Kodak ZD8612 Extended user guide - Page 41

Doing more with your camera Using the framing grid to compose a picture The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds-vertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. To turn on/off the framing grid, see page 33. Using PASM modes Use PASM modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. Mode When to use Press to control P Program Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting Exposure compensation (how with full access to all menu options. The camera much light enters the camera), automatically sets the shutter speed and flash compensation, and ISO aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. speed A Aperture Priority 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 S Shutter Priority M Manual Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to Shutter speed, exposure prevent blur when your subject is moving. The compensation, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for compensation, and ISO speed proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow compensation, and ISO speed shutter speeds.) 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 (see page 34) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. www.kodak.com/go/support 35