KODAK EASYSHARE C142 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 more access to 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. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (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 view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
Press OK to choose a Scene mode.

SCN mode	For
Portrait	Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport	Action pictures.
Blur Reduction	Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Landscape	Distant scenes.
High ISO	People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Close-up	Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Flower	Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset	Subjects at dusk.
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 is off. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Text	Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach	Bright beach scenes.
Snow	Bright snow scenes.
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.
Night Portrait	Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape	Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Panning Shot	Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred background.

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