Kodak Z710 User Manual - Page 44

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). 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 Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture Priority 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 Auto 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 to Default (see the table that starts on page 32) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. 38 www.kodak.com/go/support