Kodak DX6440 manual Setting Exposure Metering

Chapter 2

Setting Exposure Metering

Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject.

Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.

1In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Exposure Metering , then press the OK button.

3Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weight—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 you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture.

4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 38) to return to the default setting.

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