
18
Chapter 2
Picture-Taking Modes
Mode
Description
Auto
For general picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use.
PASM
For ultimate creative control. Choose from
P
rogram,
A
perture
priority,
S
hutter priority, and
M
anual modes. See
page 19
to
page 21
for a full discussion of PASM mode.
Sport
For subjects that are in motion.
Portrait
For full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and
the background to be indistinct. For best results, position your
subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and
shoulders pose. Use the T (Telephoto) zoom button to exaggerate
background blur.
Night
For night scenes or low-light conditions. Shutter speed may be slow,
so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to
slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after
the flash fires.
Video
Capture video with sound. See
Taking a Video, page 45
.
For the best possible pictures, choose
the mode that suits your conditions.
Visit
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support
for specifications and shutter speeds for each mode.