Nikon S8200 - Manual (Page 145)

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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 exposure is
known as metering.
Select how the camera meters exposure.
Enter A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode M d button M A or C tab M
Metering
Option Description
G Matrix
(default setting)
Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode
provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting
conditions. 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 in the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
A 78) to meter off-center subjects.
B
Notes About Metering
While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted metering. The active metering
area is not displayed.
C
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
8 4 0 8 4 0
2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s
Active metering area