Kodak DX7630 User Manual

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Settings apply only in 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, then Auto & Scene modes retain the default setting of Color.
NOTE:  The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes—even when 
you change modes or turn off the...

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Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy 
shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash 
setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Turning on the flash
NOTE:  The flash is not available in all modes. See Flash settings in each mode, page 17.
Flash Range
Wide Angle  2-13.8 ft (0.6-4.2 m)
Telephoto2-8.2 ft (0.6-2.5 m)
Flash SettingFlash Fires
Auto 
FlashWhen the...

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Flash settings in each mode
Capture modeDefault settingAvailable settings 
AutoAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
P, A, S, M, or CAuto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Scene Modes
PortraitAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
SportsAuto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
LandscapeOff Off
Close-upOff Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Night PortraitRed-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Night LandscapeOff Off
SnowAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
BeachAuto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash,...

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* When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the 
default until you change it.
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.
Close-up pictures
Use the Close-up setting   to...

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Using exposure bracketing
1Set the exposure bracketing interval. (See Exposure Bracketing Interval, 
page 22
.)
2In any Still mode, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose  .
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto-focus and 
exposure.
4Press the Shutter button the rest of the way 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.
Using...

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Using burst
1In any Still mode, 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 the rest of the way 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.
OptionDescriptionPurpose
First
BurstCamera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter...

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Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
2Press   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
3Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
SettingIconOptions
Custom Exposure Mode
Choose a preferred capture 
mode. (See Custom, page 12.)
This setting remains until you 
change it.
Program (default)...

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White Balance
Choose your lighting 
condition.
This setting remains until you 
change it. The setting is 
displayed on the right side of 
Liveview if set to Daylight, 
Tungsten, or Fluorescent.
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....

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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...

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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...