Using the histogram to view picture brightness | Kodak Z980 specs

Taking pictures/videos

Using the histogram to view picture brightness

Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.

To show the histogram in P, A, S, M modes or in Review, press the Info button until the histogram appears.

Dark picture

Balanced picture

Bright picture

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Focus mode
Self timer/Burst
Flash mode
Capture mode	Pictures/time remaining
	Zoom slider

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Kodak Z980 manual Using the histogram to view picture brightness, Understanding the picture-taking icons

Contents

Kodak Easyshare Z980 4H5212en Back, bottom view LCD Front view Table of contents Table of contents See other power options Extend battery lifePurchase accessories Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Attaching the strap Using the vertical grip for portrait orientation Learn more about taking focused pictures see Storing pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc Card Using an accessory Kodak P20 Zoom Flash For more information See the flash documentation Using other accessory power options Use the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture Using the framing marks Taking a video Reviewing the picture/video just taken To review pictures/videos anytime, see Capture modes Scene modes Using the zoom Using digital zoom Using the flash Longer than when using preflash Using the Drive button Using the self-timerTo get into the scene Release on a tripod Mode Icon Description Example Burst Taking burst picturesChild blowing out birthday Candles Using the Focus button Mode Icon ForMacro Super Macro Taking panoramic pictures Turn the Mode dial to PanoramaTake the first picture Mode When to use S, and M modes Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing If the exposureThen the exposures Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken are Using the histogram to view picture brightness Understanding the picture-taking icons Reviewing pictures/videos Magnifying a picture during review Deleting pictures/videos Using the undo delete featurePlaying a video Protecting pictures/videos from deletion Using the menu button in ReviewPress the Menu button to exit the menu Adding sound tags Recording a sound tagPlaying a sound tag You can add a recording up to 1 minute long to a picture Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature Making a picture from a video Editing videosPress to highlight Make Picture, then press OK Video Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab Trimming a videoPress Using video bookmarks Setting bookmarksPress the Review button, then to find a video Press OK Using bookmarks Making a video action print Make a multimedia slide show that you can save Making a multimedia slide showPlay a multimedia slide show loop Displaying pictures/videos on a television Selecting multiple pictures/videos Viewing pictures as thumbnailsPress the Review button to exit Review Using shortcuts For quick access to the most popular functions Understanding the review icons Copying pictures/videosCopy pictures/videos Using the Capture menu Choose color tones for pictures. Natural Color Color Mode High ColorLow Color Black & White Sepia Picture Quality Using the Capture + menu Capture + OptionsWhite Balance Exposure Metering Using the Setup menu Even if a card is installed Image StorageNot, the camera uses internal memory Pictures/videos None-digital zoom is off Mode Orientation Sensor Sound Volume High Medium Low Off Date & TimeFeatures Auto Power Off Minutes Reset Camera About FormatView camera firmware version Installing the software Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring pictures with the USB cable Transferring pictures using other options Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One PrinterPrinting pictures Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Ordering prints online Using a printer that is not Pictbridge Technology enabledPrinting from an optional SD or Sdhc Card Tagging your pictures Tagging pictures for printingPress the Review button. Press to locate a picture Press to select the number of copies Tagging pictures/videos for emailing Add a new email address or tag name Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos Assigning other tags to pictures/videos Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Try one or more of the following Camera problemsIncluding protected files Check the image storage location setting Picture orBlue or black Card or internal memory see Instead of a Feature did not Off and then on again Take effect Purchase a certified SD/SDHC CardRecognize Format the card see SD/SDHC Card Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat see Camera/computer communications LCD/EVF messages Try one or more of the following Great news Getting help from your cameraTurning on camera Help Helpful links Australia 00 800New Zealand 0800 880 Norway 23 16 21 Philippines Turkey Camera specifications Combined zoom-120X Flash modes-Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off Auto power off-Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shotSound tag-Yes Date stamp-Yes Tripod mount-1/4 inch When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot Storage capacities Battery life Extending battery life Limited warranty Care and maintenanceLimited warranty coverage Limitations Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryYour rights Outside the United States and Canada Canadian DOC statement Australian C-TickN137 Appendix Class 1 LED Product EN 60825-1 and IEC Russian GOST-RThis class is eye-safe under all operating conditions Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40 Out Audio/video, 36 USB Lens, cleaning IconsReviewing pictures Reviewing videos Macintosh Computers, installing Pasm mode Software on Panoramic picturesMagnify a picture Perfect Touch Technology Self-timer SettingAfter taking Running a slide show Transferring pictures, videos After taking, 10, 23 volume, adjusting Warranty, 68 WEEE, 72 white balance, 42 wide angle buttonOptical