Kodak P880 Users Guide

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Taking pictures using the AF lock
For special situations where AF may not work (page 33):
1Set the AE/AF lock button to AF.
2Place the framing marks on the main subject. 
3Press the AE/AF lock button.
4Recompose the picture and press the Shutter button halfway to lock the
exposure position.
5Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. 
Using the Manual Focus (MF) assist AF
This feature lets you make additional adjustments to the focus. 
1Press the Menu button.
(Press again to exit.)
2Move   to highlight Setup  .
3Move   to highlight MF Assist AF, press OK.
4Move   to highlight On, press OK.
This setting remains until you change it.
5Press the Shutter button halfway.
6Rotate the Manual focus ring to adjust the focus. 
(Focus is at center position.) 
A magnified display appears. 
7Press the Shutter button completely down to take 
the picture.
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Using the program button 
You can program this button to allow direct access to a Capture and Review 
submenu. For example, if you frequently adjust the Custom white balance settings, 
you can program this button to bring up the Custom white balance submenu—no 
need to access the menu to search for it. The Program button may be unavailable in 
some modes.
NOTE:  For rapid setting changes, see page 43.
In Capture or Review, press 
Program to bring up your 
programmed menu setting.5
6to highlight a menu  Program button
The selected icon appears 
on the screen.option; press OK.
4
Using the Programmed button
 to highlight Setup
1Press Menu.
(Press again to exit.
)
2.
3 to highlight Program button 
review or Program button
capture; press OK.
that you want to set to the button;
press OK.to highlight a menu setting 
7 Follow the screen prompts. Program the button
NOTE: The next time you press 
Program, the selected setting appears. 
You can retain a setting in Capture and 
Review at the same time.
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Program capture settings
Pressing the Program button in Capture, after program setup, allows for direct access 
to the submenus.
Program review settings
Pressing the Program button in Review, after program setup, allows for direct access 
to the submenus.
Shortcut menu selections
Picture size  AF zone 
File type  Sharpness 
Color mode  Contrast 
Date stamp  Slow Flash setup 
Custom white balance Copy to C mode
AF control  Custom exposure mode 
Shortcut menu selections
View Copy 
Album Slide show
Protect Video date display 
Edit Multi-up 
Red-eye correction
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Changing the flash settings 
NOTE: Flash settings are preset for each picture-taking mode. Some of the flash settings may 
not be available in all Capture or SCN modes. When you change to Auto or Red-eye in 
some of these modes, it becomes the default until you change it.
NOTE:  For rapid setting changes, see page 43.
Flash modeFlash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
FillEvery time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use 
when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is behind 
the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. 
Redeye Once, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires 
again when the picture is taken. If the lighting conditions require flash 
but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.
Slow 
front 
syncRegardless of the shutter speed and right after the shutter fully opens. 
Only useful when slower shutter speeds are used. For other slow-flash 
settings, see table on page 53.
OffNever.
1
(Press again to exit.) Press .
Press OK or Set.
2to highlight an option.
3
A blinking flash icon indicates the flash
is charging. Take the picture
when the blinking stops.
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PASM and C modes
Settings you change in C modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. 
For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in C mode, you still retain 
the default setting of Color for Auto and SCN modes.
NOTE:  The settings, including Flash, Exposure Metering, ISO, and White Balance are maintained for PA S M 
and C modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see 
page 52) to reset 
PA S M to its default setting.
Aperture—also known as f-stop or f-number, 
controls the size of the lens opening, which 
determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, 
for example f/2.8, refer to a bigger lens opening. 
Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refer to a smaller 
lens opening. 
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—lets you manually adjust the exposure (
± 2.0 in
1/3 steps); 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.
Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness (
±1.0 in 1/3 steps). You 
must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.
Aperture
Shutter 
Exposure Compensation
Flash
 Compensation
Speed
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Changing PASM or C mode settings
PASM and C modes control the f-number (aperture), shutter speed, exposure 
compensation, and flash compensation. 
1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C.
2Use the Command dial and Set button:
■Turn the Command dial to move the selection 
arrow between the available settings.
NOTE: See   Menu on page 53 for 
Advanced picture-taking in PASM and C modes.
■Press the Set button to open a setting. 
■Turn the Command dial to adjust the setting, 
then press Set to close. 
3Press the Menu button to change other settings 
(see page 46).
4Take a picture.
PASM & C mode options
White—selectable
Blue—non-selectable
Yellow—changeable value
Red—out-of-range
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Using the white balance button
Choose your lighting condition. 
NOTE:  This button is not available in Auto, SCN, and Video modes.
NOTE:  For rapid setting changes, see page 43.
White Balance (WB) options
WB optionDescription
Auto 
(default)Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture-taking.
DaylightPictures in natural lighting.
CloudyUnder overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Open 
shadePictures in the shade in natural lighting.
SunsetPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets. 
TungstenCorrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor 
pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.
Press White balance.
(Press 
again to exit.)
2to highlight an option.
3
1
The active icon is displayed 
in the EVF/LCD screen.Press OK or Set.
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Setting the ISO speed
The ISO speed controls sensitivity of the camera sensor. Higher settings are more 
sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. Auto and SCN 
mode settings automatically adjust the camera sensitivity to the light conditions. 
Within PASM and C modes, the ISO button lets you adjust the setting.
NOTE:  For rapid setting changes, see page 43.
ISO speed setting for selected picture size:
NOTE:  For selecting Picture size, see page 47.
FluorescentCorrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures 
under fluorescent lighting without flash. 
Click WBCaptures a representative white surface for a more precise setting. 
Follow the screen prompts for Setup.
CustomUses a saved White balance setting that has been registered as a 
Custom white balance (see table on page 53). 
ISO Picture size (MP)
ISO 50–4003.1 MP, 5.0 MP, 7.1 MP, and 8.0 MP
ISO 400–1600Available only in 0.8 MP
WB optionDescription
Press ISO.
(Press 
again to exit.)
Press OK or Set.
2to highlight an option.
3
1
The active icon is displayed
in the EVF/LCD screen.
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Using exposure metering
Choose a metering system in PASM or C mode for the appropriate lighting of your 
subject.
NOTE:  For rapid setting changes, see page 43.
IconExposure metering options
Multi-Pattern (default)—evaluates the lighting conditions at various 
points throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for 
general picture taking.
 Center-Weighted—evaluates the brightness over a wide area with 
emphasis on the center of the screen.
Center-Spot—similar to Center-weighted, 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. A graphic 
for Center-spot appears on the screen.
Selectable Zone—creates an exposure-metering setting from 1 of 25 
possible screen locations. If used with Selectable Focus Zone (see table on 
page 53) they track together. Use     to move the cross-hair 
graphic to the desired zone.
Press OK or Set. Press Exposure metering.
(Press 
again to exit.)
1
2to highlight an option.
3
The active icon, except for the 
default mode, is displayed in the 
EVF/LCD screen.
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Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In PAS modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure 
bracketing. 
Using the command dial for rapid setting changes
Use the Command dial in combination with other buttons for rapid setting changes.
NOTE: The Command dial is also used to adjust manual settings in PASM modes, see 
page 39.
If exposure 
compensation is 
set toAnd if the exposure 
bracketing interval is 
set to 3 stepsThen the exposures taken 
are
0.0
Set the drive mode to Exposure 
bracketing 3 (see page 30).–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7
Function buttons that provide rapid setting changes:
•Flash button (page 37)•Exposure metering button (page 42)
• Focus button (page 29)•White balance button (page 40)
• Drive button (page 30)• Digital zoom button (page 9)
•ISO button (page 41)
Command dial
• Hold the Function button and 
rotate the
 
Command dial to 
rapidly 
scroll through and select 
an option in the function menu.
• Release the Function button 
to close the menu. 
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