Kodak DCS500 - Manual (Page 149)

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Selecting the Metering Mode
Three metering modes are available: Evaluative metering ( ), Partial metering( ) and
Fine Spot metering ( ). (Center Weighted Average metering as well as Spot metering
linked to the focusing points can also be set with the corresponding custom function.) In
all metering modes, pressing the Shutter button halfway activates the built-in metering
system and determines the exposure.
Whether outdoors, indoors, at the sea or in the mountains, there are infinite lighting
conditions and subject types. Select the metering mode best suited for each subject.
1 Press and hold the Metering
Mode Selector button and, turn
the Main dial to the left or right
until the desired metering mode
indicator appears in the Top
LCD panel.
The metering mode changes in
the cyclical sequence shown
above.
2 Release the Metering Mode
Selector button.
AF
ISO
MODE