Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera — User's guide

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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.

Mode	When to use	Press Jog dial 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, and ISO speed
	Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of field (the range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom.	Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed
	Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)	Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed
	Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)	Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed

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, 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, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.

Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
Jog dial: Turn to access a setting. Press to unlock the setting. Turn to edit the setting. Press to lock the setting. (See P, A, S, and M modes.)

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

NOTE:

A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. ISO 3200 is available only in 2.2, 2.1, and 1.2 MP picture sizes.

Flash Compensation - adjust flash brightness.

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

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.)

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.

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