Kodak Dx7590 Users Guide
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Taking pictures and videos www.kodak.com/go/support 13 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 toward Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Push it toward Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press completely down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.) Using advanced digital zoom Use advanced digital zoom in any Still mode to get an additional 3X magnification beyond optical zoom; available settings are from 12X to 30X. IMPORTANT: Place the camera on a sturdy surface or tripod when you take high-zoom pictures. 1Push the Zoom button to the telephoto optical zoom limit (10X). Release the button, then push it again. The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 2Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press completely down to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture size is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue. Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos 14www.kodak.com/go/support 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. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Aperture PriorityControlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness). NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Shutter PriorityControlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. 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 other settings. Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Mode dial Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos www.kodak.com/go/support 15 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 other settings. CustomThe "user-created” mode. For applying P, A, S, M plus any Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which are saved independent of other camera settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to choose a capture mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, page 26.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 11.) FavoritesViewing your favorites. (See page 49.) ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 16.) SportSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO100–ISO 200. PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and the background to be indistinct. For best results, position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate background blur. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100. Use this modeFor Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos 16www.kodak.com/go/support 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) are not available in Landscape.f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 100 Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140 Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Daylight White Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White balance, ISO 100 SnowBright snow scenes. f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100 BeachBright beach scenes. f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White balance, ISO 100 TextDocuments. f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos www.kodak.com/go/support 17 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 disabled.f/2.8–f/3.7, no sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100 Self- PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.f/2.8, Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash, ISO 100 PartyPeople indoors. Minimizes red eye.f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash, ISO 140 ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140 BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash, ISO 100 Use this SCN mode ForCamera pre-settings Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos 18www.kodak.com/go/support 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 turn off the camera. Use Reset to Default (see page 29) to reset P, A, S, M, or C mode to its default setting. Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refers to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refers to a smaller lens opening. Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom. Shutter speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation—allows the user to manually adjust the exposure; good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting. Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness (+0.5, +1.0, –0.5, –1.0). You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off. ISO—controls sensitivity of the camera sensor (80,100, 200, 400, 800). Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. You can only use ISO 800 if you are in the 1.8 MP Picture Size setting. (See Picture Size, page 26.) See Tips for better pictures on page 34. Aperture Shutter Exposure ISO compensation Flash compensation speed Mode setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos www.kodak.com/go/support 19 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 setting . ■Press the Jog dial to save the setting. 3Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 26). 4Take a picture. the cursor or • Rotate to move change settings. • Press to open or save settings. Jog dial: P, A, S, M, or C mode options Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos 20www.kodak.com/go/support 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 Flash-icon behaviorCauseAction Blinking Flash is charging. Wait. Take picture when the icon stops blinking. Flash button is pressed, flash unit is closed.Open flash unit or take the picture without flash. Slide the open flash switch to raise the flash and to turn it on. NOTE: The flash unit must be open to use the flash and to change the flash modes. An Open Flash warning appears on the EVF/LCD screen when the flash unit needs to be open. open switch Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through the flash modes (see Flash modes table). NOTE: The active flash icon is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen status area. button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos www.kodak.com/go/support 21 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 Auto FlashWhen the lighting conditions require it. FillEvery time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the sun is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. See Tips for better pictures on page 34. Red-eyeOnce, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) OffNever Capture modesDefault settingAvailable settings AutoAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye PortraitAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye SportsAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye P, A, S, M, or CAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Scene modes Close-upOff Auto, Off, Fill Flash LandscapeOff Off Night PortraitRed-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye P, A , S , M, C Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures and videos 22www.kodak.com/go/support * 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 VideoOff Off First burstOff Off Last burstOff Off Exposure bracketingOff Off Capture modesDefault settingAvailable settings Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals