Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Reference Manual
- About This Manual
- Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
- The Basics of Shooting and Playback
- Shooting Features
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
- Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
- Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Shooting Menu)
- Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
- Focusing
- Playback Features
- Recording and Playing Back Movies
- General Camera Setup
- Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
- Reference Section
- Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)
- Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
- Editing Still Images
- Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
- Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
- Editing Movies
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image Recording)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Playback Menu
- The Movie Menu
- The Wi-Fi Options Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Welcome Screen
- Time Zone and Date
- Monitor Settings
- Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images)
- Vibration Reduction
- Motion Detection
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Memory/Format Card
- Language
- TV Settings
- Charge by Computer
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Blink Warning
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Error Messages
- File Names
- Optional Accessories
- Technical Notes and Index
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- Index
- Warranty
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Reference Section
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the
exposure is known as “metering.”
Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.
* To set focus and exposure for off-center subjects, change AF area mode to
manual and set the focus area to the center of the frame, and then use focus lock
(A83).
B Notes About Metering
• When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or Spot is selected depending
on the magnification of an enlargement.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C Display on the Shooting Screen
When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering range guide (A16) is
displayed (except when digital zoom is used).
Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l
,
m
or
M M d button M j, k, l
,
m or
M tab (A13) M Metering
Option Description
G
Matrix
(default setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
Recommended for typical shooting.
q
Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to the subject in the center of the frame. The
classic metering for portraits; it preserves background
details while letting lighting conditions in the center of
the frame determine exposure.*
r
Spot
The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the
center of the frame. This can be used when the subject
is much lighter or darker than the background. Ensure
that the subject is within the area shown by the circle
when shooting.*