Pixpro Camera Parts Handout
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Digital Media Arts Equipment Field Guide
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Anatomy
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Front & Top Deck Controls
16.0 Megapixel CCD • 4X Optical Zoom Lens
Kodak KODAK 4X OPTICAL ZOOM 4.9 - 19.6 mm 1:3.0-6.6 W T 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Shutter Release & Zoom Lever: Press halfway to lock autofocus & exposure; full press to take photo. Rotate collar left (W) for Wide-Angle, right (T) for Telephoto zoom.
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Power Button: Single tap powers the camera ON or OFF. Lens automatically extends forward upon startup and retracts on shutdown.
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Built-in Flash Unit: Fires supplemental light in low-light environments (effective up to 5.2m wide). Never obstruct with fingers while framing.
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AF Assist Beam & Self-Timer LED: Projects an orange focus assist beam in dim lighting; blinks rhythmically during 2-sec and 10-sec self-timer countdowns.
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Retractable 4X Optical Zoom Lens: 27–108mm equivalent optical zoom with automated protective shutter blades. Never force or resist barrel movement.
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Monaural Microphone: Picks up live directional audio for 1080p Full HD video clips. Located beside the lens to capture forward dialogue.
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Bottom Deck, Ports & Connectivity
Battery Compartment
Located under the bottom sliding door. Operates on 2x AA batteries (Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH). Follow the [+] / [-] polarity guide stamped inside.
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Shares the bottom chamber. Supports standard SD, SDHC, & SDXC cards up to 512GB (Class 10 recommended). Push until it clicks; push again to spring-release.
USB Data Port
Protected behind a rubber dust flap on the side body. Connects to computers via USB cable for direct media offload without removing the SD card.
Tripod Mount & Strap
Standard 1/4"-20 threaded socket on the bottom plate for tripods and monopods. Eyelet on the right side secures the included wrist lanyard.
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Key Technical Specifications
<table class="w-full text-left text-[10.5px]"><tbody><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-white"><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700 w-1/4">Image Sensor</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">16.15 Megapixels (16.44 MP total), 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700 w-1/4">Shutter Speed</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">1/2000 to 4 Seconds (up to 30s in Manual scene mode)</td></tr><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-slate-50"><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700">Focal Length</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">4.9 mm – 19.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 27 mm – 108 mm)</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700">ISO Sensitivity</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600</td></tr><tr class="bg-white"><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700">Aperture Range</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">F3.0 (Wide) to F6.6 (Telephoto)</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 font-bold text-slate-700">Video Recording</td><td class="py-1.5 px-3 text-slate-600">1080p Full HD @ 30fps / 720p HD @ 30fps (MOV / Motion JPEG)</td></tr></tbody></table>
Lab Protocol: Golden Rules of Lens & Battery Care
1. Wrist Strap First: Always slip the wrist strap around your wrist before lifting the camera.
2. Zero Force on Barrel: Never press against the motorized lens barrel or restrict it when powering on.
Weight (Body Only) 117g / 4.1 oz
Interface & Operations Back Panel Guide
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Operations
Lab Handout Page 2 of 2
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Rear Panel Visual Schematic & Numbered Controls
Controls 7 through 14 • 2.7" Color LCD
[AUTO] 100% 1/125 F3.0 [842] SET DISP DEL ✤ ⚡ MENU MODE 7 LCD Screen 8 Status LED 9 Video (Rec) 10 Playback 11 4-Way Pad 12 SET Button 13 MENU 14 MODE
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2.7" LCD Screen: Color digital viewfinder (230K dots) for composition, live HUD exposure, and photo/video playback.
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Status Indicator LED: Solid Green = Ready; Blinking Red = Writing data or flash charging.
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Dedicated Movie Record: One-touch red button to instantly start and stop 1080p Full HD video recording.
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Playback Button: Toggles camera between live viewfinder shooting mode and stored media review mode.
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4-Way Nav Pad: Direct shortcuts: UP (Display), RIGHT (Flash), DOWN (Delete), LEFT (Macro).
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SET / OK Button: Center confirmation button to validate menu items, open folders, and pause playback.
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MENU Button: Opens internal camera settings (format SD card, date/time, image resolution, sound).
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MODE Button: Cycles shooting programs: Auto, Program AE (P), Panorama, and Scene (SCN) presets.
4-Way Controller Shortkeys
▲ UP [DISP]: Cycles icons, clean screen, & grid guide
► RIGHT [⚡]: Auto Flash / Fill Flash / Slow Sync / Force Off
▼ DOWN [🗑]: Quick delete file prompt while in Playback
◄ LEFT [✤]: Macro focus mode for close-ups down to 5cm
Primary Shooting Modes (MODE)
Auto Mode: Full point-and-shoot camera automation.
Default
Program AE (P): Customize ISO, EV (+/-), & White Balance.
Custom
Panorama: Pan camera to stitch up to 3 seamless frames.
Landscape
Scene (SCN): Profiles for Sports, Sunset, Fireworks, etc.
Presets
Decoding the LCD Live View & Focus Indicators
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Green Focus Box Focus is locked sharp. Good to shoot!
┌ ┐
Red Focus Box Focus failed. Step back or switch to Macro.
Hand Shake Icon Slow shutter warning. Hold very steady.
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Frame Counter Remaining photo capacity on current SD card.
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Student Hands-on Operational Checklist
Perform each task with your assigned camera unit
1. Strap & Power Test: Slip on wrist lanyard, press Power, observe smooth lens barrel extension.
2. Half-Press Focus Lock: Target a subject 4 ft away; half-press shutter until the green bracket turns solid.
3. Optical Zoom & Macro: Rotate collar to Telephoto (T); press [LEFT] to toggle Macro for close-up items.
4. Review & Power Down: Press [Playback] to review captured test image; turn camera OFF before returning.
Instructor / Lab Tech Check:
Unit Condition: Operational / Cleared
