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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings, Flash Compensation, Exposure Compensation, Shutter speed - lens

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Taking pictures/videos 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 Turn the Jog dial Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting. to change a setting, then press it to save it. ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture 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 and 6400 are available only in 3 MP and lower picture sizes. (In Smart Capture mode, ISO 1600 is the maximum.) Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speed-control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. ■ Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support

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Taking pictures/videos
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
Turn the Jog dial
to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting.
Turn the Jog dial
to change a setting, then press it to save it.
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 and 6400 are available only in
3 MP and lower picture sizes. (In Smart Capture mode, ISO 1600 is the maximum.)
Flash Compensation—
adjust flash brightness.
Exposure Compensation—
adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Shutter speed—
control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Aperture—
(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which
determines the depth of field.
■
Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.
■
Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject
sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
ISO
Flash compensation