Using The Framing Grid To Compose A Picture; Using Pasm Modes - Kodak EASYSHARE Z81612 Extended User Manual

Using the framing grid to compose a picture

The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is
helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky.
To turn on/off the framing grid,

Using PASM modes

Use PASM modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
Mode When to use
Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting
P
with full access to all menu options. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed and
Program
aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
A
Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of
field (the range of sharpness). The aperture
Aperture
setting may be affected by optical zoom.
Priority
Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to
S
prevent blur when your subject is moving. The
camera automatically sets the aperture for
Shutter
proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod
Priority
for slow shutter speeds.)
M
Manual mode offers the highest level of creative
control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Manual
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings,
including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off
the camera. Use Reset Camera
www.kodak.com/go/support
see page 33.
(see page 34) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
Doing more with your camera
Press
control
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the camera),
flash compensation, and ISO
speed
Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
to
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