G Metering - Nikon Coolpix S640 User Manual

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

G Metering

Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure
is known as Metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Matrix (default setting)
G
Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
Center-weighted
q
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of
frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock
(A 105) to meter off-center subjects.
B
Note on Metering
When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not
displayed in the monitor.
D
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
100
Active metering area
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