Kodak Z980 manual Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

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.

1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2Turn the Jog dial to highlight a setting, then press it to edit the setting.

Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it. (See page 19.)

NOTE: A yellow setting indicates possible unsatisfactory results. (However, you can still take the picture.)

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 3.1 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 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.

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