Kodak DX7590 manual Using exposure bracketing, Close-up pictures, Landscape pictures

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Taking pictures and videos

Close-up pictures

Use the Close-up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position:

Zoom position

Close-up distance

Wide angle

4.7 to 27.6 in. (0.12 to 0.7 cm)

 

 

Telephoto

3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m)

 

 

See Tips for better pictures on page 34.

Landscape pictures

Use the Landscape setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks (see page 9) are not available in Landscape.

Using exposure bracketing

Option

Description

Purpose

 

The camera takes 3 pictures —

Determine the best exposure level for

 

one at +, one at 0, and one

your conditions based on your

Exposure

at –exposure.

evaluation of 3 pictures.

 

 

Bracketing

 

 

 

 

 

1Set the exposure bracketing interval. (See Exposure Bracketing Interval, page 27.)

2In most Still modes, press the Exposure bracketing button repeatedly to

choose .

3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and exposure.

4Press the Shutter button completely 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.

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Contents Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User’s guide4J1301 Eastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New YorkKodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Top, front view Side viewsPower ring Back viewMenu button On/Off button Delete buttonDock connector Top and bottom viewsTop Speaker Exposure bracketingTable of contents Tagging pictures/videos for albums Running a slide show Page Getting started Package contentsInstalling the software first Close the battery door Charging the batteryInserting the battery Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery lifeExtending battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageSetting the language Battery safety and handlingTurning the camera on and off Press the On/Off buttonSetting the date and time Setting the date & time, first timeSetting the date & time, anytime SET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK buttonChecking camera and picture status Using the diopter dialChanging the display, EVF or LCD See page 65 for storage capacities Storing pictures on a SD or MMC cardPush the card all the way into the slot Close the door Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks While the shutter button is pressed halfwayCapture modes-shutter pressed halfway Only active camera settings are displayedCapture modes Taking a video Are displayed Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just takenVideo. Move the Joystick Using optical zoom Using advanced digital zoomUse this mode For Auto Picture-taking modesPriority ShutterUse this mode For Manual CustomVideo FavoritesScene modes Turn the Mode dial to ScenePress the OK button to choose a Scene mode For Camera pre-settings Fireworks FlowerManner MuseumS, M, and C modes See Tips for better pictures onUsing the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings Using the flip-up flash Turning on the flashFlash-to-subject distance Flash distanceFlash settings in each mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking modeCapture modes Default setting Available settings Self-PortraitFirst burst Last burstShooting close-up and landscape pictures Using an external flash unitSet the Mode dial to any Capture mode Using exposure bracketing Close-up picturesLandscape pictures Zoom position Close-up distanceUsing burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingChanging picture-taking settings Standard default Setting Icon Options and icons Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern defaultCenter-Weight Focus Zone Multi-Zone defaultUnavailable in Video mode Normal defaultReset to Default Reset all picture-takingUsing setup to customize your camera Any mode, press the Menu buttonEntering a mode Date & Time Orientation Sensor On defaultVideo Out JapanFirst-on your computer Putting yourself in the picture or videoPre-tagging for album names Highlight Exit, then press the OK button Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Tips for better pictures ZoomExposure compensation 1X10X Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second 30X digitalAperture and shutter speed Manual mode Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6Close ups with a close-up mode Images taken in Portrait modeFill flash Images taken at f/5,1/500 secondChecking camera status review mode Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Press the Review buttonViewing multiple pictures and videos Playing a videoTo play or pause a video, press the OK button To replay the video, press the OK buttonMagnifying pictures Changing optional review settingsDeleting pictures and videos Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Viewing picture/video informationTagging pictures/videos for albums Press the Review button Press the Menu buttonTo interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button Running a slide showStarting the slide show Review pictures and videos on the television Changing the slide show display intervalRunning a continuous slide show loop Copying pictures and videos Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonInstalling the software Minimum system requirementsWindows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, or XP OS Macintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higherInstall the software Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructionsWhen can I tag my pictures and videos? Sharing pictures and videosAny time The most recent picture/video taken is displayed After pressing the Review button seePrinting tagged pictures Tagging pictures for printingTagging pictures and videos for emailing Press the Share button to exit the menu Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraThird-transfer and email Tagging pictures as favorites Take pictures Tag pictures asPress the Share button to exit the menu To your computerOptional settings Slide Show Remove all favorites Multi-up Setup MenuRemoving all favorites from your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the cameraTransferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cableAlso available for transferring Turn off the cameraDirect printing with a PictBridge-enabled printer PictBridge-enabled printerPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Ordering prints onlineConnecting the camera to the printer Disconnecting the camera from the printerTurn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto Printing picturesTry one or more of the following TroubleshootingCamera problems Inserting a battery in the camera Error message Turn the camera offReinstall the battery Open the flash unitComputer/connectivity problems Picture quality problemsPower-ring-light status Status CauseDirect printing problems Status Cause SolutionGetting help Helpful links CameraSoftware OtherBefore you call Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedTelephone customer support Camera specifications AppendixKodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera DisplayFlash CapturePower Other featuresReview Communication with computerTips, safety, maintenance Storage capacities Picture storage capacity-standard compressionPicture storage capacity-fine compression Number of picturesPower-saving features Video storage capacityDescription Where to buy Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryEnglish translation Canadian DOC statementVcci Class B ITE Backlight, 17 battery To computer via USB cable, 51 custom Custom exposure modeOut BeachTroubleshooting, 54 web links BatteryCustomer support Connection location, i delete button, ii deletingLens, i lens cap, 1 light Jog dial Power ring, ii Package contents, camera, 1 partyPrinter dock ManualPower Telephone numbers, 60 settingPrinter dock, 3, 52 printing Share button, iiUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover Zoom lever SafetyInstalling software