Nikon Coolpix S9300 - Manual (Page 155)

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)
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Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure
is known as “metering.”
Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.
B
Notes on Metering
When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering automatically switches to Center-weighted, or to
spot metering (where the center of the frame is metered).
C
Metering Area
When Center-weighted is selected for Metering, the metering range guide ( A6) is displayed
(except when digital zoom is used).
Select A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode ( A25) M d button M A or C
tab ( A11) M Metering
Option Description
G Matrix (default
setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a
variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
shooting.
q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering for
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
A76) to meter off-center subjects.