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KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Shooting in Manual Mode

Use Manual mode when you want to control exposure, instead of using the camera's automatic settings. Consider using a hand-held light meter to help you determine your settings.

When shooting pictures in Manual mode, you choose the f-number and the shutter speed. You can set a specific ISO speed if you wish.

Do not adjust the exposure compensation dial while in Manual mode.

  1. On the Mode Dial, select an f-number.
  2. Press the Menu button and set the shutter speed.
  3. Press the Shutter button half-way to lock in the focus and exposure.
  4. Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Setting the f-number

The f-number controls the size of the lens opening, or aperture, which determines your depth of field (the distance range within which a picture looks sharp). The larger the f-number, the smaller the aperture.

On the Mode Dial, select an f-number setting.

  • f/8--best depth of field, making the foreground and background sharp. Ideal for landscapes and well-lit scenes.
  • f/5.6--moderate depth of field, making the foreground sharp with slight blurring of the background.
  • f/2.8--minimum depth of field, making the foreground sharp and the background blurry. Ideal for portraits or low-light scenes.


Setting the Shutter Speed

To set the shutter speed:




  1. Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen.
  2. Press a button until the icon is highlighted.
  3. Press OK to display the Shutter Speed screen.
  4. Press a button to highlight the setting you want to use.

  • AUTO--use when shooting with the fully automatic (P) or aperture priority modes. Do not select for manual shooting.

  • MANUAL--press OK and use the to select a shutter speed range from 1/2 to 1/1000 of a second.

  • LONG TIME EXPOSURE--press OK and use the to select a shutter speed range from 0.7 to 16 seconds.

    For shutter speeds slower then 1/30 of a second, use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
  1. Press OK to accept the changes.
  2. The (Manual) icon appears in the Status Display.

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Main Table of Contents
Taking Pictures:
Choosing Capture Mode | Taking a Picture | Automatic Mode | Manual Mode | Aperture Priority Mode | Burst Series of Pictures | Distant, Close-Up Pictures | Previewing | Viewing, Deleting Last Picture | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Flash | External Flash Unit | Self Timer