User's guide zoom digital camera EasyShare DX7440

Taking pictures and videos

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Aperture

Priority

Controlling 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 P, A, S, M, and C

mode, 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

Priority

Controlling 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 P, A, S, M, and C mode, 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.

Manual Enjoying 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 P,

A, S, M, and C mode, 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.

Custom The “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 P, A, S, M, and

C mode, 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 20.) Press

the Menu button to change other settings.

Favorites Viewing your favorites. (See page 40.)

Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 8.)

Use this mode For