Center weighted metering default

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Obeach

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D5.....when I switch to matrix metering, then check the setting using the i button it always defaults to center weighted. If I set to spot metering and check via the i button it defaults to center weighted. So how do I get the default (center weighed) switched off. Thanks,

Tom
 
Yes, you have it right. In fact I hold the meter mode button down and backdial to matrix, which shows up in the window. Then I let go of the meter mode button and it defaults back to center weighted.
 
I have gone through the customized menus and cannot see any setting that would cause this default. No I have not tried the two button reset, trying to avoid that.
 
Roger,

Your copy of the manual jogged my mind. I was reading about various metering modes and experimenting with the D5 without a lens attached. So the camera always defaulted to center weighted. I attached a lens and ...yes indeed the metering modes could be changed. Problem solved.

Thank you very much for the assistance.

All the best,

Tom
 
Roger,

Your copy of the manual jogged my mind. I was reading about various metering modes and experimenting with the D5 without a lens attached. So the camera always defaulted to center weighted. I attached a lens and ...yes indeed the metering modes could be changed. Problem solved.

Thank you very much for the assistance.

All the best,

Tom
Score one for Thern!
 
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