Kodak P850 manual Pasm and C1, C2, C3 modes

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PASM and C1, C2, C3 modes

Settings you change in C modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes.

For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in C mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and SCN modes.

NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for PASM and C modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see page 48) to reset PASM to its default setting.

Aperture

Shutter

Speed

Exposure

Compensation

Flash

Compensation

Aperture—also known as f-stop or f-number, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refer to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refer to a smaller lens opening.

ISO

Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom.

Shutter Speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon

warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation—lets you manually adjust the exposure (+/- 2.0 in 1/3 step); good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.

Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness ±1.0 in 1/3 EV steps. You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.

ISO—controls sensitivity of the camera sensor. Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. You can only use ISO 800 if you are in the 1.2 MP Picture Size setting (see page 43).

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