Kodak Z812 IS manual Using the Focus button

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the Focus button

Press the Focus button

Close-up/

Macro,

Landscape,

Manual

to have more control over camera focusing.

1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M mode (see page 40).

2Press the Focus button repeatedly until the ,

, or MF icon appears in the status area.

3Take a picture.

NOTE: After you take the picture, the camera stays in the Close-up/Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. To exit,

press the button until the icon turns off.

Mode

Icon

Purpose

Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close-up/

 

To gain sharpness

Use available light instead of flash if possible.

 

Macro

 

and detail in

Camera automatically sets the focus distance

 

 

 

pictures at close

depending on the zoom position:

 

 

 

range

Wide angle: 4.7–27.6 in. (12–70 cm)

 

 

 

 

Telephoto: 2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3 m)

 

 

 

 

 

Landscape

 

To gain sharpness

Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing

 

 

of distant scenes

marks are not available in Landscape.

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

MF

Control focusing

The focus icon shows the direction and distance of

Focus

 

 

the focus (to infinity).

 

 

 

 

Press

to view 2X magnification of the central

 

 

 

area of focus. During magnification, press

to

 

 

 

adjust focal length.

 

 

 

 

Digital zoom is not available in manual focus mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

(none)

Auto focus

The camera focuses when the Shutter button is

 

 

 

 

pressed halfway down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Z812 is Zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view 11 12Back view LCDTable of contents Table of contents Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strapLoading the battery Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Storing pictures on an SD card Taking pictures/videos Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks for pictures Press the Shutter button halfwayTaking a video Using optical zoom Using digital zoomUsing the Flash button Shutter button is pressed halfway downZoom position Flash distance Red EyeUsing the Focus button Using the self-timer Using the Drive buttonUse the same procedure to take a video, but Using burst Press the Drive button to choose a burst modeUsing exposure bracketing Using the Info buttonRepeatedly press info To turn on/off What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressedReviewing pictures and videos Magnifying a pictureUsing the undo delete feature Deleting pictures and videosProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Press the Menu button to exit the menuUsing the Menu button in Review Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Cropping picturesRecording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag Making a picture from a video Editing videosTrimming a video Making a video action print Edit tabSetting bookmarks Using video bookmarksUsing bookmarks Running a slide show Using the histogram to view picture exposureStarting the slide show Changing the slide show display interval Running a continuous slide show loopViewing pictures/videos in different ways Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionViewing as thumbnails multi-up Press the Review button to exit ReviewSelecting multiple pictures/videos Viewing by date, album, or image storageCopying pictures and videos Copy pictures or videosWhat the review icons mean Capture mode For Capture modesTurn the Mode dial to SCN Scene modesUsing the Menu button Using the capture tab Black-and-white or sepiaUsing the capture plus tab Ideal for general picture taking Available only in Pasm AF ZonePicture focus. Ideal for general picture taking Area of focusUsing the Setup menu Using the video tabUse Setup to customize your camera settings Eye Preflash is set to OffSet Album Choose Album names Off default Capture Frame Grid Turn framing grid on or off Off defaultContinuous default None default-digital zoom is disabledDefault Minutes defaultSci-fi MinutesIncluding protected Pictures/videos, emailTaking panoramic pictures Mode When to use S, and M modesChanging P, A, S, or M mode settings Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or MSharing your pictures Tagging pictures for printingPress OK. Press the Share button to exit the menu Printing tagged picturesTagging pictures/videos for emailing First-on your computerSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button to exit the menuTagging pictures as favorites As favoritesView Favorites onTagging pictures/videos for albums Optional settingsPrinting and emailing favorites Press to highlight Exit, then press OK Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Pre-tagging for album names Installing the software Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures Also available for transferringTurn off the camera Turn on the cameraConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing picturesPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printerTurn on the printer. Turn on the camera Press to highlight a printing option, then press OKAccessories for your camera Ordering prints onlinePrinting pictures from your computer Printing from an optional SD cardInteractive Troubleshooting & Repairs Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems Turn flash off Camera Helpful linksSoftware Getting help Camera specifications Accessory lens thread-Yes Lens protection-Lens capCCD-1/2.5 in. CCD, 43 aspect ratio Picture sizeExposure compensation-+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step Shutter speedISO speed Video captureCare and maintenance Tripod mount-1/4 inch Operating temperature-32-104 F 0-40 COrientation sensor-For pictures and video Video output-NTSC or PALStorage capacities Important safety instructions When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hotBattery life Extending battery lifeLimited warranty coverage Upgrading your software and firmware Limited warrantyLimitations Your rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement Australian C-TickVcci Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Index Drive, 12Customizing camera settings Guidelines, battery Hdtv format, 32 helpDownloading pictures Edit videos FireworksKodak EasyShare software installing, 48 upgrading Lens, i cap, 1 cleaningLandscape, 10, 30 language, 37 LCD Manual, 40 manual focus, 10 memorySafety Index Time, setting Timer, shutter delay, 11 tips Warranty, 64 white balance Windows OS, installing softwareUndelete, undo Transferring pictures