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1. An approximate Kelvin temperature scale value associated with the selected Preset setting appears in the Digital Status display 7 2 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure Click Balance Click balance takes RGB values from the current image or from previously saved or loaded settings and applies them to subsequently captured images Using the Current Image for Click Balance 1 Select an image see page 11 7 2 Choose White Balance from the Capture menu choose Click Balance then highlight Image and press the OK button The selected image appears ey rage 3 Press any side of the Four way switch to move the eyedropper over a neutral gray area of the image 4 Press the OK button The pixel values in the area under the eyedropper are sampled SAETIOTO DCR amp OK April 29 2004 7 3 Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu 1 Choose White Balance from the Capture menu choose Click Balance then highlight Saved 2 Press the OK button to display the Saved Settings menu 7 4 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure a Using a Saved Setting For saved settings to appear in the list you must first do one of the following Save a setting on the camera see page 7 6 Save a setting to a card using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software on your computer then load the setting from the card see page 7 7 1 Choose Saved Settings from the Saved Settings me
2. Custom Description Option Setting Grid Lines Displays grid lines in viewfinder Off default On Focus Area Light Displays auto focus bracket Low light lights in viewfinder default Off Always on Focus Area Wrap Successive rotation of focus area Off default selection 0 n Focus Area Lock Locks or unlocks the focus area Unlock Lock Soft Press AE L Auto Exposure Lock with Shutter Disabled Release button default Enabled Single Servo AF Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Enabled default AF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Continuous Servo Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Disabled AF AF in Continuous Servo AF mode default Enabled AE L AF L Lock Assignment of functions to AE AF Lock AE L AF L button simultaneous default AE Lock Only AF Lock Only AE Lock Persist AF operation only Starts 5 3 Configuring your Camera Custom Description Option Setting Command Dial Assignment of functions to Main S Sub A digital command dials default S shutter speed A Aperture Main A Sub S Meter Off Time Time delay for auto meter switch 4 seconds off default 8 seconds 16 seconds 32 seconds Never Self Timer Time Set duration for Self Timer 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds default 20 seconds Top LCD Light Status LCDs illuminate when you LCD illuminator press any function button default Any button AF Assist
3. Type G or D CPU lens Other CPU lens 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Based on information from the matrix metering system flash output is adjusted to provide balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting The Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible pre flashes monitor pre flashes immediately before the main flash Pre flashes reflected from objects in all areas of the frame are picked up by the camera s through the lens TTL multi sensor and analyzed in combination with data on the current sensitivity ISO equivalency setting aperture lens focal length exposure compensation and distance information provided by the lens The results of this analysis are used to balance flash output with natural light 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR is not available in Manual Exposure mode or when you use Spot Metering Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR As above except that distance information is not included in regulating flash output Not available in Manual Exposure mode or when you use Spot Metering All types Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR Hash output is adjusted to ensure that the main subjectis correctly exposed without taking the background into account It is recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard TTL flash for digital S
4. You select a single focus area Use this mode when the subject is stationary Dynamic AF You select the primary focus area the first to detect the subject Then if the subject moves focus shifts to the next focus area that detects the subject Use this mode when the subject is moving Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority With this option available as a Custom Setting see page 5 2 the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject The focus area indicators do not appear in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder and you cannot select the focus area When a telephoto lens is attached or a subject is dark the closest subject cannot be selected In this case use Single Area AF Choosing an AF Area Mode 1 Set the Exposure Mode dial to AF Area mode 2 Turn the Main Command dial to select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF The selected AF Area mode appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder GIES i25 F56 P 8 2 April 29 2004 Focusing Choosing a Focus Area You can select one of the five focus areas depending on the subject s position in the frame or your desired composition 1 Turn off the Image LCD IMPORTANT When the Image LCD is on the Four way switch is used to access digital functions 2 Select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF Area mode NOTE You cannot select a focus area in Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority AF Area mode 3 Rotate the Four wa
5. April 29 2004 6 17 7 Controlling Exposure White Balance White Balance adjusts an image to match the type of lighting used when capturing images Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera offers two types of White Balance Preset and Click When you specify a Preset or Click Balance option that setting is applied to subsequently captured images Preset options see page 7 2 include Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent and Flash Click Balance lets you Specify an area on the currently selected image from which the RGB values are used to color balance subsequently captured images see page 7 3 Use a previously saved setting see page 7 5 Save a click balance setting see page 7 6 e Load a click balance setting from a card see page 7 7 Delete a click balance setting from the camera see page 7 7 Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 April 29 2004 7 1 Controlling Exposure Preset White Balance e Choose White Balance from the Capture menu choose a Preset option then choose a setting Auto Full Auto A Daylight Standard Daylight xe e Warm Daylight Cool Daylight Tungsten Standard Tungsten fs Warm Tungsten Cool Tungsten Fluorescent e Standard Fluorescent comes Cool White Flash Standard Flash e Warm Hash Cool Hash Studio Flash Click Balance See page 7 3 a
6. 14 2 April 29 2004 Camera Care The Imager The imager records light when you capture an image If it should get dirty the quality of your images can be affected Determining if the Imager Even though the imager is located inside the camera it can get dirty There is Dirty are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning e Examine a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager e Visually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image 1 Capture an image of a plain white object such as a clean white wall 2 Examine the image on the computer using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software Imperfections in the image such as dark clusters or streaks may indicate a dirty imager April 29 2004 14 3 Camera Care 4 CAUTION Inspecting and Cleaning the It is important that you follow these instructions when Imager inspecting and cleaning the imager Failure to do so can damage your camera 1 Turn off the camera 2 Remove the lens from the camera 3 Power on your camera using a fully charged battery d CAUTION If the battery loses charge during the cleaning procedure the shutter can close and damage your camera 4 Put the camera in Manual Exposure mode M See page 7 15 i 5 Choose Imager Clean from the Tools menu then choose Open BE i Language AiE TmelData Firriware Hotkey Battery Save Intervalometer Serial Port Imager Chan
7. ex 1 Press and hold and rotate the Main Command dial until the ley desired compensation value appears 3 EV to 3 EV in 1 2 steps E Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than the main subject or to the side when the background is darker When Exposure Compensation is set appears in the Top Status LCD and in the viewfinder The electronic analog exposure display indicates the compensation value and 0 blinks Flectronic analog exposure display CIE 105 FSB th ain FIG 125 S68 aS GIGI 125 56a 7 eo 0 5 EV compensation 2 EV compensation See page 10 12 for Flash Exposure Compensation where only the flash output level is compensated 2 Compose the picture focus and capture the image Cancelling Exposure e Press and hold and rotate the Main Command dial to reset the Compensation compensation vaue to 0 0 Alternatively you can perform Two Button Reset see page 5 23 NOTE Exposure Compensation is not cancelled when you turn off the camera April 29 2004 7 19 Controlling Exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing When it might be difficult to obtain a proper exposure use Auto Exposure Bracketing to capture the same subject at two or three different exposures with a variable exposure compensation degree maximum of 2 EV NOTE In any Exposure mode Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are performed simultaneously when you use a S
8. Exposure Metering Systems Choosing a Metering System Matrix Metering 3D Matrix CIEI i25 F56 P Metering amp You can choose from three metering systems to suit the lighting for your subject NOTE You cannot use metering systems when a non CPU NIKKOR lens is attached Rotate the Metering System selector to choose the desired metering system F Matrix Metering 3D Matrix Metering aa o Center Weighted Metering Spot Metering Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a 10 segment Matrix sensor With D type NIKKOR lenses 10 segment 3 D Matrix Metering automatically activates applying scene brightness scene contrast and subject distance information to ensure even more accurate exposure control You might use Matrix metering for outdoor scenes when you want the best average exposure NOTE Center Weighted or Spot Metering are recommended for the Auto Exposure Lock function see page 7 17 or Exposure Compensation see page 7 19 7 8 April 29 2004 Center Weighted Metering Q Spot Metering Controlling Exposure Center Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12 mm diameter circle in the viewfinder Use Center Weighted Metering to base exposure on a specific area of the scene Nearly 100 of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated on the 4 mm diam
9. 0 ok button 2 7 optional speedlights 10 13 notes for using 10 15 overexposure indicator 11 8 turning on and off in basic mode 4 10 P panning 11 4 pc sync terminal 2 22 10 8 powering your camera 3 1 using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery 3 2 using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Power Module 3 2 programmed auto exposure mode 7 11 R ready light 10 7 rear curtain sync mode 10 10 recording sound files 11 13 recovering files 6 7 red eye reduction 10 11 red eye reduction with slow sync mode 10 11 region of interest box in zoom mode enabling and disabling 11 3 remote release accessory port 2 22 removing batteries 3 4 resetting defaults 5 12 resolution JPEG 6 13 raw 4 6 6 12 setting in basic mode 4 7 reviewing images 11 1 browsing 11 7 histogram mode 11 2 multiple image mode 11 5 on external video 12 1 selecting an image mode 11 1 zoom mode 11 3 enabling and disabling the region of interest box 11 3 luminometer crosshairs 11 4 S safeguards and precautions 1 3 SD cards 6 1 secure digital cards 6 1 selecting an image 11 7 self timer 5 26 sharpening images 6 17 shortcuts digital status lcd 2 16 hotkey button 2 17 shutter priority auto exposure mode 7 13 single area af mode 8 2 single frame drive mode 5 25 slide show 11 9 l 4 April 29 2004 slow sync mode 10 10 software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager 9 6 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Extended Rang
10. too bright Top Status LCD Viewfinder Cause Remedy fEE blinks fEE blinks Lens is not set to its minimum Set lens to minimum aperture aperture fEE blinks P blinks Attached Speedlightis notsetatTTL Set the Speedlight flash mode to Auto Hash in P mode TTL or set the Exposure mode to S A or M com appears Battery is low Have fresh battery ready a blinks Battery needs to be charged Remove the battery and charge it blinks Autofocus is not possible Focus manually HI appears HI appears Overexposure warning subjectis In P mode use an ND filter In S mode select a faster shutter speed In Amode select a smaller aperture larger number If the warning indications remain after trying the remedy in Sor A mode use an ND filter April 29 2004 C 1 Troubleshooting Top Status LCD Viewfinder Cause Remedy Lo appears Lo appears Underexposure warning subjectis too dark In P mode use flash In S mode select a slower shutter speed In Amode select a larger aperture smaller f number If the warning indications remain after trying the remedy in Sor A mode use flash bulb blinks Electronic analog exposure display blinks buLb blinks Subject brightness is beyond camera s exposure range Shutter speed is set to buLb in S mode When the subject is bright use an ND filter When the subject is dark use flash The electronic ana
11. BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DOWNTIME COSTS LOSS OF USE OF YOUR CAMERA COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT FACILITIES OR SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES Outside the United States In countries other than the United States warranty terms may be different Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak no warranty or liability exists even though defect damage or loss may be by negligence or other act of Kodak Warranty is Not Transferable This warranty is not supported or transferable outside of the country of purchase April 29 2004 D 3 Warranty How to Obtain Service In the United States call 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 In Canada call 1 800 GO KODAK 1 800 465 6325 In other countries call your nearest Kodak representative If service is required your Kodak representative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera for repair you should pack the unit in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions located on the shipping container Packing will be the purchaser s responsibility if the original packaging has been discarded or is not available Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date
12. Button Location Bar Selecting an Image images in the selected folder NOTE In Zoom mode with the region of interest box enabled first press the Cancel button to disable the region of interest box The right side of the Four way switch navigates forward to higher numbered images in the folder the left side navigates backward If you continue navigating forward after the last image in the folder the first image appears If you continue navigating backward after the first image in the folder the last image appears A blank screen appears before the first or last image to indicate that the display is wrapping Press and hold the Nav button then press the right or left of the Four way switch to display every tenth higher or lower numbered image in the selected folder The Location bar appears at the bottom of the Image LCD in Single Image mode in Multiple Image mode or in Zoom mode when the Region of Interest box is disabled The bar indicates the position of the current image relative to the other images in the selected folder As you navigate through the images in Multiple Image mode the images are highlighted one at a time Release the Four way switch when the desired image is highlighted As you navigate in other Image modes the displayed image is selected when you release the Four way switch April 29 2004 11 7 Working with Images on the Camera Overexposure Indicator You can indicate
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14. Review related information Helpful messages Brief descriptions of highlighted menu options Brief procedural instructions Capture related status information When the Image LCD is turned off or when you lightly press the Shutter Release button the Digital Status LCD displays capture related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD see page 2 16 NOTE The Digital Status LCD shown here appears when the camera is in Advanced mode In Basic mode see page 4 1 only some of the information appears CF Card SD MMC Card Crop aspect ratio White balance J Raw resolution I0 A m s ia JPEG resolution Estimated images Fj JPEG quality remaining on card Review related status information When the Image LCD is in Image mode the Digital Status LCD displays information about the selected image Current image han Raw resolution White balance 3 aama CER O wssTeve JPEG resolution Current folder Helpful messages As you perform operations appropriate messages appear aed fo 2 13 About Your Camera Using the Menus Your camera provides a variety of digital functions You can access these functions through the tabbed menus on the Image LCD The tabbed menus are available in Advanced mode In Basic mode see page 4 1 there is a single menu with no tabs There are three ways to access the digital functions Navigate through the tabbe
15. The card may be malfunctioning The card may notwork properly with the camera Try a different card If you have access to the Image LCD menus reformat the card in the camera see page 4 8 Shutter will not actuate Camera seems to be locked Cannot get out of custom settings Try resetting defaults see page 5 12 Camera seems to contain hidden information There is less space on the card than there should be There can be hidden recycle bin folders on large cards if you have deleted images from your card using WINDOWS 2000 OS Hidden recycle bin folders can make your card seem smaller Reformat the card in your camera if the space on the card is smaller than it should be than it should be Four way switch doesn t work Be sure the Four way switch lock is in the unlock position Card Busy LED and Card icon on Data is being written to the Do not remove the card until the blinking stops the Digital Status LCD are memory card blinking April 29 2004 C 3 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Can t recover deleted images Copy any images on the card to your computer do a quick format then use the Recover function Ifthe images have not previously been overwritten it may be possible to recover them Images are out of focus Check that focus area is set correctly Consider locking focus area Color is not right Change white balance sett
16. You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software 1 Choose Crop Aspect Ratio from the Capture menu then highlight 2x3 4 5 or 2x2 2 Press the OK button With the 4 x 5 or 2 x 2 options a crop overlay appears on the thumbnail on the camera in Image mode and in the DCS Photo Desk software Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Setting Raw Resolution 13 5 MP 6 0 MP There are three resolutions available for Raw files 13 5 MP Full resolution Raw images 4500 x 3000 6 MP Half resolution Raw images 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP Quarter resolution Raw images 2250 x 1500 1 Choose Raw Resolution from the Capture menu then highlight a resolution 2 Press the OK button NOTE The number of pixels varies depending on the crop aspect ratio see page 6 11 Shortcut e You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 6 12 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Files ny Setting J PEG Resolution There are four resolutions available for JPEG files 13 5 MP Full resolution JPEG images 4500 x 3000 6 MP Half resolution JPEG images 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP Quarter resolution JPEG images 2250 x 1500 0 8 MP 0 8 resolution JPEG images 1125 x 750 NOTE The number of pixels varies depending on the crop aspect ra
17. all images are saved in the JPEG format Basic mode functions include e ISO e White Balance Raw Resolution JPEG Resolution Format Card Display Contrast e Overexposure Indicator Time Date Firmware e User Mode April 29 2004 4 1 The Basics ao Setting the User Mode Setting Advanced Mode 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the Menu button to turn it on If the Image LCD is on and images are displayed press the Menu button NOTE Ifan untabbed screen appears the camera is in Basic mode 2 Choose User Mode from the Basic menu then highlight Advanced 3 Press the OK button Setting Basic Mode 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the Menu button to turn it on If the Image LCD is on and images are displayed press the Menu button NOTE Ifa tabbed menu appears the camera is in Advanced mode 2 Press and hold the Menu button and press the right side of the Four way switch to highlight the Tools tab 3 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight User Mode then highlight Basic 4 Press the OK button 4 2 April 29 2004 The Basics Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu 1 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight a menu White Balance option Raw Resolution If a pop up menu appears press the right side of the Four way switch EG He ra 3 0 Me to enable the menu then press the top or bottom of the Four way onma ar x
18. you can capture the remaining images after inserting a new card Also if you turn the camera off during Bracketing you can capture the remaining images after turning the camera on again When the Self Timer see page 5 26 is set bracketing is performed one frame at a time Press and hold Rotate the Main Command dial until disappears from the Top Status LCD Alternatively you can perform Two Button Reset see page 5 23 If you cancel using the Main Command dial the number of shots and the compensated EV values will automatically be selected the next time you use Auto Exposure Bracketing If you cancel using Two Button Reset values are reset to 3F 0 5 7 22 April 29 2004 Bulb Mode Exposure Controlling Exposure Bulb Mode exposure is useful when you are capturing nighttime scenes that require extended exposure of more than 30 seconds NOTE Extended exposure times may degrade image quality NOTE Choose Long as the Long Exposure setting when using Bulb Choose Longer for times longer than two seconds see page 5 22 Use the LCD illuminator see page 2 20 to view the LCDs in the dark NOTE Use a tripod to avoid camera shake Use of the optional cable Sie instead of the Shutter Release button also reduces camera shake 1 Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to M April 29 2004 7 23 Controlling Exposure 2 Rotate the Main Command dial to select buLb and rotate the Sub Command dial to set the apertu
19. 1 2 EV steps AE Lock Yes Exposure modes Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto Manual Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism Viewfinder magnification 50 mm lens 0 75X infinity Diopter adjustment 0 8 to 1 8 DP Viewfinder eyepoint 17mm Viewfinder coverage Approximately 92 horizontal and vertical Viewfinder information Focus indication Focus Area Metering System AE Lock indicator Shutter speed aperture Exposure mode Electronic Analog Exposure display Exposure Compensation display Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation value Flash Exposure Compensation indicator Exposure Compensation indicator Hash Ready indicator Focus brackets Spot Metering area Reference Circle for Center Weighted metering On demand grid lines Top Status LCD backlit Shutter speed Exposure Compensation value Flash Exposure Compensation indicator Exposure Compensation indicator Flexible Program indicator Hash Sync mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Focus Area Battery power Custom Setting Aperture Bracketing Bar graph A 2 April 29 2004 Specifications Digital LCD backlit Capture information interactive White Balance ISO CF and SD Cards JPEG quality Raw and JPEG resolution Crop aspect ratio Microspect ratio Review information read only Current image number current folder number Crop aspect ratio White Balance Resolution ISO Tool tips Image LCD 2 0 130 000 dot low tem
20. 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your camera 13 2 April 29 2004 Connecting to Your Computer You may connect more than one camera or other IEEE 1394 devices to the card as long as you avoid a closed loop configuration The drawing indicates an acceptable configuration The camera s IEFE 1394 port does not support a second pass through connector and is meant to be the last device on the daisy chain You can now access your camera from the computer See the Help for the DCS Host Software on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera April 29 2004 13 3 Connecting to Your Computer Quitting Disconnecting from the Computer Complete these steps when your work with the camera and the computer is complete You can connect or disconnect the camera without turning the camera or the computer off NOTE WINDOWS Operating System only Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager is running Doing so can cause your computer to hang d CAUTION Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while images are being transferred from the camera to the computer Doing so can corrupt images on the computer 1 Exit KODAK PROFESSSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software if is running 2 Disconnect the camera from the computer Using the Card Reader If your computer has a card reader you can acce
21. 5 At 28 mm or longer use at ranges of 2 m or longer AF 35 70 mm f 2 8 At 35 mm or longer use at ranges of 0 8 m or longer AF Micro 70 180 mm f 4 5 5 6 ED At 70 mm or longer use at ranges of 0 7 m or longer 10 6 April 29 2004 Flash Photography You can use 28 to 200 mm non CPU NIKKOR lenses AI S AI Al modified NIKKOR and Series E lenses except 200 mm f 2 lens with the built in Speedlight However the lenses have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance AI AI 25 50 mm f 4 40 mm or longer focal length and at 40 mm at 0 8 more longer shooting distance e Al S 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 5 35 mm or longer focal length Al 35 70 mm f 3 5 35 mm or longer focal length and at 35 mm at 1 mm or longer shooting distance e AT 28 45 mm f 4 5 28 mm or longer focal length and at 28 mm at 1 m or longer shooting distance e Al modified 50 300 mm f 4 5 200 mm or longer focal length AT Se AI 50 300 mm 4 5 135 mm or longer focal length e AT 80 200 mm f 2 8 105 mm or longer focal length Al modified 80 250 mm f 4 135 mm or longer focal length Ready Light When you are using the built in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight such IE bo i as the SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22 SB 80DX SB 800 AF or SB 50DX the ready light 4 appears in the viewfinder once the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire If the ready light blinks appro
22. Activation of AF Assist On default Illuminator Illuminator Off 5 4 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and controls its operation You can e View information about your current firmware version Download new firmware versions from the Kodak Web site and update the firmware in your camera see page 5 6 Enable optional firmware features see page 5 7 NOTE You must register your camera see page 1 1 before you can download firmware Checking the Firmware Version 1 Choose Firmware from the Tools menu then choose the firmware version User Mode User Setups Default Reset Vertical Release Folder File Naming Job Tracker Language BEOHALL Time Date Firmware 2 Press the OK button Kodak DCS Pro SLRin Serial number PSLRN 09450 Firmware version 45 0 Total actuations 987 April 29 2004 5 5 Configuring your Camera oo Downloading Firmware Onyourcomputer go to http www kodak com go dcssoftware and to your Computer follow the instructions Updating Firmware on Once you download the firmware to your computer you can copyit to a your Camera memory card and update the firmware on your camera 1 Insert a COMPACTFLASH CF card SECURE DIGITAL SD card or MultiMedia MMC card in the computer s card reader 2 Using the computer copy the firmware file to the card s root dir
23. Configuring your Camera Saving a List New Fixed Lens New 2oom Lens Delete Lens Loading a List New Fixed Lens New Zoor Lena If you have made any changes to a list in the camera we recommend that you save the list to a memory card This combines the user list and master list and provides a backup copy If your camera needs repair and the original list cannot be saved your backup copy can be loaded If you use more than one KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera you can save time by creating the user list of commonly used lenses on one camera then loading it into the others Insert a memory card in the camera Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose Save List Press the OK button The list is saved to the root directory of the memory card as lens txt IMPORTANT Do not edit or rename this file If you do it may not work properly in the camera IMPORTANT Save your current user list to your computer before loading a new one The new list will be merged with your current list and new lenses or changes not already in the camera will be a If you change the strengths for a lens and there are changes for that lens in the new list your changes will be overwritten Insert the memory card containing the list in the camera Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose Load List Press the OK button Press OK in resp
24. Curtain Sync The Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure creating a stream of light that follows the flash illuminated moving subject When Rear Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode Slow Sync is automatically set 10 10 April 29 2004 Flash Photography Red Eye Reduction The Red Eye Reduction lamp lights for approximately one second before the flash fires to reduce the red eye effect in photos of people or animals Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set Set the Exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Flash Sync Modes for Front and Rear Curtain Sync modes for SB series 26 25 and 24 Optional Speedlights Speedlights are set using the sync mode selector on the optional Speedlight If Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is selected with an SB series 800 AF 80DX 28DX 28 27 or 26 Speedlight attached the Speedlight red eye reduction feature is used Tips e When you select Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync the Red Eye Reduction lamp lights for approximately one second before the flash fires Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter releases Red Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where the shutter release is your top priority e With some lenses light from the Red Eye Reduction lamp may not reach the subject s eyes e
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26. Drive modes are available Single frame shooting sj Fully pressing the Shutter Release button takes one picture Continuous shooting Sy Pictures are taken continuously at the rate of up to 1 7 frames second as long as you keep the Shutter Release button fully pressed Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and rotate the Drive Mode selector to select a Drive mode Drive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Drive Mode selector Continuous shooting Locking Exposure Settings There may be times when you want to lock exposure settings For example if an inexperienced photographer is to use the camera you may want to prevent their accidentally changing your settings Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive Mode selector to Q Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock Drive Mode selector April 29 2004 5 25 Configuring your Camera Using the Self Timer Use the Self Timer when you want to be in a photograph Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the Self Timer The Self Timer allows you 10 seconds to move into position Ifyou are using autofocus see page 8 1 do not stand in front of the lens when setting the Self Timer 1 Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive Mode selector to X f NOTE The Self Timer will not work if the shutter cannot be release
27. Exposure Bracketing Metering System selector button Main Command dial Image LCD Microphone Menu button OK button Nav button Cancel button HotKey button Four way switch Digital Status button Four way switch lock Delete button Digital Status LCD Tag Record button Card Busy LED Media door Camera Top Flash Lock Release button Power switch Shutter Release button Flash Exposure Compensation button Drive Mode selector lock release Camera Strap eyelet Exposure Compensation button Exposure Mode dial LCD Illuminator Drive Mode selector Camera Strap eyelet Top Status LCD Hot shoe Imager Plane indicator 2 2 April 29 2004 About Your Camera SS Camera Bottom Tri t Camera strap eyelet ripod moun Battery slot Name plate Left Side Coin cell battery slot Video Output port aa IEEE 1394 port Battery slot April 29 2004 2 3 About Your Camera a Open Media Door CF Eject button CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD MMC card slot Turning the Camera On and Off Connect your camera to a power source see page 3 1 before turning it on Turn the Power Switch On or Off 2 4 April 29 2004 About Your Camera Viewfinder and Focus Screen Focus Indicator FOO a oo F Flash Ready light Focus area Exposure Compensation value Metering system Auto Exposure Lock indicator Shutter Speed Flash Exposure Com
28. Nav overlay Navigates to higher or lower numbered folders when pressed and held while you press the top or bottom of the Four way switch Displays every tenth higher or lower numbered image within a folder when pressed and held while you press the right or left side of the Four way switch The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used user definable digital functions NOTE The Digital Status button see page 2 9 provides shortcuts to specific capture critical functions Use the HotKey button for functions not already available through the Digital Status button If the Image LCD is off turns it on and displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the first HotKey position If the Image LCD is on displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the first HotKey position Highlights the menu option for the next previous HotKey position when pressed and held while you press the left or right of the Four way switch 2 8 April 29 2004 About Your Camera Digital Status Button The Digital Status button used with the Digital Status LCD provides a shortcut to capture critical menu options on the Image LCD See page 2 16 Highlights the last used function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu option on the Image LCD e Selects a different function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu option on the Image LCD when pressed and held whi
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30. Port from the Tools menu then choose Serial In 2 Select a Serial In option described below Menu Action Comments Choice None No data transmitted Serial port is unavailable GPS A text string from the Ifa TRIMBLE GPS card is connected GPS device is inserted in the camera the written to the header of the TRIMBLE card overrides the just captured image serial port GPS functionality New The text string from the Text string must be 250 valid connected device is written characters or less Valid to the header of characters consist of ASCII subsequent images characters carriage return and line termination Previous A text string from the When you select New Images connected device is written or Previous Image a Serial In to the header of previously Status option becomes captured images available Scan Shoot Ascanned bar code valueis File type must be Raw Select written to the image Scan Shoot scan a bar code header then capture an image Scan Shoot Up to eight scanned bar File type must be Raw Select Multi code values are written to Scan Shoot Multi scan up to the image header eight bar codes then capture an image Status This option appears when See page 15 3 you select New or Previous 15 2 April 29 2004 Serial In Status Serial Out Mode Folder File Narning Job Tracker Language 72 Time Date Piffin Hotkey Serial In Serial Out
31. Setting areas Focus is not locked If the camera s autofocus subject moves a different focus area operation determine takes over focus April 29 2004 8 5 Focusing AF Assist Illuminator When you lightly press the Shutter Release button the AF Assist Illuminator turns on automatically under the following conditions Single Servo AF Focus mode AF NIKKOR lens is used Subject is dark and the center focus area is selected Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority is activated NOTE Ifthe AF Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly over a short period of time it will turn off for a short period of time to protect the firing tube It will restart shortly Z CAUTION The AF Assist Illuminator can become hot if used repeatedly over a short period of time Do not touch it When the AF Assist Illuminator is on autofocus will not work due to vignetting at shooting distances less than one meter with the following lenses AF Micro 200 mm f 4 IF ED AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8 IEED 24 mm or longer focal length AF 20 35 mm f 2 8 IF AF 24 120 mm 3 5 5 6 IF AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8 IF ED AF 35 70 mm f 2 8 AF Micro 70 180 mm f 4 5 5 6 ED When the AF Assist Illuminator is on autofocus will not work due to vignetting with the following lenses AES 80 200 mm f 2 8 IFED AF 80 200 mm f 2 8 ED AF VR 80 400 mm f 4 5 5 6 ED 8 6 April 29 2004 Focusing Locking Focus Use Focus Lock
32. With Slow Sync and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync keep the camera steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow Use of a tripod is recommended You cannot use Rear Curtain Sync with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained April 29 2004 10 11 Flash Photography Flash Exposure Compensation With flash exposure compensation you can change the correct exposure computed by the Speedlight and camera For example you can highlight the main subject by increasing the flash output or prevent the main subject from becoming too bright by decreasing the flash output 1 Press and hold and rotate the Main Command dial until the desired compensation value appears 3EV to 1EV in 1 2 steps Electronic analog exposure display PIS 125 56 mags 0 5 EV compensation JES i25 56 P mr io 1 EV compensation Tips e When flash exposure compensation is set appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder You can check the compensation value by pressing GD Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker 2 Press the Hash Lock Release button to release the Speedlight Set the Flash Sync mode and Exposure mode 3 Compose the picture focus and confirm that 4 appears in the viewfinder Be sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range t
33. both cameras c Repeat for all need Click Balance settings 2 Load identical Job Tracker files into the memory of both cameras see page 5 10 The settings must have the same names on both cameras NOTE If the Job Tracker file named in the User Setup is no longer in camera memory Job Tracker will be disabled 5 16 April 29 2004 Time and Date User Setups Default Reset Vertical Release Folder ile Maring Job Tracker k Configuring your Camera A time and date stamp is associated with each image file Inside your camera a CR 2032 Coin Cell battery see page 3 6 maintains the time and date for one to two years If this battery loses its charge you must reset the time and date 1 Choose Time Date from the Tools menu then choose Time or Date 2 Ifyou chose Time press the right or left side of the Four way switch to select hours minutes or seconds Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the value If you chose Date press the right or left side of the Four way switch to select year month or day Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the value 3 Press the OK button April 29 2004 5 17 Configuring your Camera Setting the User Mode Your camera has two user modes Advanced mode provides access to all digital functions Basic mode provides access to some digital functions see page 4 1 Ifthe camera is in Advanced mode choose User Mode from the To
34. bracket exposures at varied flash output levels in TTL auto flash shooting without changing the shutter speed and or aperture April 29 2004 Glossary 1 Exposure compensation Exposure control f number Flexible Program Focus Priority for autofocus Focus Tracking Exposure compensation for available light is activated by changing the shutter speed and or lens aperture Use the AE L AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button the Exposure Compensation button or Auto Exposure Bracketing In flash photography with a NIKON dedicated TTL Speedlight exposure compensation can also be performed by varying the amount of flash output Camera originated exposure compensation affects both the foreground subject and the background variations in flash output amount affect only the foreground Programmed Auto Camera sets both shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure Shutter Priority Auto User selects shutter speed and camera sets matching lens aperture for correct exposure Aperture Priority Auto User selects aperture and camera sets matching shutter speed for correct exposure Manual You select both shutter speed and aperture following or ignoring the meter s recommendations to achieve the desired exposure The numbers on the lens aperture ring and in the camera s LCD that indicate the relative size of the lens aperture opening The fnumber series is a geometric progression based on changes in the size of the le
35. camera Go to wwwkodak com go DCSRegister Complete the Registration card included with your camera April 29 2004 1 1 Important Information Warnings Safety Warnings Operational Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard use only the recommended accessories and attachments Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera Doing so can damage the camera Be sure the connector orientation is correct when you connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the computer Connecting incorrectly can damage your camera or computer At the computer connection the point on the 6 pin plug must align with the point on the computer port Use extreme care when handling memory cards as they are easily damaged Ifa card is dropped all data on the card can be lost Do not remove a memory card the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery or the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module from the camera while the memory card icon on the Digital Status LCD or the Card Busy LED inside the Media door are blinking The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the card You may lose data if you remove a card at this time Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module A line voltage outside this range can destroy the power module and or the camera Use only the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module included with your camera or availa
36. center for repair you must first contact a Kodak representative for return authorization and instructions Should you need to return equipment to Kodak Kodak is not responsible for the loss or damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center You may at your option choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your choice This warranty becomes null and void if during shipment you fail to pack your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following Circumstances beyond Kodak s control Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak Unauthorized modifications or service e Misuse Abuse Failure to follow Kodak s operating maintenance or repacking instructions Failure to use Kodak supplied items such as cables D 2 April 29 2004 Warranty KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE
37. domes aanoRNNE ayReatayursauaGnEERaO E 8 1 Foc s VOCS ainena aa AEN EAE E EEEE e mia aE 8 1 Choosing a Focus Mode sssssssssssseeeeeesssssssssssssesnnsnnrrrreronnsnnsnsssssrtttenunnnnnntooosisnnnnnnrrrrrreeeeosssssnsrrrrt 8 1 6 April 29 2004 Table of Contents AFArea VOLE ia cnsmtuaninimenhemeanntie su a a a a ai 8 2 Choosing an AF Area Mode sssssssseseeessssssssssrreeneonssssssttttiteennnnsnrrntreeennnnnsssssstittnennnsstrrrrrrenreesssssss 8 2 Choosinga Foc sAreiesnnssreione iconen e T O OAN 8 3 Viewfinder and Top Status LCD Indicators ic iccicsssvosvesnicesnonsensnsecnnonvovadecncadonsvonesddeesvawonsobesadonnsvensandtasoene 8 4 Operations and Suitable SHMAWONS ssssiiaisissersninnssevsbreasivnsaviseatarviadiorbnivtinersercoveidiveasinendwvinalrileinvivoionaveeen 8 5 AF Assist MMII IAT iss coeeriavrssheisedaaaanetentniavea nar eigaiaaaeinnnesoiatieen uate anamieommunemenannenG 8 6 IGRI TAVIS renerne nnana aa a a 8 7 Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected c ssssssssssssssscssssesssssessesssessessussnesssssesesssseessesees 8 8 Man l PIS tussle tbc wiles nape osteoma O 8 9 Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Pocus ici isccsicassssnceshoorssnneinnernunn soveasianrnigntonneanaenesennyeds 8 9 Depth of Field and Focus Tracking cic iis scesvacsecistavevovaineavesasesusvsosnssen biaueessiisnivaiensedvsuinesibavbiveanviceacionmanniieve 8 10 TOUT PICMG soins craceenu tis atneadiosavliteresons ani
38. for easy viewing at night or in low light situations Press amp The Exposure meter turns on and the Top and Digital Status LCDs are illuminated The illuminator remains on until you lightly or fully press the Shutter Release button or the Battery Save time elapses see page 5 1 2 20 April 29 2004 About Your Camera Depth of Field Preview Button The depth of field is the zone of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject Press the Depth of Field Preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder Pressing the Depth of Field Preview button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode or the aperture selected in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode By looking through the viewfinder you can confirm the approximate depth of field with the given aperture The Imager Plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting distance and indicates the position of the imager plane inside the camera body Use this indicator when actually measuring camera to subject distance for example in close up photography The distance from the lens mounting flange to the imager plane is 46 5 mm April 29 2004 2 21 About Your Camera Hot Shoe The Hot Shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of NIKON dedicated electronic Speedlights CAUTION Do not use Speedlights from other manufacturers since higher voltages an
39. one of the following The name of a new folder associated with the current naming scheme The name of a new folder associated with the default naming scheme A Custom option for creating a new naming scheme All naming schemes follow the DCF Digital Camera File standard 2 Ifyou chose Custom this screen appears where you can name the folder The name must consist of three numeric characters followed by five alphabetic characters You cannot change the numeric characters a c 3 Pre To enter a character press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the character then press the OK button To change a character highlight gt or lt then press the OK button to move to the next or previous character in the folder name When finished highlight Done and press the OK button ss the OK button 6 10 April 29 2004 Image Files Setting the Crop Aspect Ratio White Balance Capture Folder CF Gard MM Card Raw Resolution JPEG Resobutiorn op Aspect Ratio Setting up Cards Folders and Files You can capture Raw JPEG or Raw JPEG files see page 6 3 In addition you can specify resolution crop aspect ratio quality and other image enhancements You can select a crop aspect ratio to apply to JPEG images Crop aspect ratio is not applied to Raw images on the camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software
40. s Baud Rate Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System When you choose New Images or Previous Image from the Serial In menu the Serial In Status choice becomes available When you choose Status one of two screens appears Data Received ABC If the connected device is sending data a message indicates the most recent data received No dala received If there is no device connected or if a connected device is not currently sending data this message appears When the serial port is in Serial Out mode your camera sends data to a remotely connected device NOTE Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously 1 Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu then choose Serial Out 2 Select a Serial Out option described below Menu Choice Action None No data transmitted Image A text string containing the image number of the just captured image is sent to the connected device April 29 2004 15 3 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Setting the Baud Rate Before transmitting data between the camera and a connected device you must set the correct baud rate required by the device NOTE Please follow the device manufacturer s recommendations for baud rate 1 Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu then choose Baud Rate 2 Select the required baud rate ee SE FokderiFile Maring Jot Tracker Language Sif Tene Da
41. segment segment G type or D type AF NIKKOR AF S yes yes yes yes yes yes yes AF 1 NKKOR AFI Teleconverter yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Non D type AF NIKKOR except AF yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NIKKOR for F3AF AI P NIKKOR yes yes yes yes yes yes AI S or AI type NIKKOR Series E yes yes yes Al modified NIKKOR Medical NIKKOR 120 mm f 4 yes yes yes Reflex NIKKOR yes yes AI S or AI type Teleconverters yes yes yes 5 Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 yes yes yes Auto Extension Rings PK 11A PK 12 yes yes yes PK 13 and PN 11 1 Spot Metering area can be shifted with focus area selector with CPU NIKKOR lens 2 IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be attached 3 Camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR NIKKOR lens 4 Compatible with AF S and AF 1 NIKKOR except AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8 IF ED and AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8 D IF ED 5 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 6 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 7 Some lenses accessories cannot be attached 8 With Exposure mode set to Manual The exposure meter cannot be used 9 With Exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1 125 second or slower The exposure meter cannot be used 10 Attach the PB 6 vertically PB 6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching AS 15 must be attached in combina
42. that peaks towards the right indicates a high key image without many dark tones One that peaks on the left indicates a low key l image without many light tones High key Low key Zoom Mode The selected image see page 11 7 appears with a region ofinterest ROI box and a highlighted center square The region of interest box includes the area of the image that appears when you zoom in Enabling or Disabling the Press the OK button to enable the region of interest box Region of Interest Box You can pan or zoom when the region of interest box is enabled Press the Cancel button to disable the region of interest box You can navigate to a different image when the region of interest box is disabled April 29 2004 11 3 Working with Images on the Camera Zooming With the region of interest box enabled press the OK button There are three zoom levels The first actuation zooms to 1 4 one pixel displayed for every four in the image the second to 1 1 and the third returns to the un zoomed 1 16 NOTE When zoomed to 1 1 the crosshairs appear but the region of interest box does not You can still pan Panning e With the region of interest box enabled press any side of the Four way switch Ifyou reach the edge of the thumbnail the image moves in the opposite direction Luminometer The center square which appears when the region of interest box is enabled indicates the level of luminance channel saturation of
43. that the tagged images are not deleted In the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software you can use tags as a selection mechanism for a variety of operations Printers adhering to the DPOF Digital Print Order File standard will recognize and print images tagged for print Your camera complies with the DPOF standard for printing files from a memory card DPOF capability applies to JPEG images only The option is disabled for RAW images IMPORTANT When you capture a JPEG Raw or Raw JPEG image to one or two cards up to four copies of the image are saved If you tag the image all copies are tagged 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is on and a menu is displayed press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode 2 Select an image 3 Press and release the Tag Record button less than one second to display the Tag options A check mark v appears next to options if the image has not been tagged for those options If the image has already been tagged for an option a slash appears through the check mark NOTE Ifyou hold the Ta a button for more than one second you access the Record option see page 11 13 4 Press the top or bottom ofthe Four way switch to highlight the desired option 5 Release the Four way switch to tag or uncut the image When an image is tagged a check mark v appears on the Status bar when that image is selected A check
44. the equipment is received by the service center D 4 April 29 2004 Warranty Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company You may register with Kodak via mail fax or through Kodak s World Wide Web site http www kodak com go DCSRegister Support is provided through a variety of options 1 Technical Support through the Web site http www kodak com Support includes FAQs Frequently Asked Questions downloadable software updates and technical topic articles for reading and downloading 2 FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects In North America the FaxBack system is available at the following phone number 1 800 508 1531 3 Authorized Dealers Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer for help with camera operation and connection to your computer Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics application software integration consulting and optional equipment Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement 4 Telephone Support Telephone support is available without charge during your warranty period only by calling United States Call 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 Outside United Contact your local Kodak service representative States Your ca
45. where it can be included in image headers The data follows the IPTC standard Job tracker files have a IPT extension 1 Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then choose one of the following om ma a None No job tracker data is written to the image headers Default Reset lt job tracker file gt Choosing this option writes the job tracker AM CALR data from the active file to the header of subsequently captured Folder File Narming h his fil have b iouslv loaded Ifno file has b Tii Tracker Mle None images This file must have been previously loaded If no file has been Language 3 WEDDING loaded this option does not appear in the menu ee ee Load There can be one active job tracker file at a time This file can Firmware be loaded from a memory card or from camera memory 2 Press the OK button Saving a Job Tracker File You create and save job tracker files on the computer Do the following to to a Card save a job tracker file to a card so that it can be loaded in your camera On the computer 1 Place a CF card in the computer s card reader 2 Using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Software save the IPT file to the card Alternatively you can save the file to your hard drive and copy it to a card later April 29 2004 5 9 Configuring your Camera Loading aJ ob Tracker File from a Card 1 Insert the card in the camera 2 Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load 3 Choose Loa
46. 13 1 continuous drive mode 5 25 CR 2032 coin cell 3 6 crop aspect ratio 6 11 custom settings 5 2 custom settings table 5 2 D DCS Pro 14n back 2 2 bottom 2 3 front 2 1 media door 2 4 side 2 3 top 2 2 turning on and off 2 4 defaults resetting 5 12 delete button 2 9 deleting images 11 11 depth of field 8 10 depth of field preview button 2 21 digital buttons 2 6 digital exposure correction 6 15 digital status button 2 9 shortcut to menu options 2 16 shortcut to menu options in basic mode 4 4 digital status lcd 2 13 basic mode 4 3 diopter 2 20 display contrast changing in basic mode 4 9 display contrast changing 11 8 disposing of batteries 3 6 drive mode 5 25 continuous 5 25 single frame 5 25 D TTL flash control 10 2 dynamic af mode 8 2 electromagnetic emissions 1 6 electronic o eoni display 7 17 electronic rangefinder 8 9 exposure 7 1 bulb mode 7 23 exposure bias 6 15 exposure compensation 7 19 exposure metering systems 7 8 center weighted metering 7 9 choosing 7 8 matrix metering 3D matrix metering 7 8 spot metering 7 9 exposure modes aperture priority auto 7 14 capturing images in 7 10 manual 7 15 programmed auto 7 11 shutter priority auto 7 13 exposure settings locking 5 25 external video 12 1 connecting 12 1 enabling 12 2 F files choosing the type 6 3 JPEG resolution 6 13 naming 5 7 RAW resolution 4 6 6 12 recovering after deletion 6 7 typ
47. 22 Y SB 22 y J J SB 20 SB 16B SB 15 SB 11 SB 14 J J 1 The SB 26 can be set to slave mode for wireless slave flash photography When the wireless slave selector is set to D shutter speed is set to under 1 90 S 2 When an SB 27 is mounted on the DCS Pro SLR n the flash mode is automatically set to TTL and the shutter release is disabled Set the SB 27 to A non TTL auto flash 3 Manual mode only Use is not recommended 4 Autofocus is only available with AF Micro lenses 60 mm 105 mm 200 mm or 70 180 mm 5 When using the SB 11 or SB 14 in Aor M mode use the SU 2 with an SC 13 sync cable Although SC 11 and SC 15 sync cables can be used the flash ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically April 29 2004 Notes for Using an Optional Speedlight Flash Photography Flash sync speed is 1 125 second or slower when using an optional Speedlight Available ISO is 160 1600 RAW files or 160 800 JPEG files With the SB 26 25 or 24 Hash Sync mode set on the Speedlight overrides the setting on the camera When Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set when an SB 800 AF SB 80DX SB 800 AF SB 28 28DX 27 or 26 is attached the Red Eye Reduction feature turns on Even when the optional Speedlight with the AF Assist illuminator is attached the AF Assist illuminator does not emit light unless the conditions for AF Assist illu
48. 29 2004 Important Information Damage Requiring Service Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions e Tfliquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera Ifyour camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of moisture your camera is not waterproof e Ifyour camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions Ifyour camera has been dropped or the housing has been damaged e When your camera exhibits a distinct change in performance Disassembling the Camera Never attempt to take the camera apart The camera is shipped as a single unit April 29 2004 1 5 Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions VCCI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be det
49. 34 Load the user list see page 5 34 Adding Lenses from the Use this option to move a lens from the master list to the user list Master List 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose Add Lens Mew Fixed Lens Mew Zoom Lens 2 Choose the appropriate lens manufacturer April 29 2004 5 31 Configuring your Camera 3 Choose the lens that is mounted on your camera 28mm F28 MD AF 28 7TOnm 2 8 HEDF AFS NOTE If your lens does not appear in the master list add a new fixed 38 80rmm F3 3 5 6 N G AF see page 5 35 or a new zoom lens see page 5 36 28 100mm 3 5 56N6 28 105imm F3 5 4 5 ND AF 4 Press the OK button 28 200rnim f3 5 5 6 WD IF AF 26 20 0rnnn f3 5 5 6 HG EDIF AF 35mm H4 NALS 35mm f2 ND 35 70mm F2 9N DAF The lens is moved from the master list to the user list 50mm f1 4 ND AF 24 85mm f3 5 4 5 N G EDIF R 5 32 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Removing Lenses from the Use this option to move a lens from the user list to the master list User List 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose Remove Lens Remove Ler New Fixed Lens New Zoom Lerma Delete Lens Bere res 2 Select the lens to be removed meee T 3 Press the OK button 24 120rm f3 5 5 6 N D A 35mm na N ALS The lens is moved from the user list to the master list g mra fiA ND AF 24 8500 F354 N G EDF AFS April 29 2004 5 33
50. 6 Press the OK button The mirror raises and the shutter opens 7 Inspect the imager according to the Technical Information Bulletin TIB procedure at www kodak com go dcs 8 Choose Imager Clean from the Tools menu then choose Close 9 Press the OK button The shutter closes and the mirror returns 10 Turn off the camera 11 Replace the lens 14 4 April 29 2004 Storing Camera Care Carefully check the camera s operation after lengthy storage when the camera has not been used for a long time or before an important trip or shooting assignment When storing your camera wrap itin a clean soft cloth and place itin a well ventilated cool dry dust free place Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used To prevent corrosion avoid storing the camera in a laboratory or other location where chemicals are used Do not store the camera in a drawer or other non ventilated place Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for several days Take the camera out and release the shutter occasionally to assure camera function In a humid environment store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt IMPORTANT Aminute amount of battery power is used even when the camera is turned off This will affect the camera s shooting capacity
51. DOBE PHOTOSHOP the included KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Extended Range Imaging File Format Module lets you apply many DCS specific image enhancements before acquiring them into PHOTOSHOP For more information on the ERI JPEG file format visit http www kodak com go dcs and select the Extended Range Imaging Technology ERI link Standard JPEG files are slightly smaller and do not offer the post capture DCS specific image enhancement capability of ERI JPEG files Choose JPEG File Type from the Image menu then choose ERI or Standard G File Type JPEG Quality Digital Exp Corr Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level April 29 2004 6 5 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Formatting Cards You may need to format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted If you have used a card for several sessions for example two or three dozen you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card There are two ways to format a card Quick Format Removes the directory structure but does not erase data This type of format takes relatively little time to complete It may be possible to recover files after a quick format if they have not been overwritten Secure Erase Erases all information and cleans up the card This type of format takes longer to co
52. Display Contrast switch to highlight a menu option Overexposure Ind Off 2 Press the OK button Tmme Date Firmware User Mode Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD displays shown here appear when the Basic menu is displayed In Advanced mode additional information appears Capture related status information When the Image LCD is turned off or when you lightly press the Shutter Release button the Digital Status LCD displays capture related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD Review related status information When the Image LCD is in Image mode the Digital Status LCD displays information about the selected image Helpful messages When you highlight a menu option a brief description Quarter resolution JPEG appears When you perform operations brief procedural instructions Tiles to card appear WE for hrs min sec to change values April 29 2004 4 3 The Basics _ a Using the Digital Status The Digital Status LCD and the Digital Status button provide a shortcut to LCD to Highlight Menu some menu options Options 1 Press and hold the Digital Status button to highlight the last used function on the Digital Status LCD and to highlight the associated menu option on the Image LCD The menu has a disabled appearance 2 Continue to press and hold the Digital Status button and press the right or left of the Four way switch to sequence through the fu
53. E You can capture images in a vertical orientation see page 5 19 using Advanced mode see page 4 2 NOTE The last three digits of the image number appear on the Top Status LCD in the Frame Counter location 4 14 April 29 2004 5 Configuring your Camera Setting Battery Save Camera Default Reset Vertical Release Folder File Naming Job Tracker Language Bae 30 min Time Date Firmware Battery Sawe Camera Image LCD Default Reset Vartical Release Folder File MHarning Job Tracker min Language ie Tma Date Firmware Hotke Battary Save This chapter describes features and methods for configuring your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera You can set separate battery save times for the camera and the Image LCD To conserve battery power your camera goes into a low power mode if not used for a specified amount of time 1 Choose Battery Save from the Tools menu choose Camera then highlight the desired time out 2 Press the OK button NOTE When the Camera Battery Save time elapses both the Image LCD and the Top Status LCD turn off To exit the Battery Save state turn the D Dial to OF then turn it to Single Frame shooting Alternatively lightly press the Shutter Release button NOTE If the camera has an IEFE 1394 connection to a computer that is turned on the camera never enters the Battery Save state As long as the IEFE 1394 connection remains the camera stays awake ch
54. EG Complete redundancy Raw Raw Raw JPEG Raw JPEG April 29 2004 6 3 Setting up Cards Folders and Files 1 With one card choose the appropriate card CF Card or MMC SD Card from the Capture menu then choose Raw JPEG or Raw JPEG With two cards choose the appropriate card from the Capture menu then choose Raw JPEG Raw JPEG or Standby Raw JPEG 2 Press the OK button Guck Format 3 With two cards repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second card Recover NOTE Only one card can be standby Secure Erase Write Sprat Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 File Type and ISO The ISO range for Raw files is 160 to 1600 The ISO range for JPEG files is 160 to 800 This difference can affect your ISO settings when you change file types This effect is demonstrated in the following example 1 Choose Raw and choose an ISO greater than 800 for example 1600 2 Choose JPEG or Raw JPEG ISO changes to 800 for the Raw and the JPEG files 3 Choose Raw ISO remains at 800 You will need to reset ISO if you want the higher setting 6 4 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Choosing the J PEG File Type IfJPEG files are being written to a card you can further specify whether the files are ERI Extended Range Imaging JPEG or Standard JPEG ERI JPEG files offer enhanced image editing capability When you open them in A
55. I CF compatible CF card 1 SD MMC card Orientation sensor Detects 90 rotation about optical axis Host software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Lens aperture Instant return type with Depth ofField Preview button Built in Speedlight Activated by pressing the Speedlight Lock Release button guide number 17 at ISO 200 flash coverage 28 mm or longer lens ISO range 160 1600 Flash control Controlled by 5 segment TTL Multi Sensor Flash Sync mode Front Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Red eye reduction Yes AF assist lamp Ready light Lights up when flash is fully charged with built in Speedlight PC Sync Terminal For attaching optional Speedlight Drive mode Single frame or Continuous shooting Date and time Date and time is associated with each image file Can be reset A 4 April 29 2004 Specifications Power source KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery or KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger AC Adapter Power switch Power On and Off positions Exposure meter Shuts off automatically after 8 seconds if no operations are performed Activated by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button Battery power confirmation In Top Status LCD when Exposure meter is on Tripod socket 1 4 inch 635 cm JIS st
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57. Kodak Professional LIL S Fro SLAN DIGITAL CAMERA USER S GUIDE KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera e Professional User s Guide P N 6B8983_EN Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2004 Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Table of Contents 1 Important Information System Requirements for Your Computer scsssessesssessesseesesssessessessesssssuessessessecsecsecssssuessessesssseseeesesseeseesees 1 1 Warranty Registration for your Cam era saisasivnsscieversvesei toaelccniiwalarancatiadeinticreineblins shun baasbuilenacidtioanmecciviis tees 1 1 IVY AIT TA ei te ete bas sence E E A SE 1 2 Sarety Warnings sea epa soba cade bvauniazabata a A A RA 1 2 Operational Wal WIM renion an e Er aE anon EE ANOR 1 2 Important Safeguards and Precautions esssssssssssssssssssssssrrrreenunnnssssssssttttennnnnnuntetinnisnnnnnnerrreruriiinosnnnssreree 1 3 Flectromagnetic ITS S11 T0855 recov suvirvtasvivntivunbod eaaneua tadedibunssn ste tute bin ihe tebolastabinateiusn biauenset iaheiiobieieidnuahis 1 6 NIT tuscan anna aa ae a a ae 1 6 2 About Your Camera NIMENCIANIEG ssrin een e en Cn E E E TE 2 1 Camera Front anaiena i a EEA T AE dean anebae ities 2 1 Camera BaCkroroarnoen oane a aa a a anon 2 2 Camera TOD isnin i E E R aE TE 2 2 QAI oe BOUIN PAPPP E E Oehaseataecealewgsein 2 3 LETT SIGS sais A ones a eM a RENE
58. LR is activated automatically when e Built in Speedlight the function dial is set to M Manual Exposure mode or Spot Metering is selected e Optional Speedlight Spot Metering is selected 10 2 April 29 2004 Flash Photography Using the Built in Follow these instructions when using a G type or D type AF NIKKOR lens Speedlight NOTE Continuous Shooting Drive mode cannot be used in flash photography 1 Set the Metering system to Matrix or Center Weighted metering see page 7 8 2 Press the Hash Lock Release button to release the Built In Speedlight The Speedlight starts to charge when it is released 4 appears in the viewfinder when itis fully charged NOTE To conserve power when the Speedlight is not in use close it by pressing the Speedlight down gently until it clicks in place 3 Press and hold and rotate the Main Command dial to set the Flash Sync mode 4 Set the Exposure mode see page 7 10 and confirm shutter speed and aperture NOTE Automatic Balanced Fill Hlash for Digital SLR is executed when you set Exposure mode to Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR is executed when you set Exposure mode to Manual April 29 2004 10 3 Flash Photography OR bor 5 Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Available Available Shutter Speed Aperture Programmed Auto Automatically set Automa
59. ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED INTHE UNITED STATES Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the day of purchase Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship Kodak will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts are used in making repairs these parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If itis necessary to replace the entire system Kodak may replace it with a remanufactured system Repair or replacement carries a 30 day warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution This warranty will not extend the original warranty period and in the case of parts replacement will only apply to parts and labor performed to repair the equipment April 29 2004 D 1 Warranty Limitations REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase Please return the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of purchase As a condition of warranty service before sending in your equipment to a Kodak authorized service
60. Priority is given to Single Servo AF Using Custom Setting however you can change the priority to Focus Priority Continuous Servo AF or Release Priority Single Servo AF A flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed Hash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash illuminated subject against a dark background Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings out the background details in the picture Use of a slow shutter speed with Rear Curtain Sync is particularly effective for illustrating the movement of a stream of light Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range in Programmed Auto and Aperture Priority Auto down to 30 seconds Progressively diminished illumination on the image from the center to the corners There are two kinds of vignetting natural vignetting caused by the lens and vignetting that is caused by improper use of accessories such as a lens hood or filter Provides adjustments to match the type of lighting used to capture an image Glossary 4 April 29 2004 Index Numerics 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR 10 2 A af area mode 8 2 choosing 8 2 af assist illuminator 8 6 aperture priority auto exposure mode 7 14 auto exposure bracketing 7 20 cancelling 7 22 auto exposure lock 7 17 auto review 11 9 autofocus 8 1 situations where autofocus may not work as expected 8 8 basic camera operat
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63. The camera selects a suitable aperture With high shutter speeds you can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject with slower speeds you can create a blurry motion effect NOTE You can only use Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode if you are using a CPU NIKKOR lens If you use a non CPU lens f blinks in the Top Status LCD and viewtinder and the shutter cannot be released In this case use Manual Exposure mode IMPORTANT If you change to Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode while buLb is selected buLb blinks and the shutter locks Select a shutter speed other than buLb by rotating the Main Command dial 1 Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to S 2 Rotate the Main Command dial to set the shutter speed 3 Compose the picture focus and capture the image If the subject is too bright HI appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Select a higher shutter speed If the warning remains use an ND filter If the subject is too dark Lo appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Select a lower shutter speed If the warning remains use a Speedlight April 29 2004 7 13 Controlling Exposure Aperture Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Exposure Mode mode lets you manually set the aperture The camera automatically selects a suitable shutter speed By varying the aperture and thus controlling the depth of field you can sharpen the background and foreground or blur the background In fl
64. accuracy may be seriously affected Before entering a warm place put equipmentin a plastic bag so that condensation forms on the outside of the bag e Aspray gun type blower may damage the optical glass if used to clean the lens To avoid damage hold the blower upright with its nozzle more than 30 cm approximately 12 in from the lens surface and keep the nozzle moving so that the stream of air is not concentrated in one spot April 29 2004 14 1 Camera Care Cleaning d caution Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the camera from the AC adapter and from the computer 3 Using a damp cloth clean only the outside of the camera body the Top Status LCD the Back Status LCD and the Image LCD NOTE Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the camera 4 Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft clean cloth Do not use alcohol 5 To remove dust from the mirror or focusing screen gently blow the dust away using a commercially available bulb type blower Avoid directly touching any of these surfaces 6 Clean the lens surface with a blower brush To remove dirt and smudges remove the lens from the camera then use a soft clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with lens cleaner Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge taking care not to leave traces and not to touch the other lens parts NOTE Do not lubricate the camera
65. after several days of storage Top and Back Status LCDs Liquid crystal may respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 32 F 0 C Itmay also darken in temperatures of around 140 F 60 C The LCD panels return to normal function when the temperature returns to normal April 29 2004 14 5 L5 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System You can use the serial port on your camera to collect serial data The following Serial Port settings are available Serial In Serial Out Baud Rate NOTE All Serial Port settings persist across power cycles Serial Data Collection Connecting a Device to the Serial Port 1 Connect the appropriate end of the serial cable to the serial port on your camera 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the device April 29 2004 15 1 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Serial In Mode ee a sm None GPS Folder File Wa Job Tracker Language Tmea Date Firmware Hotkey Serial Gut Baud Rata Previous Car atoll Scan Shoot M Status Using Serial In mode your camera accepts text strings from a connected external device The information is then added to specified image headers Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously NOTE The Scan Shoot and Scan Shoot Multi features allow connectivity of serial bar code scanners To enable please contact your dealer of Kodak products 1 Choose Serial
66. an do the following before acquiring into ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Rotate e Color balance e Perform Exposure compensation e Manage color Computer Connect to Start Software Device and Media Computer Preparation Capture Evaluae p Capture Images Occasional ae Test Images lt lt ai Verification April 29 2004 9 5 Capture Workflow Connecting to a Computer Connect the DCS Pro SLR n to your computer and power supply and Power Supply Starting the Capture Software Device and Media Preparation Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Capturing Images Occasional Verification Editing Images Use the included AC adapter as your power supply You can use a battery but the AC adapter provides an unlimited source of power KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager is included with your camera Start this software and use it to capture images when your camera is connected to a computer Refer to its associated Help Install the included software e Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly for example weekly e Set up folders on your computer to hold images as they are captured Name folders according to studio needs or procedures Review and evaluate images and make necessary adjustments using Included software Camera tools see page 9 3 Specify whether you want files saved as Raw JPEG or Ra
67. andard Two Button reset Reset to factory settings Burst Depth The burst depth number of images in a burst varies depending on the file format and the amount of internal memory in your camera The following table shows approximate burst depth File Format MPixel 512 MB Memory 13 5 MP Raw 18 13 5 MP Raw 5 13 5 MP JPEG 13 5 MP JPEG 13 6 0 MP Raw 20 3 4 MP Raw 20 There is more detailed information regarding camera burst depth storage card data rates and storage card compatibility available at wwwkodak com go dcs April 29 2004 A 5 Appendix B D type NIKKOR lens Lens Compatibility Use a CPU lens except IX NIKKOR with your camera D type AF lenses provide access to all available functions Ifyou use a non CPU lens F appears in place of the aperture indication in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder You must set or confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring In addition e You must use Manual Exposure mode The shutter will not release in other Exposure modes You cannot use the exposure meter You cannot set aperture using the Sub Command dial April 29 2004 B 1 Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Lens Accessories Focus Mode Exposure Metering System Mode Autofocus Manual with Manual Any M Matrix Center electronic mode Weighted rangefinder but M 0 10 Ly Spot
68. any time to stop the show loda a Continuous Loop Images Allon cards intervals 3 sac 11 10 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Deleting Images You can delete a single image all images in a folder or on a card or all untagged images in a folder or on a card Associated sound files are also deleted IMPORTANT When you capture a JPEG Raw or Raw JPEG image to one or two cards up to four copies of the image are saved If you delete the image all copies are deleted To retain backup copies of the image remove the second card before deleting 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is in Menu mode press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode 2 To delete images in a folder select a review folder To delete a single image select the image 3 Press the Delete button 4 Press any side of the Four way switch to highlight the desired option 5 Release the Four way switch to delete a single image or to display a confirmation screen when more than one image is to be deleted 6 Press the OK button to accept the change and dismiss the confirmation screen NOTE You maybe able to recover deleted files if they have not already been overwritten see page 6 7 April 29 2004 11 11 Working with Images on the Camera Tagging Images You can tag one or more images for a variety of operations On the camera you can specify
69. areas of overexposure in Single or Multiple Image Display modes 1 Choose Single or Multiple Image mode 2 Choose Overexp Indicator from the Review menu then highlight Off or On 3 Press the OK button Display Contrast 1 When the overexposure indicator is turned on areas of overexposure Display Activation flash doff Auto Review ash on and oll S8de Show Image Mode Manu Changing Display You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on Contrast and Brightness the Image LCD NOTE Changing the contrast does not affect the stored images only the view of the images on the Image LCD 1 Choose Single Image mode Extamal Video 2 Choose Display Contrast from the Review menu Overexp Indicator OFF Licplay Contrast D Display Activation Enable All Aube Review x Image Mode Manu 1 sec 3 Press the OK button A slider bar and a gray scale bar appear 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to move the slider bar and lighten or darken the image Use the gray scale bar to evaluate the changed contrast 11 8 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Ty Auto Review When you enable the Auto Review feature the Image LCD turns on when you capture an image then displays the image for the amount of time you specify After the specified amount of time the Image LCD turns off If you lightly press the Shutter Release button while the image is displayed the Image LCD
70. ase replacement batteries from your camera dealer 1 Slide the coin cell into its carrier so that the sign on the cell and the carrier are on the same side While you can force the cell in the other orientation it will not work in your camera Improper insertion will not damage your camera but the time and date will not be maintained 2 Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the camera Disposing of Batteries This digital camera contains small amounts of lead in the circuit board Disposal of lead may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or in the U S A the Electronics Industry Alliance wwweiae org 3 6 April 29 2004 4 The Basics Basic Mode This chapter describes the functions available in Basic mode and provides basic instructions for composing focusing and capturing images Your camera has two modes for accessing digital functions Basic and Advanced modes Using Basic mode you can change settings on some digital functions All other digital functions are set to factory defaults When you become familiar with your camera change to Advanced mode see page 4 2 and access the entire set of digital functions In Basic mode you can use a COMPACTFLASH CF card see page 6 1 In Advanced mode however you can use one or two cards a CF card and either a Secure Digital SD card or a MultiMedia MMC card In Basic mode
71. ash photography varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance NOTE You can only use Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode if you are using a CPU NIKKOR lens If you use a non CPU lens f blinks in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released In this case use Manual Exposure mode 1 Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to A 2 Rotate the Sub Command dial to set the aperture 7 14 April 29 2004 Manual Exposure Mode CJE 250 F554 ti M Controlling Exposure 3 Compose the picture focus and capture the image If the subjectis too bright HI appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Select a smaller aperture If the warning remains use an ND filter If the subject is too dark Lo appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Select a larger aperture If the warning remains use a Speedlight Manual Exposure mode lets you set both shutter speed and aperture manually With the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder see page 7 17 you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure You can set Bulb mode in Manual Exposure mode NOTE Ifyou use a non CPU lens f blinks in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring You cannot use the camera s exposure meter 1 Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to M 2 Rotate the Main Command dial to set the shutter speed 2 1 4000 sec Shutter sp
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73. aximum aperture of f 1 4 and minimum aperture of f 16 for example AF 50 mm f 1 4D DRUNWR FORO OADAON Y t1 D t 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 1 8 t 11 16 22 1 32 A 0 9 gt There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on ISO In Matrix Metering any EV above 16 1 3 is controlled to EV 16 1 3 when using ISO 200 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure Flexible Program Hexible Program changes the shutter speed aperture combination in Programmed Auto Exposure mode Flexible Program lets you temporarily change an automatically set shutter speed aperture combination while maintaining consistent exposure You can capture images in Programmed Auto Exposure mode as though you were in Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto mode Rotate the Main Command dial until the desired shutter speed and aperture appear in the Top Status LCD The Flexible Program indicator J appears in the Top Status LCD To cancel Hexible Program do one of the following Rotate the Main Command dial until J disappears Change the Exposure mode Turn off the camera Use the built in Speedlight Perform Two Button Reset 7 12 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure Shutter Priority Auto Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode lets you manually set the shutter Exposure Mode speed 2 1 4000 seconds
74. ble from Kodak as an accessory Do not plug other adapters into the camera The KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module is for indoor use only Do not use the supplied KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module for any purpose other than for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera Use the Image LCD to verify that a picture was captured correctly during your photo session Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen Return the camera to an authorized KODAK service center if the focus screen needs replacing 1 2 April 29 2004 Important Information Important Safeguards and Precautions Read Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your camera Follow Instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions Controls Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Heed Warnings Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating instructions Retain Instructions and Packaging Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be shipped Handling Handle your camera with care Treat the imager as you would your best lens Do not drop your camera Do not place your camera on an unstable surface It can fall causing serious injury to persons and serious damage to your camera Dust Ifyou operate the camera in environments with excessive dust levels dust may accumulat
75. camera is connected to a computer Capture Workflow when the Camera is not Connected to a Computer Device amp Media Preparation Capture amp Evaluat p Capture Images gt Occasional Test Images jat __si Verification Transfer Images Edit April 29 2004 9 1 Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Install the included software Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly for example weekly Charge one or more batteries see page 3 2 Insert a battery see page 3 4 Set the time and date if needed see page 5 17 Set the Exposure mode see page 7 10 Choose an Exposure Metering system see page 7 8 Set the AF Area mode see page 8 2 If you have used a memory card for several sessions two or three dozen you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available and the Recover Card feature will function Insert each memory card to be used and check the Back Status LCD to be sure there is adequate space available Delete images if necessary see page 11 11 Choose a capture folder see page 6 9 and a file type see page 6 3 Set ISO see page 5 24 based on available light Set up White Balance see page 7 1 To set up White Balance on the camera select an image with a MACBETH color chart a gray card or a neutral area in the image then perform Cli
76. ck Balance To set up White Balance in the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software capture an image of a MACBETH color chart a gray card then adjust later using the software Set up Job Tracker see page 5 9 ifneeded 9 2 April 29 2004 Capture Workflow Capturing and Evaluating Before your photo session begins and occasionally during a session you should capture and evaluate images to be sure that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results Test Images Image Attribute DCS Pro SLR n Tool Suggested Action Exposure Appearance of image on Image LCD Histogram Image mode see page 11 2 provides exposure information about the overall image luminometer see page 11 4 provides exposure information about a specific area of the image It shows the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels below the crosshairs on the Image LCD View images and interpret information from the tool Adjust camera settings aperture shutter speed ISO and or lighting Recapture image if needed Focus Color Zoom Image mode see page 11 4 Click Balance neutralizes color shifts in subsequently captured images View the image at 1 1 and evaluate sharpness and edge definition in high contrast areas for example eyes Adjust lens focus and or check and adjust the depth of field Repeat as necessary when lighting conditions change Scene content and compositio
77. cus at infinity set the lens to its shortest focal length then capture one image Set the lens to its longest focal length then capture one image Press the OK button The lens is selected and appears at the top of the user list Change the strengths for the lens see page 5 40 5 36 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera ny Deleting Defined Lenses Use this option to delete a lens that you defined 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose Delete Lens Alist of user defined lenses appears 2 Select the lens to delete 3 Press the OK button The lens is removed from the user or master list and all information about the lens is deleted from the camera April 29 2004 5 37 Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens Name 24 120n 24 120mm f 34mm FiA AAS mmi LAND AF Edit Marne 24mm Fa 5_ 0 Zdammf22 a TZ F5 6 0 Omen fae NOTE This feature is available for lenses that you defined It is not available for lenses that you added from the master list In addition to assigning strength values to lenses in the user list you can add information to help you identify the lens While you can add any text we recommend that the first letter be the first letter of the lens manufacturer Predefined first letters are C CANON K TOKINA N NIKON Q QUANTARAY S SIGMA T TAMRON V VIVITAR Select an appropriate first lett
78. d for example if the subject cannot be brought into focus in Single Servo AF see page 8 1 Drive Mode Selector Lock release Self Timer Drive Mode If you are using an Exposure mode other than Manual cover the selector eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap or with your hand before pressing the Shutter Release button This helps achieve correct exposure by preventing interference from stray light 2 Compose the picture focus by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button then fully press the Shutter Release button Once the Self Timer is activated the shutter will release in ten seconds The Self Timer indicator LED blinks for eight seconds then illuminates for two seconds before the shutter is released When bulb is selected in Manual Exposure mode shutter speed is approximately 1 8 1 15 second Cancelling the Self Timer Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive Mode selector to a position other than S 5 26 April 29 2004 Lens Optimization Overview Configuring your Camera Some lenses produce a color shift in the corners of images Your camera has a feature that corrects this color shift to create a more uniform image There are three methods for controlling the strength of this correction Method one Auto see page 5 28 This method automatically determines the correction strength for each image based on analysis of the image data This feature works with most l
79. d from Card If there are two cards in the camera highlight a card 4 Highlight the file to be loaded 5 Press the OK button The file is loaded into camera memory and becomes the active job tracker file 5 10 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera ey Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory 1 Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load 2 Choose Load from Memory then highlight a file 3 Press the OK button The file becomes the active job tracker file Selecting a Language You can select the language that appears in the Image LCD and Digital Status LCD English Japanese French Italian German Spanish Simplified Chinese Portuguese or Korean 1 Choose Language from the Tools menu then highlight a language 2 Press the OK button April 29 2004 5 11 Configuring your Camera Resetting Defaults You can restore digital settings and camera settings to the factory defaults 1 Choose Default Reset from the Tools menu then highlight Digital Settings Camera Settings or Both 2 Press the OK button 3 Press the OK button to accept the change and dismiss the confirmation screen 5 12 April 29 2004 User Setups Creating a New User Setup Default Reset Vartical Ratease Folder File Nearing Job Tratker Language 42 TrnelDate Setup name HO Configuring your Camera Using User Setups you can save a snapshot of camera settings and menu options Y
80. d menus to access all digital functions see below Shortcut to some digital functions using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD see page 2 16 Shortcut to some digital functions using the HotKey button see page 2 17 There are five tabs Each tab has an icon at the top representing the type of digital functions available on that tab Capture Review Image Tools Custom Settings White Balance AA Capture Folder w MOSTEVE GF Gard a Raw MM Card Standby Raw Resolution 13 5 MP JPEG Resolution 13 5 MP Crop Aspect Ratio 223 Long Exposure Lang 2 14 April 29 2004 About Your Camera ns Navigating Through the Menus Quick Format Recover Secure Erase Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the tab containing the desired set of functions Release the Menu button Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight a menu option Press the right side of the Four way switch to display a cascaded menu with the options available for the highlighted menu option Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight a menu option In some cases there is a second cascaded menu In this case repeat step 4 Press the OK button to implement your choice April 29 2004 2 15 About Your Camera Using the Digital Status The Digital Status button the Digital Status LCD and the Four
81. d or extra hot shoe contacts can damage your camera PC Sync Terminal Your camera features a separate sync terminal that accepts all flashes with standard PC type plug in sync cords CAUTION Use only NIKON Speedlights Other units may damage your camera s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements electrical contact alignment or switch phase Your camera is not compatible with voltages of 250V or higher Remote Release Accessory Port This port accepts most NIKON dedicated accessories such as remote release cables or wired shutter release cables Professional PC Sync terminal Remote Release accessory port 2 22 April 29 2004 Camera Straps Attaching the Neck Strap About Your Camera Aneck strap and a hand strap are included with your camera You can attach either or both Thread the ends of the neck strap through the camera strap eyelets Pull firmly on the strap to make sure itis held securely by the buckles Thread the strap through both loops in the hand strap pad Place the three holed buckle on the strap and thread through the camera s top strap eyelet Thread the other end of the strap through the camera s bottom strap eyelet 4 Thread the top strap back through the buckle as shown ol co conta Thread both ends of the strap back through the loops on the hand strap pad Place the two holed buckle on the top strap Tuck the top strap th
82. d readers You do not need to attach a computer when you originally take the picture April 29 2004 13 1 Connecting to Your Computer Connecting Your Camera to the Computer d CAUTION Do not use IEFE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera Doing so can damage the camera Connect your camera to the computer using an IEFE 1394 cable This cable quickly transfers images from the camera to the computer You can leave the camera and computer on while connecting or disconnecting You must use an IEEE 1394 connector and adapter card 1 Connect the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger AC Adapter or charge and insert the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery NOTE Although you can use a battery itis highly recommended that you use the charger adapter as insurance against possible loss of data if the battery should lose its charge 2 Install the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software for Macintosh or Windows based computers if you have not already done so 3 Connect the 6 pin end of the cable into any available port on the IEEE 1394 adapter card on your computer d CAUTION Be sure the connector orientation is correct when you connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the computer Connecting incorrectly can damage your camera or computer At the computer connection the point on the 6 pin plug must align with the point on the computer port NOTE The adapter card may have multiple ports 4 Connect the 4 pin end of the IEEE
83. de the battery out 3 4 April 29 2004 Powering Your Camera Checking Battery Status You can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the Conserving Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Battery icon on the Top Status LCD When the icon blinks you need to replace the battery The shutter locks when the icon blinks a A Full a tow q __ Insufficient Your camera has a battery save feature that does the following if you don t touch any digital buttons for a specified period of time Turns off the Image LCD Turns off the meter Turns off the camera NOTE You can change the battery save time for the camera or Image LCD see page 5 1 or change the meter off time see page 5 2 To maximize battery performance turn the camera off or remove the battery when not in use For more information on battery conservation go to http www kodak com go DCS Use of a telephoto or wide angle fisheye lens and constant auto focusing e Using the on camera pop up flash Frequent use of the Image LCD Cold temperatures Frequently turning the camera on and off Setting the Meter Off Time Custom Setting see page 5 2 to Never April 29 2004 3 5 Powering Your Camera CR 2032 Coin Cell The included CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date on your camera when itis not powered This battery has an average life span of one to two years Purch
84. e Imaging File Format Module 9 5 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk 9 5 sound files 11 13 specifications A 1 Speedlights built in 10 1 optional see optional speedlights spot metering 7 9 standard TTL flash for digital SLR 10 2 status bar 11 5 storing your camera 14 5 sub command dial 2 18 system requirements 1 1 T tag record button 2 9 tagging images 11 12 time date setting 5 17 setting in basic mode 4 13 top status lcd 2 10 tracking jobs 5 9 troubleshooting C 1 turning the camera on and off 2 4 U user mode setting 5 18 user modes basic mode for digital functions 4 1 vV VCCI 1 6 vertical release locking and unlocking 5 19 viewfinder 2 5 electronic analog exposure display 7 17 viewfinder diopter 2 20 Index Ww warnings 1 2 warranty D 1 white balance 7 1 click balance see click balance preset 7 2 workflow 9 1 when camera is connected to a computer 9 5 capturing and evaluating test images 9 6 capturing images 9 6 connecting to a computer and power supply 9 6 editing images 9 6 occasional verification 9 6 preparing devices and media 9 6 starting the capture software 9 6 transferring images 9 4 when camera is not connected to a computer 9 1 capturing and evaluating test images 9 3 capturing images 9 3 editing images 9 4 occasional verification 9 4 preparing devices and media 9 2 transferring images 9 4 Z zoom mode 11 3 zooming 11 4 April 29 2004
85. e camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software 1 Choose Digital Exp Cor from the Image menu then highlight Off or On 2 Press the OK button If you use more than one KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera in your studio you may want to adjust the exposure so that all of your cameras produce consistent output You can set the Exposure Bias in 0 5 to 0 5 in 1 10 stop increments Exposure Bias is applied to JPEG images on the camera It is not applied to Raw images on the camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software 1 Choose Exposure Bias from the Image menu then highlight the desired setting 2 Press the OK button April 29 2004 6 15 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Look Noise Reduction Look applies a tone scale adjustment to JPEG images and tags Raw images for adjustment in the DCS Photo Desk software Look is not applied to Raw images on the camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software Portrait Lower contrast with more detail in highlights and shadows Product More contrast and higher levels of color saturation Wedding Product wi
86. e on the camera Water and Moisture Do not use the camera in dripping or splashing water or near salt spray and do not immerse your camera in water or other liquids Do not use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger AC Adapter near water for example near a sink or in a wet room or basement Disposal This digital camera contains lead Disposal of lead may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or in the U S A the Electronics Industry Alliance www eiae org Object or Liquid Entry Never push foreign objects of any kind into your camera openings The objects could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on your camera April 29 2004 1 3 Important Information Attachments Do not use attachments that are not recommended The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera Overloading Do not overload power outlets and extension cords this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Power Cord Protections Route power supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items placed on or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs receptacles and the point where they leave your camera Lightning For added protection for your camera during a lightning storm or any time when
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88. eatures and performance in this instance Use tabbed menus to access digital functions NOTE The Image LCD screen shown here appears when the camera is in s Advanced mode In Basic mode see page 4 1 only some of the White Balance A information appears Capture Folder m MOSTEVE CF Gard m Raw MM Card Standby Raw Resolution e 13 5 MP JPEG Resolution 13 5 MF he S Ratio 2x3 Long 2 10 April 29 2004 About Your Camera Turning On the Image LCD All of the buttons listed below turn on the Image LCD ifit is off Some of the buttons provide shortcuts to specific functions on the Image LCD Browse images OK button Nav button Navigate menus Menu button Digital Status button shortcut HotKey button shortcut Digital Displayed on Image LCD Shortcut Button OK Last accessed Image mode Nav Last accessed Single or Multiple Image mode with Nav overlay Menu Last accessed menu with last accessed menu option highlighted Digital Status Menu with highlighted menu option J for selected Digital Status LCD function menu appears disabled HotKey Menu with highlighted menu option J for first HotKey position April 29 2004 2 11 About Your Camera Display Activation a Ge e csm External Video Overexp indicator Display Contrast iD HEJER E Enable 4ll Auto Foe view Side Show Image Mode Manu Turning Off the Image LCD Ifyou use your ri
89. ecking to see if the DCS Camera Manager software is running 1 Choose Battery Save from the Tools menu choose Display then highlight the desired time out 2 Press the OK button The Image LCD turns off when the Display Battery Save time elapses April 29 2004 5 1 Configuring your Camera Custom Settings You can change Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu See page 5 2 for a complete list of custom settings 1 Choose the desired setting from the Custom menu then highlight an option Mirror Prerelease Bracket Order o 2 Press the OK button Grid Lines OFF Foc Area Light Auta Foc Arca Wrap OFF Foc Area Lock Undock Soft Press AE L a Disabled Single Serve AF Enabled Cont Servo AF Disabled I CSM Soft Press AE L Disabled Single Servo AF Enabled Cont Serva AF Disabled AEMAF Lock AEMAF Command Dial Main S Meter Off Time 4 sec Self Timer Time _o W sec AF Assist Illum Custom Settings Table Custom Description Option Setting Mirror Prerelease Adds a delay after the mirror None default goes up before the shutter opens This reduces camera vibration for close up work and 1 sec maximizes sharpness 0 5 sec 2 Sec 5 sec Bracket order Ordered sequence of frames for 0 exposure bracketing 0 default 5 2 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera
90. econd Mbytes sec NOTE Write speed improves if you turn the Image LCD off when capturing images For the Most Accurate Write 1 Ifan SD or MMC card is inserted set the card to standby and remove Speed Measurement the card see page 6 2 Insert a CF card see page 6 2 Select RAW file type see page 6 3 Set the RAW resolution to 13 5 see page 6 12 Select Single Image review mode see page 11 1 Turn off the Image LCD see page 2 12 Capture one or more images Choose CF Card from the Capture menu then choose Write Speed ec The write speed for the last saved image appears White Balance Raw NOTE Repeat steps 6 8 at least 3 times and average the results as JPEG readings can vary slightly Raw JPEG Con aa Fe Ww N Standb Quack Format Recover Secure Erase Write Speed 6 8 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Folders for Captured Images You can select a folder to hold captured images You can also create and name new folders IMPORTANT When you select or create a folder and there are two cards in the camera the same folder is selected or created on both cards Selecting a Capture Folder 1 Choose Folder from the Capture menu then highlight a folder 2 Press the OK button April 29 2004 6 9 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Creating a New Folder Folder name usi ER 1 Choose Folder from the Capture menu choose New then choose
91. ectory 3 Insert the card straight into your camera 4 Choose Firmware from the Tools menu then choose Update 5 Press the OK button A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating This takes approximately 15 seconds Firmware update wil take about 30 seconds 5 6 April 29 2004 Firmware Features Configuring your Camera A few specialized features are built into the firmware and are only available with a key To enable a firmware feature on your camera you must first purchase a kit containing instructions and a certificate number one kit for each camera where firmware features are to be enabled The included instructions describe how to enable the feature on your camera Folder and File Naming S oe User Mode l User Setups Default Reset Vertical Release Be e Continous Job Tr Auto Restart Langu Manual Restart Time gee Firmware You can choose how to number files and folders on the camera You can also specify the maximum number of changes allowed in a folder Continuous Names are assigned in a continuous sequence and are not reset to 0 when a new card is inserted Auto Restart Names are reset to 0 when a new card is inserted Manual Restart Names are reset to 0 on the current card or cards when you press the OK button Folder Limit When the specified folder limit has been reached no more images will be saved in a folder 1 Choose Folder File Name from the Tools menu t
92. ed mode provides five HotKey positions and the option to change their settings see page 5 8 To access a function using the HotKey button 1 Press the HotKey button to highlight the menu option associated with the first HotKey position April 29 2004 4 13 The Basics 2 Press and hold the HotKey button and press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the menu option associated with the White Balance ie Raw Resolution next or previous HotKey position JPEG Resolution 3 Release the HotKey button to enable the menu option Overexposure ind Teme Date Firar User Mode Composing Focusing and Capturing Images 1 Hold the camera properly s ft Py iin Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped E 4 oY against your body for support ai iy Me A Grasp the camera hand grip with your right hand A f t4 Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body i i Jl i L still 2 Center your subject in the Viewfinder and lightly press the Shutter button If the subject is in focus the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder If the camera cannot focus using autofocus the focus indicator blinks Use Manual focus Tips To capture a subject outside the focus area shift the focus area or use Focus Lock see page 8 7 See page 8 8 for situations where autofocus may produce unexpected results 3 Slowly press the Shutter button NOT
93. eed appears in the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder see page 7 17 NOTE You can set Bulb Mode exposure see page 7 23 by setting the shutter speed to bulb April 29 2004 7 15 Controlling Exposure 3 Rotate the Sub Command dial to set the aperture Aperture appears in the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder 4 Compose the picture focus and capture the image 7 16 April 29 2004 Auto Exposure Lock Controlling Exposure Electronic analog exposure display The electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure shutter speed and aperture and the correct exposure This is not available with Long Time exposure The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera s exposure range The following are examples of electronic analog exposure display indications a ee 0 0 Use Auto Exposure Lock to control the exposure of a specific area within a scene 1 Rotate the Metering System selector to select Center Weighted or Spot Metering NOTE Matrix Metering is not recommended since the effect of the Auto Exposure lock cannot be effectively attained 2 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the Shutter Release button then press Confirm that the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Focus re
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96. end of the video cable to your monitor NOTE Your dealer has a compatible KODAK video cable catalog number 1817774 April 29 2004 12 1 Using the Video Output Port Enabling Disabling External Video You can specify the video standard used to view images on an external monitor NTSC North America default PAL Europe and Asia 1 Choose External Video from the Review menu 2 Choose NTSC or PAL to enable Choose Off to disable 3 Press the OK button 12 2 April 29 2004 13 Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to access KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera images from your computer Connect the camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 connection then capture images using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager software If you use DCS Camera Manager s Capture Preview mode you can view images on your computer as they are captured Once DCS Camera Manager transfers images to your computer you can access them using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software Remove the memory card from the camera insert it into a card reader then access the images using DCS Photo Desk Advantages to an IEEE 1394 Connection You can capture images then view them on your computer within seconds Advantages to a Card Reader You do notneed a camera present to access images from your computer e Many laptop computers do not have IEEE 1394 connections however they do have car
97. enses and may be the only method you ever need to use When the camera is in Auto all of the work is done for you NOTE The Auto method is recommended if your images are not showing anomalies Method two Manual see page 5 29 This method allows you to directly input the correction strength This method is provided for testing and is not for daily use Method three Lens Selection see page 5 29 This method determines the correction strength by selecting the specific lens you are using Since the camera cannot uniquely identify every lens attached you must select the lens from a list Your camera contains a master list of commonly used current model lenses from several manufacturers You can easily add additional lenses to the master list There is a conveniently accessible user list for the lenses you use most often The camera can usually automatically identify and select the current lens if it is in the user list It is easy to maintain this list by adding and removing lenses The master list includes default correction strengths for each lens Sometimes these defaults are not ideal You can adjust the strength for any lens in the master list If you define new lenses see page 5 35 you will need to set the strengths for them as well We recommend that you try the Auto method first and only use the Lens Selection method if you are not satisfied with the results of the automatic optimization April 29 2004 5 27 Conf
98. er for other lenses 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then highlight the lens in the user list 2 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display the Strength screen Choose Edit Name 5 38 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera 3 Enter text a To enter a character press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the character then press the OK button b To change a character highlight gt or lt then press the OK button to move to the next or previous character in the folder name vwx vzo o c When finished highlight Y and press the OK button ae April 29 2004 5 39 Configuring your Camera Changing the Strength Determining the Optimum Strength You can change the strength of a lens in the user list two ways Reset the lens to factory defaults see page 5 42 This feature is available only for lenses that were in the master list Determine the optimum strengths using Photo Desk see page 5 40 then assign the strengths to the camera see page 5 41 Do the following when you are changing the strengths of a lens in the user list or when you are using the Manual method see page 5 28 iF 6 Capture an image of a gray card at normal exposure Fill the frame with the gray card On your computer open the image in Photo Desk If the lens optimization strength is too low the corners of the image appear green or yellow If the len
99. era you adjust the sensitivity of the imager equivalent to the corresponding film sensitivity Liquid Crystal Display Your camera has four the Top Status LCD panel Back Status LCD panel Image LCD panel and the LCD inside the viewfinder Flash output is controlled manually in manual flash mode unlike in auto flash mode where flash output power varies automatically according to the selected aperture Some Speedlights provide selectable manual outputs full 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 etc while others provide full manual output only April 29 2004 Glossary 3 Matrix Metering system Rear Curtain Sync Release Priority for autofocus Single Servo AF Slow Sync Vignetting White balance An advanced exposure metering system using a multi segment sensor and computer Flash fires an instant before the second rear curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move When slow shutter speeds are used this feature can create a blur effect from the ambient light i e a flowing light pattern following a moving subject with subject movement frozen at the end of the light flow See also Front Curtain Sync Shutter can be released anytime i e even when subject is not in focus Helps you avoid missed opportunities when you are not concerned with absolute focusing precision Once the subject is in focus focus is locked Useful for recomposing the picture Release Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF mode while Focus
100. ermined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between your camera and receiver e Connect your camera into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CORBI PURE SERRE HERMES VCCI OE CEOS VIA AREER CT CORBERES CHAT SL BRK HEENSRCTCEMAVET COBRICIG ASOT BLIBRENSTCEMHOET This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual 1 6 April 29 2004 2 About Your Camera Nomenclature Camera Front Self Timer AF Assist Illuminator Red eye Reduction lamp Exposure Mode dial Shutter Release button Sub Command dial a Ea Depth of Field Preview 4 ene ela button Lens Release button Focus Mode selector Professional Vertical Shutter release 1 1 Se aa accessory port April 29 2004 2 1 About Your Camera a Camera Back Viewfinder eyepiece Exposure Mode dial Diopter Adjustment lever Hash Sync Mode butto AE L AF Lbutton Auto
101. es File Types Your camera can save images as Raw or JPEG files Raw dcr files can be opened by KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Raw images can be thought of as digital negatives They preserve all image information so you can apply the DCS specific image enhancements available in DCS Photo Desk JPEG jpg files are smaller and can be opened directly by any image editing software You can choose ERI Extended Range Imaging JPEG or Standard JPEG see page 6 5 NOTE Repeated saves of any JPEG image can degrade image quality Choosing the File Type to When you use one memory card you can specify that captured images are be Written to a Card saved to the card as Raw JPEG or Raw JPEG With Raw JPEG both file types are written to the card When you use two cards you can specify that one card is standby or that captured images are saved to both cards as Raw JPEG or Raw JPEG When one card is set to standby no images are written to that card until the other card is full When the other card is full subsequently captured images are written to the standby card using the same file type When neither card is standby captured images are written to both cards You can write different file types to two cards for example Raw to one card and JPEG to the other The following table provides examples of some ways to set up file types CF Card SD MMC Card No redundancy JPEG Standby Raw Standby Multi purpose redundancy Raw JP
102. es 6 3 film plane indicator 2 21 firmware downloading to your computer 5 6 updating in basic mode 4 12 updating on your camera 5 6 firmware version checking 5 5 checking in basic mode 4 11 flash exposure compensation 10 12 flash photography 10 1 flash shooting distance range 10 5 flash sync modes 10 9 front curtain sync 10 9 April 29 2004 rear curtain sync 10 10 red eye reduction 10 11 red eye reduction with slow sync 10 11 slow sync 10 10 flexible program 7 12 focus 8 1 locking 8 7 focus area choosing 8 3 indicators in viewfinder and top status lcd 8 4 focus mode operations and suitable situations 8 5 focus modes 8 1 af area 8 2 choosing 8 1 dynamic AF 8 2 dynamic AF with closest subject priority 8 2 manual 8 9 single area 8 2 focus tracking 8 10 folders creating 6 10 naming 5 7 selecting for captured images 6 9 setting crop aspect ratio 6 11 formatting memory cards 6 6 four way switch 2 6 front curtain sync mode 10 9 H handling your camera 14 1 histogram mode 11 2 histogram interpreting 11 3 hot shoe 2 22 10 8 hotkey button 2 8 shortcut to menu options 2 17 shortcut to menu options in basic mode 4 13 hotkeys setting 5 8 l image lcd 2 10 turning on 2 11 image mode menu changing the duration of its display 11 2 Index image selecting 11 7 imager 2 19 cleaning 14 3 images deleting 11 11 reviewing see reviewing images tagging 11 12 inserti
103. et Two Button Reset resets some settings to their original factory values Press and hold and simultaneously for more than two seconds The Top Status LCD turns off momentarily and the following functions are reset to their original settings Exposure mode is set to P S or M Focus area Center Flexible Program Cancelled Exposure Compensation Cancelled Auto Exposure Lock Cancelled Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Cancelled Bracketing Flash Sync mode Front curtain sync Flash Exposure Compensation Cancelled April 29 2004 5 23 Configuring your Camera ISO Setting ISO using the Image LCD White Balance Capture Folder Raw Resolution me JPEG Resolution Setting ISO using Camera Controls ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera system to light Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity You can change ISO settings in 1 3 stop increments using the Main Command dial You can set ISO using the Image LCD see below or using camera controls see page 5 24 1 Choose ISO from the Capture menu then choose the desired setting 2 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 1 Set the Exposure Mode dial to ISO 2 Rotate the Main Command dial to choose the desired setting 5 24 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Drive Mode The following
104. eter area approximately 1 of the entire frame within the selected focus area of the viewfinder Use Spot Metering when you want to base exposure on a very small area within the frame such as with a backlit subject or high contrast scene If you change the focus area see page 8 3 the Spot Metering area also changes Ifyou use Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority mode see page 8 2 the Spot Metering area stays at center April 29 2004 7 9 Controlling Exposure Capturing Images in Each Light reaching the imager is controlled by the shutter speed and lens Exposure Mode aperture The proper combination results in a correct exposure Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO speed and the operation of the camera s exposure control system The relationship between aperture and shutter speed is described in the following example Ashutter speed of 1 500 second admits half the light of a shutter speed of 1 250 second and double the light of a shutter speed 1 1000 second An aperture of f 8 admits half the light of an aperture of f 5 6 and double the light of an aperture of f 11 Ifthe correct exposure for a scene is 1 500 at f 8 you can select 1 250 at f 11 or 1 1000 at f 5 6 and achieve the same results In selecting the Exposure mode you can choose whether you want to set the shutter speed and or lens aperture automatically or manually Your camera has four exposure modes e Program
105. ge modes in the following order Single Image Zoom Histogram and Multiple Image The Image Mode menu appears briefly It shows the four Image modes with the selected mode highlighted April 29 2004 11 1 Working with Images on the Camera Changing the Duration of The Image Mode menu appears for one second after you select an Image the Image Mode Menu mode You can change the duration of its display or turn it off Display 1 Choose Image Mode Menu from the Review menu then highlight Off 1 sec 2 sec or 3 sec Overexp indicator 2 Press the OK button Display Contrast Display Activation Auto Review Side Show The selected image see page 11 7 appears Histogram Mode When Histogram mode is active the selected image see page 11 7 its vas ne histogram and the following information appear 2003 0213 Aperture 60H Shutter speed Time date of image capture e Exposure mode e Exposure compensation when relevant Tag icon if image has been tagged NOTE Highlight data in the ERI zone of the histogram is clipped during normal processing Recover ERI data using Exposure Tone in KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software 11 2 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Interpreting a Histogram A histogram that is clipped at the right indicates overexposure and one ties ep that is clipped at the left indicates underexposure Overexposure Underexposure A histogram
106. ght eye when capturing images your nose may accidentally press one of the buttons on the left side of the camera Nav Menu Digital Status or HotKey If you use your left eye when capturing images your nose may accidentally press the OK button on the right side of the camera If this is a problem you can disable the buttons so you do not accidentally turn on the Image LCD 1 Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the Review menu 2 Release the Menu button 3 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight Display Activation 4 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display the Display Activation menu Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight one of the following Enable All The buttons on the left and the OK button on the right can turn on the Image LCD OK only The buttons on the left are disabled and cannot turn on the Image LCD Disable OK The OK button on the right is disabled and cannot turn on the Image LCD 5 Press the OK button To turn off the Image LCD press the Cancel button If the Image LCD is not in Image mode press the Cancel button more than once 2 12 April 29 2004 Digital Status LCD About Your Camera The Digital Status LCD provides the following information Status information Capture related information interactive shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD
107. ght the firmware version 2 Press the OK button April 29 2004 The Basics ao Updating Firmware 1 On your computer go to http www kodak com go dcssoftware and follow the instructions 2 Insert a CF Card into the computer s card reader 3 Using the computer copy the firmware file to the card s root directory 4 Insert the card straight into your camera 5 Choose Firmware from the Basic menu then highlight Update 6 Press the OK button A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating Firmware update will take about 30 seconds 4 12 April 29 2004 The Basics ny Setting the Time Date Using the HotKey button to Highlight Menu Options A time and date stamp is associated with each image file ACR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date for approximately one to two years If this battery loses its charge you must replace the battery see page 3 6 and reset the time and date 1 Choose Time Date from the Basic menu 2 Press the right or left side of the Four way switch to select hours minutes or seconds Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the value 3 Repeat step 2 for year month and day 4 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut see page 4 13 The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used digital functions You cannot change HotKey positions in Basic mode Advanc
108. hen capture the image To cancel flash exposure compensation press to reset the compensation value to 0 0 Alternatively you caipe orm Two Button Reset Turning off the camera does not cancel the flash exposure compensation function 10 12 April 29 2004 Flash Photography ny Using Optional Speedlights SB series 80DX 50DX 28DX and 800 AF Speedlights support D TTL flash control when mounted on the camera hot shoe D TTL flash control is not available with other optional Speedlights The type of flash control available with SB series 800 AF 80DX 50DX and 28DX Speedlights depends on the type of lens attached Type Gor D CPUlens 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Other CPU lens Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR All types Standard TTL flash for Digital SLR The following Speedlights support D TTL flash control SB 80DX y y y J y SB 28DX SB 800 AF SB 50DX y y April 29 2004 10 13 Flash Photography You can use the following Speedlights in non TTL auto and manual modes If they are set to TTL the camera shutter release button locks and no images can be captured Flash mode A M REAR Speedlight Non TIL Manual Repeating Rear Red eye auto flash curtain reduction sync SB 28 SB 26 J J J J J SB 272 J J J SB 25 SB 24 J J J J SB 23 SB 29 SB 21B 4 SB 30 SB
109. hen highlight Continuous Auto Restart Manual Restart or Folder Limit 2 Ifyou chose Folder Limit choose 100 or 10000 3 Press the OK button NOTE You can also create and name new folders see page 6 10 April 29 2004 5 7 Configuring your Camera Setting HotKeys HotKeys provide shortcuts to frequently used digital functions Your camera has built in settings for five HotKeys You can clear settings or reset the HotKeys to different digital functions according to your own workflow NOTE The Digital Status button see page 2 9 provides shortcuts to specific capture critical functions Use HotKeys for functions not already available through the Digital Status button 1 Choose HotKey from the Tools menu choose Reset or Clear then choose a HotKey position 1 5 2 Ifyou chose Clear press the OK button The HotKey position will be unassigned If you chose Reset the instructions at the left appear Press the OK To set Hotkey button Navigate to desired function f ence i 2 Press Hotkey button 3 Navigate through the menus and highlight the function to be assigned 4 Press the HotKey button 5 Press the OK button Intervalometer to Hotkey position t 5 8 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Using Job Tracker You can enter International Press Telecommunication Council IPTC data on your computer using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Software then load the data into camera memory
110. hough 15 images had not been captured You can change the following Intervalometer settings Enable Enable or disable the Intervalometer Count Number of images to be captured during the specified interval Interval Interval between exposures Delay Onset of the Intervalometer function 5 20 April 29 2004 Changing Intervalometer Settings Configuring your Camera Ty Enable T Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu choose Enable then highlight Yes or No 2 Press the OK button Count Enable Od al i Interval 000010 Delay OOo 1 Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu then highlight Count The current count appears with the first digit highlighted 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the first digit 3 Press the right of the Four way switch to highlight the next digit then repeat step 2 4 Press the OK button 1 9999 Interval 1 Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu then choose Interval 2 Press the right or left of the Four way switch to access hours minutes or seconds Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the number 3 Press the OK button 3 seconds to 23 59 59 HH MM SS 10 seconds Delay 1 Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu then choose Delay 2 Press the left or right of the Four way switch to access hours minutes or seconds Press the top or bott
111. ield with the Depth of Field Preview button see page 2 21 Your camera automatically switches to focus tracking when a moving subject is detected under the following conditions The Focus Mode selector is set to Single Servo AF S or Continuous Servo AF C and you lightly press the Shutter Release button You lightly press the Shutter Release button or press and hold when the AE L AFL Button Custom Setting is set to Start see page 5 2 Focus tracking lets the camera analyze the speed of the moving subject and obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject s position and driving the lens to that position at the exact moment of exposure In Single Servo AF Focus Tracking is activated with a subject that has been moving before the focus detection Focus locks when the subject stops moving and the focus mode indicator appears in the viewfinder In Continuous Servo AF the camera continues to track the subject and focus is not locked Tracking occurs even if a subject starts moving in the middle of focus detection 8 10 April 29 2004 9 Capture Workflow This chapter outlines two general workflows to help you manage images captured on your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera The workflows may vary between studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations The following workflows are described Image capture when the camera is not connected to a computer Image capture when the
112. iguring your Camera Selecting the Method of Lens Optimization Auto MOK SLRN a Paw Raw Resolution 13 5 MP JPEG Resobution__ 13 5 MP op Aspact Ratioa 2x3 24 120mm 3 5 5 6 A DAP 24mm FA WO AF There are three methods for optimizing your lens 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu 2 Choose Auto 3 Press the OK button NOTE Auto is the factory default If you reset defaults see page 5 12 the camera resets to the Auto method 5 28 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Ts 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then choose Manual Setup I E E f sommig ND AF h 24 120mm 35 56 HD AF 24mm 2 0ND AF _ m 2 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display the edit boxes 3 Press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight a box Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change a value NOTE The strength must be between zero and 99 4 Press the OK button Select a Lens from the User Once you add a lens to the user list see page 5 31 or define a new lens List see page 5 35 you can select it 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then choose a lens 2 Press the OK button NOTE Most long lenses require a correction strength of zero Select the gt 85mm option for these lenses This is more convenient than adding all your long lenses to the user list If you have a long lens that requires a non ze
113. ing the Four way Switch OK Button Cancel Button About Your Camera The Four way switch does not work if the Four way switch lock is on There may be occasions where you want it locked to prevent changing certain settings Rotate the Four way switch lock lever to the right to lock the switch Rotate it to the left to unlock Ifthe Image LCD is off turns it on in Image mode see page 11 1 Implements a highlighted menu option e Enables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode see page 11 3 e Implements a zoom in Zoom Image mode Accepts changes and dismisses confirmation screens Turns off the Image LCD in Image mode Exits menus without applying changes Disables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode e Dismisses a confirmation screen without accepting the change Displays Image mode when a menu is displayed April 29 2004 2 7 About Your Camera Menu Button Nav Button HotKey Button If the Image LCD is off turns it on and displays a menu last accessed menu option highlighted Displays a menu when the Image LCD is in Image mode last accessed menu option is highlighted Displays Image mode when a menu is displayed The Nav button provides an efficient method of navigating among folders and images within a folder If the Image LCD is off turns it on in the last accessed Image mode with Nav overlay If the Image LCD is on displays the last accessed Image mode with
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115. ing to match the current lighting Consider capturing an image of a gray card and using Click Balance Images have low contrast Use the histogram to see if you are using the full dynamic range Consider changing ISO using flash or changing from Programmed Auto to Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode Some subject matter is out of focus Consider changing depth of field or increasing the fnumber Images in the viewfinder look blurry Adjust the viewfinder diopter The wrong language appears on camera screens Choose Language from the Tools menu and select the correct language Accidentally deleted an image Use the Recover function to recover all images that have not been overwritten Image contrast is wrong in the Image LCD Adjust using the Display Contrast feature Exposure is off Capture a test image use the histogram and zoom to 1 1 to view luminometer readings and determine if exposure adjustments aperture shutter speed ISO are necessary C 4 April 29 2004 Appendix D Warranty CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA UNUSED ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
116. ions 4 14 basic menu using 4 3 basic mode 4 1 changing display contrast 4 9 checking the firmware version 4 11 digital status lcd 4 3 formatting a card 4 8 hotkey button shortcut to menu options 4 13 setting 4 2 setting ISO 4 4 setting resolution 4 7 setting time and date 4 13 turning overexposure indicator on and off 4 10 updating firmware 4 12 batteries battery save time 5 1 charging 3 2 checking status 3 5 conserving 3 5 CR 2032 coin cell 3 6 disposing of 3 6 inserting 3 4 bracketing 7 20 browsing through images 11 7 built in Speedlight 10 1 flash shooting range 10 5 usable lenses 10 6 using 10 3 bulb mode exposure 7 23 C camera back 2 2 bottom 2 3 cleaning 14 2 front 2 1 handling 14 1 media door 2 4 side 2 3 storing 14 5 top 2 2 turning on and off 2 4 camera care 14 1 camera straps 2 23 cancel button 2 7 capturing images vertical orientation 5 19 card reader 13 4 center weighted metering 7 9 CF cards 6 1 charging batteries 3 2 cleaning the imager 14 3 cleaning your camera 14 2 click balance 7 3 deleting saved settings 7 7 loading a setting from a memory card 7 7 saved settings menu 7 4 saving a setting on the camera 7 6 using a saved setting 7 5 April 29 2004 Index using the current image 7 3 COMPACTFLASH cards 6 1 computer connecting to 13 1 13 2 disconnecting from 13 4 configuring your camera 5 1 connecting camera to computer
117. ithout batteries or memory cards 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and battery Image sensor 36 x 24 mm 12 bit RGB CMOS Imager Total pixels 13 85 million Effective pixels 13 7 million ISO range Manually selectable 160 1600 Raw in 1 3 EVincrements or 160 800 JPEG or Raw JPEG in 1 3 EV increments Lens mount NIKON F Mount Auto focus system TTL phase detection system detection range EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 at normal temperature Number of focus points 5 Auto focus sensitivity ISO 100 with 1 to 19 EV f 1 4 Auto focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode Single Area AF Dynamic AF Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority is available Focus lock Available Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speeds 2 sec to 1 4000 sec constrained in Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure modes Bulb mode Maximum flash synchronization speed 1 125 second April 29 2004 A 1 Specifications Capture modes Single frame continuous Metering system TTL full aperture exposure metering three Metering systems available 3D Matrix Metering Center Weighted Metering Spot Metering Metering modes 3D Matrix Center Weighted Spot Metering sensitivity ISO 100 equivalent EV 0 21 with f 1 4 Exposure Compensation 3EV in 1 2 EV steps Flash Exposure Compensation 3EV in
118. le you press the right left top or bottom of the Four way switch Ifthe Image LCD is off turns it on and displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the last accessed Digital Status LCD function The menu has a disabled appearance Delete Button The Delete button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image mode Displays a screen with five options for deleting the image Tag Record Button The Tag Record button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image mode Press and release quickly less than one second to display the tag options Press and hold longer than one second to activate the microphone and record an annotation April 29 2004 2 9 About Your Camera LCDs Top Status LCD Bracketing bar graphs Shutter speed Exposure Compensation value Aperture Flash Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Custom Setting Battery power Hexible Program Hash Sync Mode Focus area Auto Exposure bracketing Image LCD Using the Image LCD you can e Conveniently evaluate and review images in the camera NOTE Occasionally there are a few pixels in the LCD that are either brighter or darker than the scene depicted These pixels few in number do not affect the quality of the captured image Furthermore they do not affect the evaluation of a scene the exposure or color of the image or the control of the camera You are able to fully utilize all the camera f
119. log exposure display blinks when the Speedlight is used Cancel the bulb by selecting 30 seconds or faster shutter speed or select M mode to perform Long Time exposure Shutter speed indication blinks 125 appears The selected shutter speed is faster than sync speed in S or M mode Release the shutter as it takes a flash picture Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1 125 second blinks for 3 seconds after flash Flash has fired at full output and underexposure may have occurred Capture the image again after confirming focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range Err blinks Err blinks Malfunction detected Release the shutter again If the warning indication remains or this warning appears frequently contact your camera dealer C 2 April 29 2004 Other Problems Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera does not power on Use a fully charged battery or the power module Remove the memory card from the camera and try to turn the camera on Camera does not power on when the power module is used The power module may not be fully inserted Be sure the cable is fully inserted into the power module e You will feel and hear a soft click as the cable is inserted properly in place e You may have to use a considerable amount of push to click the cable in place Camera does not recognize the card in the camera
120. m Serial Data Collechoiirecinenninon cona een aa aN Sea SAIS Oa 15 1 Connecting a Device to the Serial Port sssssssssssssseeeeeeeesssssssosssesnsnnnrerrrruuunnnsnsssssstttetennnnnntrsosossreennnns 15 1 Serial M Mode aiian areta A AAA ANE 15 2 Serial In SAUS isoine EEA E S EEEE 15 3 Serial Qut MOd E n scan vcwsateato aca chetauettscataned satis bvsnula aeiaai aan aeiaai aiana reien 15 3 Setting the Baud Kall sisseinnsnanecomuninemnnnsiene O 15 4 Global Posi oning Syste secen eve ETE 15 4 Requirements for Using the GPS Feature ssssssssssessessesssessesssssnscscsssssvsssecsessssssessuesusssessecssssseessesnesseess 15 4 Using the GPS Feat e cas sucs ctievshistivasciepetianineile yeiiitavibeliadiveddeiehmeiemenantoaimmnnninasiimnnaiaten 15 5 Appendix A Specifications Burst Depts mauna aaa a a a a a A 5 Appendix B Lens Compatibility April 29 2004 9 Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories sis cjssneedasesvnsscetiaelsn cuoreartacraven reomeailadaew be umarmeoinnitaela gin B 2 Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories c ssssssssessesssessesssessessusesssseesesssesuecsuessessessussssssessnessesseseseeseeaseasess B 3 Appendix C Troubleshooting Problems Indicated in the Top Satus LOD cs dsr tectiein ema niordataindiaial sieoaaeoltionimendnin C1 Other Problems eeoccatee steered tinct centcnat a e Matin arei eet at tee Rea C3 Appendix D Warranty KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera c ssssssessssssssssesses
121. mains locked while you press EL appears in the viewfinder April 29 2004 7 17 Controlling Exposure The area of exposure lock varies in the following situations e With Spot Metering when the focus area and metering area are linked exposure locks at the selected focus area e With Spot Metering with Dynamic AF Mode and Closest Subject Priority exposure locks at the center focus area e With Center Weighted Metering exposure locks at the 12 mm diameter circle With Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF both focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue to press 2 recompose focus and capture the image You can use the following functions while pressing e Flexible Program in Programmed Auto Exposure mode Shutter speed adjustment in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode e Aperture adjustment in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode NOTE You cannot change the metering system while you are pressing 7 18 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to modify exposure control for example from the ISO standard This is useful when you are intentionally achieving under or overexposure Use Center Weighed or Spot Metering with Exposure Compensation You can use any exposure mode You can check the compensation value by pressing NOTE Do not confuse Exposure Compensation with Digital Exposure Correction which is used to correct errors in exposure see page 6 15
122. mark also appears in the histogram for the image 11 12 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Recording Sound Files You can record a sound file to annotate the selected image either immediately after you capture it or later when you review it If you delete the image using camera controls or copy or delete it using the DCS Photo Desk software the sound file will also be copied or deleted If you copy or delete images without using the DCS Photo Desk software you must also copy or delete the sound WAV files 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is in Menu mode press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode 2 Select an image 3 Press and hold the Tag Record button longer than one second NOTE Ifyou release the Tag Record button in less than one second you access the Tag option Amicrophone icon appears in the Digital Status LCD AA 4 Record your message 5 Release the Tag Record button The microphone icon disappears from the Digital Status LCD April 29 2004 11 13 12 Using the Video Output Port You can review images and menus on an external video monitor When you capture an image it automatically appears on the connected video monitor You can review it and make necessary camera adjustments Connecting 1 Connect a video cable not included with a 2 5mm phone plug to the Video port 2 Connect the other
123. med Auto P Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto A Manual M NOTE When you set any exposure mode first set the aperture ring of the CPU NIKKOR lens to its minimum aperture setting largest fnumber If the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting fEE blinks in the Top Status LCD and the shutter locks 7 10 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure Programmed Auto Exposure In Programmed Auto Exposure mode the camera automatically controls Mode exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart see below This mode is helpful when you want to concentrate only on the shutter release opportunity For more complex situations use Hexible Program see page 7 12 Exposure Compensation see page 7 19 or Auto Exposure Bracketing see page 7 20 NOTE You can only use Programmed Auto Exposure mode if you are using a CPU NIKKOR lens If you use a non CPU lens f blinks in the Top Status LCD and viewtinder and the shutter cannot be released In this case use Manual Exposure mode 1 Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to P 2 Compose the picture focus and capture the image If the subject is too bright HI appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Use an ND filter If the subject is too dark Lo appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Use a Speedlight Program Chart The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto Exposure mode with ISO 200 lens with m
124. mera must be registered with Kodak to qualify for no charge support You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera and proof of purchase also may be requested to verify the current status of your warranty Cameras found to be out of warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident There is no charge to register your camera with Kodak April 29 2004 D 5 Warranty 5 Out of Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for out of warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised during the first telephone or email contact Follow up telephone calls by Kodak s representative and callbacks to Kodak s Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged provided a valid active call number is provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled Calls to arrange for service will have the charges cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS Pro SLR n Camera and software are available In North America contact the regional Service Marketing group at 1 800 645 6325 No charge options include KODAKPROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site http www kodak com go support FaxBack documents Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer D 6 April 29 2004 Glossary AE Au
125. mination are met When an SK 6 or SB 24 is attached neither the AF Assist illuminators on the camera nor Speedlight light up In Programmed Auto Exposure mode the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture in relation to the ISO ISO 200 400 800 1600 Maximum available Built in Speedlight 3 3 4 48 5 6 aperture Optional Speedlight 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 When ISO increases by one step the maximum available aperture is stopped down by 1 2 f stop If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than those listed above the automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens maximum to minimum aperture When flash exposure compensation is set pgz appears in the viewfinder without the compensation value April 29 2004 10 15 11 Working with Images on the Camera Reviewing Images To review images on the Image LCD 1 Select an Image mode 2 Select a review folder see page 11 6 3 Browse through the images see page 11 7 Selecting an Image Mode Single Image see page 11 2 Histogram see page 11 2 Zoom see page 11 3 e Multiple Image see page 11 5 1 Ifthe Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode Ifa menu appears in the Image LCD press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode The last accessed Image mode appears 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to sequence through the Ima
126. mory to a memory card Delete setups from camera memory Loading a Setup from a Card You can load a setup from the root directory of a memory card into camera memory This setup might have been saved on your camera or ona different DCS Pro SLR n camera 1 Ifthere are ten setups saved in camera memory delete one or more to make room for the new setup see page 5 15 2 Insert the memory card containing the setting to be loaded see page 6 2 3 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choose Saved 4 Choose Load From Card choose CF Card or MM Card then choose Saved User Setups the setting to be loaded Doers eee WED_CERUST Save T MMicard WED_RECUsT gt essthe OKbutton WED_FAMUST The setup is loaded into camera memory and the camera is WED _OUT UST configured to that setup Saving a Setup to a Card Once a setup is in camera memory you can save it to a card 1 Insert a memory card see page 6 2 2 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choose Saved 3 Choose Save to Card then choose the setting to be saved Saved User Setups Save To Card _ STO The setup is saved to the card s root directory 5 14 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera ey Deleting Setups from You can save up to ten setups in camera memory If there are already ten Camera Memory setups saved you must delete one or more setups before new setups can be saved or loaded 1 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu
127. mplete You cannot to recover files after a secure erase NOTE Cards are formatted in PC DOS format 1 Choose CF Card or SD Card from the Capture menu then highlight Quick Format or Secure Erase 2 Press the OK button to format the card and dismiss the confirmation screen Press the Cancel button to dismiss the confirmation screen without formatting the card The Card Busy LED and the appropriate Card icon in the Digital Status LCD blink while the format is taking place When the blinking stops the format is complete 6 6 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Recovering Deleted Files The Recover feature lets you recover image files recently deleted from a memory card You can recover files if The card was formatted using a DCS camera The files have not been overwritten When you recover files a folder named Recover is created and the recovered files are saved there NOTE You cannot capture images to the Recover folder 1 Choose CF Card or SD Card from the Capture menu then highlight Recover 2 Press the OK button A Recovering files message appears followed by a Recovery complete message Quick Format will be performed 3 Press the OK button before recovering April 29 2004 6 7 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Determining Write Speed You can determine the speed at which your camera writes data to the memory card Write speeds are measured in Megabytes per s
128. n Speedlight ISO 200 400 800 1600 Flash shooting distance range m Guide number 17 24 34 48 Aperture value 2 28 4 5 6 2 8 5 28 4 56 8 1 4 6 4 56 8 11 1 4 2 5 6 8 11 16 0 7 3 8 11 16 22 0 6 2 1 16 22 32 0 6 1 1 22 32 0 6 0 8 You can also calculate the maximum flash shooting distance by dividing the guide number by the aperture value For example with an aperture of f 2 8 and an ISO of 200 the maximum flash shooting distance will be 17 2 8 approximately 6 m April 29 2004 10 5 Flash Photography Usable Lenses with the Built in Speedlight NOTE You cannot use the built in Speedlight with zoom lenses set to Macro in wide angle You can use the following lenses with the built in Speedlight 28 mm to 300 mm CPU lenses Be sure to remove the lens hood Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following zoom lenses which have focal length or shooting distance limitations Lens Limitations AFS 17 35 mm f 2 8 ED At35 mm use at ranges of 1 5 m or longer AF 20 35 mm f 2 8 AF 24 120 mm f 3 5 5 6 At 28 mm use atranges of 2 m or longer At 35 mm use at ranges of 0 7 m or longer At 28 mm or longer use at ranges of 0 8 m or longer AES 28 70 mm f 2 8 ED At 50 mm or longer use at ranges of 0 8 m or longer AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4
129. n Appearance of image on Image LCD Zoom Image mode Look for undesirable details such as closed eyes Recapture image if needed Capturing Images Set up any of the following as needed e Vertical Release see page 5 19 Intervalometer see page 5 20 Job Tracker see page 5 9 Self Timer see page 5 26 Press the Shutter Release button or the Vertical Shutter Release button to capture the image April 29 2004 9 3 Capture Workflow Occasional Verification Transferring Images Editing Images To assure the highest image quality evaluate test images at each location and at the various illuminance conditions Also use the Image LCD regularly to verify that images are captured and stored correctly You may want your customer to review images while still on location View images using one of the following Image LCD using one of several Image modes e Connected video monitor The Image LCD is disabled when this is in use Remove the memory card from the camera and plug it into a laptop computer View the images using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software When the photo session is complete insert the memory card in a card reader connected to your computer You can then open edit transfer copy and save images using the included software or you can send them to a lab e Create folders on the computer hard drive for storing images Use meaningful names to help
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131. nctions on the Digital Status LCD This highlights the associated menu options on the Image LCD 3 Release the Digital Status button to enable the menu option on the Image LCD Setting ISO ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera s imager to light Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity You can change ISO settings in 1 3 stop increments 1 Choose ISO from the Basic menu then highlight the desired setting 2 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD see page 4 4 4 4 April 29 2004 White Balance Display Cay Overexposure ind Time Date Firrriwaine User Mode The Basics White Balance adjusts an image to match the type of lighting used when capturing images When you specify a White Balance option that setting is applied to subsequently captured images White Balance options include Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent and Flash Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 1 Choose White Balance choose an option then choose a setting Options Settings rT Auto FulAuo A Daylight e Standard Daylight wrr e Warm Daylight a Cool Daylight Tungsten Standard Tungsten Fen Warm Tungsten ES Cool Tungsten Fluorescent e Standard Fluorescent oe d Cool White Flash e Standard Fla
132. ng batteries 3 4 intervalometer 5 20 changing settings 5 21 setting in basic mode 4 4 setting using camera controls 5 24 setting using the image lcd 5 24 J job tracker 5 9 loading file from a memory cad 5 10 loading file from camera memory 5 11 as a computer file to a memory card 5 9 E quality 6 14 resolution 6 13 K KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery 3 2 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger Adapter 3 2 using to charge batteries 3 2 using to power camera 3 2 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Power Module 3 2 L language selecting 5 11 ICD illuminator 2 20 LCDs digital status LCD 2 13 image LCD 2 10 response time in colder temperatures 14 5 top status LCD 2 10 lens 2 18 compatibility B 1 mounting 2 18 removing 2 19 usable lenses with the built in Speedlight 10 6 lens optimization 5 27 April 29 2004 Index locking exposure settings 5 25 locking focus 8 7 long exposure 5 22 look portrait 6 16 product 6 16 M main command dial 2 18 manual exposure mode 7 15 manual focus mode 8 9 electronic rangefinder 8 9 matrix metering 3D matrix metering 7 8 memory cards 6 1 formatting 6 6 formatting in basic mode 4 8 inserting 6 2 removing 6 2 menu button 2 8 menus 2 14 navigating 2 15 MMC cards 6 1 MultiMedia cards 6 1 multiple image mode 11 5 multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR 10 2 naming folders and files 5 7 nav button 2 8 noise reduction 6 16
133. ns aperture as itis opened and closed As the scale rises each number is multiplied by a factor of 1 4 The standard numbers for calibration are 1 0 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 etc and each change results in a doubling or halving of the amount of light transmitted by the lens Flexible Program temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speed aperture combination while maintaining correct exposure Thatis a desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected in Programmed Auto exposure mode The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus Focus Priority is given to Single Servo AF mode while Release Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF Enables the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject according to the focus data detected and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject s position and driving the lens to that position at the exact moment of exposure Glossary 2 April 29 2004 Focal length Front Curtain Sync Guide number Histogram ISO LCD Manual flash The distance from the principal point to the focal point In 35 mm format cameras lenses with a focal length of approximately 50 mm are called normal or standard lenses Lenses with a focal length less than approximately 35 mm are called wide angle lenses and lenses with a focal length more than approximately 85 mm are called telephoto lenses Lenses that allow the user to continuously vary the focal leng
134. ntly captured images Memory Cards You can insert one or two cards One slot holds a COMPACTFLASH CF card The other slot holds either a SECURE DIGIGAL SD or a MultiMedia MMC card You can use one or two cards at a time With two cards you can capture images to both cards providing a backup or designate one card as standby until the other card is filled COMPACTFLASH CF card Solid state or IBM MicroDrive CF card SD or MMC card QQMPACTFLASH Type II card SECURE DIGITAL SD card Memory card with write protect lock MultiMedia MMC card Same size as SD card but no write protect lt gt lock April 29 2004 6 1 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Se in n n 1 Open the Media door 2 If using a CF card insert it in the top slot The label should be up If using an SD or MMC card insert it in the bottom slot With two cards insert either card first 3 Close the Media door 1 Open the Media door 4 CAUTION The Card Busy LED and the Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink when images are being accessed Do not remove a card until the blinking stops Doing so could destroy all image files on the card 2 To remove a CF card press the Eject button To remove an SD or MMC card press and release the end of the card If removing two cards remove either card first 3 Close the Media door Card icons 6 2 April 29 2004 Setting up Cards Folders and Fil
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136. nu then highlight a setting 2 Press the OK button April 29 2004 7 5 Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on the Camera Saved Settings Saved Settings Load from Card Delete Settings s Save C3891359 ta memory as a selectable Click Balance setting Select an image see page 11 7 Choose Save lt image gt from the Saved Settings menu then press the OK button Press the OK button to save the setting and close the confirmation screen 7 6 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure ey Loading Settings from a Using the DCS Photo Desk software you can save settings to the root Card directory of a card These filenames have WB extension IMPORTANI Settings must be saved to the root directory or you will not be able to load them into your camera You can then put the card in your camera and load the settings into camera memory Amaximum of 10 settings can be stored in camera memory 1 Choose Load from Card from the Saved Settings menu choose a card if two are inserted then highlight a setting 2 Press the OK button to load the setting Deleting Settings To make room in camera memory for new settings you can delete settings that you no longer use 1 Choose Delete Settings from the Saved Settings menu then highlight a setting 2 Press the OK button to delete the setting and close the confirmation screen April 29 2004 7 7 Controlling Exposure Exposure
137. ols menu then choose Basic Ifthe camera is in Basic mode choose User Mode from the Tools menu then choose Advanced 5 18 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera naa Using the Vertical Release You can lock or unlock the camera s vertical shutter release or set it to Auto Auto The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in portrait orientation turned 90 counterclockwise Unlock The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in any orientation Lock The vertical shutter release is not functional 1 Choose Vertical Release from the Tools menu then choose Auto Unlock or Lock 2 Press the OK button 3 Turn the camera 90 counterclockwise and press the Vertical Shutter release y S lal a ae o D April 29 2004 5 19 Configuring your Camera Intervalometer The Intervalometer automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified time period You might use the Intervalometer to capture a flower bud opening or for unattended surveillance The Intervalometer is disabled automatically after the specified time period even if the specified number of images have not been captured For example if you set the Intervalometer for 15 exposures at three second intervals the buffer fills after a few exposures and the camera cannot maintain the three second interval The camera would stop capturing images after 45 15 x 3 seconds even t
138. om of the Four way switch to change the number 3 Press the OK button 1 second to 23 59 59 HH MM SS 1 second April 29 2004 5 21 Configuring your Camera Long Exposure ISO White Balance Capture Folder CF Gard MM Card Raw Resolution JPEG Resolution You can enable or disable a long exposure feature on your camera When enabled this feature reduces noise in long exposures The choices are Off Ifyou capture an image using long exposure while this feature is Off a message suggests that you enable it Long Suggested for exposures up to 1 2 sec Longer This choice allows you to specify ISO and Exposure settings during long exposures to improve the image quality 1 Choose Long Exposure from the Capture menu 2 Choose Off Long or Longer 3 Press the OK button If you chose Off or Long the setting has been changed If you chose Longer the following screen appears Use Mors exposure mode 50 DENE 2 4 6 153060 LS x a Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the ISO setting Press the left or right of the Four way switch to change exposure In the example above ISO is set to 400 and exposure is set to 1 sec NOTE While enabled this exposure setting overrides the existing exposure settin ha you cannot change exposure using the Main Command dial b Press the OK button 5 22 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Two Button Res
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140. onse to the confirmation screen Ifa file named lens txt is in the root directory of the memory card itis saved to the camera 5 34 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Defining New Lenses Ifyou use a lens that is notin the camera s master list you can define a new lens and add it to the user list You can Define a new fixed lens see page 5 35 Define a new zoom lens see page 5 36 Delete a defined lens from the user list see page 5 37 Edit the name of a defined lens see page 5 38 Defining New Fixed Lenses 1 Mount the appropriate lens on the camera 2 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then choose New Fixed Lens New Zoom Lens Delete Lene 3 Focus at infinity then capture one image Mourvt lenz Focus at infinity Capture one image 4 Press the OK button The lens is selected and appears at the top of the user list Add lens to list 5 Change the strengths for the lens see page 5 40 35mm f 4 April 29 2004 5 35 Configuring your Camera Defining New Zoom Lenses New Fixed Lens New soor Lens Delete Lens a i Save List Focus at infinity Sat to shortest focal length Capture one image Set to longest focal langth Capture one image Add lens to list 24 120mm f3 5 5 6 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu choose Setup then Mount the appropriate lens on the camera choose New Zoom Lens Fo
141. ou can then select this collection of settings and the camera is configured accordingly User Setups are useful when more than one individual uses the same camera Each user can save their preferences for easy reuse User Setups are also useful for different applications for example setups for wedding ceremony wedding reception wedding family shots or wedding outdoor scenes You can transfer setups from one KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera DCS Pro SLR n camera to another see page 5 16 1 Ifthere are ten setups saved in camera memory delete one or more to make room for the new setup see page 5 15 2 Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved 3 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choose New 4 This screen appears where you can name the setup Enter a name up to eight characters Trailing underscores are dropped a To enter a character press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight the character then press the OK button b To change a character highlight gt or lt then press the OK button to move to the next or previous character in the folder name c When finished highlight Y and press the OK button 5 Press the OK button The setup is saved to camera memory April 29 2004 5 13 Configuring your Camera Saved Setups You can do the following with saved setups Load a setup from a memory card into camera memory Save a setup from camera me
142. peedlight 1 Press and hold and rotate the Main Command dial until appears in the Top Status LCD starts blinking 7 20 April 29 2004 Controlling Exposure 2 Press and hold and rotate the Sub Command dial to set the number of shots and the compensated EV value The following table shows possible combinations based on the number of shots and compensated EV values 3F 0 5 D 0 0 5 0 5 3F 1 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 3F 1 5 4 0 1 5 1 5 psa 3F 2 0 aes 0 2 0 2 0 2F0 5 vi 0 0 5 ISS 2F 1 0 aa 0 1 0 a 2F1 5 a 0 1 5 2F 2 0 0 2 0 2F0 5 i 0 0 5 2F 1 0 I 0 1 0 2F 15 ii 0 1 5 2F2 0 ii 0 2 0 April 29 2004 7 21 Controlling Exposure Cancelling Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 Compose the picture focus and capture the image The compensated shutter speed and aperture values appear in the Top LCD and viewfinder during capture Auto Exposure Bracketing behaves differently in the following situations If Exposure Compensation or Fash Exposure Compensation is also set bracketing is combined with the exposure compensation values It is useful to perform bracketing with a compensated value over 2 EV or under 2 EV With Drive mode in Continuous Shooting see page 5 25 fully press and hold the Shutter Release button until you have captured the set number of images Ifthe memory card becomes full during Bracketing
143. pensation value Exposure Compensation Aperture Flash Exposure Compensation Exposure mode Electronic analog exposure display Exposure Compensation value display NOTE Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen Return the camera to an authorized KODAK service center April 29 2004 2 5 Digital Buttons OK button Cancel button Menu button Four way switch Nav button HotKey button Digital Status button Delete button Four way switch lock Tag Record button NOTE Use the buttons at the left of the Image LCD with the Four way switch Use the buttons at the right of the Image LCD without the Four way switch Four way Switch When the Image LCD is off use the Four way switch to select a focus area see page 8 3 When the Image LCD is on use the Four way switch to access digital functions see below Press the right or left side of the Four way switch to Navigate through images in Image mode Move the Region of Interest box right or left in Zoom Image mode Navigate among tabbed menus e When a menu option is highlighted press the right side of the Four way switch to display enable a cascaded menu press the left side to remove disable the cascaded menu Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to Navigate among Image modes Move the Region of Interest box up or down in Zoom Image mode Navigate among menu options 2 6 April 29 2004 Locking and Unlock
144. perated Focus manually lt 1 Set the Focus Mode selector to M 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button While the meter is on rotate the lens focusing ring until the focus mode indicator appears in the viewfinder You can release the shutter at any time You can activate the Electronic Rangefinder with any of the five focus brackets selected April 29 2004 8 9 Focusing Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of Field Focus Tracking Your camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically executed Basics of the relationship between focus depth of field and focus tracking are explained in this section When focusing consider depth of field Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused Depth of field varies according to shooting distance focal length and especially aperture Smaller apertures larger f numbers produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground become sharper Larger apertures smaller fnumbers produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred Similarly shorter shooting distance or longer focal length produce a shallower depth of field and longer shooting distance or shorter focal length produce a deeper depth of field Note that depth of field tends to be shallower in front of the subject in focus and deeper behind the subject NOTE You can confirm the depth of f
145. perature polysilicon TFT LCD Focus Screen NIKON Clear Matte Screen 2 with focus brackets and on demand grid lines Custom Settings Mirror Prerelease Bracket Order Grid Lines Focus Area Light Focus Area Wrap Focus Area Lock Soft Press AE L Single Servo AF Continuous Servo AF AE AF Lock Command Dial Meter Off Time Self Timer Time Top LCD Light AF Assist illuminator AE Bracketing 2 or 3 exposures 1 2 EV steps Depth of Field Preview Yes Remote Control Mechanical remote release or NIKON compatible remote releases Self timer Yes Time set by Custom Setting Electronic Strobe NIKON Speedlight accessory shoe standard ISO type compatible D TTL compatible with supporting Speedlights April 29 2004 A 3 Specifications ERI JPEG image resolution 13 5 MP 4500 x 3000 6 MP 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP 2250 x 1500 8 MP 1125 x 750 Raw resolution 13 5 MP 4500 x 3000 6 MP 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP 2250 x 1500 Image file formats DCR Raw archive file user selectable compression level ERI JPEG Burst rate See page A 5 Burst depth See page A 5 White Balance Automatic Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Flash Custom Kelvin Video output NTSC or PAL selectable Host interface IEEE 1394 single 400 MB s port 1394a 2000 small form factor interconnect Accessory interface NIKON 10 pin compatible accessory interface Removable storage 1 Type I
146. pixels below the center of the crosshairs This level is indicated in stops 3 to 3 25 and RGB values 11 4 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Multiple Image Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar at the bottom The selected image see page 11 7 is highlighted The Status bar appears at the bottom of the Image LCD in Single Image and Multiple Image modes A tag icon appears if the image has been tagged and a microphone icon appears if a sound file has been recorded April 29 2004 11 5 Working with Images on the Camera Selecting a Review Folder The Nav button provides a shortcut for quickly navigating among folders and images within a folder NOTE If there are two cards in the camera the Nav button navigates on the card containing the currently selected folder 1 Press the Nav button If the Image LCD is off it turns on The last accessed Image mode appears with the Nav overlay The Nav overlay shows the selected folder highlighted and the location i Hy bar indicates the position of the currently selected image orn E 2 Press and hold the Nav button then press the top or bottom of the ECIS Four way switch to highlight other folders on the memory card 4S TEVE T 11 6 April 29 2004 Working with Images on the Camera Browsing Through Images Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to navigate through Browsing Through Images Using the Nav
147. r in combination with Main Command dial other buttons to select or set various functions or modes Lens Mounting the Lens 1 Turn off the camera 2 18 April 29 2004 About Your Camera 2 Mount the lens to the camera body 3 Set the lens to its minimum aperture and lock Nikon 28 105 AF NIKKOR 28 ABD Jeee ieia ia Removing the Lens zo nm Press and hold the Lens Release button and turn the lens clockwise The Imager records light when you capture an image Your camera has an approximately 14 million pixel imager with an ISO range of 160 to 1600 RAW files or 160 to 800 JPEG files April 29 2004 2 19 About Your Camera Viewfinder Diopter LCD Illuminator You can compensate for nearsightedness or farsightedness and see more clearly through the viewfinder by adjusting the viewfinder diopter within a continuous range 1 8 to 0 8 1 Remove the rubber eyecup 2 Slide the Diopter Adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other viewfinder displays appear sharp Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment 4 WARNING Be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your fingernail while sliding the lever The adjustable range of the viewfinder diopter is 1 8 to 0 8 DP Nine optional NIKON eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder diopter range of 5 to 3 DP You can illuminate the Top and Digital Status LCDs
148. re 4 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display boxes where you can enter the strength determined in Photo Desk 5 Press the right or left side of the Four way switch to highlight a box Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change a value NOTE The strength must be between zero and 99 6 Press the OK button The assigned strength is applied whenever you capture an image with the lens selected in the user list April 29 2004 5 41 Configuring your Camera Resetting to Defaults NOTE This feature is available for lenses that you added from the master list It is not available for lenses that you have defined You can reset strength values for a lens in the user list to the values in the master list 1 Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then highlight the lens in the user list Ia fa 24 120mm f3 5 5 6 Imm Fa MAIS Simm F144 ND AF 2 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display the Strength screen 3 Choose Reset to Default 4 Press the OK button 5 42 April 29 2004 6 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera has slots for two memory cards Before capturing images to the memory cards you can do the following Select a folder to hold captured images see page 6 9 e Create and name new folders see page 6 10 Set up file type see page 6 3 and characteristics see page 6 11 for subseque
149. re IMPORTANT If bulb is selected in Manual Exposure mode and you change to Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode without cancelling bulb buLb blinks and the shutter locks Select a shutter speed other than bulb by rotating the Main Command dial 3 Compose the picture focus and capture the image The shutter remains open as long as you fully press the Shutter Release button 7 24 April 29 2004 8 Focusing You can set up your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera to focus automatically described below or you can focus manually see page 8 9 Autofocus With autofocus the camera does much of the work required to properly focus an image Focus Modes There are two autofocus modes Single Servo AF with Focus Priority When you lightly press the Shutter Release button focus tracking occurs until the subject stops moving Focus then locks and the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder You cannot release the shutter until focus locks Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority When you lightly press the Shutter Release button focus tracking occurs until you release the button Choosing a Focus Mode Set the Focus Mode selector to S Single Servo AF with Focus Priority or C Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority When you lightly press the Shutter Release button autofocus begins April 29 2004 8 1 Focusing AF Area Mode There are three AF Area modes Single Area AF
150. rmat a card if it was formatted incorrectly or ifthe data on the card becomes corrupted If you have used a card for several sessions for example two or three dozen you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card Cards are formatted in PC DOS format NOTE In Advanced mode both Quick Format and Secure Erase are available see page 6 6 In Basic mode Quick Format is available 1 Insert a card so 2 Choose Format Card from the Basic menu then choose CF Card or White Balance Fiat Ressun MM Card JPEG Resolution Format Care Display Contrast Overexposure Ind 3 Press the OK button Press the Cancel button to close the confirmation screen without formatting the card The Card Busy LCD and the CF Card icon on the Digital Status LCD Format card blink during formatting When the blinking stops formatting is All data will be erased complete Card Busy LCD Shortcut You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut see page 4 13 4 8 April 29 2004 Changing the Display Contrast Overexposure ind Tme Date Firmware 4 Contrast gt gt 1 Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu 2 Press the OK button Two slider bars and a gray scale bar appear 3 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to lighten or darken the image and move the
151. ro strength add it to your user list SOmmM4NOAF April 29 2004 5 29 Configuring your Camera When you Change Lenses If you have selected a lens from the user list and you later change the lens you should select the new lens before shooting If you capture an image and the lens does not match your selection the camera will attempt to automatically select the new lens The camera will ask you for help if itis uncertain which lens you are using One of the following events will occur e Ifthere is one possible match in the user list or the master list that lens is automatically selected Ifthere are two or more possible matches in the user list or the master list the list of possible matches appears Ifthere are no possible matches in the user list or the master list the camera switches to Auto NOTE If you use the wrong lens in Basic mode the Auto method will be used With two or more matches 1 Press the OK button to dismiss the screen Selected lans is incorrect Please select actual lers 2 Selecta lens and press the OK button 5 30 April 29 2004 Configuring your Camera Maintaining the User List The camera maintains a master list of lenses You can create your own user list of frequently used lenses You can do the following with the user list e Add lenses from the master list see page 5 31 Remove lenses see page 5 33 Select lenses see page 5 29 e Save the user list see page 5
152. rough the bottom loop in the hand strap pad Thread the bottom strap through the two holed buckle as shown Tuck the bottom strap through the top loop in the hand strap pad April 29 2004 2 23 3 Powering Your Camera The following items are included with your camera KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery battery KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module power module KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger AC Adapter charger adapter CR 2032 coin cell battery available at most battery retailers Battery Power module Charger adapter CR 2032 coin cell battery You can power your camera using either the power module or battery When working in the studio you will probably use the power module When on location use the battery When the power module cable is attached to the charger adapter the charger adapter functions as an AC adapter When the power module cable is not attached use the charger adapter to charge your battery The CR 2032 coin cell battery see page 3 6 maintains the time and date when your camera is not powered April 29 2004 3 1 Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera using the Power Module 1 Insert the power module in the battery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise 2 Insert the power module cable into the power module and into the port on the charger adapter 3 Plug the charger adapter into an electrical outlet The Power LED is green when the charger adap
153. s optimization strength is too high the corners of the image appear blue or magenta In Photo Desk use Click Balance at the center of the image Click Lens Optimization then adjust the slider to make the corners neutral The number for the appropriate strength appears Click OK Make a note of this number so you can assign it to the lens see page 5 41 Repeat steps 1 5 for all combinations of minimum maximum focal length and minimum maximum aperture NOTE Refer to the Help for Photo Desk for more information 5 40 April 29 2004 Assigning Optimum Strengths to Lenses in the User List 24 1 m fa 5 5 35mm FLA N AS Dumm F144 N D AF Strength Reset to Default 24mm Fa 5 T m 36 Configuring your Camera Once you determine the optimum strengths for a lens in Photo Desk see page 5 40 and add the lens to the user list you can assign the strengths to the lens in the user list Ifyou remove the lens from the user list see page 5 33 the new values are moved to the master list You can always reset to the default strengths if needed see page 5 42 If you delete the lens see page 5 37 the changes are not saved in the master list 1 With the appropriate lens mounted and set to infinity choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then highlight the lens in the user list 2 Press the right side of the Four way switch to display the Strength screen 3 Select the focal length and apertu
154. sh i Warm Hash Cool Hash Studio Flash An approximate Kelvin temperature scale value associated with the selected Preset setting appears in the Digital Status display April 29 2004 4 5 The Basics a Setting Raw Resolution There are three resolutions available for Raw files 13 5 MP Full resolution Raw images 4500 x 3000 6 0 MP Half resolution Raw images 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP Quarter resolution Raw images 2250 x 1500 1 Choose Raw Resolution from the Capture menu then highlight a resolution 2 Press the OK button NOTE The number of pixels varies depending on the crop aspect ratio see page 6 11 Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 4 6 April 29 2004 The Basics Setting J PEG Resolution The four resolutions for JPEG files are 13 5 MP Full resolution JPEG images 4500 x 3000 6 0 MP Half resolution JPEG images 3000 x 2000 3 4 MP Quarter resolution JPEG images 2250 x 1500 0 8 MP 0 8 resolution JPEG images 1125 x 750 1 Choose JPEG Resolution from the Basic menu then highlight a resolution 2 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD see page 4 4 NOTE In Advanced mode both JPEG and Raw files are available see page 6 3 April 29 2004 4 7 The Basics Formatting a Card You should fo
155. slider bar The Basics You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD NOTE Changing the contrast does not affect the stored images only the view of the images on the Image LCD Use the gray scale bar as a guide in changing the contrast April 29 2004 4 9 The Basics _ Tu rni ng the Overexposure You can indicate areas of overexposure in images in Single or Multiple Indicator On and Off Image Display modes 1 Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Basic menu then highlight On Highlight Off to turn the Overexposure Indicator off 2 Press the OK button When the overexposure indicator is turned on areas of overexposure flash on and off 4 10 April 29 2004 Firmware Checking the Firmware Version BO White Balance Raw Resolution JPEG Resolution Format Gard Display Contrast Overexposure Ind Time Date Kodak DCS Pro SLRJn Serial number PSLRN 09450 Firmware version 45 0 Total actuations 987 The Basics Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and controls its operation If a new firmware version becomes available you can download it from the Kodak Web site see page 5 6 and update the firmware in your camera NOTE You must register your camera see page 1 1 before you can download firmware You can view information about your current firmware version 1 Choose Firmware from the Basic menu then highli
156. ss images by placing a memory card containing camera images in the reader If you have a new card reader install it using the instructions accompanying the reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera 2 Insert the memory card into the card reader on your computer d CAUTION Do not remove a card from the card reader while KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk is running If images on the card are open in DCS Photo Desk removing the card can cause you to lose data 13 4 April 29 2004 14 Camera Care Handling With careful handling your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera should produce images of the highest quality for years to come Be careful not to drop your camera or subject it to shock While the camera has been designed for durability itis a precision instrument and should be handled with care Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessive moisture Ifyou use it at the beach clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place Do not touch the camera s electronic contacts with your fingers Touching the contacts can cause corrosion and affect proper camera operation After removing a lens from the camera place the lens face down on a flat surface to avoid damaging the electronic contacts on the lens mount e Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm place If the autofocus optics cloud over
157. ssseassasnsastersqnsnvogudevedsenssaveyes veasiasnvtebeonaitanssavdveiaonibarss 3 5 CR 2032 Coin Cellresnenucsenesanieinni a E O E GN 3 6 2 April 29 2004 Table of Contents Disposing of Batte es sisine nti nN O EANN O 3 6 4 The Basics Basie MO de cceevua vase acer cnonatestveg otens deem ocnecaag oat a a Eas ER ia iA 4 1 Setting th User MOC iiss ciccsectawsed aninelenisean nies shinesinieiaiadeietohunadanierl i aai 4 2 Setting Advanced MILE ances acevserueeneraaouaa dinners ibe evens vtoneief ceria tant bats venroninimieonesenimtandnamamuetubeeienias 4 2 Setting Basic C0 sins ciaasigneyyscohanctia no taat ean anne MAN GaN KEN ONEIN ROA RRTO NG 4 2 Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu c scssscsssssesssessessssssssessesssssssesssssesssssessusssessessnssueeasesneeseeseeess 4 3 Digital Statis B O10 enema er ere ve ere caren er een niii n aani aa iaia nett aren 4 3 Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options c cssssssssscssssessesseesssssecsecsussssssesesseeseesneessees 4 4 SrO ho O P toa E A 4 4 White Balance isssusniienaucsnenidot tonr n A EEA ET 4 5 Setting Raw RESOIRILO seecsircasopativardaeneinttesttlobubeitcerite ward siaseevsbcruba tegnen ortalnsdevstentebi EEEn 4 6 Setting JPEG Resdl tgn PER er er ee ee eee 4 7 Formatting a CALC sean iuvsesliassaninrobvebdavivel tien asain auenng A i AEE TA T 4 8 Changing the Display Contrast sssssssesessssssssssssssreeeeeessnnsssstosssonsnnnnerrrrenunnnnnsssssn
158. ssssseeeeesssssstorooosssssnsserrrreuueunnnssssstottttnnnnnntntetoooooonsssnrrteeeenonssssssoorerteens 5 15 Editing an Existing Stup ssssssssssssssssssssssrereeeeesssssssssstttttnnnnnnntrtteennonsnnnsstrrrnununnnususontitetennnnnnnnronornssnnn rert 5 15 Using Setups on More than One CaM Gra sve csccsncisach vies anceisnen crea wiaamieieeeitugcieanaivedonninennnaomenaniaennns 5 16 Tmeand Dalena A vines vale A A AE A A A 5 17 Setting the User Modris ecnsnshiotebagevadvesntasubvdvencainedaonianasetateblvsbbedekinipeyistelovimntadtasmnioermmtatiiveaietets 5 18 Using the Vertical Release sissesssvseitiodiasaves eves otyascasiesthbdeesduitvondsnavddbiehenuehgitsubsuenetedhuiasenenihepavantiedonia ieinbindins 5 19 Int rvalometEt suirnesiiiiiinnani aa ii EE N Ei TENi a Taaa a 5 20 Changing Intervalometer Settings ssssssssssssssesssssssssssteeeeesssssssstosssessnnnnsrrrrtrruuunonsssnsntttteeeennssssorrnnsssssnrrrs 5 21 ong EPOSUN E esinin aa e T a Rae a E T as beesesneoetaasees Ms 5 22 Two B tton Res toeccopunioronnnnianti ot iori ohm E E AE 5 23 SOS TTE OEE T 5 24 Setting ISO using the Image LCD ss sssssssssseessessssssssssserreeeeeussnssstotssttennnnnnrrrnrtooonosonnnnrreteeennnnssssoorreennns 5 24 Setting ISO using Camera COMICS sssscvisssinratsosespaovsaiieaosuisievassosavivsiinvieseniveavruesnisesddstaavidentidieevaodasionnleens 5 24 Drive ModE cdl rer an a E E E E A OAT 5 25 Locking Exposure Settings iencossmanoneri nn E OT 5 25 Us
159. sssssessssssssssssessessssessesussneesssseeeneeses D 1 Warranty Repair Coverage aos iets daca tac cuted ested Ses bc oha fad aatoss a ciate ste ly dealt ces ato ta aceite D 1 mitato Sennan RSE GAME ea HR an Mul ROR ab ea ashen Ba aa eae mae D 2 Outside the United SEALS ai ini iieii AEE EENE em recone D 3 Warranty is Not Iransterable niori onanie E E E O A aan RSIS HOR D 3 How to Obtain SETVE iieri Tei E EE TEE EEE OTS D 4 Product Support OUNs yirs niari E AE A et D 5 Glossary 1 Important Information Thank you for purchasing your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera This portable camera system which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation allows you to capture and store high resolution high quality digital images Before you start using the camera follow the instructions listed below Read the Warranty statement Verify that your MACINTOSH or WINDOWS based computer meets the system requirements Read the Warnings section Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions e Register your camera See below System Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirements wwwkodak com go dcs Warranty Registration for your Camera So that we may better serve your support needs please register your camera in one of two ways listed below Your registration enables you to download camera firmware software updates and technical information for your
160. sure DldSral Nai ennlechninhiMbemanimicinu An anunedmninumomndel uel 6 15 NEVI scsi cze A espe E EATE AE 6 16 Noise Reduction 5 5 cocaine aoa aad oni Oh UGE RUE EAE 6 16 Sharpening Level ssc aaaosSrvcicadechehve ek eespongla aenlaresd ea ei Susie sGtel ed sn Sven epdaeaipetia iaaafoeess eae 6 17 7 Controlling Exposure White ToAU TALS sates ce sasca agus cpus adap dea Se oa Gea ean 7 1 Preset White Bhat IGG acc atsvtseptncescosasinatascidduveaagsicdann de psecainasesinnia eantankiasech aaa amis aoa 7 2 ick Will Ue annin ania nn does aura hea a tT 7 3 Using the Current Image for Click Balance cicssisaivisetieriisaneonaisineiiienumivacmnmniwentehsnnetduian 7 3 Displaying the Saved Settings VESTA 4 insnardoaivinnnensacebcionentstiesuunbatnninerlannunliusstvhuusdyseenaSionsbapsiasobeniaonts 7 4 Using a Saved Seting seiorn r Eaa E ree ct OAE 7 5 Saving a Setting on the Camera sssssesssssesssssssssssssteeeenssssssssssosoennnnnnurrrtrrruunnnnnsssnttttttnnnnnnnntooninneennnnns 7 6 Loading Settings from a APC scourge casita ne nnaadny A Oa 7 7 Deleting WNT suseoinnnniinoniiinn onia ai 7 7 Ex pOSUTOm ane a E E A S 7 8 EX OO SUT Metering YSEMS ussas a Ns vee das asd i i 7 8 Choosing a Metering System xis cansnnestcrdaconnwasoneonvevaniawi catecetaoninvnntasccivsvnsi cosh enhance decannpatni ec vienicnensini 7 8 Matrix Metering 3D Matrix Metering ascscivsssisicicrsanyesinniicisienis nbcainanmnneniemamensnernieetemenie 7 8 Center Weighted ME TET L
161. te Fira Hotkey Sarial Serial Out Baud Fatta Global Positioning System Your camera has a Global Positioning System GPS feature which receives GPS data from a connected GPS unit and writes information about the current camera location to the image header Requirements for Using To use the GPS feature on your camera you need the following the GPS Feature AGPS unit that supports standard NMEA data transfer AGPS serial cable from vendor supplying GPS units An RS232 3 5 mm compatible cable to connect to the camera available from KODAK catalog 8010654 15 4 April 29 2004 Serial Data Collection and Glob l Positioning System Using the GPS Feature ot e GW N Time 18 54 36 Lat 4308 839 M Lon 07744 4023 Alt 0062 Connect the appropriate end of the GPS serial cable to the serial port on your camera Connect the other end of the cable to the GPS unit On the GPS unit set the output format to NMEA On the GPS unit check the baud rate On the camera set the baud rate see page 15 4 to that shown on the GPS unit Choose GPS from the Tools menu GPS information appears Press the OK button GPS information is written to the header of images captured while the GPS unit is connected April 29 2004 15 5 Appendix A Specifications Dimensions Height 131 mm 5 16 in Width 158 mm 6 22 in Depth 89 mm 3 50 in Weight w
162. ter is powered NOTE You cannot charge batteries while the power module cable is connected Powering Your Camera using a Battery Charging Batteries Power LED 1 Remove the power module cable from the charger adapter if it is connected 2 Plug the charger adapter into an electrical outlet The Power LED is green when the charger adapter is powered 3 2 April 29 2004 Charging LED Powering Your Camera 3 Insert a battery in the battery slot on the charger adapter The appearance of the Charging LED varies depending on the status of the charging operation Color Action Charging Status green one blink 0 50 complete green two blinks 50 70 complete green three blinks 70 complete green constant Charge complete red blinks about once sec Charge pending red blinks rapidly Error condition 4 Remove the battery when the charge is complete the green light stays on constantly 5 Let the battery cool down for 15 to 30 minutes Put the battery in the charger again until the green light indicates that charging is complete battery before charging NOTE For optimum battery performance periodically discharge the April 29 2004 3 3 Powering Your Camera Inserting Removing To insert slide a charged battery in the battery slot on the camera and Batteries turn the latch clockwise To remove lift the latch turn the latch counterclockwise and sli
163. th neutral shadows Event High saturation with optimized skin tones 1 Choose Look from the Image menu then highlight Portrait Product Wedding or Event 2 Press the OK button Noise Reduction reduces noise that can occur when images are captured at high ISO settings Noise Reduction is applied to JPEG images on the camera It is not applied to Raw images on the camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software 1 Choose Noise Reduction from the Image menu then highlight Normal or Strong 2 Press the OK button 6 16 April 29 2004 Sharpening Level JPEG File Type JPEG Quality Digital Exp Corr Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Lewael Setting up Cards Folders and Files You can specify the sharpening level applied to images Sharpening Level is applied to JPEG images on the camera It is not applied to Raw images on the camera Rather the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software None No sharpening is applied Low Minimal sharpening is applied Medium Moderate sharpening is applied High Substantial sharpening is applied 1 Choose Sharpening Level from the Image menu then highlight None Low Medium or High 2 Press the OK button
164. th without changing focus are called zoom lenses The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane The camera operates this way with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync See also Rear Curtain Sync The guide number indicates the power ofa flash in relation to ISO Guide numbers quoted in either meters or feet are used to calculate the f stop for correct exposure as follows f stop guide number flash to subject distance Using a selected aperture calculate the required flash to subject distance with the formula flash to subject distance guide number f stop Use to determine the maximum flash to subject distance The image histogram shows the range and distribution of tonal values for an image The tick marks at the bottom of the histogram represent photographic stops relative to the factory determined 18 gray level The range of stops is from 3 to 7 The double bar tick mark indicates the exposure value associated with 18 gray Tick marks to the right of the double mark indicate one stop increments brighter than 18 gray and tick marks to the left indicate one stop increments darker than 18 gray ISO is the international standard for representing film sensitivity The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa For example ISO 200 is twice as sensitive as ISO 100 and half that of ISO 400 When you change the ISO setting on your cam
165. then choose Saved 2 Choose Delete then choose the setup to be deleted 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the OK button again to respond to the confirmation screen Selecting a User Setup You can select setups that are in camera memory Once selected the camera is configured according to that setup 1 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choose the desired setup 2 Press the OK button It takes about two seconds for the camera to be configured to the new setup Editing an Existing Setup Select a User Setup Change camera settings as needed Create a new User Setup see page 5 13 When the name entry screen appears it shows the current setup name Highlight Y and press the OK button The setup is changed and saved to memory You can save it to a card if needed Ae GC Ne April 29 2004 5 15 Configuring your Camera Using Setups on More Most settings are transferred when you load User Setups that have been than One Camera saved to a card using a different DCS Pro SLR n camera The exceptions are Click Balance and Job Tracker settings but you can work around these exceptions Before saving a User Setup on one camera and loading it on another 1 Set up Click Balance identically on both cameras a Capture the same image using both cameras then perform the same Click Balance on both images see page 7 3 b Save the Click Balance setting see page 7 6 The settings must have the same names on
166. tically set 1 125 1 60 sec Shutter Priority Auto 1 125 30 sec Aperture Priority Auto Automatically set Desired setting 1 125 1 60 sec Manual 1 125 30 sec buLb 1 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1 125 second when the shutter speed is set faster than 1 125 second and the flash is fired or an attached optional Speedlight is turned on In this case 125 appears in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed display blinks in the Top Status LCD 2 Flash shooting distance range depends on the selected ISO and aperture In Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table see page 10 5 Confirm that 4 appears in the viewfinder make sure the subject is within the flash shooting range and capture the image The shutter will not release unless 4 appears without blinking in the viewfinder If 4 blinks in the viewfinder approximately three seconds after flash underexposure may have occurred View the image on the Image LCD see page 11 1 Ifthe photo is underexposed adjust settings for example focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and recapture the image In a dark environment the AF Assist Illuminator automatically turns on 10 4 April 29 2004 Flash Photography Flash Shooting Distance The flash shooting distance range varies depending on ISO and aperture Range for the Built i
167. tio see page 6 11 1 Choose JPEG Resolution from the Capture menu then highlight a resolution 2 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 April 29 2004 6 13 Setting up Cards Folders and Files Setting J PEG Quality You can specify the compression level applied to JPEG files Best Images have lowest compression larger file size and highest quality Better Images have moderate compression smaller file size and moderate quality Good Images have highest compression smallest file size and lowest quality 1 Choose JPEG Quality from the Image menu then highlight Best Better or Good 2 Press the OK button Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut see page 2 16 6 14 April 29 2004 Correcting Digital Exposure Digital Exp Corr Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Exposure Bias Setting up Cards Folders and Files Use Digital Exposure Correction to correct errors in exposure This feature helps correct errors but is not a substitute for proper exposure settings shutter speed aperture and ISO NOTE Digital Exposure Correction is not to be confused with Exposure Compensation see page 7 19 which modifies exposure Digital Exposure Correction is applied to JPEG images on the camera It is not applied to Raw images on th
168. tion with Medical NIKKOR 200 mm f 5 6 for the lens to fire flash Reprocopy Outfit PF 4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA 4 Do not attach the following accessories to the lens as they might damage parts such as the lens CPU contacts Auto Extension Ring PK 1 PK 11 Auto Ring BR 4 and K1 Ring B 2 April 29 2004 Lens Compatibility Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories 44 CAUTION Do not attach the following lenses or accessories to your camera Doing so can damage your camera or lens TC 16A Teleconverter Non Al lenses e 400 mm f 4 5 600 mm 5 6 800 mm f 8 and 1200 mm f 11 with Focusing Unit AU 1 Fisheye 6 mm f 5 6 8 mm f 8 and OP 10 mm f 5 6 Old type 21 mm f 4 Kring ED 180 600 mm f 8 No 174041 174180 ED 360 1200 f 11 No 174031 174127 200 600 mm f 9 5 No 280001 300490 80 mm f 2 8 200 mm f 3 5 and TC 16 Teleconverter for F3AF PC28 mm f 4 No 180900 or smaller PC35 mm f 2 8 No 851001 906200 Old type PC 35 mm f 3 5 Old type Reflex 1000 mm f 6 3 Reflex 1000 mm f 11 No 142361 143000 Reflex 2000 mm f 11 No 200111 200310 PC Micro NIKKOR 85 mm f 2 8 April 29 2004 B 3 Appendix C Troubleshooting In addition to the issues described in this section the following Web page provides answers to many of your questions http www kodak com go DCS Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD
169. to capture a subject that is framed outside of the five focus areas and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected see page 8 8 Focus lock works differently in Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF modes 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the Shutter K Release button ED D 2 Confirm that the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and zA iD lock focus NO VA Single Servo AF Focus is locked as long as you lightly press the Shutter Release button You can also lock focus by pressing the B button Continuous Servo AF e While continuing to lightly press the Shutter Release button press the button Focus is locked as long as you press the button You can remove your finger from the Shutter Release button 3 While keeping the focus locked recompose and capture the image Tips After you have locked focus do not change the camera to subject distance If you keep the Shutter Release button lightly pressed or keep the button pressed after releasing the shutter in Single Servo AEF the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing If the camera to subject distance changes after focus is locked release the Shutter Release button or amp button to release the focus lock Refocus and lock again April 29 2004 8 7 Focusing Situations where Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations In these Autofocus Ma
170. tomatic Exposure lock Continuous Servo AF Depth of field Drive mode Exposure bracketing Used to hold an automatically controlled shutter speed and or aperture Recommended when you want to control an exposure based on a scene s particular brightness area with Center Weighted or Spot Metering Focus detection continues as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed and the reflex mirror is in the viewing position Useful when the camera to subject distance is likely to change The zone of sharpest focus in front of behind and around the subject can be previewed Drive mode determines whether one or more images are captured when you are pressing the Shutter Release button There are two automatic Drive modes Single frame and Continuous shooting Exposure Value A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO At ISO 100 the combination of a one second shutter speed and an aperture of f 1 4 is defined as EV1 You must use the camera only within the EV range of the exposure meter Shooting the same subject using a range of different exposures Your camera provides Auto Exposure Bracketing Flash Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing performs automatic exposure bracketing with varied shutter speed and or aperture Flash Exposure Bracketing Enables you to automatically
171. turns off Ifyou manipulate any digital buttons while the image is displayed the Image LCD stays on and the display changes appropriately NOTE If the Image LCD is on when you capture an image the Auto Review feature has no effect 1 Choose Auto Review from the Review menu then highlight Off 3 sec 5 sec or 10 sec 2 Press the OK button Slide Show You can run a slide show of camera images on the Image LCD and video monitor or just on the Image LCD 1 Connect and enable external video if you want the slide show to appear on a video monitor see page 12 1 2 Select the mode Choose Slide Show from the Review menu then highlight Off Continuous Loop or Single Show In Continuous Loop mode all specified images appear then the sequence is repeated until you press the Cancel button In Single Show mode the slide show continues until all selected images have appeared once or until you press the Cancel button April 29 2004 11 9 Working with Images on the Camera 3 Select the images to appear in the slide show Choose Slide Show from the Review menu then highlight All on cards All in folder Tagged on cards or Tagged in folder 4 Select the length of time for each image to display Choose Slide Show from the Review menu then highlight 3 sec 5 sec or 10 sec Starting Stopping a Slide Show Choose Slide Show from the Review menu then highlight Start to start the show Press the Cancel button at
172. w JPEG If you expect to edit the file itis recommended that you choose Raw or Raw JPEG Consider Raw files as your digital negative Refer to DCS Camera Manager Help for instructions on capturing images Captured images appear on the computer monitor when you are running DCS Photo Desk See page 9 4 9 6 April 29 2004 10 Flash Photography Built in Speedlight Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR n Digital Camera contains a built in Speedlight with a Guide Number at ISO 200 of 17 m 56 ft Guide Number at ISO 100 is 12m 39 ft The flash angle is wide enough to cover the field of view of a 28 mm lens With a CPU lens the built in Speedlight supports D TTL flash control for flash photographs with a natural balance You can use the built in Speedlight not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to your subject s eyes Three D TTL Auto Flash modes are available e 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR e Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Hlash for Digital SLR e Standard TTL Hash for Digital SLR Five flash sync modes are available Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync e Rear Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync April 29 2004 10 1 Flash Photography D TTL Flash Control The type of D TTL flash control varies with the type of lens in use Lens Flash control for built in Speedlight
173. way switch Button and Digital Status provide a shortcut to menu options on the Image LCD LCD to Highlight Menu Options 1 Press and hold the Digital Status button to highlight the last used function on the Digital Status LCD and highlight its associated menu option on the Image LCD The menu appears disabled 2 To highlight a different option continue to press and hold the Digital Status button Press the right left top or bottom of the Four way switch to sequence through the functions on the Digital Status LCD and highlight the associated menu options on the Image LCD 3 Release the Digital Status button to enable the menu option on the Image LCD FFEA 2 16 April 29 2004 About Your Camera nea Using the HotKey Button The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used user definable to Highlight Menu digital functions You can change the HotKey settings if you like Options see page 5 8 To access a function using the HotKey button 1 Press the HotKey button to highlight the menu option associated with the first HotKey position 2 Press and hold the HotKey button and press the right or left side of the Four way switch to display the menu option associated with the next or previous HotKey position 3 Release the HotKey button to enable the menu option April 29 2004 2 17 About Your Camera OO Main Command and Sub Command Dials The Main and Sub Command dials are used alone o
174. ximately three seconds after full flash output in TTL or non TTL Auto Hash mode underexposure may have occurred Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and recapture the image April 29 2004 10 7 You can attach an optional Speedlight for example the SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22 SB 80DX SB 800 AF or SB 50DX to the Hot Shoe You can attach a cable from optional Speedlights directly into the PC Sync Terminal 44 CAUTION Your camera is not compatible with voltages of 250V or higher 10 8 April 29 2004 Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes Press and hold the Hash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial to set the Flash Sync mode tna sag Sau Five Flash Sync modes are available Front Curtain Sync Set the Flash Sync mode to Front Curtain Sync for normal flash photography The camera s shutter speed is automatically set to 1 60 to 1 125 second for flash photography in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode April 29 2004 10 9 Flash Photography Slow Sync Normally the camera s shutter speed is automatically set to 1 60 to 1 125 second for flash photography in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode However for shooting nighttime scenes Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed down to 30 seconds to bring out background details using all available light Rear
175. y Not Work situations focus manually using the clear matte field see page 8 9 or as Expected focus on a different subject at the same distance use focus lock then recompose Low contrast scenes For example where the subject is wearing clothing the same color as a wall or other background Scenes with the subject within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in a forest es Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus T brackets E For example when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow q Ze 8 8 April 29 2004 Focusing Manual Focus Use manual focus in situations where autofocus does not work as expected or when you are not using an AF NIKKOR lens Tee 1 Set the Focus Mode selector to M 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears in the clear matte field You can release the shutter any time Using the Electronic The Electronic Rangefinder works with most NIKKOR lenses with a Rangefinder for Manual maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster including AF NIKKOR when o
176. y press the Shutter General picture taking AF AF Release button focus is obtained and with a stationary subject locked at the selected focus area Single Servo Dynamic AF Activated in initial When you lightly press the Shutter Snapshot where you let AF setting Release button focus is obtained and the camera s autofocus locked on the subject located closest operation determine to any of the five focus areas focus Single Servo Dynamic AF Cancel with Single When you lightly press the Shutter General picture taking AF Servo AF Custom Release button and the subject with a moving subject Setting doesn t move focus is obtained and locked at the selected focus area If the subject moves before focus lock a different focus area takes over Continuous Single Area Focus is obtained atthe selected focus Subject moving straight Servo AF AF area Focus is notlocked and focusing toward or away from the continues until the shutter is released camera such as a race car or track athlete Continuous Dynamic AF Not activated in Focus is obtained atthe selected focus Irregularly moving Servo AF initial setting area Focus is not locked If the subject such as a football subject moves a different focus area player takes over Continuous Dynamic AF Activate with Focus is obtained for the subject Snapshot of a moving Servo AF Continuous Servo located closest to any of the five focus subject where you let the AF Custom
177. y switch Lock to the unlock position The Four way switch will not work if it is locked ae 4 Lightly press the Shutter Release button and press any side of the Four way switch to choose a focus area The selected focus area appears in the Top Status LCD and the focus brackets light briefly in the viewfinder April 29 2004 8 3 Focusing Viewfinder and Top Status LCD Indicators Focus AF Area Dynamic AF Top Status Viewfinder Focus Area Focus Area Mode Mode Mode with LCD Indicator Closest e Subject Priority Single Servo Single Area Appears Selectable an i mH Single Servo Dynamic AF Activated in initial Does not Automatically AF setting appear selected Single Servo Dynamic AF Cancel with Appears Selectable AF Single Servo AF j ey Custom Setting Continuous Single Area Appears Selectable Servo AF AF n Ls Continuous Dynamic AF Not activated in Appears Selectable Servo AF initial setting Continuous Dynamic AF Activate with Does not Automatically Servo AF Continuous f i f i appear selected Servo AF Custom Setting 8 4 April 29 2004 Operations and Suitable Focusing Situations Focus AF Area Dynamic AF Focusing Operation Suitable Situation Mode Mode Mode with Closest Subject Priority Single Servo Single Area When you lightl
178. you locate the images e Backup your original images on a CD or Zip disk If you save images as JPEG on your camera you can open and edit them in any image editing application Two editing applications are included with your camera These applications allow you to do enhanced DCS specific image editing Refer to each application s associated Help KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Allows you to open Raw dcr and JPEG jpg files perform DCS specific image edits then save the images in a variety of formats KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Allows you to open ERI JPEG files It reconstructs extended dynamic range color gamut images and displays a preview You can perform a limited set of DCS specific image edits then acquire the images into ADOBE PHOTOSHOP or ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Elements 9 4 April 29 2004 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a Platforms WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Capture Workflow When you open Raw images in DCS Photo Desk you can do the following e Crop and rotate Color balance e Sharpen Reduce noise e Check camera settings Create IPTC data Print Correct color moir Perform Exposure compensation Manage color Platforms WINDOWS and MACINTOSH When you open ERI JPEG files in the Extended Range Imaging File Format Module you c
179. you will leave your camera unattended for long periods of time unplug the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger AC Adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera from the computer Memory cards Memory cards not supplied with the camera are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with care See the documentation accompanying any card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified and that you are using the card within its operating ranges for temperature humidity condensation etc Humidity Condensation We recommend operating your camera within the range of 15 to76 relative humidity non condensing If condensation occurs added time may be required to read from or write to a memory card Condensation may be present if the camera system and or memory cards are moved from a relatively cold environment like an air conditioned room into a warm humid environment We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and or memory cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation Memory cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges See the specifications accompanying your memory cards Temperature Do not expose the camera and batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire Servicing Do not attempt to service your camera yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the warranty 1 4 April
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