Kodak DX7590 User Manual

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Using an external flash unit
Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. 
You can use the camera’s built-in flash, as well, to provide extra fill flash.
1Turn off the camera and flash unit.
2Open the External-flash-connector cover. 
3Plug your external-flash-unit cable into the 
External flash connector on the camera.
The external flash unit is live when connected to 
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Close-up pictures
Use the Close-up setting   to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close 
range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically 
sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position:
See Tips for better pictures on page 34.
Landscape pictures
Use the Landscape setting   to gain maximum sharpness of far away 
scenes. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus 
framing marks...

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Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In P, A, and S modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with 
exposure bracketing. 
Using burst
1In most Still modes, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option.
2Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and 
exposure.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take the 
pictures.
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Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1Turn the Mode dial to desired mode.
2Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
3Move the Joystick   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit.
SettingIconOptions and icons 
that appear in Liveview
Custom Exposure Mode
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Compression
Choose a compression. 
This setting remains until you 
change it. The setting is 
displayed in the status area as 
“S” or “F.”
Standard (default) 
Fine 
NOTE:  The Fine setting renders a larger file size.
White Balance
Choose your lighting 
condition.
The EVF/LCD screen displays the 
chosen White Balance. This 
setting remains until you 
change it.
Auto (default)  —automatically 
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Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at specific 
areas of a scene.
This setting remains until you 
change it. The setting is 
displayed on the right side of 
Liveview if set to Center-weight 
or Center-spot. 
 Multi-Pattern (default)  —evaluates 
lighting conditions throughout the image to 
give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for 
general picture-taking.
Center-Weight —evaluates the 
lighting conditions of the subject centered in 
the...

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Color Mode
Choose color tones.
In Auto and Scene modes, this 
setting remains until you turn the 
Mode dial or turn off the camera.
High Color
Natural Color (default)
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia (for pictures with a reddish-brown, 
antique look.)
NOTE:  EasyShare software also lets you change a 
color picture to black-and-white or sepia, 
but you cannot change a black-and-white 
or sepia picture to color.
Unavailable in Video mode.
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Using setup to customize your camera
1In any mode, press the Menu button.
2Move the Joy stick   to highlight Setup  , then press the OK button.
3Move the Joy stick   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit.
SettingIconOptions
Return to previous menu.  
Quickview
Display a picture or video (for 5 
seconds) after it is taken.On (default)
Off
Advanced Digital Zoom...

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Sound Volume Off
Low (default)
Medium
High
Mode Description
Display mode description when 
entering a mode. On (default) 
Off
Date & TimeSee page 5.
Video Out 
Choose the regional setting that 
lets you connect the camera to a 
television or other external device.NTSC (default)—used in North America 
and Japan.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that they are 
displayed with the correct side up.On (default) 
Off
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Putting yourself in the picture or video
Use the Self-Timer to create a 10-second delay between the time you press 
the Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken. 
1Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
2Select the desired Still or Video mode. 
3Press the Menu button.
4Move the Joystick   to highlight Self-Timer  , then press 
the OK button.
5Press   to highlight ON, then press the OK button.
6Compose the scene. Then press the...