Nikon CoolPix S8100 - Metering; Choose How the Camera Meters Exposure

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Metering
I_1 (auto) -) MENU(Shooting menu) -') Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
[] Matrix (defaUlt setting)
Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the
appropriate exposure for avariety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
shooting.
[] 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 at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (_ 51) to meter off-center subjects.
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_1_ Noteon Metering
While digital zoom isin effect, metering isset to center weighted or spot metering, However, the
active metering area isnot displayed,
[] Metering Settings
This setting can be set by pressing the MENUbutton even when using continuous shooting mode
(_ 73), I_1(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.
[] Metering Area
The active metering area isdisplayed in the monitor when Center-weighted isselected for
Metering.
_j_ Active mete tin g area