Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera — User's Guide


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2 Taking Pictures

Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode

The ISO setting controls the camera's sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.

NOTE: ISO settings are available in PASM mode only. Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is "noisier" than a picture taken at lower speeds.


  1. In PASM mode, press the Menu button.

  2. Press to highlight ISO Speed , then press the OK button.

  3. Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.

AUTO (default in P mode, not available in A, S, M modes)—sets an ISO speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.

ISO 80/100 (ISO 80 is the default in A, S, M modes)—for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or nature scenes.

ISO 200—for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality.

ISO 400—for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash.

ISO 800 (Good)—extends your shooting capabilities in low-light or fast-action when flash is prohibited. Picture quality is forced to the Good setting (see Setting Picture Quality).

  4. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults) to return to the default setting.



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