KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Selecting Exposure Metering

To ensure proper exposure, your camera features three metering systems for measuring the amount of light entering the camera lens: Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, and Center Spot metering.

Note:  Select a metering system to control how light affects the subject in your pictures.

Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8). Press the Menu button to display the Capture Menu screen. Press a button until the icon is highlighted. Press OK to display the Metering screen. Press a button to highlight the Metering system you want to use.

MULTI-PATTERN (default)--evaluates the lighting conditions in the entire scene to give an even picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. CENTER-WEIGHTED--evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects. CENTER SPOT--similiar to Center-Weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture is needed. Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Menu screen. Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.        This setting remains until you change it.

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Main Table of Contents
Customizing Manual Settings:
Exposure Compensation | White Balance | Color Mode | Picture Quality | Exposure Metering | Picture Sharpness | ISO Sensitivity | Shutter Speed | Date