Kodak Z730 User Manual

Getting started
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Changing the camera screen in Auto mode
Checking camera status in capture mode
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the camera and picture settings.
If you wantThen
To turn the camera 
screen on or offPress the Display/Info button:
■Once to hide the icons.
■Again to turn off the camera screen.
■Again to turn on the camera screen 
and icons.
The camera screen off 
when you turn on the 
camera in Auto modeSee Liveview (Auto), page 26.
Exposure...

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Storing pictures on an optional SD or MMC card
Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD or MMC 
cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. We recommend 
Kodak SD or MMC cards. See a dealer of Kodak products or 
www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the 
camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green 
ready light is blinking;...

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2Taking pictures and videos
Taking a picture
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto  . (See page 10 for other mode descriptions.)
The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the 
description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button.
2Use the camera screen as a viewfinder, or press the 
Display/Info button to turn off the camera screen 
and use the viewfinder to frame your subject.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to set the 
exposure...

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Using the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder
1Look through the viewfinder.
2Using your left thumb, turn the diopter dial until the 
viewfinder image is sharp. 
Using the auto-focus framing marks
When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the 
camera is focusing. For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground 
subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 
1With the camera screen on,...

Taking pictures and videos
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Taking a video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video  .
2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press 
and release the Shutter button again.
NOTE:  If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 seconds to begin 
recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. 
You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video...

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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective 
when the lens is no closer than 29.5 in. (75 cm) from the subject. You can change 
optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your 
subject.
2Pull or push the Zoom button to zoom in (T) and 
out (W).
If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom indicator 
shows when you are in optical zoom range...

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IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital 
zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when 
the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 
15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.
Camera modes
Use this modeFo r
AutoGeneral picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16...

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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press    to display Scene mode descriptions.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
ManualEnjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, 
shutter speed and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an 
exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and 
shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. Use the jog dial to 
select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M,...

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LandscapeDistant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 7) 
are not available in Landscape.
Close-upSubjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm).
Night 
Portrait Capturing subject and background at night. Place the camera on a flat, 
steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise 
people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires.
Night 
Landscape Distant scenery at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady...

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Using P, A, S, M, and C modes
Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening. (This 
determines the depth of field.) The highest and lowest aperture settings may be 
affected by optical zoom.
Shutter speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon 
 warns of slow shutter speeds. (To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.)
Exposure Compensation—controls how much light enters the camera. Add or 
subtract up to 2 EV...