Kodak EasyShare ZD710 zoom digital camera — User's guide


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2 Taking pictures/videos

Using the Drive button

Mode

Icon(s)

Purpose

Self-timer

See Using the self-timer

Burst

See Using burst

Normal

(none)

Normal picture taking

Using the self-timer

To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Drive button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.)

Use the same procedure to take a video, but:

  • Turn the Mode dial to Video .

  • Press the Shutter button completely down.

NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode.

Using burst

Press the Drive button to choose a burst mode.

Mode Icon Description Purpose

First Burst

Camera takes up to 2 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed.

Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club.

Last Burst

Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter button is released, only the last 2 pictures are saved.

Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles.


  1. In most Still modes, press the Drive button repeatedly to choose an option.

  2. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.

  3. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see Deleting pictures and videos). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds.



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