Nikon D7000 - Manual (Page 125)

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Z
Z
Exposure/Bracketing
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the
camera selects the metering method automatically).
To choose a metering option, press the Z button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired
setting is displayed in the control panel.
Metering
Option Description
a
Matrix : Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the
frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with
type G or D lenses (
0 269), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with
other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D
distance information). With non-CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering if focal
length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data option in setup
menu (
0 159); otherwise camera uses center-weighted metering.
Z
Center-weighted : Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area
(if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be selected using Custom Setting b4, Center-
weighted area,
0 213; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is 8 mm in diameter). Classic
meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter
factor) over 1×.
*
b
Spot : Camera meters circle 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) in diameter (approximately 2.5% of frame).
Circle is centered on current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects
(if non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will meter center focus
point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much
brighter or darker.
*
* For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum
aperture in Non-CPU lens data menu ( 0 159).
A
See Also
For information on making separate adjustments to
optimal exposure for each metering method, see Custom
Setting b5 (Fine tune optimal exposure,
0 213).
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Z button Main command dial
Control panel