KODAK EASYSHARE M530 Digital Camera — Extended user guide


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5 Doing more with your camera

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.

NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.

  1. Press the Menu button.

  2. Press to choose a tab:

    • Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings

    • Setup for other camera settings

  3. Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

  4. Choose an option, then press OK.

Using the capture tab

Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings More information

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

See Camera specifications.

Self-timer/Burst

Choose Self-timer or Burst feature.

Off

10 Seconds

2 Seconds

2 Picture Timer

Burst On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take up to 3 pictures.

Preset Keyword Tag

Create keywords (Tagging with keywords) and assign them to all pictures/videos that you take next. (Example: Italy Trip)

New Keyword

Delete Keyword

IMPORTANT: This feature assigns your chosen keyword until you uncheck it. Remember to uncheck the keyword after your event.

Exposure Compensation

Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with a shortcut, see Using shortcuts.

See Camera specifications.

ISO Speed

Control the sensitivity of the camera sensor.

Auto—For general picture taking.

ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000

Long Time Exposure

Choose how long the shutter stays open (normally in low-light conditions). For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface.

None

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds

Color Mode

Choose color tones.

Unavailable in Video mode.

High Color

Natural Color

Low Color

Black & White

Sepia - For a reddish-brown, antique look.

White Balance

Choose your lighting condition. (Available only in Program and Panorama modes.)

Auto - Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight - For pictures in natural lighting.

Tungsten - Corrects the orange cast of incandescent light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.

Fluorescent - Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.

Open Shade - For pictures in shade in natural lighting.

Focus Mode

Choose a focus distance.

Auto - For general picture-taking.

Macro - For sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Infinity - For distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are unavailable.

Focus/Exposure Zone

Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus.

Face Priority - If faces are detected, they receive focus/exposure priority. (If faces are not detected, the camera switches to Multi-Zone.)

Multi-Zone - Evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-Zone - Evaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal for focusing on a precise area.

AF Control (Still)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.

Single AF - Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.)

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness or softness.

Sharp

Normal

Soft



Video settings

IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Getting help from your camera.

Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings More information

AF Control (Video)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Continuous AF - Camera is always focusing.

Single AF - Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer

Choose Self-timer feature.

Off

10 Seconds

2 Seconds



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