Kodak Z740 Manuale Utente

 34

Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls 
the size of the lens opening, which determines 
the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for 
example f/2.8, refers to a bigger lens opening. 
Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refers 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—use to manually adjust the exposure; 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.

PASM modes control the f-number, shutter speed, and exposure 
compensation. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.

1 Turn the Mode dial to PASM.

2 Move the joystick 

 to choose 

P, A, S, or M.

3 Press   

to:

■

Move between available settings.

■

Open a setting.

■

Change the setting.

4 Press the Menu button to change other 

settings (see 

5 Take a picture.

Aperture
Shutter 
speed
Exposure 
compensation

Modesetting

P, A, S, or M mode options

White—sekectable
Grey—non-selectable
Yellow—changeable value
Red—out of range