128iChoose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 59).Choose how the camera sets exposure.File FormatNMS fileMotion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEGimage. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera orusing ViewNX 2.MOV fileMotion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can beviewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion Snap-shot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends (0 60);for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page56.MeteringL MatrixThe camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts forcontrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subjectdistance, producing natural results in most situations.M Center-weightedThe camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatestweight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por-traits and is recommended if you are using filters with anexposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.N SpotThe camera meters the current focus area; use to meter off-center subjects (if Auto-area is selected for AF-area modeas described on page 153, the camera will meter the centerfocus area, while during face priority the camera will meterthe focus area closest to the center of the selected face;0 27). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be cor-rectly exposed, even when framed against a backgroundthat is much brighter or darker.A Metering and Shooting ModeIn auto and best moment capture modes, and when h Scene autoselector (0 122) is chosen in Motion Snapshot mode, metering isadjusted automatically according to the scene.
