Kodak EasyShare ZD710 zoom digital camera — User's guide


Table of Contents > Doing more with your camera > P, A, S, and M modes

4 Doing more with your camera

P, A, S, and M modes

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

Use this mode For

Program

Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera) and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Press to select settings.

Aperture Priority

Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness).NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Press to select settings.

Shutter Priority

Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Press to select settings.

Manual

The highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Press to select settings.

NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you retain the default setting of Color for Smart Scene and Scene 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, or M mode to its default setting.

Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.

  1. Turn the Mode dial to PASM.

  2. Press to choose P, A, S, or M.

  3. Press to move between settings, open a setting, or change a setting.

  4. Take a picture.

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; for portraits and low-light.

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

Shutter speed - control how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation - adjust the exposure; for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If a picture is light, decrease the setting; if it's dark, increase it.

ISO speed - control sensitivity to light. If you can't use a flash, increase the ISO. 3200 available only at 1.2, 2.1, and 2.2 MP. Higher ISO can produce unwanted "noise."



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