Kodak Z812 IS manual SCN Scene modes, Turn the Mode dial to

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Doing more with your camera

SCN (Scene) modes

1Turn the Mode dial to .

2Press to highlight a SCN mode and view its description. NOTE: If the SCN mode description turns off, press OK.

3To choose the SCN mode, either press OK or keep that SCN mode highlighted.

To return to Smart Scene mode, turn the mode dial to Smart Scene .

SCN mode

For

Portrait

Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct.

 

Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and

 

shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate background blur.

 

 

Sport

Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings are

 

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone focus.

 

 

Landscape

Distant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 6) are not

 

available in Landscape.

 

 

Night

Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.

Landscape

NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.

 

 

 

Night

Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

Portrait

NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.

 

 

 

Flower

Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.

 

 

Sunset

Subjects at dusk.

 

 

Backlight

Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).

 

 

Candle

Subjects illuminated by candle light.

Light

 

 

 

Manner/

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place

Museum

the camera on a tripod.

 

 

Self-

Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.

portrait

 

 

 

Text

Documents. Place the camera on a tripod.

 

 

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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 Drive button Using the self-timerUse the same procedure to take a video, but Using burst Press the Drive button to choose a burst modeUsing the Info button Using exposure bracketingRepeatedly 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 picturesAdding sound tags Recording a sound tagPlaying a sound tag Editing videos Making a picture from a videoTrimming a video Making a video action print Edit tabUsing video bookmarks Setting bookmarksUsing bookmarks Using the histogram to view picture exposure Running a slide showStarting 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 onOptional settings Tagging pictures/videos for albumsPrinting and emailing favorites Second-on your camera Press to highlight Exit, then press OKThird-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 cardCamera problems Interactive Troubleshooting & RepairsTry one or more of the following Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems Turn flash off Helpful links CameraSoftware 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 lifeUpgrading your software and firmware Limited warranty Limited warranty coverageLimitations 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