Kodak Dx7590 Users Guide

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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is 
effective when the lens is no closer than 2 ft (0.6 m) from the subject. (See 
Tips for better pictures on page 34.) You can change optical zoom before 
(but not during) video recording. 
IMPORTANT: Place the camera on a sturdy surface or tripod when you take 
high-zoom pictures. 
1Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your 
subject.
2Push the Zoom button...

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Picture-taking modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image 
quality and ease of use.
ProgramControlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the 
camera) and flash compensation. The camera automatically 
sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene 
lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with 
full access to all menu options. Use the jog dial to select 
settings....

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ManualEnjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the 
aperture, flash compensation, shutter speed and ISO speed. 
Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, 
recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter 
speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera 
shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to 
select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 18.) Press 
the Menu button to change...

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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Move the Joystick     to display Scene mode descriptions.
NOTE:  If the screen turns off, press the OK button.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
Use this SCN mode ForCamera pre-settings
Close-upSubjects closer than 
28 in. (70 cm). f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, Center- 
Weight Metering, Center-Zone 
Focus, ISO 100
LandscapeDistant scenery. Flash 
does not fire. 
Auto-focus framing 
marks (page 9)...

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FireworksFlash does not fire. 
Place the camera on a 
flat, steady surface or 
use a tripod.f/5.6, 2 second exposure, Infinity 
Focus, Center-Weight Metering, 
Daylight White Balance, ISO 100
FlowerClose-ups of flowers or 
other small subjects in 
bright light.f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, Daylight 
White balance, Center-Zone Focus, 
Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140
Manner/
Museum Quiet occasions, like a 
wedding or lecture. 
Flash and sound are...

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P, A, S, M, and C modes
Settings you change in P, A, S or M modes apply only to pictures taken in 
those modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to pictures taken in 
that mode.
For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M 
mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and Scene modes.
NOTE:  The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes—even when you 
change modes or...

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Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings
The Jog dial controls the — f-number, shutter speed, exposure and flash 
compensations, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.
1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C.
The mode options are displayed.
2Use the Jog dial:
■Rotate the Jog dial to move the cursor.  between 
the available settings.
■Press the Jog dial to open a setting.
■Rotate the Jog dial to change the...

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Using the flip-up flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy 
shadows. You can change the flash setting in most Still modes, except Burst; 
the default setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Turning on the flash 
Changing the flash settings
Flash-to-subject distance
Zoom positionFlash distance
Wide angle 2–16.1 ft (0.6–4.9 m) @ ISO 140
Telephoto 6.6–12.1 ft (2.0–3.7 m) @ ISO 140...

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NOTE:  Rear-curtain-flash sync activates automatically when the flash is fired and the shutter 
speed is set at 1/30 second or longer. The flash fires just before the shutter closes to create 
a stream-of-light effect behind a moving object for a more natural appearance. This 
feature prevails only in S, M, and C and in Night portrait mode. 
Flash settings in each mode
Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode.
Flash modesFlash fires...

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* When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the 
default until you change it.
Night LandscapeOff Off
SnowAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
BeachAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
TextOff Auto, Off
FireworksOff Off
FlowerOff Auto, Off, Fill Flash
Manner/MuseumOff Off
Self-PortraitRed-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
PartyRed-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
ChildrenAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
BacklightFill Fill...