Nikon E2 - E2S - Manual (Page 36)

Setting the metering systems
This camera features three types of exposure metering
systems—Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot
Metering.
Rotate the command dial while pressing
the Metering system button.
—The metering system indicators in the LCD
panel appear in sequence as shown below.
M : Matrix Metering
Data on scene brightness and contrast are detected by the
camera’s 5-segment advanced matrix sensor. By analyzing
these data, the camera’s built-in computer is able to provide
correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations.
: Center-Weighted Metering
This system concentrates the meter's sensitivity on the 12mm-
dia. circle in the viewfinder. This type of metering is useful in
situations where you want to base exposure on a specific,
centrally located area in the scene.
[•] : Spot Metering
Most of the meter's sensitivity is concentrated in the 5mm-dia.
circle in the center of the viewfinder. This meter is effective when
precise measurement of a particular portion of the subject is
required.
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