Exposure; Metering - Nikon D5 User Manual

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Exposure

Metering

Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The
following options are available:
Option
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters
wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone
distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses
L
(0 321), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; with
other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which
does not include 3D distance information).
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area (if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be
selected using Custom Setting b6, Center-weighted area, 0 300;
M
if non-CPU lens is attached, area is equivalent to circle 12 mm in
diameter). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using
filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
Spot: Camera meters circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
(approximately 1.5% of frame). Circle is centered on current focus
point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects (if non-CPU
N
lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will meter center
focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even
when background is much brighter or darker.
Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to highlights.
t
Use to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when
photographing spotlit performers on-stage.
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