Nikon D5100 Mode D'Emploi

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Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the 
camera selects the metering method automatically).

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the 

P button. 

Press the 

P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

Highlight the current metering method in the 
information display and press 

J.

Highlight an option and press 

J. To return to 

shooting mode, press the shutter-release button 
halfway.

L

Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor 
to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone 
distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (

0 198), distance 

information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, the camera uses 
color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information).

M

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic 
meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor 
(filter factor) over 1×.

N

Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if 

e Auto-

area AF is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography as 
described on page 42, camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject 
will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

P button