KODAK EASYSHARE M531 Digital Camera — Extended user guide

Table of Contents > Taking pictures/videos > Using different modes

2 Taking pictures/videos

Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK.

Use this mode		For
	Smart Capture	General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Faces get focus and exposure priority. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) 16:9 (wide screen) 4:3 (the default setting)
	Program	Advanced picture taking—allows access to more manual settings than Smart Capture.
	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.)

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

Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK.
Press to highlight a mode and read its description.
Press OK to enter that Scene mode.
The camera is now in the highlighted scene mode.

SCN mode	For
Portrait	Full-frame portraits of people.
Panorama L-R, R-L	"Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See Taking panoramic pictures.)
Blur Reduction	Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Sport	Action pictures.
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.
High ISO	People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Flower	Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset	Subjects at dusk or dawn.
Backlight	Subjects that are in shadow or "backlit."
Candle Light	Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children	Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/ Museum	Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach	Bright beach scenes.
Snow	Bright snow scenes.
Text	Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Fireworks	Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-Portrait	Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Panning Shot	Emphasizing motion, with a sharp subject and blurred background. (For best results, track the moving subject while taking the picture.)

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