Kodak P712 manual Using exposure metering, Icon Exposure metering options, General picture taking

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Doing more with your camera

Using exposure metering

Choose a metering system in PASM or C modes for the appropriate lighting of your subject.

1

Press Exposure metering.

 

(Press again to exit.)

2

to highlight an option.

 

3

Press OK or Set.

The active icon, except for the default mode, is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen.

NOTE: For rapid setting changes, see page 40.

Icon

Exposure metering options

 

 

 

 

Multi-Pattern(default)—evaluates the lighting conditions at various

 

points throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for

 

general picture taking.

 

 

 

 

Center-Weighted—evaluates the brightness over a wide area with

 

emphasis on the center of the screen.

 

 

 

 

Center-Spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering is

 

concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal

 

when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture.

 

 

 

Selectable Zone—creates an exposure-metering setting from 1 of 25

 

selected screen locations. If used with Selectable Focus Zone (see page 51)

 

they track together. Use

to move the cross-hair graphic to the

 

desired zone.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera User’s guide Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 4J4761enFront View Joystick Share button Zoom lever Menu button Command dialBack View Diopter dial Slot for optional SD or MMC cardTable of contents Table of contents Table of contents Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strapLoading the battery Charging the batteryCharge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use Setting the language and date/time, first time Turning on the cameraSetting the language and date/time, other times Storing pictures on an SD or MMC cardTaking a picture Taking a videoReviewing a quickview of the picture or video just taken To view pictures and videos anytime, seeUsing the auto-focus framing marks pictures Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picturePasm and C Using the Status buttonMode Status Button screen information Still Video Capture ModesCapture icons in liveview default screen Capture icons-shutter pressed halfwayUsing digital zoom Using optical zoomTake the picture Using an external flash unit Using the flip-up flashFlash-to-subject distance Zoom position Flash distance Pictures Reviewing pictures and videosPress Review to view and work with your pictures and videos VideosSingle-up Multi-selection of pictures during reviewMulti-up Magnifying a picture during review Use the Zoom lever to magnify your picturesPicture Identifying the review iconsVideo Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Deleting pictures and videos Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareMac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Transferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 Transferring picturesTransferring pictures with an EasyShare dock Printing from an optional SD or MMC card Ordering prints onlineTurn the Mode switch to or Turn on the printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to the printer Printing picturesIndex Print Disconnecting the camera from the printerDock compatibility for your camera All PicturesTaking pictures and videos Use this mode ForPicture-taking modes FavoritesPriority ProgramAperture ShutterCustom Use this mode For ManualCustom Scene Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes Flower Use this SCN mode ForCaptures the ambiance of the candle light Text Documents MannerTaking panoramic pictures Take the first pictureFocus mode Description Normal AF Using the focus buttonDefault Macro AF Some settings may be unavailable in some modes Bracketing Drive mode Description Last BurstExposure Time LapseResolution Compression Quantity Determining the burst capacityUsing the AE/AF button AE/AF lock mode DescriptionUsing the program button Taking pictures using the AF lockProgram capture settings Program review settingsChanging the flash settings Pasm and C1, C2, C3 modes Numbers are good for portraits and low-lightUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Changing Pasm or C1, C2, C3 mode settingsUse the Command dial and Set button General picture taking Using exposure meteringIcon Exposure metering options They track together. UseTo turn on the framing grid in Capture mode, see Using the framing grid to compose a pictureFunction buttons that provide rapid setting changes Flash button Drive button Focus buttonUsing the histogram Using highlight/shadow clippingChanging picture-taking settings Still menu options Some settings are unavailable in Auto and SCN modesCapture Type defaults to Standard RAW fileSetting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Video Size Video menu optionsSetup menu options SetupQuickview On default Setting Icon Options Set Program Button CaptureOrientation Sensor On default None default- digital zoom isSet the date and time Video Out Ntsc default-used in North Accessory LensOff default Date & Time Choose a language Reset CameraInternal Memory- deletes Setting Icon Options FormatPictures and videos Calibrate ImagerPasm and C1, C2, C3 menu options Normal default Setting IconAF Control Continuous AF default- uses external AF Single AFFront Sync Redeye Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Slow FlashProgram default Rear SyncStill editing options Editing functions for Still and VideoVideo editing options Cropping pictures RAW file development Options for RAW developmentReview, press the Menu button to access review functions Using the review menuViewing picture/video information From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Making a video action print or pictureVideo action picture Follow the screen promptsBefore you copy, make sure that Copying pictures and videosCopy pictures or videos Changing the slide show display interval Running a slide showStarting the slide show To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK buttonDisplaying pictures and videos on a television Pre-tagging for album namesRunning a continuous slide show loop First-on your computerTagging pictures/videos for albums Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerTagging pictures for printing When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing your pictures Print Favorites,Second-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Move to highlight Email , then press the OK buttonTagging pictures as favorites Third-transfer and emailTransfer Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy stepsTake pictures Pictures to yourPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera View Remove all favorites Slide Show Multi-upPrinting and emailing favorites Camera problems Try one or more of the followingTry one or more of the following Camera Computer/connectivity problemsTurn on the camera Video device User’s guidePicture quality problems Telephoto focus specification Clean the lensClose-up focus specification High-zoom settings or in low lightStill having problems? Direct printing PictBridge problemsStatus Solution Helpful links CameraTelephone customer support Displays Camera specificationsKodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera LensExposure control Combined zoom 60X Focus system± 2.0 EV, in 1/3 EV steps FlashCapture modes Flash modesExternal flash RemovableCommunication with computer/TV Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera PowerOther features Sunset, Click WB, WB1, WB2, WB3Picture storage capacity-JPEG standard compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity-JPEG fine compression MB internal memoryPicture storage capacity-RAW Number of RAW picturesPicture storage capacity-TIFF Video storage capacityIf no action for Camera To turn it back on Power-saving featuresMinutes 10, 15 or Enters auto power off Turn camera Off/On 15, 30 secondsAccessories Description Where to buyImportant safety instructions Using this productBattery safety and handling Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenExtending battery life Battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageKodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makes Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your cameraLimited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty LimitationsYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement Australian C-TickVcci Class B ITE MPEG-4 English translationIndex BatteriesLivewiew Dial command, ii diopter, ii modeDock connector CustomFirmware, upgrading, 89 flash Drive modesViewing pictures, videos Flash compensation, 37, 79 flash modesGrid, framing, 40 grip About pictures, videos, 49 installingKodak EasyShare software installing, 18 upgrading ISO ISO speedNight landscape, 26 night portrait, 26 party, 26, 27, 29 Menus Scene mode, 26 powerSetting on/off, 47 using Running slide showEVF/LCD screen time out, 48 focus zone Set button, ii settingInserting, 4 printing from, 20 slot Video quality102 Zoom lever, ii Combined, 78 digital, 10 optical