Kodak EasyShare V610 dual lens digital camera — User's guide

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Using different modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Use this mode	For
Auto	General picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use.
Video	Capturing video with sound. (See Taking a video.)
Favorites	Viewing favorite pictures. (See Tagging pictures as favorites.)
Scene	Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See Using Scene modes.)

Use this mode	For
Landscape	Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Macro	Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Camera automatically sets focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Use this mode

For

Landscape

Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.

Macro

Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Camera automatically sets focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Using Scene modes

Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!

Press the Scene mode button.
Press to view scene mode descriptions. (If the mode description turns off, press the OK or Scene button.)
Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

NOTE: To exit a Scene mode, press the Auto mode button.

Scene mode	For	Camera pre-settings
Portrait	Full-frame portraits of people.	Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate background blur.
Panorama Left-Right	See Taking panoramic pictures.	Multi-Zone Focus, Flash off
Panorama Right-Left	See Taking panoramic pictures.	Multi-Zone Focus, Flash off
Sport	Subjects that are in motion.	Fast shutter speed, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering
Landscape	Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus.	Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Close-up	Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible.	The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.
Night Portrait	Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red Eye flash
Night Landscape	Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.	Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, Flash Off, maximum 2-second exposure
Snow	Bright snow scenes.	Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation
Beach	Bright beach scenes.	Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, +1 Exposure Compensation
Text	Documents. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.	Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation
Fireworks	Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.	2-second exposure, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance
Flower	Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.	Macro Focus, Daylight White Balance, Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight Metering
Manner/ Museum	Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.	No sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus
Self- Portrait	Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.	Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red Eye Flash
Party	People indoors. Minimizes red eye.	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red Eye Flash
Children	Action pictures of children in bright light.	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus
Backlight	Subjects that are in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject).	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash
Panning Shot	Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still.	Shutter speed > 1/180 sec., Multi-Zone Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering
Candle Light	Subjects illuminated by candle light.	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance
Sunset	Subjects at dusk.	Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance
Custom	Choosing your own settings.	Settings are saved, even after the camera is turned off. (To reset, see .)

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