Exposure; Metering - Nikon D5500 Reference Manual

Exposure

Metering

Choose how the camera sets exposure.
Method
L Matrix metering
Center-weighted
M
metering
N Spot metering
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Display metering options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current metering method in the
information display and press J.
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
P, S, A, and M Modes
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