Kodak DX4900 manual Setting Exposure Metering

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Chapter 3

Setting 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.

1Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.

2Highlight the Exposure Metering menu , then press Select.

3Highlight the Exposure Metering setting 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—similar 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.

4Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

5Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes (see page 48).

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Contents Kodak Easyshare 6B5921 Front View Top/Back View Status Display Page Table of Contents Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Vii Getting Help What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist Strap Camera Package ContentsLoading the Batteries Important Battery InformationUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Inserting a Compactflash CardTo insert a card Turn off the camera Built-in Lens Cover Turning the Camera On and OffAutomatic Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesCamera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After Checking the BatteriesPress Select to accept the changes Setting the ClockPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Stamp Mode Dial-Settings and MenusCapture Menus QualityProtect Picture Info Review MenusMenu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order To access the Setup mode menus Turn the Mode dial to Setup Setup MenusTo navigate and select the menus and options Navigating Through the MenusPage Taking a Picture Taking PicturesHighlight Yes, then press Select Viewing and Deleting the Last PictureTake a picture Previewing Your Picture Take a Burst Series of Pictures Shooting a Burst Series of PicturesTurn On Burst Zoom position Close-Up focus distance To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureClose-Up Pictures Distant PicturesSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using ZoomUsing Optical Zoom Using the Flash Putting Yourself in the Picture Setting Exposure Compensation Customizing Picture-taking SettingsDAYLIGHT-ideal for pictures in natural lighting Setting White BalanceBlack & WHITE-for black and white pictures Setting a Color ModeSee page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst setting Setting the Picture QualityQuality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels MP defaultSetting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Setting the ISO Speed To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake Setting the Shutter SpeedPlacing the Date on Pictures Page Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the pictures Turn the Mode dial to ReviewReviewing Your Pictures Viewing Pictures in Full SizeSelect while holding an arrow button Viewing Pictures With the FilmstripPress to magnify Magnifying PicturesDeleting Pictures Exit default-returns you to the Main screenProtecting Pictures Digital projector Running a Slide ShowEXIT-returns you to the Main screen Selecting Pictures for Automatic PrintingPress Select to exit Picture Info Viewing Picture InformationPress Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Install the Software Installing the SoftwareChapter Kodak Camera Connection Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak Picture Transfer Software Kodak Picture SoftwareMacintosh System Requirements Computer System RequirementsWINDOWS-Based System Requirements Personalizing Your Camera Selecting a Power Save SettingPress Select This setting remains until you change it To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto Setting Digital Zoom BehaviorAdjusting the Camera Sounds PAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Setting Video OutSelecting a Language Formatting a Compactflash Card Cancel default-exits without making a changeThen press Select Resetting User SettingsViewing Camera Information Before You Transfer Your Pictures Using Pictures on Your ComputerConnecting to Your Computer Connecting With the USB CableTransferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer Connecting With the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockTransferring Your Pictures Turning Off Kodak Picture Software Auto-start Working With Your PicturesTransferring on a Macintosh Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online Help Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a WINDOWS-based Computer On a Macintosh ComputerPrint to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture Paper Printing Your PicturesFrom Kodak Picture Software From a Compactflash CardPage Camera Dock Package Contents Using the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockConnecting the Camera Dock Installing the Dock InsertDocking the Camera Open the battery door on the bottom of the cameraCharging the Battery Pack Important Charging Information Transferring Pictures When Using a TripodTroubleshooting-Camera Troubleshooting ProblemsCamera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution An effect Remove and reinstallTurn on Installed Batteries Function Subject is too farUse the Close-Up setting Make sure the card accessDamaged When the card access Lens is dirty Clean the lensCamera Status and Messages Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera on Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockCamera Dock Problem Cause Solution Pictures are notEasyshare Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause SolutionPage World Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Getting HelpSoftware Help Telephone Numbers Telephone Customer SupportBefore You Call Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll Line 01 838 53Page Appendix Camera SpecificationsCamera Specifications Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mm Wide f/2.8Aperture Telephoto f/4.0Feature Factory Setting Camera Dock SpecificationsOriginal Factory Settings-Camera Camera Dock SpecificationsYes Power Save-Camera PerformanceWhite Balance Auto Camera FunctionBe usable Using Your BatteriesTips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories MB card Quality SettingPicture Storage Capacities Locating Pictures on a Compactflash CardCard File Naming Conventions FCC Compliance and Advisory Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareRegulatory Information English translation Canadian DOC StatementVcci Class B ITE Page Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Using power save 43 with Camera DockFile name conventions Center-weighted meteringOriginal factory defaults Communication problemsWith Camera Dock 50 with USB cable Camera Dock 69 viewfinder, camera Error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures onOS X, Macintosh Package contents camera 2 Camera DockCamera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on Sharpness, setting 26 storage capacityTransferring manually 52 transferring to computer Fax numbers 71 Kodak web site ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menusSlide show 36 running slide show Macintosh Windows Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problemsZoom Installing software 39 system requirementsWeb site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Camera information 48 picture information