Taking pictures and 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 is shown in the LCD

 

 

status area.

Flash-to-subject distance

 

Zoom position

Flash distance

Wide angle

2–11.8 ft (0.6–3.6 m) @ ISO 140

Telephoto

2–6.9 ft (0.6–2.1 m) @ ISO 140

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 the Red-eye Pre-flash

If the Red-eye Pre-flash feature is turned on:

eye

feature is turned off:

The flash fires once so the eyes become

 

 

 

The flash fires once.

accustomed to the flash, then fires

 

The camera then

again when the picture is taken.

 

 

 

automatically corrects

 

 

red-eye in the picture.

 

 

To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 25.

Off

Never

 

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Kodak C703, C743 manual Using the flash

C743, C703, C743 specifications

The Kodak C703 and C743 digital cameras are compact point-and-shoot models that cater to both novice and seasoned photographers looking for versatility and ease of use in their photography experience. With a blend of practicality and technology, these cameras have made a mark in the market for their user-friendly features and impressive performance.

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