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KODAK ADVANTIX C370/C470 Auto-focus Camera
User's Guide
Taking Pictures

You can take Classic (C), Group/ HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Your print costs are based on the used format.

  1. Open the lens cover/flash to raise the flash and to turn on the camera.

    Lens/Flash Cover

  2. Slide the print-format switch to C, H, or P. The viewfinder changes to show the selected picture size.

    Print-Format Switch

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.


  1. Model C470 AF (Auto Focus): Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2.6 ft (0.8 m) from your subject.

    Model C370 AUTO: Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece. For a sharp picture, stand at least 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from your subject.

  2. Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

    Shutter Button

* High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface capabilities.

Using the focus lock (model C470 AF)

The C470 AF (Auto Focus) camera focuses on the subject that appears in the center of the viewfinder eyepiece. To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock as follows:

  1. Place the center of the viewfinder eyepiece on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

    Focus Lock View 1

  2. Partway press down and hold the shutter button to lock the focus position.

  3. With your finger still on the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder eyepiece.

    Focus Lock View 2

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

Tips for better pictures

  • Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 2.6 ft (0.8 m) with the C470 AF and 3.3 ft (1.0 m) with the C370 AUTO.

  • Take pictures at the subject’s level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets.

  • Hold your camera vertically 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. This provides the best subject illumination.

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