Kodak DCS500 - Manual (Page 140)

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Expos
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Depth-of-Field AE [DEP]
This mode places everything between two points, one in the foreground and one in the
background within the zone of focus, effective for making sure everyone in a large group
picture or everything in a landscape photo is rendered sharp. After you designate the near
and far points in the scene, the camera automatically sets the optimum focus position and
the aperture necessary to achieve the required depth of field, then sets the shutter speed to
achieve the correct exposure. The near and far points can be designated using the selected
focusing point in Manual Focusing Point Selection mode, or using the center point in
Automatic Focusing Point Selection mode.
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Depth-of-field AE is not possible when the lens’ Focus Mode switch is set to (M)
Make sure the Focus Mode switch is set to (AF).
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When using DEP AE mode with your camera connected to a computer, it is
recommended that you set point 1 and point 2 by manually pressing the Shutter
button halfway after aiming at these points. Do not use the computer control to press
the Shutter button in this situation.
Using Manual Focusing Point Selection Mode
1 Press the Focusing Point
Selector button.
2 The currently selected focusing
point lights red in the viewfinder
and the Focusing Point indicator
is displayed in the Top LCD
panel.
All five focusing points light up
in the viewfinder and Top LCD
panel when the camera is set for
Automatic Focusing Point
Selection mode.