Camera Help--Kodak

[KAKLANGLEY]

I have a kodak easyshare DX7590 5.0 megapixel. I was wondering if anyone else has this camera and could give some guidance to a very frustrated reefer. I have a lot of actinic, two 65 watt PC actinics and a 175 watt 20K MH. When I try to take a pic everything looks blue and cant figure out how to correct the balance of colors.

 

[VoidRaven]

While I don't have any experience with that camera, I do hate to see you left hanging. Perhaps these lessons from one of the resident photogs here on RC may be of much help to you. I know a lot of folks have improved their tank shots with the lessons provided at this site by GHO.

http://www.ximinasphotography.com/lessons/index.html

 

[kryppy]

I don't have one, but I googled it and found this:
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"Manual Control Options
In manual mode, the user can select the self-timer, image size and quality, white balance, exposure compensation, metering, focus zone, auto focus control, color mode, sharpness, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and album. Settings can be changed with the jog dial, located on the front of the camera where the user’s right index finger is likely to fall. The jog dial can be turned to select the option and pressed inward to select the setting. For example, the user can scroll through the aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and other options by turning the jog dial. However, the user selects the ISO option by pressing the jog dial straight in. Then the user scrolls through ISO 80, 100, 200, and 400 with the jog dial. It sounds confusing, but after the user has done this once, it becomes a simple task.

Focus
Auto (7.0)
The Kodak EasyShare DX7590 has a multi-functional auto-focus external passive sensor, which has several focusing options: multi, center, and selectable-zone settings. When in movie mode or preview mode, the camera continuously focuses. This Kodak model can focus from as close as 4.7 inches to as far as the user can see. Unfortunately, the Kodak EasyShare DX7590 takes time to reach proper focus but the wait will produce accurate and precise results. "
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It does have white balance, so once you figure out how to access it, you will be on your way. Usually, I just point mine at the sand or any other convenient white object in the tank, set it and all is good.