Kodak Z980 manual Capture modes

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Taking pictures/videos

Capture modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Capture mode	For

Smart General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of

Capture use.

■Faces are detected.

■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.

■KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your

needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

	Sport	Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
	Sport	Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.


	Panorama	“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 18.)
	Panorama


SCN Scene		Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
		conditions.

PProgram More creative control. (See page 19).

AAperture

SShutter M Manual

Video Video with sound. (See page 9.)

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Contents Kodak Easyshare Z980 4H5212en LCD Back, bottom viewFront view Table of contents Table of contents Extend battery life See other power optionsPurchase accessories Charging and loading the rechargeable batteriesTurning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Attaching the strap Learn more about taking focused pictures see Using the vertical grip for portrait orientationStoring pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc Card For more information See the flash documentation Using an accessory Kodak P20 Zoom FlashUse the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Using other accessory power optionsTaking a picture Taking pictures/videosTaking a video Using the framing marksTo review pictures/videos anytime, see Reviewing the picture/video just takenCapture modes Scene modes Using digital zoom Using the zoomLonger than when using preflash Using the flashUsing the self-timer Using the Drive buttonTo get into the scene Release on a tripodTaking burst pictures Mode Icon Description Example BurstChild blowing out birthday CandlesMode Icon For Using the Focus buttonMacro Super MacroTake the first picture Turn the Mode dial to PanoramaTaking panoramic pictures S, and M modes Mode When to useChanging P, A, S, or M mode settings If the exposure Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingThen the exposures Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken areUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Using the histogram to view picture brightnessMagnifying a picture during review Reviewing pictures/videosPlaying a video Using the undo delete featureDeleting pictures/videos Press the Menu button to exit the menu Using the menu button in ReviewProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Recording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag You can add a recording up to 1 minute long to a pictureCropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature Press to highlight Make Picture, then press OK Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Press Trimming a videoVideo Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab Setting bookmarks Using video bookmarksPress the Review button, then to find a video Press OKUsing bookmarks Making a video action print Play a multimedia slide show loop Making a multimedia slide showMake a multimedia slide show that you can save Displaying pictures/videos on a television Press the Review button to exit Review Viewing pictures as thumbnailsSelecting multiple pictures/videos For quick access to the most popular functions Using shortcutsCopy pictures/videos Copying pictures/videosUnderstanding the review icons Using the Capture menu Low Color Black & White Sepia Picture Quality Color Mode High ColorChoose color tones for pictures. Natural Color Capture + Options Using the Capture + menuWhite Balance Exposure MeteringUsing the Setup menu Image Storage Even if a card is installedNot, the camera uses internal memory Pictures/videosSound Volume High Medium Low Off Date & Time None-digital zoom is off Mode Orientation SensorFeatures Auto Power Off Minutes Reset CameraView camera firmware version FormatAbout Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareTransferring pictures with the USB cable Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One Printer Transferring pictures using other optionsPrinting pictures Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One PrinterPrinting from an optional SD or Sdhc Card Using a printer that is not Pictbridge Technology enabledOrdering prints online Tagging pictures for printing Tagging your picturesPress the Review button. Press to locate a picture Press to select the number of copiesAdd a new email address or tag name Tagging pictures/videos for emailingAssigning other tags to pictures/videos Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videosAssigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Including protected files Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Picture or Check the image storage location settingBlue or black Card or internal memory see Instead of aPurchase a certified SD/SDHC Card Feature did not Off and then on again Take effectRecognize Format the card see SD/SDHC Card Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat seeCamera/computer communications LCD/EVF messages Try one or more of the following Turning on camera Help Getting help from your cameraGreat news Helpful links 00 800 AustraliaNew Zealand 0800 880 Norway 23 16 21 Philippines TurkeyCombined zoom-120X Camera specificationsFlash modes-Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off Sound tag-Yes Date stamp-Yes Tripod mount-1/4 inch Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shotAuto power off-Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Storage capacities When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hotExtending battery life Battery lifeLimited warranty coverage Care and maintenanceLimited warranty Limitations FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaN137 Australian C-TickCanadian DOC statement Appendix Russian GOST-R Class 1 LED Product EN 60825-1 and IECThis class is eye-safe under all operating conditions Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40Audio/video, 36 USB OutIcons Lens, cleaningReviewing pictures Reviewing videosPanoramic pictures Macintosh Computers, installing Pasm mode Software onMagnify a picture Perfect Touch TechnologySetting Self-timerAfter taking Running a slide showTransferring pictures, videos Optical Warranty, 68 WEEE, 72 white balance, 42 wide angle buttonAfter taking, 10, 23 volume, adjusting

Capture modes

Capture use.

SCN Scene