Kodak Z950 - Manual (Page 20)

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Taking pictures/videos
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
P, A, S, and M modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter
speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO. Use the
Menu
button to control all other 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.
NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. For ISO speeds, see Camera
specifications, page 51 .
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