Kodak Z980 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE Z980
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Product features
1 Hot shoe (for optional external flash) 10 , OK
2 Power button 11 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons
3 On/Off for Portrait mode 12 Wide Angle/Telephoto button
4 Shutter button 13 Jog dial
5 Flash/Focus/Drive buttons 14 Mode dial
6 Strap post (1 of 2) 15 LCD
7 5V DC-In/USB/AV out 16 EVF (Electronic viewfinder)
8 Portrait Shutter button 17 EVF/LCD button
9 Share button 18 SD/SDHC Card slot; battery compartment
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4Lens
5 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries ...........................................1
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................2
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................3
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) .............................................. 4
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card.......................................5
Using an (accessory) KODAK P20 Zoom Flash................................................6
Using other (accessory) power options...........................................................7
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................8
Taking a picture ............................................................................................8
Taking a video ..............................................................................................9
Capture modes ...........................................................................................11
Using the zoom...........................................................................................13
Using the flash............................................................................................14
Using the Drive button ................................................................................15
Using the Focus button ...............................................................................17
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................18
P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................19
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................21
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................22
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................22
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................23
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................23
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................24
Using the menu button in Review................................................................25
Adding sound tags......................................................................................26
Cropping pictures........................................................................................27
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................28
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Using the RAW Develop feature ..................................................................29
Editing videos .............................................................................................30
Making a multimedia slide show .................................................................35
Viewing pictures as thumbnails ...................................................................37
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................37
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................38
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................39
Understanding the review icons...................................................................39
4 Using the menu button .......................................................................40
Using the Capture menu .............................................................................40
Using the Capture + menu..........................................................................42
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................43
5 Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures .........................................47
Installing the software.................................................................................47
Transferring pictures with the USB cable......................................................48
Transferring pictures using other options .....................................................49
Printing pictures..........................................................................................49
Tagging your pictures..................................................................................51
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................55
7 Getting help ........................................................................................60
Getting help from your camera....................................................................60
Helpful links................................................................................................61
8 Appendix .............................................................................................63
Camera specifications .................................................................................63
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................66
Important safety instructions .......................................................................66
Battery life ..................................................................................................67
Care and maintenance ................................................................................68
Limited warranty .........................................................................................68
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................70
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1 Setting up your camera
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Lights are on while the charger is plugged
in. (See the charger documentation for
instructions and charging times.)
For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH
Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA
prior to use, and occasionally discharge
them to depletion.
Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries
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Extend battery life see page 67
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Setting up your camera
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 43).
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Attaching the strap
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Setting up your camera
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Setting up your camera
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Turn off
the camera.
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Attach and
tighten the grip.
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Turn on the camera.
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Slide the Portrait switch.
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Take pictures in the
portrait orientation.
Use
Use the Portrait Shutter
button to take pictures.
to zoom.
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)
The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation.
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Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 8
Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
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Turn off the camera.
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Insert or remove the
card.
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Turn on the camera.
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store
more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
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Setting up your camera
1
Turn off the camera.
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Remove the hot shoe
cover from the camera.
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Turn on the camera
and the flash.
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Attach the KODAK
P20 Zoom Flash.
Using an (accessory) KODAK P20 Zoom Flash
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Setting up your camera
Using other (accessory) power options
Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power.
NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries.
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Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down.
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Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture
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EVF/LCD
button
To save battery power,
press the EVF/LCD
button and use the
electronic viewfinder.
Taking a picture
NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing marks do not
appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes.
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Using the framing marks
Framing marks
Turn the Mode dial to
Video
Press the Shutter button
completely down and release.
(To stop recording, press and
release again.)
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Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing
Taking a video
Taking pictures/videos
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
take the picture.
marks may appear when faces are detected. When you press
the Shutter button halfway down, the framing marks attempt
to follow the main subject.
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete
Play a video
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD or EVF 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 23.
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Capture modes
Choose the mode that
best suits your subjects
and surroundings.
SCN
P
ASM
Capture mode For
Smart
Capture
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 18.)
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
Program
Aperture
Shutter
Manual
Video Video with sound. (See page 9.)
General 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.
conditions.
More creative control. (See page 19).
Taking pictures/videos
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Taking pictures/videos
Scene modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
2 Press to display Scene modes.
NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Night
Portrait
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing
Night
Landscape
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is Macro.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Candle light Capturing the ambiance of candle light.
Manner/
Museum
Text Documents. Focus is set to Macro.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
marks are not available in Landscape.
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash is off.
steady surface or use a tripod.
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Taking pictures/videos
Optical zoom Digital zoom
SCN mode For
Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off.
(Flash setting can be changed.)
Using the zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 24X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.
IMPORTANT:
If the camera is in portrait mode (see page 4), press to zoom.
1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For
focus distances, see Camera specifications,
page 63.)
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
■Use the auto focus framing marks, page 8.
■As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
Using digital zoom
To turn on/off digital zoom, see page 45. (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 or EVF
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll
through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD or EVF.
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.
NOTE: You can also attach an external flash. See page 6.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill Every 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
To choose Preflash or
Digital Correction, see
page 44.
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.
NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes
longer than when using preflash.
Off Never.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through
self-timer and burst modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.
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Using the Drive button
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.
1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Drive button until the desired self-timer icon
is displayed on the LCD.
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.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the pictures.
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.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through
self-timer and burst modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.
5/s
Taking burst pictures
1 In most Still modes, press the Drive button until the desired burst icon is displayed
on the LCD:
Mode Icon Description Example
Burst Camera takes 1 picture per second
up to 6 pictures while the Shutter
button is pressed.
Highspeed
Burst
Camera takes 5 pictures per
second up to 9 pictures while the
Shutter button is pressed. (Picture
sizes are 3.1 MP.)
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then press and
hold it completely down to take the pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the
pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in
Review (see page 24). Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight,
Fireworks, and Panorama modes.
A child blowing out birthday
candles.
A person swinging a golf club.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through
Normal, Landscape, Macro, and Super Macro
modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.
Using the Focus button
1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed
on the LCD:
Mode Icon For
Auto Focus (AF) No icon. Normal picture taking.
Landscape Distant scenery, or for taking pictures
through a window.
Macro Subjects that are 10–100 cm (3.9–39.4 in.)
from the lens.
Super Macro Subjects that are 1–30 cm (0.4–11.8 in.)
from the lens.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the picture.
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Taking pictures/videos
Take 2 or 3 pictures.
Get 1 panoramic picture.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: Individual picture sizes are approximately 3.1 MP (but may vary depending on scene content).
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 15.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama .
2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending
on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD or EVF displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first
picture.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
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Taking pictures/videos
Jog dial
P, A, S, and M modes
Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control
Program mod e o ffer s the ea se of aut o s hoot ing wit h
full access to all menu options. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
(f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the
range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be
affected by optical zoom.
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.)
Manual mode offers the highest level of creative
control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter
speeds.)
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 45) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default setting.
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the
camera), flash compensation,
and ISO speed
Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, and flash
compensation
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
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Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
ISO
Flash compensation
NOTE: A yellow setting indicates
possible unsatisfactory results.
(However, you can still take the picture.)
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed,
exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to
control all other settings.
1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2 Turn the Jog dial to highlight a setting, then press it to edit the setting.
Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it. (See page 19.)
ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.
NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only in
3.1 MP and lower picture sizes. (In Smart Capture mode, ISO 1600 is the maximum.)
Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.
Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which
determines the depth of field.
■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.
■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject
sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
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