Kodak DC280, DC240 manual Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures

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Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures

If you are using your camera indoors where flash is prohibited, your pictures may take on a green tint if captured under fluorescent tube lighting, or a reddish-orange tint if captured under tungsten household lighting. You can correct this problem using the White Balance feature on the camera. Use the Auto setting for everyday pictures. Use the Daylight, Fluorescent, or Tungsten setting for taking pictures under these lighting conditions without flash.

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2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to

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turn on the camera.

3 Press the MENU button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted.

5 Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays the White Balance screen.

The current setting is checked ().

6Press a / button until the White Balance option you want is highlighted.

θAuto (No Icon)—automatically adjusts the white balance.

θ Daylight—balances for natural

daylight lighting.

θ Fluorescent—corrects for the green

cast of fluorescent lighting.

θ Tungsten—corrects for the orange cast of tungsten light bulbs.

7 Press the DO-IT button.

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The main Menu screen reappears as the White Balance icon you selected appears in the Status Display.

Your camera automatically resets to Auto when the camera is turned off.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Table of Contents Customizing Your Pictures Installing Your Software Where to Get Help Getting Started Preparing to Take Pictures Loading BatteriesTurning the Camera On and Off Checking Batteries Using the Battery Charger Using an AC Adapter Removing a Camera Memory Card Inserting a Camera Memory CardMain Camera Setup screen appears Setting the Clock on Your CameraAdjusting the LCD Brightness Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken Pressing the Shutter Button Zooming in on Your Subject Viewing the Picture Just Taken Setting a Quickview for Each PictureLCD displays the Delete Picture screen Picture is permanently deleted from the camera memory cardMain Menu screen reappears Flash setting icon changes in the Status Display Setting the FlashInfinity Focus icon appears in the Status Display Photographing Distant SubjectsPhotographing Close-Ups Putting Yourself in the Picture Self-timer icon appears in the Status DisplayAdding the Date to Your Pictures Current setting is checked LCD displays the main Menu screen LCD displays the Date Stamp screenDeleting the Picture Just Taken Customizing Your Pictures LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screen Adjusting the Camera ExposureAdding a Border to Your Picture FPOCapturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or Document Adjusting the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Resolution Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures Choosing a Metering System LCD displays the Auto ISO screen Current setting is  Adjusting the ISO Setting DC280 onlySharpening and Softening a Picture Locking in an Exposure Setting Page Reviewing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures Magnifying Your Pictures Last picture taken appears on LCD screenLCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture Last picture taken appears on Selecting Pictures for PrintingMain Review Menu screen appears Print Order screen appearsCancel CURRENT-cancels Cancelling Pictures for PrintingProtecting Your Pictures Protect screen appearsPicture appears on the LCD with Protect icon Deleting One or All of Your Pictures Delete screen appearsPictures are deleted from the camera memory card Slide Show Interval screen appears Running a Slide Show on Your TelevisionViewing Information About a Picture Page Personalizing Your Camera Beep screen appears. The current setting is checked  Setting a Response BeepPower Save screen appears. The current Setting is checked  Saving Camera PowerViewing Camera Information About screen appearsFirmware Version-displays Language screen appears. The current Setting is checked  Main Camera Setup screen reappearsSelecting a Language for the Camera Format Memory Card screen appears Formatting Your Camera Memory CardVideo Out screen appears. The current setting is checked  Adjusting the Video Out SignalAdjusting the Camera Default Settings Setting a Border DefaultBorders Default screen appears. Flash Default screen appears. Current setting is checked  Setting a Flash DefaultSetting a White Balance Default White Balance Default screen appearsAuto Main Default-adjusts Setting an Exposure Compensation Default Exposure Compensation DefaultScreen appears Setting an Effect Default Effects Default screen appears.No Effect Main Default-captures OFF Main Default-camera Setting an Auto ISO Default DC280 onlyPage Macintosh System Requirements Windows-Based System RequirementsSoftware Overview Kodak Software for Windows-Based ComputersKodak Software for Macintosh Computers Page Connecting Your Camera Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer Using a Serial Cable ConnectionConnecting to a Macintosh Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Starting the Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Opening Digital Access Software Twain AcquireOpening Mounter Software Opening Camera Controls SoftwareStarting the Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers Opening Digital Access Software Plug-In AcquireOpening Picture Transfer Application Picture Transfer icon appearsNavigating to Your Pictures Page Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing Connecting with Your Camera Communicating with the ComputerGetting Better Results from Your Printer Troubleshooting Computer Monitor Problem Cause SolutionCamera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Online Services Software HelpFaxed Information Country Help number Fax Customer SupportCountry Help number Fax Page Warranty Repair Coverage Warranty Time PeriodLimitations Application Support How to Obtain ServiceRegulatory Information FCC Compliance and AdvisoryCanadian DOC Statement Feature Setting Original Camera Default SettingsDC240 Camera DC240 Camera SpecificationsDC280 Camera DC280 Camera SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance and Safety Attempt to recharge them in the battery charger Using Your BatteriesBattery Charger Tips Index Page Page Page

DC280, DC240 specifications

The Kodak DC240 and DC280 were two influential digital cameras released in the late 1990s, part of a pioneering wave that helped to establish mainstream digital photography. Designed for both amateur and advanced users, these models offered innovative features that set them apart from their contemporaries.

The Kodak DC240 was introduced in 1999 and featured a 1.3-megapixel sensor, which was suitable for capturing images at 1280x960 resolution. One of its standout features was its ability to store images on CompactFlash cards, allowing users to easily expand their storage capabilities. The camera offered an optical viewfinder as well as an LCD screen, providing versatility in composing photos.

The DC240 was equipped with a fixed-focus lens, which, although not as adaptable as later zoom lenses, produced decent image quality for its time. The camera supported several color modes and had the capability to adjust exposure settings, offering users a degree of creative control. Its design was compact and lightweight, making it portable for everyday photography.

Following closely, the Kodak DC280 was launched in 2000, representing a refinement of its predecessor. It boasted a higher 2.1-megapixel resolution, allowing for clearer, more detailed images at 1600x1200 resolution. The DC280 introduced a more sophisticated autofocus system, enabling users to capture sharper images with less effort.

Another notable advancement in the DC280 was its improved image processing capabilities, which enhanced the overall color accuracy and exposure control. The camera featured a 3x zoom lens, providing greater flexibility in framing shots at various distances. Additionally, the DC280 held a larger LCD screen with improved visibility, catering to users wanting to preview their images before capturing.

Both models utilized Kodak's Image processing technology, which was designed to optimize image quality and reduce noise, particularly in low-light conditions. They were capable of connecting to computers via USB, allowing for convenient image transfers to enhance the digital workflow.

In conclusion, the Kodak DC240 and DC280 not only advanced Kodak's position in the digital camera market but also contributed significantly to the evolution of digital photography. Their blend of user-friendly features, improved technology, and solid image quality marked a pivotal transition from film to digital media, paving the way for the versatility and convenience that modern photographers enjoy today.