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 compensationCamera modeBattery
Date stampLandscape/Close-upFlash
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Image storage
ISO
White balance
Zoom: 
digital
telephoto
wide
Album name
Exposure metering Burst
Compression
Aperture
Shutter speedFlash compensation
AF mode
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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; doing so may damage your pictures, card, 
or camera. 
1Turn off the camera, then open the card door.
2Orient the card as shown on the camera body.
3Push the card all the way into the slot.
4Close the door.
To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the 
card in, then release it. When the card is partially 
ejected, pull it out.
See page 61 for storage capacities. 
NOTE:  When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before taking pictures. (See page 29.) 
We cannot guarantee compatibility with “high-speed” SD cards such as xSD or Ultra-2; these cards 
are designed primarily for video or audio.
Using optional lenses
Expand your creativity with a selection of Kodak accessory lenses, offered in wide 
angle, telephoto, and close-up. See a dealer of Kodak products or 
www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories.
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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 and focus.
4When the ready light turns green, continue pressing 
the Shutter button completely down to take the 
picture.
If the ready light is steady or blinking red, release your 
finger, recompose the scene, and return to Step 3.
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being 
saved; you can still take pictures.
NOTE:  If you want the camera screen to be off when you turn on the camera, see Liveview (Auto), page 26.
Display/ buttonInfo
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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, press the Shutter button halfway and hold.
When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
2Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear 
and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and return 
to Step 1.
NOTE:  Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode.
Diopterdial
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
Framing marks
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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 recording.
Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for 
approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can:
■Review: If you take no action, the picture/video is 
saved.
■Play (video): Press the OK button to play the 
video. Press   to adjust the volume.
■Share: Press the Share button to tag a 
picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to tag a 
picture for print. (See page 40.) 
■Delete: Press the Delete button while the 
picture/video and   are displayed.
NOTE:  Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 20) is 
displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures 
in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in 
Review. (See page 33.)
OK DeleteShare
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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 or in digital 
zoom range.
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set 
the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the 
way down to take the picture. (When taking 
videos, press and release the Shutter button.)
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification beyond 
optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 4.8X to 16X. You must turn on the 
camera screen before activating digital zoom.
1Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen.
2Pull the Zoom button to the optical zoom limit (4X). Release the button, then pull 
it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then 
press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE:  You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. 
Zoom indicator
Digital zoom
Optical zoomrange
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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
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AutoGeneral picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 special 
conditions. (See Scene modes, page 11.)
ProgramControlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera) 
and flash compensation. The camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode 
offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Use 
the jog dial to select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, 
page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, 
page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Aperture 
PriorityControlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and 
ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of 
field (the range of sharpness).
NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. 
Use the jog dial to select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, 
page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, 
page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Shutter 
PriorityControlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, flash compensation, and 
exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for 
proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur 
when your subject is moving. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See 
Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 13 and Using the jog dial to change 
P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the Menu button to 
change other settings. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.
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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, and C modes, page 13 and Using 
the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the 
Menu button to change other settings. To prevent camera shake, use a 
tripod for slow shutter speeds.
CustomThe “user-created” mode. For applying P, A, S, & M plus any Custom 
settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which 
are saved independently of other camera settings. Use the jog dial to 
select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 13 and Using 
the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the 
Menu button to choose a capture mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, 
page 21.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.
FavoritesViewing favorites. (To create and view favorites, see page 40- page 43.)
VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 8.)
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PortraitFull-frame pictures of people and other subjects.
SportSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Use this modeFo r
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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 surface or 
use a tripod.
SnowBright snow scenes.
BeachBright beach scenes.
TextDocuments, from 3.9 - 23.7 in. (10-60 cm).
FireworksFireworks. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers in bright light.
Manner/
MuseumQuiet occasions. Flash and sound are disabled.
Self 
PortraitClose-ups of yourself, from 3.9 - 23.7 in. (10-60 cm).
PartyPeople indoors.
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
BacklightSubjects in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Use this SCN mode Fo r
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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 in 0.3 EV steps. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if 
it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness (brighter: +0.5, +1.0; less 
bright: -0.5, -1.0). You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.
ISO—controls sensitivity of the camera sensor (80, 100, 200, 400, 800). Higher 
settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. 
You can only use ISO 800 if you are in the 1.8 MP Picture Size setting. (See Picture 
Size, page 22.)
Aperture (f) Depth of field
Larger f number 
(smaller lens opening)Makes both the foreground and the background sharp. 
Good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Smaller f number 
(larger lens opening)Makes the foreground sharp and the background blurry. 
Good for portraits and low-light conditions.
Aperture
Shutter speedISO
Exposure compensation Flash compensation
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