KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera — Extended user guide


Table of Contents > Taking pictures/videos > P, A, S, and M modes

2 Taking pictures/videos

P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

Mode When to use Press , to control

Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO

Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom.

Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO

Shutter Priority lets you choose a faster shutter speed to prevent motion blur. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Shutter speed, focus mode, ISO, and flash compensation

Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO

NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera ( ) to reset P, A, S, and M modes to their default settings. If using flash compensation, the flash cannot be in the Off setting (Using the flash ).

Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

P, A, S, and M modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.

  1. Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

  2. Press to access a setting. Press to change the setting.

Aperture - (also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.

  • Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

  • Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Shutter Speed - control how long the shutter stays open. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation - adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting.

Flash Compensation - adjust flash brightness.

Focus Mode - choose Auto, Close-up, Landscape, or Manual Focus.

ISO - adjust the camera's sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.

NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. For ISO speeds, see Camera specifications.



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