49EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMThis system is ideal for quick operation in any exposure mode.With D- or G-type AF Nikkor lenses including AF-I or AF-SNikkor, 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated. 3DColor Matrix Metering uses various types of data: scene bright-ness, scene contrast, focused subject’s distance (DistanceInformation) and color distribution of the entire frame. Data onscene brightness, contrast and color distribution are detectedby the camera’s 1,005-pixel Matrix Sensor, while data on thefocused subject’s distance is detected and relayed by your D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens. Information sent by the camera’sautofocus system indicating whether the main subject iscentered is also considered in the computation. By analyzingthese data, the F5’s built-in microcomputer is able to providecorrect 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-pixelMatrix Sensor provides the correct exposure in most lightingsituations.Note that Matrix Metering system can only be used with lenseshaving 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.q 3D Color Matrix Metering (with the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 49
