If Custom function F-6 is used to set the exposure compensation amount in 1/2-stop or 1/3-stop increments, the Exposure Level indicators in the viewfinder display and in the top LCD panel appear as shown below.

1- 1/2 stops under

1 - 1/3 stops under

Using the Exposure Compensation Button

Exposure compensation can also be carried out using the Exposure Compensation button ( + - ) together with the Main dial.

1 Focus the subject and confirm the exposure.

2 Press and release the Exposure Compensation button, then turn the Main dial (while the six- second timer is activated) to set the desired exposure compensation amount.

3 Capture the image.

The set exposure compensation amount is not canceled even if the Main switch is set to ( L ).

4 Set the Quick Control Dial

switch to (0) to prevent accidental operation.

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Kodak DCS500 manual Using the Exposure Compensation Button