Nikon Z 7 User Manual

106 The i Button
Metering
Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The
following options are available:
The option currently selected is
indicated by an icon in the display
during shooting.
Option Description
L
Matrix metering
The camera meters a wide area of the frame and
sets exposure according to tone distribution,
color, composition, and distance for results close
to those seen by the naked eye.
M
Center-weighted
metering
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns
the greatest weight to an area in the center of the
frame, the size of which can be chosen using
Custom Setting b3 (Center-weighted area). This
is the classic meter for portraits and is also
recommended when using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
N
Spot metering
The camera meters a 4mm circle (equivalent to
approximately 1.5% of the frame) centered on the
current focus point, making it possible to meter
off-center subjects (if auto-area AF is in effect, the
camera will instead meter the center focus point).
Spot metering ensures that the subject will be
correctly exposed, even when the background is
much brighter or darker.
t
Highlight-
weighted
metering
The camera assigns the greatest weight to
highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail
in highlights, for example when photographing
spotlit performers on-stage.

Nikon Z 7 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Resolution	45.7 megapixels
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image Processor	EXPEED 6
Lens Mount	Nikon Z mount
ISO Range	64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Continuous Shooting	9 fps
Video Resolution	4K UHD at 30p
Battery	EN-EL15b
Weight	675 g (body only)
Dimensions	134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 seconds
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69 million dots
Screen	3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2.1 million dots
Autofocus System	493-point phase-detection
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body stabilization
Storage Media	XQD card slot
Battery Life	Approx. 330 shots