- Use scene modes to take pictures whenever possible. Kodak digital cameras have a variety of built-in scene modes to help you take pictures under different shooting conditions. The modes vary somewhat between different camera models, but most Kodak cameras have a beach mode for taking pictures at the beach and in bright sunlight, a sports mode for taking pictures of sports and other fast-moving subjects, and a night mode for taking pictures in low lighting conditions. The scene modes automatically compensate for particular shooting conditions.
- Use the macro mode on your Kodak camera when taking pictures of things up close. The macro mode can be accessed by pressing the button on the back of your camera with a picture of a flower beside it. Once activated, the macro mode keeps items in focus such as coins and flowers that are close to the camera lens.
- Turn off the display on your Kodak camera whenever possible. The display uses up a tremendous amount of battery power. Turn the display off using the button marked "DISP" and use the traditional viewfinder, like you would on a regular film camera, to frame pictures in order to save battery power.
- Buy a large memory card for you camera capable of holding the number of photos you would typically take on a vacation or trip. The amount of memory you need will depend on the resolution of your particular Kodak camera and the number of pictures you typically take. A 4GB to 8GB card is typically a good capacity to have, and the large card capacity will make it so you don't have to switch out memory cards while on a trip or in the middle of a photo shoot.
