Kodak Z730 manual Camera modes, Use this mode For Auto, Scene, Priority, Shutter

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Taking pictures and videos

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.

Camera modes

Use this mode

For

 

Auto

General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.

 

 

 

Scene

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 special

 

 

conditions. (See Scene modes, page 11.)

 

 

 

Program

Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera)

 

and flash compensation. 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 jog dial to select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes,

 

 

page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings,

 

page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.

 

 

 

Aperture

Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and

Priority

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 jog dial to select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes,

 

page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings,

 

page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.

 

 

 

 

Shutter

Controlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, flash compensation, and

 

Priority

exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for

 

proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur

 

when your subject is moving. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See

 

 

Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 13 and Using the jog dial to change

 

P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the Menu button to

 

 

change other settings. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s guide Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital cameraEastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Top, front view Back, bottom view Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Getting started Installing the software firstCharging the battery Setting the date and time Inserting the batterySetting the date & time, first time Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion batteryDial from Off to Auto Setting the date & time, anytimeTurning the camera on and off Changing the camera screen in Auto mode Checking camera status in capture modeSee page 61 for storage capacities Using optional lensesStoring pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Taking a picture Taking pictures and videosUsing the auto-focus framing marks Using the diopter to sharpen the viewfinderSaved Taking a videoReviewing the picture or video just taken Using digital zoom Using optical zoomCamera modes Use this mode For AutoScene PriorityScene modes Use this mode For ManualCustom FavoritesClose-up Aperture f Depth of field Using P, A, S, M, and C modesSettings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settingsTurn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C Press the jog dial to save the settingBacklit when light is behind the subject Using the flashTurning on the flash Zoom position Flash Range Wide AngleFlash settings in each mode Children PartyBacklight First burstClose-up pictures Shooting close-up and landscape picturesLandscape pictures Zoom positionOption Description Purpose Using exposure bracketingAt +, one at 0, and one at Exposure PicturesUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Using burstChanging picture-taking settings Compression Center-weight Evaluates the lighting Exposure Metering Multi-pattern default+/- 1.0 EV Interval Areas of a sceneAF Control Continuous AF default no icon- uses Setting Icon Options Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAccessory Lens AF uses TTL-AF when Single AFNormal default Unavailable in Video modeReset to Default Low ColorVideo Length Continuous default Setting Icon Options Liveview AutoSetup Menu Camera is onUsing setup to customize your camera Orientation Sensor On default Entering a mode Date & TimeVideo Out Japan most common formatFormatting deletes all Pre-tagging for album namesPictures and videos May damage the cardSecond-on your camera First-on your computerThird-transfer to your computer Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonPress the Review button Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Playing a video Viewing multiple pictures and videosChanging the camera screen Press the Review button Move the joystickMagnifying pictures Deleting pictures and videosEXIT-exits the Delete screen To delete more pictures and videos, return to StepProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Changing optional review settingsTagging pictures/videos for albums Starting the slide show Running a slide showChanging the slide show display interval Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonCopying pictures and videos Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionRunning a continuous slide show loop Review pictures and videos on the televisionCopy pictures or videos Viewing picture/video informationFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareInstall the software Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing pictures and videos Printing tagged pictures Tagging pictures for printingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures and videos for emailingThird-transfer and email Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoTake pictures Tagging pictures as favoritesTransfer On your cameraPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Printing and emailing favorites Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Transferring and printing picturesAlso available for transferring Turn off the cameraConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Printing picturesPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printerOrdering prints online Dock Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configurationDock compatibility for your camera Status Cause TroubleshootingCamera problems Computer Computer/connectivity problemsPicture quality problems 25, or use a different card Camera ready light statusHelpful links Getting helpCamera SoftwareTelephone customer support Output image size image quality mode Camera specificationsAccessory lens thread-Yes Lens barrier-Built-in AppendixBurst mode Exposure modeExposure range Shutter speed-64-1/2000 sec ISO speedImage file format Self timer-10 secondsQuickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PAL Auto sleep mode-Yes minutesImportant battery information Tips, safety, maintenanceKodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageBattery safety and handling Extending battery lifeKodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your camera For more information on batteries, seePicture storage capacity standard compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity fine compression MB internal memoryUpgrading your software and firmware Power-saving featuresMinutes/seconds of video If no action for Camera To turn it back onLimited warranty WarrantyLimited warranty coverage LimitationsOutside the United States and Canada Your rightsFCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceEnglish translation Canadian DOC statementClose-up/landscape IndexFlash compensation, 13 range, 15 settings, 15 unit Flower Connector for camera dock, ii copy picturesTroubleshooting, 50 web links To computer via USB cable, 46 customSelf portrait, 12 shutter priority, 10 snow Storage capacity, 61, 62 ISOLocating holes for dock Running slide show Portrait, 11 power Auto off, save, 62 camera, 3 switchOK button, 4 SCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting SafetyQuickview Printing fromViewing picture, video information