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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 
the camera. The flash synchronizes at any shutter 
speed. Refer to your external flash unit user’s 
guide for details.
NOTE:  The connector accepts all standard external flash 
cables, maximum 500 volts.
Shooting close-up and landscape pictures
Use the Close-up/Landscape button   to take pictures of scenes that are 
very close or very far away. (Not available in Scene modes.)
1Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode.
2Press the Close-up/Landscape   button 
repeatedly until the   or   icon appears 
in the status bar.
3Take a picture.
External-flash-
connector coverExternal flash 
connector
Close-up/Landscape
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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 (see page 9) are not available in Landscape.
Using exposure bracketing
1Set the exposure bracketing interval. (See Exposure Bracketing Interval, 
page 27
.)
2In most Still modes, press the Exposure bracketing button repeatedly to 
choose .
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and 
exposure.
4Press the Shutter button completely down to take the pictures.
The camera takes 3 pictures. To evaluate them, press the Review button. 
Exposure bracketing turns off after the pictures are taken.
Zoom positionClose-up distance
Wide angle 4.7 to 27.6 in. (0.12 to 0.7 cm)
Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m)
OptionDescriptionPurpose
Exposure 
BracketingThe camera takes 3 pictures — 
one at +, one at 0, and one 
at –exposure. Determine the best exposure level for 
your conditions based on your 
evaluation of 3 pictures.
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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.
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:  The EVF/LCD screen will not display during burst.
If exposure 
compensation is 
set toAnd if the exposure 
bracketing interval is 
set toThen the exposures 
taken are
0.0
the default +/-0.3–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7
OptionDescriptionPurpose
First
BurstCamera takes up to 5 pictures (2 per second) while the 
Shutter button is pressed.Capture an 
expected event. 
Example: 
A person 
swinging a 
golf club.
Last
BurstCamera takes up to 30 pictures (2 per second for up to 
15 seconds) while the Shutter button is pressed. When 
the Shutter button is released, only the last 4 pictures 
are saved.Capture an event 
when the precise 
timing is 
uncertain. 
Example: 
A child blowing 
out birthday 
candles.
First 5 pictures 
are saved.
Last 4 pictures
are saved.
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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
Choose a preferred capture 
mode. (See Custom, page 15.)
This setting remains until you 
change it.
Program (default) 
Aperture Priority 
Shutter Priority 
Manual 
Available only in Custom (C) mode.
Self-Timer
Turn the Self-Timer on or off.
This setting remains until you 
take the picture, turn the Mode 
dial, or turn off the camera.
On
Off (default)
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution. 
This setting remains until you 
change it.
5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 
20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest 
resolution and largest file size. 
4.4 MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. 
(10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also 
for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm)
4.0 MP— for printing up to 20 x 30 in. 
(50 x 76 cm); pictures are medium resolution 
with smaller file size. 
3.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in. 
(28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution 
with smaller file size. 
1.8 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. 
(10 x 15 cm) prints, emailing, Internet, 
screen display, or for conserving space.
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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 
corrects white balance. Ideal for general 
picture-taking.
Daylight —for pictures in natural 
lighting.
Tungsten —corrects the orange cast of 
household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor 
pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting 
without flash.
Fluorescent —corrects the green cast 
of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor 
pictures under fluorescent lighting without 
flash. 
Open Shade  —for pictures in the 
shade in natural lighting.
Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
Exposure Bracketing 
Interval
Choose an exposure 
bracketing interval. 
P, A, S, M, C: This setting remains 
until you change it or take 
pictures.
Auto, Scene: This setting remains 
until you turn the Mode dial or 
turn off the camera.
+/– 0.3 EV (default)
+/– 0.7 EV
+/–1.0 EV
See Using exposure bracketing, page 24.
SettingIconOptions and icons 
that appear in Liveview
JPG
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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 viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-Spot —similar to 
Center-weight, except the metering is 
concentrated on a smaller area of the subject 
centered in the viewfinder. (A circle indicates 
the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an 
exact exposure of a specific area in the 
picture.
Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
Focus Zone
Choose a large or concentrated 
area of focus.
This setting remains until you 
change it. The setting is 
displayed on the right side of 
Liveview if set to Center-zone or 
Selectable-zone.
Multi-Zone (default)  —evaluates 3 
zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for 
general picture-taking.
Center-Zone —evaluates the small 
area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when 
precise focus of a specific area in the picture 
is needed.
Selectable-Zone —move the focus 
brackets to center, left, or right.
Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
AF Control
Choose an auto-focus setting.
This setting remains until you 
change it.
Continuous AF (default)—uses external 
AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). 
Because the camera is always focusing, 
there is no need to press the Shutter button 
halfway down to focus.
Single AF  —uses external AF sensor 
and TTL-AF when the Shutter button is 
pressed halfway down.
Accessory Lens AF  —uses TTL-AF.
Unavailable in Video mode.
SettingIconOptions and icons 
that appear in Liveview
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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.
Sharpness
Control picture sharpness.
This setting remains until you 
change it.
High
Normal (default) 
Low
Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
Reset to Default
Reset all picture-taking 
settings to the defaults.Reset
 P, A, S, M, or C mode to its default 
setting.
Set Album (Still)
Choose Album names.
This setting remains until you 
change it.
On or Off
Pre-select album names before you take 
pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or 
videos you take are tagged with those album 
names. See page 32.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for 
pictures and videos.
This setting remains until you 
change it.
Auto (default) —the camera uses the 
card if one is in the camera. If not, the 
camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory —the camera 
always uses internal memory, even if a card 
is inserted.
Video Length (Video) 
Choose a default video length 
(useful in self-timer videos). Continuous (default)—as long as there is 
room on the card or internal memory, or until 
you press the Shutter button. Choose 5, 15, 
or 30 seconds duration.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.See Using setup to customize your camera.
SettingIconOptions and icons 
that appear in Liveview
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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
Choose how digital zoom is 
employed.Continuous —no pause between 
optical and digital zoom.
Pause (default)—after reaching 10X 
optical zoom, the zoom button must be 
released, then activated again to begin 
digital zoom.
None—digital zoom is disabled.
Print Warning Pause (default)—when the blue slider 
on the zoom indicator pauses during 
digital zoom, the zoom lever must be 
released and reactivated. The slider turns 
red when the picture may no longer 
render an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) 
print. 
None—no pause.
Sound Themes Shutter Only
Default
Classical
Jazz
Sci-fi
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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
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.Choose date format, or turn off the 
feature. (Default is off.)
Video Date Display On (default)— choose from 3 date 
formats with or without hours and 
minutes.
Off
Language  Choose a language (see page 4).
Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all 
pictures and videos, 
including those that are 
protected. Removing a 
card during formatting 
may damage the card. 
 Memory Card—deletes everything on 
the card; formats the card. 
Cancel—exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—deletes everything 
in internal memory including email 
addresses, album names, and favorites; 
formats the internal memory.
About
View camera information.Camera model/firmware information.
SettingIconOptions
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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 Shutter button halfway and hold to 
set the exposure and focus, then press completely down. Quickly 
position yourself in the scene.
The Self-Timer light on the front of the camera blinks slowly for 8 seconds 
(then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture/video is taken.
The Self-Timer turns off after you take the picture/video or if you 
change modes.
NOTE:  The default Video Length is Continuous. The video will stop when you press the Shutter 
button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see page 29. To 
turn off the Self-Timer camera sounds, see page 30. 
Pre-tagging for album names
Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before 
you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are 
tagged with those album names.
First—on your computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera (see page 44) to 
create album names on your computer. (To get the latest version of EasyShare 
software, go to www.kodak.com/go/dx7590downloads.) Then copy up to 32 
album names to the camera’s album name list the next time you connect the 
camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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