Kodak DCS600 manual Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is a photographic technique that enables you to vary the final exposure settings from those measured by the camera’s light meter. 3D Color Matrix Metering employs methods of exposure calculation that automatically apply exposure compensation, depending upon scene brightness, contrast, focused subject’s distance and color distribution of the entire frame. As a result, your subject, whether it is centered in the viewfinder or not, is given corrected exposure in most lighting situations.

It is not recommended that you use manually or automatically applied exposure compensation when using 3D Color Matrix Metering. If you identify an extreme condition under which Matrix may have some difficulty, such as a severely backlit scene or one with extremes of contrast, it is recommended that you use your camera’s other built-in meters, Center-Weighted or Spot.

Ultimately, only you know what the subject or scene requires in terms of exposure measurement. That’s why your camera incorporates three meters plus a variety of exposure compensation systems. Your creativity is always the final deciding and controlling factor. To use the various exposure compensation functions, refer to the following:

✔Using the AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button (page 13-16)

✔Obtaining a meter reading for a subject in Manual Exposure mode (page 8-16)

✔Using the Exposure Compensation button (page 13-22)

✔Using Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure bracketing (page 13-24)

Results will vary, depending on conditions, so you will want to experiment with each method.

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