Centre-weighted metering
One of the original forms of camera meter, that takes a reading from most of the image area, but biases the measurement towards the lower central segment of the image.
Centre-weighted average
Techniques Glossary Centre-weighted average
A meter reading pattern that biases the measurement towards the centre of the frame.
Centre-weighted metering
Centre-weighted metering also takes a reading from the whole scene, but concentrates mainly on the central 60% of the frame. It's handy for portraits, especially when the model is in the centre of the frame.
Centre-weighted Metering
Where the cameras metering system exposes for the subject(s) in the centre of the frame, paying less attention to the surrounding environment.
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Centre-Weighted - A term used to describe an auto exposure system that uses the centre portion of the image to adjust the overall exposure value. See also "Spot Metering" and "Matrix metering" ...
Centre-weighted average metering
This method of exposure metering is often used for subjects with an even contrast distribution.
Centre-weighted averaging metering.
This mode essentially simulates the typical metering mode used in cameras sold in the 1970s.
Centre-Weighted
A camera exposure metering system which "reads" an area around the centre of the image.
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Centre-Weighted: Readings are taken at various part of the picture, with a special emphasis for the centre.
Spot: Readings are taken at a specific point.
- 256 Zone Multi, Spot (center or focus point) and Centre-weighted metering
- RAW, RAW + JPEG shooting options
- Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance Bracketing
- PictBridge and PIM II compatible
- 7 Color modes including new Portrait sRGB mode ...
Autoexposure modes can work fine but if you want maximum control shoot in manual mode and take a centre-weighted/spot meter reading from the sky or mid-tone area. With digital, you have instant feedback so do check the histograms of your shots.
Using a signle, centre-weighted focus will allow you to place the center rectangle over top of your desired focal point, push the shutter button half way until focus becomes clear and locked, ...
You can set your camera to spot metering which meters a small area in the centre of the scene, centre-weighted metering which meters the whole scene but pays more attention to the middle, ...
Performance and Distance Information Each lens incorporates a Central Processing Unit (CPU) which works with the automatic operation of compatible Nikon AF SLR models, as well as with each camera's light meter including Matrix, Centre-Weighted and ...
Firstly set your digital camera to spot, partial or centre-weighted metering.
 See also: Meter, Camera, Image, Photograph, Photography
  
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