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KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Choosing a Metering System

You can control the way light affects your pictures using the metering systems available on your camera. If you want a nice even exposure throughout the picture, use the Multi-Pattern setting. This setting is great for everyday pictures. If you want to emphasize the center of your picture, such as a person's face, while at the same time de-emphasizing the background, use the Center-Weighted setting.

  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 Auto Exposure screen. The current setting is checked ().

  3. Press a button until the Auto Exposure option you want is highlighted.
  • Multi-Pattern--evaluates the lighting conditions of the entire picture.

  • Center-Weighted--evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder and sets the overall exposure setting for the picture based on the center of the subject.
  1. Press the DO-IT button.

    The main Menu screen reappears.

    You can switch freely between the two settings when taking pictures.


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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