Nikon D6, Reference Manual

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Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation)
N
[ Spot
metering ]
The camera meters a circle with a diameter of
4 mm/0.16 in. (equivalent to approximately 1.5% of
the frame). This ensures that the subject will be
correctly exposed even when the background is
much brighter or darker. The metered area is
centered on the current focus point. Note,
however, that the camera will instead meter the
center focus point if:
•
[ Auto-area AF ], [ Group-area AF (C1) ], or
[ Group-area AF (C2) ] is selected for AF-area
mode, or
•
a non-CPU lens or an AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–
15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lens is attached.
t
[ Highlight-
weighted
metering
]
The camera assigns the greatest weight to
highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail
in highlights, for example when photographing
spotlit performers on stage.
Option Description