Kodak EasyShare P880 zoom digital camera — User's guide

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PASM and C modes

Settings you change in C modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes.

For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in C mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and SCN modes.

NOTE:

The settings, including Flash, Exposure Metering, ISO, and White Balance are maintained for PASM and C modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see ) to reset PASM to its default setting.


			Aperture—also known as f-stop or f-number, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refer to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refer to a smaller lens opening. Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom.
Shutter Speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
Exposure Compensation—lets you manually adjust the exposure ( 2.0 in 1/3 steps); good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting.
Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness (1.0 in 1/3 steps). You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.

Changing PASM or C mode settings

PASM and C modes control the f-number (aperture), shutter speed, exposure compensation, and flash compensation.


		1. Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C.
		2. Use the Command dial and Set button: Turn the Command dial to move the selection arrow between the available settings. NOTE: See Menu on PASM and C menu options for Advanced picture-taking in PASM and C modes. Press the Set button to open a setting. Turn the Command dial to adjust the setting, then press Set to close.
		3. Press the Menu button to change other settings (see Changing picture-taking settings).
		4. Take a picture.

Using the white balance button

Choose your lighting condition.

NOTE:

This button is not available in Auto, SCN, and Video modes.

NOTE:

For rapid setting changes, see Using the command dial for rapid setting changes.

White Balance (WB) options

WB option	Description
Auto (default)	Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture-taking.
Daylight	Pictures in natural lighting.
Cloudy	Under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Open shade	Pictures in the shade in natural lighting.
Sunset	Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets.
Tungsten	Corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.
Fluorescent	Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.
Click WB	Captures a representative white surface for a more precise setting. Follow the screen prompts for Setup.
Custom	Uses a saved White balance setting that has been registered as a Custom white balance (see table on PASM and C menu options).

Setting the ISO speed

The ISO speed controls sensitivity of the camera sensor. Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. Auto and SCN mode settings automatically adjust the camera sensitivity to the light conditions. Within PASM and C modes, the ISO button lets you adjust the setting.

NOTE:

For rapid setting changes, see Using the command dial for rapid setting changes.

ISO speed setting for selected picture size:

ISO	Picture size (MP)
ISO 50–400	3.1 MP, 5.0 MP, 7.1 MP, and 8.0 MP
ISO 400–1600	Available only in 0.8 MP

NOTE:

For selecting Picture size, see Still menu options.

Using exposure metering

Choose a metering system in PASM or C mode for the appropriate lighting of your subject.

NOTE:

For rapid setting changes, see Using the command dial for rapid setting changes.

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Exposure metering options


	Multi-Pattern (default) - evaluates the lighting conditions at various points throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.


	Center-Weighted - evaluates the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen.


	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. A graphic for Center-spot appears on the screen.


	Selectable Zone - creates an exposure-metering setting from 1 of 25 possible screen locations. If used with Selectable Focus Zone (see table on PASM and C menu options) they track together. Use to move the cross-hair graphic to the desired zone.

Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing

In PAS modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing.

If exposure compensation is set to	And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 3 steps	Then the exposures taken are
0.0	Set the drive mode to Exposure bracketing 3 (see Using the drive mode for self-timer, burst, exposure bracketing).	–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+1.0	+0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.0	–1.3, –1.0, –0.7

If exposure compensation is set to

And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 3 steps

Then the exposures taken are

0.0

Set the drive mode to Exposure bracketing 3 (see Using the drive mode for self-timer, burst, exposure bracketing).

–0.3, 0.0, +0.3

+1.0

+0.7, +1.0, +1.3

–1.0

–1.3, –1.0, –0.7

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