KODAK EASYSHARE MAX Camera / Z990 — 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 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

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, and ISO speed

Shutter Priority mode controls shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Shutter speed, exposure compensation, and flash compensation

Manual mode offers a high level of 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 modes to their default settings.

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.

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

  2. Press the Display button .

  3. Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting. Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it.

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

NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture.

Flash Compensation - adjust flash brightness.

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

Shutter speed - control how long the shutter stays open. (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 aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

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



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