Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera — User's guide


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PASM and C1, C2, C3 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 PASM, you still retain the color setting if you change to Auto or SCN mode. If you are in the C modes, the color change is applied to pictures taken only in those modes.

NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for PASM—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see ) to reset PASM to their default settings.


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 EV steps. You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.

ISO —controls sensitivity of the camera sensor. Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. You can use ISO 800 only when you are in the 1.2 MP Picture Size setting (see ).

Changing PASM or C1, C2, C3 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 C1, C2, C3.

  2. Use the Command dial and Set button:

  • Turn the Command dial to move the selection arrow between the available settings.

    NOTE: For C1, C2, or C3, choose custom exposure setting (PASM) in the Menu, see PASM and C1, C2, C3 menu options.

  • 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 exposure compensation with exposure bracketing

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

If the exposure compensation is set to: And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 3 steps:

Then the exposures taken are:

0.0

+1.0

–1.0

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

+0.7, +1.0, +1.3

–1.3, –1.0, –0.7

Using exposure metering

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

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

Icon 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.

Selectable Zone - creates an exposure-metering setting from 1 of 25 selected screen locations. If used with Selectable Focus Zone (see ) they track together. Use to move the cross-hair graphic to the desired zone.



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