Kodak CX7430 - Manual (Page 27)

Taking pictures and videos
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Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at
specific areas of a scene.
This setting remains until
you turn the Mode dial or
turn off the camera. Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates
lighting conditions throughout the image to
give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for
general picture taking.
Center-weight—evaluates the lighting
conditions of the subject centered in the
viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-spot—similar to Center-weight,
except the metering is concentrated on a
smaller area of the subject centered in the
viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact
exposure of a specific area in the picture.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Focus Zone
Select a large or concentrated
area of focus.
This setting remains until
you turn the Mode dial or
turn off the camera. Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 3 zones
to give an even picture focus. Ideal for
general picture taking.
Center-zone—evaluates the small area
centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when
precise focus of a specific area in the picture
is needed.
NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to
Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Long Time Exposure
Choose how long the shutter
stays open.
This setting remains until
you turn the Mode dial or
turn off the camera. To leave the shutter open longer, increase
the value.
NOTE: When Long Time Exposure is set, Exposure
Compensation is set to zero and ISO is set
to Auto.
Unavailable in Portrait, Sport, Close-up, or
Video mode.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for
pictures and videos.
This setting remains until
you change it. Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera
uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed.
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