Kodak CX7430 User Manual - Page 27

Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Focus Zone Select a large or concentrated area of focus. This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. This setting remains until you change it. Options Multi-pattern (default)-evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-weight-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-spot-similar to Center-weight, 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. Unavailable in Video mode. Multi-zone (default)-evaluates 3 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-zone-evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode. Unavailable in Video mode. To leave the shutter open longer, increase the value. NOTE: When Long Time Exposure is set, Exposure Compensation is set to zero and ISO is set to Auto. Unavailable in Portrait, Sport, Close-up, or Video mode. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory-the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. 20