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Changing p, a, s, or m mode settings – Kodak Z950 User Manual

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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2 Press

to access a setting. Press

to change the setting.

Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which
determines the depth of field.

Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject
sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Shutter Speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (To prevent blur, use a
tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.

Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.

Focus Mode—choose Auto, Close-up, Landscape, or Manual Focus.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.

Aperture

Shutter
speed

Exposure

compensation

ISO

Flash

compensation

Note: A yellow setting
indicates possible
unsatisfactory results.
(However, you can still
take the picture.)

Focus
Mode

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