Metering - Nikon Z 8 Reference Manual

Metering

Metering determines how the camera sets exposure.
Option
[Matrix
L
metering]
[Center-
weighted
M
metering]
[Spot
N
metering]
[Highlight-
weighted
t
metering]
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 metered area can be displayed or hidden using Custom Settings
d17 [Custom monitor shooting display] and d18 [Custom viewfinder
shooting display].
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 (
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.
G button U C photo shooting menu
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Metering