Nikon 1 V3 review – Metering and dynamic range
Metering
The Nikon 1 V3 features the usual trio of metering modes found on Nikon cameras, with matrix (multi-zone), centreweighted and spot-metering modes, while there are no nasty surprises in use. Behaving in a similar way to many Nikon DSLRs, the V3’s matrix metering delivers pleasing results, exposing predominantly for midtones and shadows. As such, you may find you have to dial in a -0.3-0.7EV stops of exposure compensation to avoid blown highlights in the sky, but this shouldn’t be a concern.
Dynamic range
The dynamic range offered is solid if unremarkable, and delivers a very similar performance to its V2 predecessor. Shadow detail can be recovered in post-processing, although noise can be an issue if pushed too heavily here. At the other end of the spectrum, highlights clip a little earlier than perhaps we would like.
