Kodak EasyShare V1253 zoom digital camera — User's guide

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2 Taking pictures/videos

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.
	Scene	Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See Using Scene (SCN) modes.)
	Video	Capturing video with sound. (See Taking a video.)
	Favorites	Viewing favorite pictures. (See Tagging pictures as favorites.)

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. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. (For Focus System/Distances, .)

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. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. (For Focus System/Distances, .)

Using Scene (SCN) modes

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

Press the Auto/SCN button until the Scene icons appear on the LCD.
Press to view scene mode descriptions.
The date/time and the mode description appear. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button.
Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

SCN mode	For
Portrait	Full-frame portraits of people.
Panorama Left-Right	See Taking panoramic pictures.
Panorama Right-Left	See Taking panoramic pictures.
Digital Image Stabilization	Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Sport	Subjects that are in motion.
Landscape	Distant scenes.
Close-up	Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Night Portrait	Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape	Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Snow	Bright snow scenes.
Beach	Bright beach scenes.
Text	Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Fireworks	Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Flower	Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Manner/ Museum	Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on steady surface or tripod.
Self- Portrait	Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
High ISO	People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Children	Action pictures of children in bright light.
Backlight	Subjects that are in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject).
Panning Shot	Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still.
Candle Light	Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Sunset	Subjects at dusk.
Custom	Choosing your own settings.

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