recommended when using filters with
an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
Choose this mode to ensure that subject will be correctly exposed, even
when background is much brighter or darker. Camera meters current
focus point; use to meter off-center subjects.
Description
P button Information display