DX6490 Burst Mode Question

Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.

When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?

Thanks!

Dave

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Dave K. wrote:
Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.

When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?

Thanks!

Dave

That is normal action for the 6490. I believe the 7590 cures this problem.

Dave K. wrote:
Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.

When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?

Thanks!

Dave

That is normal action for the 6490. I believe the 7590 cures this problem.

Greetings Dave,

Yes, that is how the camera works. In the later DX7590 this feature was
improved to include viewing of the burst. Since the viewfinder is electronic
and sees the same thing as the LCD, both will be dark during the burst
sequence. If you are panning, continue to follow the action in the same
plane as the first exposure. The camera will take up to 6 pictures at a max
of 3 frames a second.

Talk to you soon, Dave, let me know if you have any other questions or if
you think I can help.

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company




"Dave K." wrote in message
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Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.

When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?

Thanks!

Dave

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Email reply to after removing the NOSPAM

Greetings Dave,

Yes, that is how the camera works. In the later DX7590 this feature was
improved to include viewing of the burst. Since the viewfinder is electronic
and sees the same thing as the LCD, both will be dark during the burst
sequence. If you are panning, continue to follow the action in the same
plane as the first exposure. The camera will take up to 6 pictures at a max
of 3 frames a second.

Talk to you soon, Dave, let me know if you have any other questions or if
you think I can help.

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company




"Dave K." wrote in message
news:1gqbdos.wvmc461f95x6wN%see_signature_for_emai ...
Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.

When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?

Thanks!

Dave

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Email reply to after removing the NOSPAM

Ron Hunter wrote:
Dave K. wrote:

Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right.
When shooting begins, the viewfinder goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too?
Thanks!

Dave

That is normal action for the 6490. I believe the 7590 cures this problem.

That news is truly disheartening. To know that they could have made the
viewfinder continue to show what you were shooting but chose not to seems like a
very low/underhanded thing to do.


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Ben Thomas wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:

Dave K. wrote:

Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right. When shooting begins, the viewfinder
goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too? Thanks!

Dave


That is normal action for the 6490. I believe the 7590 cures this
problem.


That news is truly disheartening. To know that they could have made the
viewfinder continue to show what you were shooting but chose not to
seems like a very low/underhanded thing to do.



There are always limitations imposed on functions based on the power of
the internal processor, and the various display components. I agree
this is not a great feature, and it is only one reason I won't buy an
EVF camera.


--
Ron Hunter

Ben Thomas wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:

Dave K. wrote:

Hey gang-

I've had a Kodak DX6490 for about a year, and for the most part I really
like it. But I've only recently tried the burst-mode, and what I'm
seeing just doesn't seem right. When shooting begins, the viewfinder
goes dark. Yes- I know- that's the
way it works in single-shot mode too. But in Burst Mode, doesn't it
seem like the viewfinder should stay active until you release the
shutter? How are you supposed to pan with a moving subject with no
viewfinder?

Can anyone else with a DX6490 tell me if yours does this too? Thanks!

Dave


That is normal action for the 6490. I believe the 7590 cures this
problem.


That news is truly disheartening. To know that they could have made the
viewfinder continue to show what you were shooting but chose not to
seems like a very low/underhanded thing to do.



There are always limitations imposed on functions based on the power of
the internal processor, and the various display components. I agree
this is not a great feature, and it is only one reason I won't buy an
EVF camera.


--
Ron Hunter