Chapter 3

Setting the Shutter Speed

Use the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed. Or choose a shutter speed from 0.7 to 16 seconds, for longer exposures when taking pictures in low-light conditions, without flash.

1Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.

2Highlight the Shutter Speed menu , then press Select.

3Highlight the Shutter Speed setting you want to use.

AUTO (default)—camera sets the shutter speed based on available lighting conditions.

0.7" to 16" (seconds)—use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

If you select a shutter speed from 0.7 to

16 seconds, the (Long Time exposure) icon appears in the Status Display.

4Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

5Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes (see page 48).

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Kodak DX4900 manual Setting the Shutter Speed, To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake