Kodak P850 manual Program, Aperture, Priority, Shutter

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Doing more with your camera

Use this mode

For

 

Mode Dial—10 settings.

AUTO

General picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality

 

and ease-of-use.

 

 

Program

Controlling exposure compensation, flash compensation (how much

 

light enters the camera), and ISO speed. 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 Command dial and Set button to

 

select and adjust settings (see page 38). Press the Menu button to

 

change other settings.

 

 

Aperture

Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation

Priority

and 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 Command dial and Set button to select and adjust

 

settings (see page 38). Press the Menu button to change other

 

settings.

 

 

Shutter

Controlling shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash

Priority

compensation and ISO speed. 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 Command dial

 

and Set button to select and adjust settings (see page 38). Press the

 

Menu button to change other settings

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Contents Kodak EasyShare P850 zoom digital camera User’s guide Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front View Share button Zoom lever Menu button Command dial Back ViewJoystick 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 strapCharge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use Charging the batteryLoading the battery 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 pictureCapture modes in liveview Capture modes-shutter pressed halfwayTake the picture Using optical zoomUsing digital zoom Using the flip-up flash Using an external flash unitTo change the flash settings, see Wide angleReviewing pictures and videos Press Review to view and work with your pictures and videosMulti-up Multi-selection of pictures during reviewSingle-up Magnifying a picture during review Use the Zoom lever to magnify your picturesVideo Identifying the review iconsPicture See Using highlight/shadow clipping on See Using the histogram onHighlight/shadow clipping HistogramProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Deleting pictures and videos Installing the software Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareTransferring pictures with an EasyShare dock Transferring picturesTransferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 Printing from an optional SD or MMC card Ordering prints online Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to the printer Printing pictures Disconnecting the camera from the printerTurn the Mode switch to or Turn on the printer Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configuration Dock compatibility for your cameraUse this mode For Picture-taking modesCapture FavoritesProgram AperturePriority ShutterUse this mode For Manual CustomCustom Scene VideoScene modes Turn the Mode dial to ScenePress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Use this SCN mode For Text Documents Manner TripodDefault Macro AF Using the focus buttonFocus mode Description Normal AF Some settings may be unavailable in some modes Drive mode Description Exposure BracketingFlash forced off Based on your evaluation of 5 pictures Time LapseQuality mode Resolution Compression Quantity Determining the burst capacityUsing the AE/AF button AE/AF lock mode Description DefaultUsing the program button Taking pictures using the AF lockProgram capture settings Program review settingsChanging the flash settings Pasm and C1, C2, C3 modes Changing Pasm or C1, C2, C3 mode settings Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingIf the exposure Then the exposuresUsing exposure metering Icon Exposure metering optionsGeneral picture taking They track together. UseFunction buttons that provide rapid setting changes Focus button Program button Drive buttonUsing the histogram Using highlight/shadow clippingChanging picture-taking settings Capture Some settings are unavailable in Auto and SCN modesStill menu options RAW file Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Video Size Video menu optionsSetup menu options SetupSetting Icon Options Set Program Button Review To your favorite review settings Orientation SensorOff default Quickview On defaultModes are retained Setting Icon Options Format Cancel-exits without making aCard On the card formats the cardCapture + These settings are not available in Auto and SCN modesPasm and C1, C2, C3 menu options Single AF AF ZoneSelectable Zone use Sharpness HighCopy to Custom Custom modes on the Mode dial Camera to a Custom ModeProgram default Available only in Custom C modeVideo editing options Editing functions for Still and VideoStill editing options Cropping pictures RAW file development Options for RAW developmentViewing picture/video information Using optional review menuReview, press the Menu button to access review functions Copy pictures or videos Copying pictures and videosBefore you copy, make sure that Changing the slide show display interval Running a slide showStarting the slide show Pre-tagging for album names Running a continuous slide show loopDisplaying pictures and videos on a television First-on your computerSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerTagging pictures/videos for albums Press the Menu button to exit the menuSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerWhen can I tag my pictures and videos? Sharing your picturesTagging pictures for printing Favorites,Second-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Tagging pictures as favorites Third-transfer and emailShare your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps Take picturesTransfer Pictures to yourOptional settings Removing all favorites from your cameraPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera View Remove all favorites Slide Show Multi-upPrinting and emailing favorites Camera problems Try one or more of the followingCloth page 87, then reinstall it Set the Orientation Sensor to onAccurate Flash does not fire Transfer pictures to the computerComputer/connectivity problems Turn on the cameraCamera Video device User’s guidePicture quality problems Try one or more of the following Status Solution Direct printing PictBridge problemsStill having problems? Other Helpful linksCamera Disk space Telephone customer supportAmount of memory MB & free hard Camera specifications Kodak EasyShare P850 zoom digital cameraDisplays LensFlash Review Kodak EasyShare P850 zoom digital camera Power Other featuresCommunication with computer/TV Click WB, WB1, WB2, WB3Storage capacities Picture storage capacity-JPEG basic compressionPicture storage capacity-JPEG standard compression MB internal memory1280 x Picture storage capacity-JPEG fine compressionPicture storage capacity-RAW & Tiff Power-saving features Video storage capacityMinutes/seconds of video MB SD or MMCAccessories Description Where to buyImportant safety instructions Using this productBattery safety and handling Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenBattery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery lifeExtending battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageKodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makes Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your cameraWarranty Limited warrantyLimited warranty coverage LimitationsYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement English translationIndex Extending lifeDock connector, ii downloading pictures, 18 drive button Connector dockTo computer via USB cable, 18 copy to custom Custom Camera, 87 printer, 20Drive modes Exposure bracketing, 31 first burst Viewing pictures, videosFlash compensation, 37, 78 flash modes Flower Fluorescent white balance, 50 focus buttonFraming marks GripHelp ISO ISO speedMagnifying a picture, 13 maintenance, camera, 87 manner Sport, 27 sunset, 27 textIndex Continuous loop SunsetTagging For albums, 59, 60 takingZoom Combined, 76 digital, 9 optical Zoom lever, iiUpgrading software, firmware, 87 URLs, Kodak web sites