Nikon D60 - Exposure; Metering

Exposure
Metering
Select Metering from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (~ 48).
The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options
are available when the mode dial is rotated to p, 8, A, or M(matrix metering is always
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B Matrix (default setting)
Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly
sets exposure according to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and composition for
natural results.
I (.) I Center-weighted
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for
portraits.
o Spot
Camera meters exposure in active focus point only (if [_] (Closest subject) is selected
for
AF-area mode (!lS8), camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will
be correctly exposed, even
when background is much brighter or darker.
B Metering
Metering is available with CPU lenses only. In matrix metering, exposure is set using a 420-pixel RGB
sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix metering m.
With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not included (color matrix metering m.
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Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (I! 109).
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