Nortel Networks COOLPIX S8000 - Manual (Page 58)

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on
Sh
ooting
G Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
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.
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering
G Matrix (default setting)
The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in
the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
A 50) to meter off-center subjects.
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Active metering area