Kodak M893 IS User Manual

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2Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
Reviewing the picture just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 
10 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14.
1Press the Shutter button 
halfway to focus and set 
exposure.
When the framing marks 
turn green, press the 
Shutter button completely 
down.
Framing marks
2
3
On/Off button
 
Delete button
Press...

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Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on 
foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
When the framing marks turn green, focus is 
accomplished.
2If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject 
(or if the framing marks disappear), release the 
Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3Press the Shutter button completely down to...

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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject.
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle 
(W) to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
3Take the picture or video.
NOTE:  For focus distances, see page 58.

Always use the auto focus framing marks, 
page 6.

If you are not using zoom (1X, wide angle), you 
can be as close as 4 in. (10 cm) to your subject.

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Using the flash 
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flash-to-subject distance
Zoom positionFlash distance
Wide angle 0.6–3.0 m (2–9.8 ft) @ ISO 400
Telephoto 0.6–2.0 m (2–6.6 ft) @ ISO 550
Flash modesFlash fires
Auto 
FlashWhen the lighting conditions require it.
OffNever.
FillEvery time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when 
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Using different picture-taking modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality 
and ease of use.
Close-upClose range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. 
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special 
conditions. (See page 10.)
High ISOPeople in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO.
VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 6.)
FavoritesReviewing favorite pictures....

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Scene modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press   to display Scene mode descriptions.
 If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
Use this 
SCN modeFor
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people.
Panorama 
Left-RightStitching up to 3 captured images from left to right into one image.
Panorama 
Right-LeftStitching up to 3...

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Using camera Help
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Select an option you want 
to learn more about, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button.
Manner/
MuseumQuiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Self-
PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind...

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Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE:  For best results, use a tripod. Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is 
cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set to 5.0 MP for each picture. Exposure 
Compensation, White Balance, AF Zone, and Color Mode are set with the first picture. The flash is 
set to Off.)
1Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
Exposure metering
White balance
Battery level Camera 
mode
Exposure compensationZoom:  Date stamp
Self-timer/Burst
Flash
ISO speedWide, Telephoto,
Digital
Album 
name
Long time exposure
Focus zone
Framing 
marks
Framing 
gridImage stabilization
Exposure compensationBattery levelAuto Exposure/ Camera 
mode
Auto Focus...

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3Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review 
again to exit. (To display pictures/videos on a television, see page 25.)
1Press the Review button.
2Press  to view previous/next picture/video.
To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 
EasyShare dock or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit: 
www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories.)
NOTE:  Pictures taken at 3:2 and 16:9 picture sizes have a black...