Kodak Z730 manual +/- 1.0 EV Interval, Exposure Metering Multi-pattern default, Areas of a scene

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Taking pictures and videos

Setting

Icon

Options

 

 

Exposure Bracketing

 

+/- 0.3 EV (default)

 

Interval

 

+/- 0.7 EV

 

 

Choose an exposure bracketing

 

+/- 1.0 EV

 

 

interval.

 

See Using exposure bracketing, page 19.

P, A, S, M, C: This setting remains

 

 

 

 

 

until you change it or take

 

 

 

 

pictures.

 

 

 

 

Auto, Scene: This setting remains

 

 

 

 

until you turn the Mode dial or

 

 

 

 

turn off the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure Metering

 

Multi-pattern (default)

evaluates lighting

Evaluate light levels at specific

 

conditions throughout the image to give an optimum

areas of a scene.

 

picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

This setting remains until you

 

Center-weight

evaluates the lighting

change it. The setting is displayed

 

conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder.

on the right side of Liveview if set

 

Ideal for backlit subjects.

 

to Center-weight or Center-spot.

 

Center-spot

similar to Center-weight, except

 

 

the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the

 

 

subject centered in the viewfinder. (A circle indicates

 

 

the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an exact

 

 

exposure of a specific area in the picture.

 

 

Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Top, front view Back, bottom view Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Installing the software first Charging the batteryGetting started Setting the date & time, first time Inserting the batterySetting the date and time Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion batterySetting the date & time, anytime Turning the camera on and offDial from Off to Auto Checking camera status in capture mode Changing the camera screen in Auto modeUsing optional lenses Storing pictures on an optional SD or MMC cardSee page 61 for storage capacities Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder Using the auto-focus framing marksTaking a video Reviewing the picture or video just takenSaved Using optical zoom Using digital zoomScene Use this mode For AutoCamera modes PriorityCustom Use this mode For ManualScene modes FavoritesClose-up Using P, A, S, M, and C modes Aperture f Depth of fieldTurn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settingsSettings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Press the jog dial to save the settingTurning on the flash Using the flashBacklit when light is behind the subject Zoom position Flash Range Wide AngleFlash settings in each mode Backlight PartyChildren First burstLandscape pictures Shooting close-up and landscape picturesClose-up pictures Zoom positionAt +, one at 0, and one at Using exposure bracketingOption Description Purpose Exposure PicturesUsing burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingChanging picture-taking settings Compression +/- 1.0 EV Interval Exposure Metering Multi-pattern defaultCenter-weight Evaluates the lighting Areas of a sceneAccessory Lens AF uses TTL-AF when Setting Icon Options Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAF Control Continuous AF default no icon- uses Single AFReset to Default Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Low ColorSetup Menu Setting Icon Options Liveview AutoVideo Length Continuous default Camera is onUsing setup to customize your camera Video Out Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Japan most common formatPictures and videos Pre-tagging for album namesFormatting deletes all May damage the cardThird-transfer to your computer First-on your computerSecond-on your camera Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonReviewing pictures and videos Viewing single pictures and videosPress the Review button Changing the camera screen Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video Press the Review button Move the joystickEXIT-exits the Delete screen Deleting pictures and videosMagnifying pictures To delete more pictures and videos, return to StepChanging optional review settings Protecting pictures and videos from deletionTagging pictures/videos for albums Changing the slide show display interval Running a slide showStarting the slide show Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonRunning a continuous slide show loop Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionCopying pictures and videos Review pictures and videos on the televisionViewing picture/video information Copy pictures or videosInstalling the software Install the softwareFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software When can I tag my pictures and videos? Sharing pictures and videosPress the Share button to tag pictures/videos Tagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesThird-transfer and email Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoTransfer Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures On your cameraOptional settings Removing all favorites from your cameraPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Printing and emailing favorites Also available for transferring Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Turn off the cameraPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing picturesDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Ordering prints onlinePrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configuration Dock compatibility for your cameraDock Troubleshooting Camera problemsStatus Cause Computer/connectivity problems ComputerPicture quality problems Camera ready light status 25, or use a different cardCamera Getting helpHelpful links SoftwareTelephone customer support Accessory lens thread-Yes Lens barrier-Built-in Camera specificationsOutput image size image quality mode AppendixExposure range Exposure modeBurst mode Shutter speed-64-1/2000 sec ISO speedQuickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PAL Self timer-10 secondsImage file format Auto sleep mode-Yes minutesKodak battery replacement types/battery life Tips, safety, maintenanceImportant battery information Actual battery life may vary based on usageKodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your camera Extending battery lifeBattery safety and handling For more information on batteries, seePicture storage capacity fine compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity standard compression MB internal memoryMinutes/seconds of video Power-saving featuresUpgrading your software and firmware If no action for Camera To turn it back onLimited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty LimitationsYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement English translationIndex Close-up/landscapeTroubleshooting, 50 web links Connector for camera dock, ii copy picturesFlash compensation, 13 range, 15 settings, 15 unit Flower To computer via USB cable, 46 customStorage capacity, 61, 62 ISO Locating holes for dockSelf portrait, 12 shutter priority, 10 snow Portrait, 11 power Auto off, save, 62 camera, 3 switch OK button, 4Running slide show Quickview SafetySCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting Printing fromViewing picture, video information