KODAK: ADVANTIX F620 Zoom Camera, User's Guide

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KODAK ADVANTIX F620 Zoom Camera
User's Guide
Taking Pictures

Contents of page

Introduction
Typical print sizes (formats)
Using the focus lock
Using the zoom lens
Tips for better pictures

Introduction

You can take Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Move the print-format switch to select C, H, or P format. The viewfinder changes to show the selected picture size.

Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on the camera and to uncover the lens.
Move the print-format switch to select C, H, or P format. The viewfinder changes to show the selected picture size.
Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece.
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* prints are the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface capabilities.

NOTE: For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.6 m) from your subject. If you stand closer than 2 ft (0.6 m), the shutter button locks and the flash/camera ready-lamp indicator "blinks."
Partway press down the shutter button until the flash/camera-ready-lamp indicator glows green. Fully press down the shutter button to take the picture.

Typical print sizes (formats)

C	H	P
Classic	Group (HDTV)	Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in. (88.9 x 127 mm or 102 x 152 mm)	3.5 x 6 or 4 x 7 in. (88.9 x 152 mm or 102 x 178 mm)	3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in. (88.9 x 216 mm to 102 x 292.7 mm)
Note: Your photofinisher generally provides 4 x 6, 4 x 7, and 4 x 11.5 in.(102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some local printers may offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in. (88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.

Using the focus lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the autofocus (AF) circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp picture, make sure the AF circle is on your main subject. To take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the AF circle, use the focus lock as follows:

Place the AF circle on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

Viewfinder
Partway press down and hold the shutter button to lock the focus position.
With your finger still pressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder eyepiece.

Viewfinder
Completely press down the shutter button to take the picture.

Using the zoom lens

This camera has a motorized zoom lens that lets you select the ideal lens-focal length for taking pictures. When you turn on the camera, the lens is initially set to the wide-angle position.

Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on the camera and to uncover the lens.
Move the zoom-dial lever to the right to zoom closer to the subject in the telephoto mode or to the left to zoom away from the subject in the wide-angle mode.
Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece.
Press the shutter button to take the picture.
The lens barrel returns to the wide-angle position and the camera goes into a sleep mode after 2 ½ minutes.

Tips for better pictures

Move close enough to your subject so it fills the view-finder but not closer than 2 ft (0.6 m).
Take pictures at the subject’s level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets.
Hold your camera vertically with the flash positioned upward to capture tall, narrow subjects, such as a waterfall, skyscraper, or a single person.
Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, a window, or even the rails of a fence.
Keep the sun behind you to provide the best subject illumination.

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