Nikon D6, Reference Manual

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Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation)
Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure
Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Choose
the method used and area metered when the camera sets
exposure.
Exposure-Related Settings (Metering
and Exposure Compensation)
Option Description
L
[ Matrix
metering ]
Produces natural results in most situations. The
camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets
exposure according to tone distribution, color,
composition, and distance for results close to those
seen by the naked eye.
M
[ Center-
weighted
metering
]
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the
greatest weight to an area in the center. Choose for
shots in which, for example, the main subject
occupies a large area at the center of the frame.
•
[ Center-weighted metering ] is also
recommended when using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
•
The size of the area assigned the greatest weight
can be selected using Custom Setting b6
[
Center-weighted area ]. If a non-CPU lens or an
AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lens
is attached, the camera uses an area equivalent to
a circle 12 mm in diameter.