Kodak DC4800 manual Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Use the Exposure Compensation dial to control how much light is allowed into the camera. You can adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. The Exposure Compensation dial is located on top of the camera.

This optional feature is available in fully automatic (page 16) or Aperture Priority mode (page 19). It is not available in Manual mode (page 17).

NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling scenes in which the light source is behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light or too dark.

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Turn the Exposure Compensation dial to the exposure value you want to use.

If your pictures are too light, decrease (-)

mthe exposure compensation value.

If your pictures are too dark, increase (+) the exposure compensation value.

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Contents Or placement into a document Kodak DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera User’s GuideEastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, N.Y Table of Contents Page Iii Reviewing Your PicturesTips and Troubleshooting Before You Call Telephone Numbers Page Getting Started Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck StrapClose the door Loading the BatteryTo open Charging the Battery Damage your camera Inserting a Picture CardLip Card slot and close the doorRemoving a Picture Card Turning the Camera On and OffChecking the Battery Setting the Clock Appears sharp and focused Adjusting the ViewfinderCamera at a well-lit area DiopterCamera Menus Overview Manual Picture Taking MenuMagnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Protect Picture Info Review Pictures MenuExposure Metering Power Save Language Digital Zoom Camera Setup MenuTo access the Setup Menus Camera Sounds Camera Reset Date and TimeTaking Pictures Choosing a Capture Mode Taking a Picture Shooting in Fully Automatic Mode On the Mode Dial, select an f-number setting Shooting in Manual ModeSetting the f-number Long Time EXPOSURE-press OK Setting the Shutter SpeedRange from 1/2 to 1/1000 of a second Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures Use Distant PicturesClose-Up Pictures ClosePreviewing Your Picture Number shutter speed Digital zoomViewing and Deleting the Last Picture Modes. See Using the Optical ZoomUsing the Digital Zoom Setting the Flash SlideUsing an External Flash Unit External flash connectorUsing the Self-Timer Page Customizing Manual Settings Adjusting the Exposure Compensation DAYLIGHT-Ideal for pictures in natural lighting Adjusting the White BalanceSet the Mode dial to a Capture setting P, 2.8, 5.6, or Ideal for indoor pictures under this lighting without flashColor arrows Is highlighted Selecting a Color ModePress a Button until Black & WHITE-use this for black and white pictures Approx Setting the Picture QualityResolution Compression File Size Megapixels Pixels Press a Button until Selecting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Adjusting the ISO Sensitivity Speed without sacrificing image qualitySetting the Shutter Speed Placing the Date on PicturesReviewing Your Pictures To exit the filmstrip, press Menu Turn the Mode Dial to ReviewViewing Pictures Magnifying Pictures To exit Picture Magnify, press the OK buttonDeleting Pictures To exit Delete, highlight Exit and press OKProtecting Pictures Running a Slide Show Monitor, digital projectorSelecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Pictures on a sheet of paperPage Viewing Picture Information To exit Picture Info, press OKPage Personalizing Your Camera Display Automatic Quickview Yes Selecting a Power Save SettingCamera Function Mshooting Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Page Adjusting the Camera Sounds Setting Video Out Press a Button to highlight Video Out option you want to useSelecting a Language Formatting a Picture Card Resetting Camera Defaults Viewing Camera Information To exit About, press OKPage Installing Your Software WINDOWS-Based System Requirements Macintosh System RequirementsKodak Software Kodak DC4800 Digital Camera Software disc includesInstalling the Software Transferring Pictures To Your Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Macintosh computers → Kodak → DC4800 → HelpLocating Your Pictures on the Picture Card Any empty folders within the Dcim folder are removedPicture Naming Conventions Taken by that cameraPage Tips and Troubleshooting Connecting Your CameraPrinters Adjusting your printer software settingsGetting Better Results from Your Printer ExpectancyPicture Card Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingComputer Monitor Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Focus When you lookAdjust the diopter dial. See Picture is too dark Flash is not on orLight sensor Access light is not blinkingCovered Normally. Continue takingSubject too close Device Slide show does not Power Save is onPicture is not clear Lens is dirty Far away for 10 ft 3.0 m awayCamera LED Status Lights Problem Cause Solution Light goes offAdjust the shutter speed. See LCD Messages Cause Solution Page Software Help Kodak Online ServicesGetting Help Kodak Fax SupportTelephone Numbers Telephone Customer SupportBefore You Call 0080044125605 Page Warranty Time Period Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and AdvisoryCanadian DOC Statement Appendix Original Camera Default Settings Feature Default SettingDC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications Tripod Socket 25 in. .006 m threaded Video Out Ntsc or PALCamera Specifications TelePhoto f/4.5Its parts Clean the lens and back LCD screen General Camera MaintenanceGeneral Safety Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Using Your Battery 100 101 Battery guidelines 99 camera specificationsIndex Picture taking 16 printing, print orders102 Original default settings 94 original defaults, resettingCenter spot metering 37 center-weighted metering 103 104 Kodak software 66 software105 Slide show 46 running slide show Resolution, setting 35 reviewing pictures106 Getting help 85 installing 63, 66 Kodak Digital Camera Menus 12 sharpness, settingSelf-timer delay 27 speed, setting 107Camera information 61 picture information General 15 manual mode108 Installing software on 66 system requirements 109