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KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Adjusting the Camera Exposure

If your pictures seem too dark or too light, adjust the amount of light allowed into the camera so that your pictures are properly exposed. These adjustments in lighting are called Exposure Compensation.

  1. Set the Mode dial to Capture.

  2. Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

  3. Press the Menu button.
    The LCD displays the main Menu screen.
  1. Press a button until the icon is highlighted.

  2. Press the DO-IT button.
    The LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screen.

  3. Press a button to change the exposure number.
  • If your pictures are too dark, increase (+) the exposure number.

  • If your pictures are too light, decrease (-) the exposure number.

    You can adjust the exposure numbers in +2.0 to -2.0 in 0.5 increments. An increase of 1.0 doubles the amount of light allowed into the camera. A decrease of 1.0 reduces the amount of light by half.



  1. Press the DO-IT button.

    The main Menu screen reappears and the Exposure Compensation icon appears in the Status Display.

  2. To cancel Exposure Compensation, press a button until 0.0 is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button, or turn off the camera, and the setting defaults to 0.0.

It is possible to select an exposure setting as the default.

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Main Table of Contents
Customizing Your Pictures:
Adjusting Camera Exposure | Adding Border to Picture | Capturing B&W/Sepia Tone/Document | Adjusting Picture Quality | Adjusting Picture Resolution | White Balance for Indoor Pictures | Choosing Metering System | Selecting ISO Setting | Sharpening & Softening Picture | Locking in Exposure Setting