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Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support
Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support
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Product features Back view 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 Neck strap post 2 EVF/LCD toggle button 3 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 4 On/Off button 5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 6 Neck strap post 7 Status button 8 Share button 9 Joystick (move ); OK button (press) 10 Mode dial 11 Review button 12 Menu button 13 Delete button 14 Power ring 15 LCD screen (Liquid Crystal Display) ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 Neck strap post 2 EVF/LCD toggle button 3 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 4 On/Off button 5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 6 Neck strap post 7 Status button 8 Share button 9 Joystick (move ); OK button (press) 10 Mode dial 11 Review button 12 Menu button 13 Delete button 14 Power ring 15 LCD screen (Liquid Crystal Display) ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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... time 5 Changing the display, EVF or LCD 6 Checking camera and picture status 6 Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card 7 2 Taking pictures and videos 8 Taking a picture 8 Taking a video 11 Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken 12 Using optical zoom 13 Using advanced digital zoom 13 Picture-taking modes 14 Using the flip-up... and videos 39 Magnifying pictures 39 Changing optional review settings 39 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 40 Viewing picture/video information 40 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
... time 5 Changing the display, EVF or LCD 6 Checking camera and picture status 6 Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card 7 2 Taking pictures and videos 8 Taking a picture 8 Taking a video 11 Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken 12 Using optical zoom 13 Using advanced digital zoom 13 Picture-taking modes 14 Using the flip-up... and videos 39 Magnifying pictures 39 Changing optional review settings 39 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 40 Viewing picture/video information 40 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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...Flash Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Camera ...mode Flash compensation Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Press the Shutter button halfway to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Open flash warning Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Auto focus framing marks ISO Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 10 www.kodak...
...Flash Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Camera ...mode Flash compensation Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Press the Shutter button halfway to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Open flash warning Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Auto focus framing marks ISO Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 10 www.kodak...
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... then press the OK button. Taking pictures and videos Taking a video NOTE: You can change optical zoom before (but not during recording, turn off Continuous AF (see page 6.) 6 Press the Shutter button... completely down and hold it for video storage capacities. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and release. ... to highlight the desired Size, then press the 4 To eliminate camera noise during ) video recording. 1 Turn the Mode dial to highlight Video Size, 3 Move the Joystick OK button...
... then press the OK button. Taking pictures and videos Taking a video NOTE: You can change optical zoom before (but not during recording, turn off Continuous AF (see page 6.) 6 Press the Shutter button... completely down and hold it for video storage capacities. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and release. ... to highlight the desired Size, then press the 4 To eliminate camera noise during ) video recording. 1 Turn the Mode dial to highlight Video Size, 3 Move the Joystick OK button...
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....) Using advanced digital zoom Use advanced digital zoom in . Release the button, then push it toward Telephoto (T) to zoom in any Still mode to get up to 10X closer to your subject. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get an... 2 ft (0.6 m) from 12X to 30X. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is approximately 1 MP. IMPORTANT: Place the camera on page 34.) You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for better pictures on a sturdy surface or tripod when...
....) Using advanced digital zoom Use advanced digital zoom in . Release the button, then push it toward Telephoto (T) to zoom in any Still mode to get up to 10X closer to your subject. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get an... 2 ft (0.6 m) from 12X to 30X. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is approximately 1 MP. IMPORTANT: Place the camera on page 34.) You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for better pictures on a sturdy surface or tripod when...
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...modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Shutter Priority Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. To prevent camera shake, use . Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking modes Mode dial... exposure compensation, flash Priority compensation, and ISO speed. NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to change other settings. Program ...
...modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Shutter Priority Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. To prevent camera shake, use . Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking modes Mode dial... exposure compensation, flash Priority compensation, and ISO speed. NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to change other settings. Program ...
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...if it's too dark, increase the setting. Taking pictures and videos P, A, S, M, and C modes Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/8, refers to manually adjust the exposure; Larger f-numbers, for ISO example f/2.8, refers to light, but may be within... if you are more sensitive to a bigger lens opening . You must be affected by optical zoom. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are good for better pictures on page 34. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support The highest and lowest aperture numbers may produce unwanted "noise" in P, A, ...
...if it's too dark, increase the setting. Taking pictures and videos P, A, S, M, and C modes Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/8, refers to manually adjust the exposure; Larger f-numbers, for ISO example f/2.8, refers to light, but may be within... if you are more sensitive to a bigger lens opening . You must be affected by optical zoom. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are good for better pictures on page 34. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support The highest and lowest aperture numbers may produce unwanted "noise" in P, A, ...
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...when the flash unit needs to be open to use the flash and to turn off the camera. NOTE: The active flash icon is restored when you take the picture without flash. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Wait. Turning on . Take picture when the icon stops blinking. You ... . Flash-to scroll through the flash modes (see Flash modes table). Changing the flash settings button Press the flash button repeatedly to -subject distance Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Flash distance 2-16.1 ft (0.6-4.9 m) @ ISO 140 6.6-12.1 ft (2.0-3.7 m) @ ISO 140 Flash-icon behavior Blinking Cause Action Flash...
...when the flash unit needs to be open to use the flash and to turn off the camera. NOTE: The active flash icon is restored when you take the picture without flash. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Wait. Turning on . Take picture when the icon stops blinking. You ... . Flash-to scroll through the flash modes (see Flash modes table). Changing the flash settings button Press the flash button repeatedly to -subject distance Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Flash distance 2-16.1 ft (0.6-4.9 m) @ ISO 140 6.6-12.1 ft (2.0-3.7 m) @ ISO 140 Flash-icon behavior Blinking Cause Action Flash...
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... 4.7 to 27.6 in pictures at -exposure. evaluation of far away scenes. The camera takes 3 pictures. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Close-up setting to gain sharpness and detail in . (0.12 to 0.7 cm...) Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) See Tips for one at +, one at 0, and one your conditions based on page 34. Auto-focus framing marks (see page 9) are taken. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support With this setting, the camera...
... 4.7 to 27.6 in pictures at -exposure. evaluation of far away scenes. The camera takes 3 pictures. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Close-up setting to gain sharpness and detail in . (0.12 to 0.7 cm...) Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) See Tips for one at +, one at 0, and one your conditions based on page 34. Auto-focus framing marks (see page 9) are taken. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support With this setting, the camera...
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None-digital zoom is taken. The slider turns red when the picture may no pause. Taking pictures and videos Using setup to customize your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joy stick to highlight Setup , then press the OK ...zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. Pause (default)-when the blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses during digital zoom, the zoom lever must be released and reactivated. Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Shutter Only Default Classical Jazz Sci-fi 30 www.kodak...
None-digital zoom is taken. The slider turns red when the picture may no pause. Taking pictures and videos Using setup to customize your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joy stick to highlight Setup , then press the OK ...zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. Pause (default)-when the blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses during digital zoom, the zoom lever must be released and reactivated. Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Shutter Only Default Classical Jazz Sci-fi 30 www.kodak...
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if it's too dark, increase (+) the setting. Exposure Compensation 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Tips for better pictures Zoom When you want to access this function (see page 19). If the picture is too light, decrease (-) the setting; Use the Jog dial to control the exposure of backlit subjects or take images in varied light, use a tripod. 1X 10X 30X (digital) Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second Exposure compensation When you use longer zoom ranges, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or ideally use exposure compensation.
if it's too dark, increase (+) the setting. Exposure Compensation 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Tips for better pictures Zoom When you want to access this function (see page 19). If the picture is too light, decrease (-) the setting; Use the Jog dial to control the exposure of backlit subjects or take images in varied light, use a tripod. 1X 10X 30X (digital) Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second Exposure compensation When you use longer zoom ranges, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or ideally use exposure compensation.
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Images have a greater focus range with a larger f-number, such as f/2.8. Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6 f/8 NOTE: Some of lens aperture (f-number) and shutter speed to obtain the appropriate exposure compensation for your particular setting. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Taking pictures and videos Aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode) You can manually choose the best combination of the shutter speeds are not shown. But it is not the best choice when shooting a moving object, so a smaller f-number is preferred, such as f/8.
Images have a greater focus range with a larger f-number, such as f/2.8. Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6 f/8 NOTE: Some of lens aperture (f-number) and shutter speed to obtain the appropriate exposure compensation for your particular setting. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Taking pictures and videos Aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode) You can manually choose the best combination of the shutter speeds are not shown. But it is not the best choice when shooting a moving object, so a smaller f-number is preferred, such as f/8.
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... pictures and videos Fill flash Fill flash is a popular feature. Once in Portrait mode Close ups with detail you have Close-up mode, your camera takes sharp pictures at f/5,1/500 second 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Fill-flash on Fill-flash off Images taken in Close-up mode. The... camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the camera indicates you want to fill in . (76.2 cm) Images taken at close -up mode The flower icon on the zoom position. and back...
... pictures and videos Fill flash Fill flash is a popular feature. Once in Portrait mode Close ups with detail you have Close-up mode, your camera takes sharp pictures at f/5,1/500 second 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Fill-flash on Fill-flash off Images taken in Close-up mode. The... camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the camera indicates you want to fill in . (76.2 cm) Images taken at close -up mode The flower icon on the zoom position. and back...
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Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Push the Zoom button to access optional review settings. To exit Magnify, press the OK button. Changing optional review settings In Review, press the Menu button to magnify ...) Protect (page 40) Multi-Up (page 38) Image Storage (page 29) Slide Show (page 41) Picture/Video Information (page 40) Setup Menu (page 30) www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Reviewing pictures and videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick to locate a picture or video (or...
Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Push the Zoom button to access optional review settings. To exit Magnify, press the OK button. Changing optional review settings In Review, press the Menu button to magnify ...) Protect (page 40) Multi-Up (page 38) Image Storage (page 29) Slide Show (page 41) Picture/Video Information (page 40) Setup Menu (page 30) www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Reviewing pictures and videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick to locate a picture or video (or...
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..., steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in process. ■ Camera is connected to computer, USB connection is on and the camera does not work. www.kodak.com/go/support 57 Recharge the battery (page 2). ■ Internal camera temperature is blinking. ■ Camera operating normally at power up mode if you are...
..., steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in process. ■ Camera is connected to computer, USB connection is on and the camera does not work. www.kodak.com/go/support 57 Recharge the battery (page 2). ■ Internal camera temperature is blinking. ■ Camera operating normally at power up mode if you are...
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... fps Lens Taking lens 10X optical zoom lens, f/2.8-f/3.7, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent) Focus system Hybrid AF External Passive Sensor; 9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go /support 61 Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera CCD (charge-coupled device) CCD ... to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) Wide and tele infinity: 65.6 ft (20 m) to infinity Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.2X increments that starts at 10X optical zoom (LCD display mode) Optical zoom 10X, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent); Electronic (EVF) 0.26 in. (6.5 mm), (311k) ...
... fps Lens Taking lens 10X optical zoom lens, f/2.8-f/3.7, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent) Focus system Hybrid AF External Passive Sensor; 9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go /support 61 Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera CCD (charge-coupled device) CCD ... to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) Wide and tele infinity: 65.6 ft (20 m) to infinity Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.2X increments that starts at 10X optical zoom (LCD display mode) Optical zoom 10X, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent); Electronic (EVF) 0.26 in. (6.5 mm), (311k) ...
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both @ 2.0 fps (AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only.) Still image buffer 32 MB internal memory 62 www.kodak.com/go/support Burst mode First Burst 5 pictures; ISO speed Auto: 80,100, 200, 400, and 800 (800 @ 1.8 MP) Selectable: P, A, ... Scenes (14), Burst, Video Jog dial Used to 16.0 (@ wide) Exposure mode Programmed AE mode: Auto, P, A, S, M, and C, Scene modes. Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Accessory lens thread Yes (inside lens ring) Lens barrier Lens cap Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE with program modes; Auto 16-1/1700 sec., Manual 16...
both @ 2.0 fps (AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only.) Still image buffer 32 MB internal memory 62 www.kodak.com/go/support Burst mode First Burst 5 pictures; ISO speed Auto: 80,100, 200, 400, and 800 (800 @ 1.8 MP) Selectable: P, A, ... Scenes (14), Burst, Video Jog dial Used to 16.0 (@ wide) Exposure mode Programmed AE mode: Auto, P, A, S, M, and C, Scene modes. Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Accessory lens thread Yes (inside lens ring) Lens barrier Lens cap Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE with program modes; Auto 16-1/1700 sec., Manual 16...
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Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Video capture Image size/frame rate: VGA (640 x 480) at 12 fps, QVGA (320 x 240) at 20 fps Image file format Still: EXIF 2.2 (JPEG compression), ... Internal storage capacity 32 MB internal memory Review Quickview Yes Video output NTSC or PAL Power Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5001); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB, via USB cable; EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Languages English/German/Spanish/French/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese Other features Self...
Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Video capture Image size/frame rate: VGA (640 x 480) at 12 fps, QVGA (320 x 240) at 20 fps Image file format Still: EXIF 2.2 (JPEG compression), ... Internal storage capacity 32 MB internal memory Review Quickview Yes Video output NTSC or PAL Power Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5001); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB, via USB cable; EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Languages English/German/Spanish/French/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese Other features Self...
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...reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional ... outlet on a circuit different from that runs on the camera). Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulation. 68 www.kodak.com/go /dx7590downloads. Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download...
...reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional ... outlet on a circuit different from that runs on the camera). Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulation. 68 www.kodak.com/go /dx7590downloads. Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download...