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Nikon D5500 - Exposure; Metering

Nikon D5500
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125P, S, A, and M Modes
Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure.
1 Display metering options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current metering method in the
information display and press J.
Exposure
Method Description
L Matrix metering
Produces natural results in most situations.
The
camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets
exposure according to tone distribution, color,
composition, and distance.
M
Center-weighted
metering
Classic meter for portraits.
Camera meters entire
frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
Recommended when using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
N Spot metering
Choose this mode to ensure that subject will be
correctly exposed, even when background is
much brighter or darker.
Camera meters current
focus point; use to meter off-center subjects.
P button
Information display

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