Nikon N4004s - Multi-Sensor vs. Centerweighted Metering

Multi·Sensor Vs. Centerweighted Metering
In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two
metering systems produce
va rying results. For example:
1. Scene containing the sun or with high reflectivity
If a scene contains highlight
s, such as the su n, snow or bright
reflections, centerweighted metering renders the main subject
as a
si lhouette. With Nikon 's advanced multi -s ensor metering,
however, the light value of darker parts
is evaluated, resulting in
an overall well-balanced exposure.
2. Outdoor backlit subject
With centerweighted metering, a backlit subject or scene with
people against a bright
sk y and/or clouds may lead to an
underexposed shot. With multi· sensor metering, however, the
camera automatica
ll y gives more exposure to dark subjects to
ensure a correct overall exposure.
3. Front·lit subject against dark background
If a brightly lit off-center subject is positioned against a dark
background, centerweighted metering places too much
emphasis
on the dark center of the picture. So although the
background
is correctly exposed, the main subject will be
overexposed. Multi-sensor metering, however, automatica
ll y
integrates the dark background with the bright subject to
ensure the best overa
ll exposure.
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Scene containing the sun
Centerweighted metering