Kodak Z740 User Manual - Page 40

Doing more with your camera Aperture-also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refers to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refers to a smaller lens opening. Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation Mode setting Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom. Shutter speed-controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-use to manually adjust the exposure; good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the f-number, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to PASM. The mode options are displayed. 2 Move the joystick P, A, S, or M. to choose 3 Press to: ■ Move between available settings. P, A, S, or M mode options ■ Open a setting. White-selectable ■ Change the setting. Grey-non-selectable Yellow-changeable value 4 Press the Menu button to change other Red-out of range settings (see page 27). 5 Take a picture. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support