Kodak Z915 Users Guide

							Taking pictures/videos
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Taking a video
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To 
dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) The picture/video is 
saved unless you press the Delete  button.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 18.
Press the Shutter 
button completely 
down and release. 
(To stop recording, 
press and release 
again.)
1
2Turn the Mode dial 
to Video
.
Delete
Play a video
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Capture modes
Capture modeFor
Smart 
CaptureGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of 
use. 
■Faces are detected.
■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
■KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your 
needs—just press the Menu  button and choose Picture Size.
■3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■16:9 (wide screen)
■4:3 (the default setting)
SportSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Panorama“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 12.)
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special 
conditions.
Program
Aperture
Shutter
ManualMore creative control. (See page 14).
VideoVideo with sound. (See page 5.)
Choose the mode that 
best suits your subjects 
and surroundings.
SCN
P
A
S
M
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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press     to highlight Scene modes.
NOTE:  If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN modeFor
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. 
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
High ISOPeople indoors, in low-light scenes.
BeachBright beach scenes.
SnowBright snow scenes.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Self-PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Night 
Portrait Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 
Candle lightCapturing the ambiance of candle light.
Night 
Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.
LandscapeFar-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Framing marks are not 
available in Landscape.
Manner/
MuseumQuiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash is off.
StagePeople on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off. 
(Flash setting can be changed.)
FireworksBright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, 
steady surface or use a tripod.
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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.
1Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus 
distances, see Camera specifications, page 53.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle 
(W) to zoom out.
3Take the picture or video.
NOTE:  To get a focused picture every time, remember: 
■Use the framing marks, page 4.
■As you zoom in, move away from your subject. 
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. Turn 
digital zoom on/off using the Setup  menu (see page 35). Digital zoom is not 
available in Smart Capture mode.
NOTE:  You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the LCD turns red 
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is Macro.
TextDocuments. Focus is Macro.
SCN modeFor
Optical zoom Digital zoom
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Using the flash 
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. 
Flash settings are limited in some capture modes.
Flash modesFlash 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. 
NOTE:  (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Red-eye Reduction
Choose Preflash or Digital 
Correction using the Setup 
menu (see page 35).Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, 
before the picture is taken.
Digital Correction A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects 
red eye.
OffNever.
Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.
view single picture.
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Using the Focus button
1In most Still modes, press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed 
on the LCD:
2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely 
down to take the picture.
ModeIconFor
Auto Focus (AF)No icon. Normal picture taking.
InfinityDistant scenery, or for taking pictures 
through a window.
MacroSubjects that are 12–60 cm (4.7–23.6 in.) 
from the lens.
Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through focus modes. 
The current Focus mode is shown on the LCD.
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Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady 
Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1Repeatedly press the Self-timer/Burst   button to choose a setting:
10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get 
into the scene).
2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter 
release on a tripod).
2 shot—The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is 
taken 8 seconds later.
2Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the 
Shutter button completely down.
Using burst
Use the Burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession.
NOTE:  Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and 
Panorama modes.
1Repeatedly press the Self-timer/Burst button   until the Burst  icon appears 
on the LCD.
2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed.
NOTE:  During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in 
Review (see page 19).
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Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE:  For best results, use a tripod. Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is 
cancelled before stitching occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF 
Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 
You can use the self-timer (2- and 10-second delays) while taking panoramic pictures. See page 11.
1Turn the Mode dial to Panorama  .
2Press   to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending 
on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the 
same portion in the new picture. 
5If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. 
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
Take 2 or 3 pictures.
Get 1 panoramic picture.
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Getting help from your camera
You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:
■What it can do for you
■And how to take the best possible pictures and videos
Great news!
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu 
choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. 
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become! 
Turning on camera Help
Scroll through a Help topic
Press the Menu button, then 
highlight a menu choice.
Press the Info1
2button.
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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 (see page 37) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. 
ModeWhen to usePress   
to control
Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting 
with full access to all menu options. The camera 
automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture 
(f-stop) based on the scene lighting.Exposure compensation (how 
much light enters the 
camera), flash compensation, 
and ISO speed
Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the 
range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be 
affected by optical zoom.Aperture, exposure 
compensation, flash 
compensation, and ISO speed
Shutter Priority mode 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 and flash 
compensation
Manual mode offers the highest level of creative 
control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter 
speeds.)Aperture, shutter speed, flash 
compensation, and ISO speed
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