Kodak PIXPRO FZ152 User Manual
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PIXPRO FZ152
KODAK
DIGITAL CAMERA
User Manual

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  • Page 1 PIXPRO FZ152 KODAK DIGITAL CAMERA User Manual...
  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Before You Start Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA Company website: kodakpixpro.com For Customers in the U.S.A. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual will instruct you on how to operate the KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. JK Imaging has tried its utmost to ensure the correctness of the user manual contents, but reserves the right to modify as necessary.
  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Safety Notes for this Camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to help prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage.
  • Page 5 Safety Notes for Battery Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included. Please use the attached charger to charge the battery. If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department immediately. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin immediately with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 6 Safety Notes for Memory Cards We highly suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
  • Page 7 Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline and FAA regulations.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Start ................1 Safety Notes ................... 3 Contents ..................7 Getting Started ................11 Accessories Included ....................... 11 Part Names ........................12 Installing Battery and Memory Card ................14 Charging Battery ......................16 Turning Camera On and Off.....................17 How to Take Pictures ......................17 Set your Language, Date/Time ..................
  • Page 9 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode ............22 Using the Mode Button ....................23 Panorama Mode ......................24 Scene Mode ......................25 Basic Operation ................29 Using the Zoom Function....................29 Display Setting ....................... 30 Macro Mode........................31 Self-Timer Setting ......................32 Flash Mode ........................33 EV Setting ........................34 Using Quick Recording ....................
  • Page 10 Slideshow ........................41 Deleting Photos and Videos ....................42 Using the Menus ................43 Shooting Menu ....................... 43 Shooting Setting Menu ....................49 Movie Menu ........................53 Movie Setting Menu ......................56 Playback Menu ........................ 57 Playback Setting Menu ....................60 Setup Menu ........................63 Sound Settings......................
  • Page 11 File Setting ........................66 Format ........................66 Copy to Card ......................67 File Numbering ......................67 Reset ......................... 68 Firmware (FW) Version ..................... 68 Connection Settings ..............69 Connecting to a Computer .................... 69 ™ Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE Compatible Printer ............71 ™...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Ready Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer first or our customer service center. (Based on sales in different countries or regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary).
  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part Names 1. Micro USB Port 2. Zoom Lever 3. Shutter Button 4. Power Button 5. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp 6. Flash Lamp 7. Lens 8. Microphone 12 12...
  • Page 14 9. Indicator Lamp Fast Video Recording Button 1 1 . Mode Button Display Button/Arrow Button (Up) Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) SET Button Playback Button 16. Battery Cover Delete Button/Arrow Button (Down) Menu Button Macro Button/Self-Timer 20 19 18 17 Button/Arrow Button (Left) 20.
  • Page 15: Installing Battery And Memory Card

    Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery door cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment according to the negative and positive marks as illustrated in the picture below. Push the battery down until it locks in place. 14 14...
  • Page 16 3. Insert the memory card into the 4. Close the battery door cover. memory card slot as shown in the diagram below: Write Protection Toggle Switch A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased To remove your memory card, open separately.
  • Page 17: Charging Battery

    Charging the Battery Please insert the battery and charge it in “OFF“ mode. 1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied Micro USB cable. 2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery. 3.
  • Page 18: Turning Camera On And Off

    Turning Camera On and Off How to Take Pictures Press the Power button to turn the camera 1. Hold the camera securely with both on. To turn the camera off, press the hands, being careful not to block the Power button again. flash and lens with fingers.
  • Page 19: Set Your Language, Date/Time

    Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time After the First Power-On 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears. 2. Press the direction buttons to select your desired language. 3. After you press the button to confirm your language selection, the Date/Time settings screen will appear.
  • Page 20 Resetting your Language After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your desired language. 1. Press the button and press the up/ down button to select . Press the button to enter the menu. 2.
  • Page 21 Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Press the button and press the up/ down button to select . Press the button to enter the menu. 2.
  • Page 22: Mode Overview

    Mode Overview LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode x3. 2 1234 00:56:00 15 sec -0.3 OIS (Optical Image Shooting Mode Image Size Stabilization) Macro Mode Video Quality Eye-Fi ON (with signal) Zoom Display (By ISO Value Continuous Shot turning the Zoom Lever)
  • Page 23: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Movie Mode

    Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode x3. 2 00:56:00 00:56:00 -0.3 EV Movie Mode Battery Status Focus Frame Macro Mode Color Effect Image Stabilization Eye-Fi ON (with Self-Timer Video Quality signal) Zoom Display (By Remaining Recording turning the Zoom Expo Metering Time Lever)
  • Page 24: Using The Mode Button

    Using the Mode Button This camera provides a convenient Mode button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the button to enter the Mode Selection Menu, press the left/right button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 25: Panorama Mode

    Panorama Mode 4. After the first shot is taken, the Panorama Mode allows you to create a semi-transparent image of the first panoramic picture up to 180 . The camera shot will appear at the edge of the will automatically compose a panoramic screen.
  • Page 26: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode You can select your desired scene from When shooting in Panorama Mode, the 20 preset modes according to the the Flash, Self-Timer, Macro Modes type of environment you are shooting. and Exposure Compensation are not The camera then automatically configures available.
  • Page 27 Scene Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Auto Scene Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person and Auto. For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of Landscape greens and blues. For fast-moving subjects. Captures sharp, action shots with Sport minimal blur.
  • Page 28 Scene Description Captures fast moving objects clearly with a blurred Panning Shot background. Fish Eye For an interesting fish eye effect. Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under Party complicated lighting conditions. For indoor settings. Reduces blur and improves color Indoor accuracy.
  • Page 29 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” Scene Mode, the camera can intelligently detect different environments and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Mode Name Description For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure and Landscape Mode reproduces vivid greens and blues.
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of Zoom zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Indicator Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Out Zoom In Zoom...
  • Page 31: Display Setting

    Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen on screen 1234 00:56:00 -0.3 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 00:56:00 -0.3...
  • Page 32: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting • Macro Off small objects or close-up photos. This Select this option to disable mode allows you to focus on subjects very macro. close to the camera. • Macro On 1. Press the left button ( ) to enter Select this option to make the Macro Menu.
  • Page 33: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre- • Self-Timer 10 sec set intervals. First choose 2 seconds, 10 A single picture is shot 10 seconds or Smile Detection. seconds after the shutter 1. Press the left button ( ) , and then button is pressed.
  • Page 34: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode The flash provides supplemental light for • Flash Auto a scene. The flash is usually used when Camera flash goes off automatically shooting against the light to highlight the based on existing light conditions. object. It is also suitable for metering and •...
  • Page 35: Ev Setting

    EV Setting Exposure Compensation The EV Function Menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV, Shutter Set up Exposure Compensation to adjust Adjustment, ISO. Using the appropriate the picture brightness. If there is very function settings can improve your high contrast between the photographed pictures.
  • Page 36 Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the For shutter speed, the camera may sensitivity of the camera's light sensor automatically set the aperture value based on the brightness of the scene. To corresponding to the manually set shutter improve the camera's sensor performance speed so as to obtain a most suitable in darker environments, a higher ISO value...
  • Page 37: Using Quick Recording

    Using Quick Recording In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to begin recording video. After recording, press the button or the shutter button to stop recording. The camera will store the video and return to the shooting screen.
  • Page 38: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1/45 2015 06-25 00:00 2015 06-25 00:00 DPOF File Image Zoom Ratios File Protection Image Zone Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of Shooting Date photos) Memory Card/Built-in Memory Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
  • Page 39: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD. 2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored on the camera’s internal memory or on the Memory Card.
  • Page 40: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom 2. Press the direction buttons to select lever counter to the position to a picture or video clip to view and display thumbnail images of the photos press the button to restore it to the and videos on the screen.
  • Page 41: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2x to 8x their original magnification. 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the left/right button to select a picture on which to use the zoom feature.
  • Page 42: Slideshow

    Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or [Cancel] to return to the playback screen.
  • Page 43: Deleting Photos And Videos

    Deleting Photos and Videos In Playback Mode, press the down button 4. Press the up/down button to select ) to delete your photos and videos. [Delete One] or [Exit] and press the button to confirm. To delete photos or videos: 1.
  • Page 44: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Shooting Menu Functions that can be enabled are different under each mode. Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Shooting Menu. 2. Press the up/down button to select the Shooting Menu and settings. 3.
  • Page 45 (Optical Image Stabilization) Image Size The size setting refers to the image This mode can help reduce photo blur resolution in pixels. A higher image caused by unintentional hand shake, low resolution allows you to print that image light. in larger sizes without degrading the photo image quality.
  • Page 46 White Balance Setting Continuous AF (Auto-Focus) The White Balance Setting allows you to Enable the Continuous AF Setting to be adjust the color temperature for different able to continuously focus automatically lighting scenes to ensure the most when taking pictures. accurate color reproduction.
  • Page 47 Focus Setting Continuous Shot In different Photo Shooting Modes, you Use this setting to perform continuous can select different focus methods. shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. • Single-AF The focus frame appears on •...
  • Page 48 Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to The flash is disabled in the select different effects. Continuous Shooting Mode in order to achieve quick succession of 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the shots. button to enter the Shooting Menu. 2.
  • Page 49 • Options in the Shooting Modes ( : Available : Unavailable) × ○ Shooting Modes Options ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ × ○ ○ ○ × ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ×...
  • Page 50: Shooting Setting Menu

    Shooting Setting Menu Quality Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting The quality setting can be used to adjust Mode and press the up/down button to the image compression ratio. select • Best (16M Average File Size: 4.0MB) 2. Press the button to enter the menu.
  • Page 51 AF Assist Beam (Auto-Focus Assist Digital Zoom Beam) This setting is for adjusting Digital Zoom. If this function is disabled, only Ooptical In a darker environment, the AF Assist Zoom can be used. Beam setting can be turned on for better focus.
  • Page 52 Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo This option allows quick review of the image. photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen for the selected time. • Off • 1 sec •...
  • Page 53 Face Detection 2. Press the shutter button half-way down Detects and focuses on faces to make all to focus. The LCD will show a green faces as clear as possible in Photo Mode. focus frame when the subject is in focus.
  • Page 54: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Mode: 1. Press the button, select the Mode and press the button to enter the movie menu. 2. Press the up/down button to select the movie menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right button to select the movie menu to be set and press the button to confirm.
  • Page 55 Video Quality The longest recording time is 29 Set the image resolution used during minutes at one time. video recording. When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera malfunction.
  • Page 56 (Optical Image Stabilization) Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to This mode can help reduce images blur select different effects. caused by unintentional shaking or low light. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting menu. 2.
  • Page 57: Movie Setting Menu

    Movie Setting Menu Digital Zoom Mode: 1. Press the button, and select This setting is for adjusting Digital Zoom. enter the video recording screen. If this function is disabled, only Optical Zoom can be used. 2. Press the button, press the up/ down button to select and press button to enter the menu.
  • Page 58: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Mode: (High Dynamic Range) With the HDR function, pictures that 1. Press the button to display the are overexposed may be corrected to playback screen and press the optimize the highlights and lowlights button to enter the menu. captured to more accurately represent 2.
  • Page 59 Red-Eye Reduction Rotate You can use this setting to reduce the You can use this setting to change the chance of red-eyes in a picture. orientation of the picture. Turn Right : Red-Eye Reduction Turn Left : Cancel Cancel Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
  • Page 60 Color Effect Resize This setting allows you to change the This setting allows you to resize a picture picture color effect. The file is saved to a particular resolution and saves it as a as a new photo and stored in memory new picture.
  • Page 61: Playback Setting Menu

    Playback Setting Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to show the 4. Press the up/down button to select the playback screen, press the button, item to be set and press the button and press the up/down button to select or right button to enter the menu. 5.
  • Page 62 Protect Delete To prevent any pictures or videos from You can delete one or all photo/video accidentally being erased, use this setting files. to lock one or all of the files. • One: Delete one photo or video. • One: Lock the selected photo or •...
  • Page 63 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Trim The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos The DPOF feature allows you to compile and save them as new pictures. and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your 1.
  • Page 64: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Mode : 1. Press the button in any mode and 4. Press the up/down button to select the press the up/down button to select item to be set and press the button or right button to enter the menu. 2.
  • Page 65: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Power Saver With this setting you may adjust the sound This setting allows you to save power and and volume. get the maximum possible running time for your camera’s batteries. This setting Press the left/right button to adjust will also turn the LCD and camera off the volume and Press the button to...
  • Page 66: Language

    Language Date & Time Refer to the “Reset your language” section Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on on page 19. page 20. World Time LCD Brightness The world time setting is a useful function Use this setting to adjust the brightness of for your overseas trips.
  • Page 67: File Setting

    File Setting Format Mode : 1. Press the button, press the up/down Please note: formatting enables you to button to select and press the delete all contents on the memory card button to enter the menu. and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files.
  • Page 68: Copy To Card

    Copy to Card File Numbering Use this setting to copy the files stored in After you take a picture or video clip, the the camera’s built-in memory to a memory camera will automatically save it with a card. sequential number. You can use this to reset the file numbering to 0001.
  • Page 69: Reset

    Reset Firmware (FW) Version Use this setting to restore the camera to Use this setting to view the current its original factory default settings. camera firmware version. FW Version Current Ver: X.XX Back When there is a new firmware version in the memory card, select [Yes] to update.
  • Page 70: Connection Settings

    Connection Settings Connecting to a Computer You can use a Micro USB cable to connect 4. Press the up/down buttons to select the camera and copy (transmit) photos to [PC] and press the button to a computer, printer or other device. confirm.
  • Page 71 Transferring Files to your Computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double- click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.
  • Page 72: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    ™ Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE Compatible Printer ™ 3. Press the up/down button to select PICTBRIDGE technology allows printing [USB] and press the button or right of the photos saved on a memory card by a button to enter the menu. printer.
  • Page 73 Connecting to your Printer If the camera is not connected to a 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. ™ PICTBRIDGE compatible printer, the 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro following error message will appear on USB cable to the USB port on your the LCD.
  • Page 74: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    ™ Using the PICTBRIDGE Menu Print (with Date) After setting the USB mode to Printer, the ™ PICTBRIDGE menu will appear. If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.
  • Page 75 3. Press the up/down button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear. 5. Select [Yes] and press the button to confirm printing; select [Cancel] and press the button to cancel printing.
  • Page 76 Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function. ™ 1. In the PICTBRIDGE menu, select [Print Index] and the screen as shown below appears. 5. Select [Yes] and press the button to confirm printing; select [Cancel] and press the button to cancel printing.
  • Page 77 Print DPOF Images Exit ™ To use DPOF printing, you must select Select [Exit] to exit the PICTBRIDGE your photos for printing using the DPOF menu. At this time, the message [Remove settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section USB Cable!] will appear on the screen. on page 62.
  • Page 78: Video System

    Video System You can use the AV cable (which should be purchased separately) to connect the camera and the television for setting up the video output. Connect one end of the AV cable to AV port of the camera, and connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the television.
  • Page 79: Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode

    Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection for Eye-Fi cards. Enable the Eye-Fi connection by following the steps below: 1. Press the button, press the up/down button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2.
  • Page 80: Appendices

    Appendices Product Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.3"CCD Image Effective Pixels 16.15 Megapixels Sensor Total Pixels 16.44 Megapixels Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 64.5mm (Tele) 35mm film Equivalent 24mm (Wide) — 360mm (Tele)] F Number F3.3 (Wide) —...
  • Page 81 (4:3) (3:2) (16:9) 16MP: 4608×3456 14MP: 4608×3072 12MP: 4608×2592 Still 10MP: 3648×2736 2MP: 1920×1080 Number of Image 5MP: 2592×1944 Recording 3MP: 2048×1536 Pixels 0.3MP: 640×480 Movie 1280×720 (15/30fps), 640×480 (30fps) Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Image File Format...
  • Page 82 Panorama Up to 180° (Horizontal) LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Exposure Metering Method Average, Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments...
  • Page 83 Flash Method Pop-up (Manual) Flash Force Off, Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Flash Modes Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB Recording Media SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) (MMC Card Not support ) Multi-Language Support 27 Languages Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
  • Page 84: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera battery is depleted. Warning! Battery It is a warning indicating that the Charge the battery. exhausted. camera is going to shut off. The lens is jammed or some Lens obstruction, Turn the camera off and foreign object is preventing the Re-start Camera.
  • Page 85 Message Description Action Improper This message will The offset is too big for panorama alignment. disappear after 2 shooting. Please try again. seconds. Remove transmission In the case of failing to connect to a PC Connection line to stop connection, or a printer.
  • Page 86 Message Description Action Indicates that the internal Insert a new memory card or Memory Full ! memory is full. delete unwanted images. The memory card cannot Insert a new memory card or Card Error ! be recognized after being format the card with this camera. formatted.
  • Page 87 Message Description Action The file format does not support This image cannot This message will editing or the edited file cannot be be edited. disappear after 2 seconds. edited again. Prompt message when the Exceeded archives or file folders in the Copy the images to your maximum folder memory card have reached the...
  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution The battery has been Recharge the battery. Camera does not turn depleted. Correctly reinstall the The battery is not inserted battery. correctly. Camera turns off The battery has been Recharge the battery. suddenly during depleted. operation Camera shakes while taking Turn on OIS Feature.
  • Page 89 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card Using a memory card Use a memory is slow below Class 4 may result in card with write slower recording times. Class 4 or higher to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory The memory card has been Release the write card...
  • Page 90 © 2019 JK Imaging Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The Kodak trademark, logo and trade dress are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company. All other logos, products or company names that are referred to in this document are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and holders.

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