Metering; [Metering] - Nikon Z 9 Reference Manual

Metering

Metering determines how the camera sets exposure.
Option
[Matrix
L
metering]
[Center-
M
weighted
metering]
N
[Spot metering]
[Highlight-
t
weighted
metering]
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
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G button U C photo shooting menu
The camera meters a wide area of the frame and
sets exposure according to tone distribution, color,
composition, and distance for results close to
those seen by the naked eye.
•
The camera assigns the greatest weight to the
center of the frame. This mode can, for example,
be used with subjects that dominate the
composition.
•
Center-weighted metering is also recommended
when using filters with an exposure factor (filter
factor) over 1×.
•
The size of the area assigned the greatest weight
can be selected using Custom Setting b5
[Center-weighted area].
•
The camera meters a circle with a diameter of
4 mm/0.16 in. (equivalent to approximately 1.5%
of the frame). This ensures that the subject will
be correctly exposed even when the background
is much brighter or darker.
•
The metered area is centered on the current
focus point. If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-
area mode ( 0 113), the camera will instead
meter the center focus point.
The camera assigns the greatest weight to
highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail
in highlights, for example when photographing
spotlit performers on stage.
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