Choosing A Metering System - Kodak DC280 User Manual

Choosing a Metering System

You can control the way light affects your pictures using the metering
systems available on your camera. If you want a nice even exposure
throughout the picture, use the Multi-Pattern setting. This setting is great
for everyday pictures. If you want to emphasize the center of your
picture, such as a person's face, while at the same time de-emphasizing
the background, use the Center-Weighted setting.
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1
Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2
Slide the POWER switch to the right to
turn on the camera.
3
Press the MENU button.
The LCD displays the main Menu screen.
4
/
Press a button until the
is highlighted.
5
Press the DO-IT button.
The LCD displays the Auto Exposure screen.
The current setting is checked (ä).
6
/
Press a button until the Auto
Exposure option you want is
highlighted.
q
Multi-Pattern—evaluates the lighting
conditions of the entire picture.
q
Center-Weighted—evaluates the
lighting conditions of the subject
centered in the viewfinder and sets
the overall exposure setting for the
picture based on the center of
the subject.
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Press the DO-IT button.
The main Menu screen reappears.
You can switch freely between the two
settings when taking pictures.
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