Multi-pattern metering
A metering system that uses several sensors to take readings from various sections around the image and calculates an exposure based on these values.
Multi-pattern metering
Techniques Glossary Multi-pattern metering
A metering system that uses several sensors to take readings from various sections around the image and calculates an exposure based on these values.
Multi-Pattern Metering. Exposure is determined by reading many different zones in the frame. This gives a more optimum exposure than those cameras using just a central zone metering system.
Multi-pattern metering on any D-SLR is meant to capture as much shadow and highlight detail as possible within the camera’s dynamic range.
3-zone multi-pattern metering
Program Shift in Program AE mode
Shutter speed range of 60 to 1/4000 sec (up to 8 minutes in Bulb mode)
Custom delay 'Anti-Shock' feature (similar to mirror lock-up on other SLR's) ...
Multi-segment metering (originally devised by Nikon for its FA SLR of 1983 under the name AMP: Automatic Multi-Pattern metering). Matrix was introduced to the world in 1988 with the Nikon F4. Now available from most manufactures under varying names.
In this case, using Weighted-Average metering or Multi-Pattern metering, your camera might be ‘deceived' by the abundance of light and expose for it by closing down the aperture and/or using a faster shuter speed (assuming ISO is constant), ...
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Digital SLR, Tokina 300mm f-4 ATX lens
1/350 sec at f-4, aperture priority. Multi-pattern metering and autofocus. Bogen monopod and ball head.
Set your gear up so you can react to what you see; multi-pattern metering, using aperture-priority mode with a single superzoom. In all the frenetic activity, messing about with settings and lenses will be a pain.
 See also: Meter, Metering, Image, Light, Exposure
  
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