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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 
to play a video.
to adjust the volume 
during playback
The picture is saved 
unless you press the 
Delete button.
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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 
take the picture.
NOTE:  Framing marks do not appear in all modes. When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing 
marks are fixed at Center Wide. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected (see 
page 30).
Taking a video
Fram i ng  m a rk s
1
Press the Shutter button 
completely down and 
release.
To stop recording, press 
and release the Shutter 
button again.
2
3
On/Off button
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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.

As you zoom, you need to move further from 
your subject.
Using the digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode or during video recording to get up to 5X 
magnification beyond optical zoom for a combined zoom of 15X.
1Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom limit. Release the button, then 
press it again.
2Take the picture.
NOTE:  You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator 
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Optical 
zoom 
rangeDigital 
zoom 
range
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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 
the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). 
In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red-
eyeI f  Re d - e y e  P r e - f l a s h  i s  t u r n e d  o f f :  

The flash fires once and the 
camera automatically 
corrects red-eye in the 
picture.If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:
The flash fires once so the eyes 
become accustomed to the flash, then 
fires again when the picture is taken.
To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 31.
Press the 
The current flash mode appears in the LCD screen.button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes (see Flash modes below).
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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. (See page 39.)
Choose the mode that best suits your 
subjects and surroundings.
Mode dial
SCN
ISO
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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 captured images from right to left into one image.
Sport  Subjects in motion.
LandscapeFar-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing 
marks are not available in Landscape.
Night 
Portrait Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Night 
Landscape D is t a n t  s c e n e r y  a t  n i g h t .  F la s h  d o e s  n o t  f ir e .  P l a c e  t h e  c a m e r a  o n  a  f la t ,  s t e a d y  
surface or use a tripod.
SnowBright snow scenes.
BeachBright beach scenes.
Text/
DocumentDocuments. Focus is set to Auto Focus (see page 31).
FireworksBright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, 
steady surface or use a tripod.
FlowerC l o s e -u p s  o f  f lo w e r s  o r  o t h e r  s m a l l s u b je c t s i n  b r ig h t  l ig h t .  F o c u s  is  s e t  t o  A u t o  
Focus (see page 31).
view single picture.
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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 the subject).
Candle lightCapturing subjects in low light.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Use this 
SCN modeFor
T Tu r n   o n   H e l p
Scroll up/down
OK Turn off Help
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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.
2Press   on the 4-way button to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama 
Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press the OK 
button.
3Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the 
same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a 
picture.) 
5If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. The LCD 
displays a quickview for approximately 10 seconds.
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Take 2 or 3 
pictures.
Get 1 panoramic 
picture.
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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 warning
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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 bar at the top and bottom. A video’s 
duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.
Magnifying pictures 
1Press the Review button.
2Press W/T to magnify 2X–8X.
3Press    to view other parts of the 
picture.
4Press OK to return to 1X.
NOTE:  If you press W (wide zoom) while at 1X, the view changes 
from single-picture to multi-up thumbnail pictures. (See 
page 24.)
Review
OK
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