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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings, Aperture, Shutter speed, Exposure Compensation

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Doing more with your camera 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. Aperture Shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 2 Press to access available settings: 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. 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.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. 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 available only in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support

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Doing more with your camera
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.
1
Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2
Press
to access available settings:
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.
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.)
Exposure Compensation—
adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Flash Compensation—
adjust flash brightness.
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 available only in 2.2 and lower
picture sizes.
ISO speed
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Flash compensation