Kodak Z760 User Manual - Page 18

Taking pictures and videos IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue. Camera modes Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.) Program Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera) and flash compensation. 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. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and Priority ISO speed. Aperture 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. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Shutter Priority Controlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, and exposure compensation. 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. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support