Nikon S9400 Manuel D’Utilisation
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The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
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Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure
is known as “metering.”
is known as “metering.”
Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.
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Notes on Metering
• When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted or spot metering (where
the center of the frame is metered) depending on the magnification of an enlargement.
• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not
A64) for more information.
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Metering Area
When Center-weighted is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (
A8) is displayed
(except when digital zoom is used).
Display the shooting screen in
A
(Auto) mode (
A31) M d button M
A
menu
icon (
A6) M Metering
Option
Description
G Matrix (default
setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a
variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
shooting.
This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a
variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
shooting.
q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering
for portraits; it preserves background details while letting
lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine
exposure. Can be used with focus lock (
to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering
for portraits; it preserves background details while letting
lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine
exposure. Can be used with focus lock (
A68) to meter off-
center subjects.