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KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Locking in an Exposure Setting

If you take a series of pictures that require a consistent look or a constant exposure setting, use the Exposure Lock feature. This feature is great for taking a series of pictures, like a mountain range, and creating a mural with the prints.

  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.

  1. Press a button until the icon is highlighted.

  2. Press the DO-IT button.

    The LCD displays the Exposure Lock screen. The current setting is checked ().

  3. Press a button until ON is highlighted.

  4. Press the DO-IT button.

    The "Please take a picture to lock capture settings" screen appears.

  5. Center the area you want to lock the exposure on in the viewfinder.

  6. Press the SHUTTER button to lock in the exposure setting.

  7. To cancel Exposure Lock, press a button until OFF is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button, or turn off the camera.

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Main Table of Contents
Customizing Your Pictures:
Adjusting Camera Exposure | Adding Border to Picture | Capturing B&W/Sepia Tone/Document | Adjusting Picture Quality | Adjusting Picture Resolution | White Balance for Indoor Pictures | Choosing Metering System | Selecting ISO Setting | Sharpening & Softening Picture | Locking in Exposure Setting