Kodak C653, C623, C623 manual Using the flash

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

 

Press the button repeatedly to scroll

 

through flash modes (see Flash modes below).

 

The current flash mode appears in the LCD

 

screen.

Flash-to-subject distance

 

Zoom position

Flash distance

Wide angle

2–11.5 ft (0.6–3.5 m) @ ISO 200

Telephoto

2–6.6 ft (0.6–2.0 m) @ ISO 200

Flash modes

Flash fires

 

Auto When the lighting conditions require it.

Flash

 

 

Fill

Every 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- If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:

eye

The flash fires twice (to

The flash fires multiple times (for

 

 

evaluate lighting conditions;

focusing in low-light conditions; for the

 

and then again when the

eyes to become accustomed to the

 

picture is taken).

flash; and when the picture is taken).

 

The camera then

 

 

automatically corrects

 

 

red-eye in the picture.

 

 

To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 37.

Off

Never.

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare C653/C623 Zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY Front view Flash button Speaker Self-timer/Burst button GripWide angle button Back viewTelephoto button OK buttonTable of contents Table of contents For battery types, see page 58. To extend battery life, see Attaching the strap Loading the batteryTurning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Setting the language, date/time at other timesPicture-taking modes Use this mode For AutoEase of use SeePress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes Use this ForCapturing the ambiance of candle light SCN mode SelfBacklight Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunsetTaking a picture Using the framing marks to take picturesTo review pictures/videos anytime, see Taking a videoReviewing the picture/video just taken Understanding blur warning icons Using the digital zoom Using optical zoomZoom indicator Take the picture or videoUsing the flash Using the self-timer Button until the grid Using the framing grid to compose a picturePress the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure Press to decrease exposure compensation Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightnessUsing camera Help Taking panoramic pictures Capture mode-shutter pressed halfway Understanding the picture-taking iconsCapture mode-no buttons pressed Magnifying pictures Reviewing pictures/videosPress the Review button Press the Review button Press W/T to magnifyViewing thumbnails multi-up Playing a videoViewing picture/video information Press the Review button Repeatedly press the LCD/InfoDeleting pictures/videos Using the undo delete featurePress to highlight Undo Delete Press OK Select Exit to exit the Delete menuPress the Menu button to exit the menu Protecting pictures/videos from deletionTo remove protection, repeat steps Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyTrimming a video Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCDMaking a video action print Starting the slide showRunning a continuous slide show loop Changing the slide show display intervalDisplaying pictures and videos on a television Copy pictures/videos Copying pictures/videosBefore you copy, make sure that Videos Understanding the review iconsPictures Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareAlso available for transferring Transferring pictures with the USB cableTurn off the camera and printer Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting pictures Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabledDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Turn on the printer. Turn on the cameraPrinting from an optional SD/MMC card Dock compatibility for your cameraOrdering prints online Setting Options Picture Size Changing picture-taking settingsExposure Metering Setting Options White BalanceISO Speed Black-and-white or sepia Landscape modeVideo mode LCD/Info button Setting OptionsCustomizing your camera Auto Power Off Minutes Sound Volume Off Low default Medium High Date & TimeMinutes default Camera SoundsCard First-on your computer Pre-tagging for album namesSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerTagging pictures/videos for albums Tagging pictures for printing Sharing your picturesPress the Share button to exit the menu Printing tagged picturesFirst-on your computer Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoTagging pictures as favorites Slide Show Remove favorites Multi-up Setup Menu Optional settingsRemoving favorites from your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the cameraPrinting and emailing favorites Including protected files Camera problemsTry one or more the following Clean the lens see Check the image storage location setting seeMake sure your camera is not in Close-up mode Picture orTry one or more of the following Camera ready light statusCamera/computer communications LCD screen messages Kodak EasyShare software Help Format Camera error TemperatureGuide Select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs Turned offCamera Helpful linksSoftware Other+44 131 458 AustraliaKodak EasyShare C653/C623 zoom digital camera Camera specificationsDisplays LensCapture ExposureOther features PowerReview Communication with computerPicture storage capacity Storage capacitiesVideo storage capacity Number of picturesImportant safety instructions Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries Battery lifeExtending battery life Upgrading your software and firmware Care and maintenanceLimited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty Your rights LimitationsOutside the United States and Canada Regulatory complianceFCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare C653/C623 zoom digital cameraN137 Australian C-TickCanadian DOC statement Delete, ii IndexFireworks Firmware, upgrading, 62 flash Settings, 11 focus EasyShare software InstallingDuring quickview Dock compatibilityLCD/Info button, ii lens Cleaning lens, 62 light About pictures, videos, 18 installingPictures Checking settings Korean Class B ITESelf-timer With pictures Protecting pictures, videos Quickview, usingSetting about, 39 album Running slide showSounds, 38 specifications, camera, 56 status Blur SettingsFocus zone, 35 image storage, 36 liveview Sharing pictures, videos, 42 shutterViewing picture, video information