Kodak DC5000 manual Adjusting the Camera Exposure, LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screen

Page 30

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.

Menu

 

1

Review

Capture

2

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

3

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

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

Press the Menu button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

4 Press a

/

button until the

icon is

highlighted.

 

 

5Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screen.

6Press a / button to change the exposure number.

θIf your pictures are too dark, increase (+) the exposure number.

θIf 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.

7Press the DO-IT button.

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

8To 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. See page 53 for details.

22

Image 30
Contents User’s Guide Page About the Camera’s Weatherproof & Rugged Design Important Camera InformationPage Table of Contents Customizing Your Pictures Reviewing Your PicturesPersonalizing Your Camera Installing Your Software Connecting Your CameraTips and Troubleshooting Where to Get Help Warranty and Regulatory InformationAppendix Getting Started Preparing to Take Pictures Loading BatteriesTurning the Camera On and Off Checking Batteries Page Inserting a Camera Memory Card Removing a Camera Memory CardSetting the Clock on Your Camera Main Camera Setup screen appearsDate/Time screen appears Adjusting the LCD Brightness Attaching the Neck StrapPage Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken Pressing the Shutter Button Zooming in on Your Subject Viewing the Picture Just Taken LCD displays the Delete Picture screenPicture is permanently deleted from the camera memory card Main Menu screen appears Setting a Quickview for Each PictureCurrent setting is checked  Main Menu screen reappearsSetting the Flash Flash setting icon changes Status DisplayPhotographing Distant Subjects Photographing Close-Ups Self-timer icon appears in the Status Display Putting Yourself in the PictureAdding the Date to Your Pictures LCD displays the main Menu screenLCD displays the Date Stamp screen Deleting the Picture Just Taken Picture appears on the LCD with Icon displayed abovePress Button LCD displays the Delete Picture screen Customizing Your Pictures Adjusting the Camera Exposure LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screenAdding a Border to Your Picture Picture is taken, the border cannot be removedCapturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or Document Effect, the effect cannot be removedBlack & White-takes a black-and-white picture Adjusting the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Resolution Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures Center-Weighted-evaluates Choosing a Metering SystemSelecting the ISO Setting LCD displays the Auto ISO screen. The current setting is Sharpening and Softening a Picture Locking in an Exposure Setting Page Reviewing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures Magnifying Your Pictures Last picture taken appears on LCD screenLCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture Main Review Menu screen appears Selecting Pictures for PrintingLast picture taken appears on the LCD screen Print Order screen appearsCancelling Pictures for Printing Protecting Your Pictures Protect screen appearsPicture appears on the LCD with the Protect icon Deleting One or All of Your Pictures Delete screen appearsPictures are deleted from the camera memory card Running a Slide Show on Your Television Slide Show Interval screen appearsViewing Information About a Picture Page Personalizing Your Camera Setting a Response Beep Beep screen appears. The current setting is checked Saving Camera Power Power Save screen appears. The current setting is checked Viewing Camera Information Language screen appears. The current Setting is checked  Main Camera Setup screen reappearsSelecting a Language for the Camera Formatting Your Camera Memory Card Format Memory Card screen appearsAdjusting the Video Out Signal Video Out screen appears. The current setting is checked Adjusting the Camera Default Settings Setting a Border DefaultOnce the picture is taken, borders cannot be removed Setting a Flash Default Setting a White Balance DefaultAuto Main Default-flash fires Main Camera Setup screen appears Setting an Exposure Compensation Default Exposure Compensation Default Screen appearsSetting an Effect Default No Effect Main Default- captures pictures in full colorSetting an Auto ISO Default Page Windows-Based System Requirements Macintosh System RequirementsKodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Software OverviewKodak Software for Macintosh Computers Page Connecting Your Camera Using a Serial Cable Connection Connecting to a Windows-Based ComputerConnecting to a Macintosh Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Opening Mounter Software Opening Digital Access Software Twain AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Opening Camera Controls SoftwareOpening Picture Transfer Application Opening Digital Access Software Plug-In AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers Picture Transfer icon appearsNavigating to Your Pictures Page Connecting with Your Camera Communicating with the Computer Adjusting Your Monitor for Better ViewingGetting Better Results from Your Printer Troubleshooting Computer Monitor Problem Cause SolutionCamera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Online Services Software HelpFaxed Information Customer Support Country Help number FaxCountry Help number Fax Page Warranty Time Period Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations How to Obtain Service Application SupportRegulatory Information FCC Compliance and AdvisoryCanadian DOC Statement Original Camera Default Settings AppendixCamera Specifications Weatherproof RatingGeneral Maintenance and Safety Lens Using Your Batteries Page Index Auto ISO Page Page