P, a, s, and m modes – Kodak Z812 IS User Manual

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P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

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 to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.

Mode

Benefits

Press Jog dial to control

Offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all
menu options. Automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture (f-stop) based on lighting.

Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the camera),
flash compensation, and ISO

Controls depth of field (the range of sharpness). The
aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom.

Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO

Prevents blur when your subject is moving. The camera
automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure.
(To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO

Offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent
blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO

Program

Aperture
Priority

Shutter
Priority

Manual

Jog dial:
• Turn to access a setting.
• Press to unlock the setting.
• Turn to edit the setting.
• Press to lock the setting.

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