KODAK CAMEO Sharp Focus Camera-Taking Pictures

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KODAK CAMEO Sharp Focus Camera
Taking Pictures

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the camera ON. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover automatically opens.
Hold the camera steady. Be careful not to cover the flash, lens, and auto-focus windows with your fingers.
Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE and center the auto-focus brackets on your subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2.5 ft (0.8 m) from your subject. When your subject is within 2.5 to 4 ft (0.8 to 1.2 m) from the camera, position the subject below the top format/panoramic indicators.
Gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON completely down to take the picture. battery, or subject it to high temperature or fire. The film automatically advances to the next frame.

Taking Panoramic Pictures

Without changing rolls of film, you can switch between the panoramic and normal formats.

The panoramic selection allows you to take wide-angle shots, such as large groups, football and baseball fields, landscapes, tall buildings, waterfalls, etc.

Note to Owners of the Quartz Date and Time Model: Date and time imprinting is not available in the panoramic format.

Slide the PANORAMIC SWITCH from normal to the panoramic position. The VIEWFINDER changes to show the selected field of view.
Compose your picture within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE and press the SHUTTER BUTTON.
Slide the PANORAMIC SWITCH down to return to the normal position.

Printing Panoramic Format Pictures:

If you took panoramic pictures on the entire roll of film, ask the processing-lab clerk to print the film only in the panoramic format. If there are panoramic and normal format pictures on the film, ask the clerk to print the film in both the normal and panoramic formats. (Normal format prints are 3 1/2 x 5 in. [88.9 x 127 mm] or 4 x 6 in. [102 x 152 mm], whereas panoramic format prints are 3 1/2 x 10 in. [88.9 x 254 mm].) You may want to consult the processing lab for development time and cost, and don't forget to check the optional panoramic box on the photofinishing envelope.

Using the Focus Lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus brackets of the viewfinder eyepiece. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus brackets, use the auto-focus lock as follows:

Place the auto-focus brackets on the subject you want focused in the picture.
Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON to lock the focus.
While still partially depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE.
Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Using the Self-Timer

When you want to include yourself in the picture, use the self-timer feature.

Use the TRIPOD SOCKET to attach the camera to a tripod, or place it on another firm support.
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the camera ON.
Press the SELF-TIMER BUTTON. The SELF-TIMER INDICATOR on the LCD PANEL and the SELF-TIMER LAMP glows red.
Compose your picture and press the SHUTTER BUTTON. The SELF-TIMER LAMP "blinks" approximately 10 seconds before the picture is taken. After you take the picture, the self-timer automatically turns off.

Note: If you want to stop the self-timer operation before the picture is taken, repress the self-timer button or turn the camera off.

Using the Infinity-Focus Mode

To capture sharp, distant scenery, use the infinity-focus mode.

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the camera ON.
Press the MODE SELECTION BUTTON to select infinity focus. Make sure the INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR appears on the LCD PANEL.
Press the SHUTTER BUTTON to take the picture.
Note: The camera automatically returns to the auto-flash/start position after you 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 2.5 ft (0.8 m).
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.