Kodak Z950 User Manual

							Taking pictures/videos
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Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In P, A, and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposure compensation before you take 
a picture to make your pictures darker or lighter. Only the first picture in Panorama 
mode can be adjusted—that adjustment is applied to the remaining pictures.
■Press  to access the exposure compensation setting.
■Press  to decrease or  to increase exposure compensation.
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter.
Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.
Using exposure bracketing
Exposure bracketing lets you take three pictures—one at, one above, and one below 
proper exposure—so that you can decide the best exposure. (To find Exposure 
Bracketing in the menu, see page 32.)
You can also use exposure compensation with exposure bracketing, as in this 
example:
If the exposure 
compensation is set to:And if the exposure bracketing 
interval is set to 0.3 steps:Then the exposures
taken are:
0.0
(Set the Exposure Bracketing 
Interval in the Capture + menu.)–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7
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Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a 
picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the 
histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.
To turn on the histogram in PASM modes or in Review, press the Info   button until 
the histogram appears. 
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture
Battery level Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Tag name Picture size
Flash mode
Auto Focus Control
Focus zone
Exposure metering
White balance
Self timer/BurstExposure bracketing
Date stamp
Image stabilizer
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure 
compensationISO
Focus mode
Flash Compensation
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review  button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press 
Review again to exit.
1Press the Review   button.
2Press for previous/next picture/video.
■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return 
to Capture mode.
■To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see 
page 27.
Magnifying a picture during review
1Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X.
2Press    to view other parts of a picture.
■Press OK to return to 1X.
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Playing a video 
1Press the Review  button.
2Press  to locate previous/next video.
3Press   to play a video.
■Press  during playback to adjust the 
volume. 
■Press OK to pause/resume. (Press  during 
pause to go to previous/next frame.)
■Press   during playback to play at 2X speed; 
press again for 4X.
■Press   during playback to reverse at 2X 
speed; press again for 4X.
■Press  during 4X to jump to a bookmark. 
See page 24.)
Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review  button.
2Press  to find a picture/video.
3Press the Delete   button, then follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to 
retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture/video.
4X
Forward
Reverse2X 2XPlayback speed
4X
1X
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Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1Press the Review  button.
2Press  to find a picture/video.
3Press the Menu  button.
4Press  to highlight Protect, then press OK.
The Protect icon   appears with the protected picture/video.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all 
(including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal 
memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and favorites.)
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
Using the menu button in Review
1Press the Review  button, then the Menu  button.
2Press   to choose a tab:
■Review to view pictures/videos
■Edit to edit pictures/videos
■Setup for other camera settings (see page 30)
3Press   to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4Choose an option, then press OK.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
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Adding sound tags
You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture.
NOTE:  Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).
Recording a sound tag
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a picture.
2Press the Menu  button, then  to highlight the Edit tab.
3Press  to highlight Sound Tag, then press OK.
4Follow the screen prompts.
The sound tag is applied to your picture. 
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
Playing a sound tag
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a 
picture with a “Play Sound Tag” prompt.
2Press   to play the sound tag. 
3Press  to adjust the volume.
■Press OK to stop playback. 
Review
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Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. (You 
cannot crop these pictures: panoramic, 16:9, video action prints, pictures from a 
video, or pictures that are already cropped.)
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a 
picture. 
2Press the Menu  button, then   to 
highlight the Edit tab.
3Press   to highlight Crop. Press OK.
4Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK.
5Follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped, the original saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
PictureCropped picture
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Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT 
TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. 
(You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, pictures that are already enhanced, 
or pictures taken in Smart Capture mode.)
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a picture.
2Press the Menu  button, then   to highlight the Edit tab.
3Press   to highlight Perfect Touch tech. Press OK.
A preview is shown in a split screen. Press   to view other parts of the picture.
4Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the 
enhanced picture as a new one.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
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Editing videos
Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing. 
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a 
video. 
2Press the Menu  button, then   to highlight 
the Edit tab.
3Press   to highlight Make Picture, then press 
OK.
4Press OK to play the video. (Press OK to pause). Press   to navigate through 
video frames. 
5During play or pause, press   to make a picture.
A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
Trimming a video
You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video.
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a 
video.
2Press the Menu  button, then   to highlight 
the Edit tab.
3Press   to highlight Trim. Press OK.
4Follow the screen prompts.
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
VideoPicture
Video
Tr i m m e d  v i d e o
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Using video bookmarks
You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one 
bookmark to another.
Setting bookmarks
1Press the Review  button, then to find a video.
2Press the Menu  button, then  to highlight 
the Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press OK.
3Press  to highlight Create/Edit, then press 
OK.
4While the video plays, press   to add 
bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9 
bookmarks, press  .
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.
Using bookmarks
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a 
video.
2Press   to play the video. To jump to the first 
bookmark, press and hold   for 4 seconds 
while the video is playing.
■After you jump to a bookmark, press   to 
jump to other bookmarks.
■To view all bookmarked video frames, press the 
Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to 
normal view, press the telephoto (T) button.
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