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EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM
This system is ideal for quick operation in any exposure mode.
With D- or G-type AF Nikkor lenses including AF-I or AF-S
Nikkor, 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated. 3D
Color Matrix Metering uses various types of data: scene bright-
ness, scene contrast, focused subject’s distance (Distance
Information) and color distribution of the entire frame. Data on
scene brightness, contrast and color distribution are detected
by the camera’s 1,005-pixel Matrix Sensor, while data on the
focused subject’s distance is detected and relayed by your D-
or G-type AF Nikkor lens. Information sent by the camera’s
autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is
centered is also considered in the computation. By analyzing
these data, the F5’s built-in microcomputer is able to provide
correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations.
If a non-D/G-type lens is used, Matrix Metering is performed.
Although lens’ Distance Information is not given, 1,005-pixel
Matrix Sensor provides the correct exposure in most lighting
situations.
Note that Matrix Metering system can only be used with lenses
having a built-in CPU (such as AF Nikkor and AI-P lenses.)
The Nikon F5 has three types of exposure metering systems––
3D Color Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering.
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