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Kodak 6B8773 manual

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Page Page DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s Guide 6B8773Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring your Camera BasicsISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Controlling Exposure Flash Photography FocusingCapture Workflow Working with Images on the Camera Connecting to Your Computer Appendix a SpecificationsViewing Image LCD Information on External Video Camera CareAppendix C Troubleshooting Appendix D WarrantyAppendix B Lens Compatibility GlossaryWarranty Registration for your Camera Important InformationSystem Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirementsSafety Warnings AttachmentsImportant Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Important Information Important Information Camera Front About Your CameraNomenclature Camera Back Camera TopBattery slot Camera BottomLeft Side Camera Strap eyeletCF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Right SideOpen Media Door Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10s Power off Drive AreaControl Dials DialViewfinder and Focus Screen Aperture value AE Lock indicatorTurning the Camera On and Off Hotkey button Menu button Digital ButtonsFive-way control Cancel Button OK ButtonMenu Button Nav+ ButtonHotkey Button Digital Status ButtonDelete Button Tag/Record ButtonImage LCD LCDsTop Status LCD Last-accessed Image mode Nav+ For first Hotkey positionDisplay Activation Turning Off the ImageDigital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options Lens Mounting the LensRemoving the Lens ImagerShutter Button Diopter Adjustment Cameras adjustable diopter range is -3 to +1 dptDepth of Field Preview Button Depth of FieldExecuted Length, and especially apertureRemote Release Accessory Port Hot ShoePC Sync Terminal Use this port to connect the optional Remote Release cableViewfinder Cap Strap also helps prevent stray light from enteringRemove the eyecup from the Viewfinder Attach the Viewfinder cap to the ViewfinderAttaching the Hand Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Neck Strap Powering Your Camera DCS Pro 14n battery Battery Power module Charger/adapterPowering Your Camera using the Power Module Powering Your Camera using a BatteryPowering Your Camera Charging BatteriesCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Powering Your Camera Conserving BatteriesCR 2032 Coin Cell Disposing of BatteriesCarrier are on the same side Time and date will not be maintainedBasic Mode BasicsSetting Basic Mode Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuOptions Displayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appearsOptions on the Image LCD AppearDecreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity Setting ISOYou can change the ISO setting in 1/3 stop increments Options Settings Setting Raw Resolution Formatting a Card Changing the Display ContrastView of the images on the Image LCD Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menuTurning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Firmware Checking the FirmwareVersion VersionBasics Updating Firmware Basics Setting User Mode Using the Hotkey button to Highlight Menu Options Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images TipsPage Configuring your Camera Setting the User ModeSetting Battery Save CameraCustom Settings Custom Settings TableUsing the Electronic Sound function Card full BeepsFirmware Checking the Firmware VersionUpdating Firmware Firmware FeaturesDownloading Firmware To your Computer Card Folder and File Naming If you chose Folder Limit, choose 100 or Press the OK buttonSetting Hotkeys Using Job Tracker Saving a Job Tracker File to a CardLoading a Job Tracker File from a Card Selecting a Language Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera MemoryResetting Defaults User Setups SetupMake room for the new setup see Prepare your camera with the settings to be savedDelete setups from camera memory Saved SetupsYou can do the following with saved setups Camera Memory Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupConfiguring your Camera Deleting Setups from Using Setups on More than One Camera Time and DateUsing the Vertical Release Long Exposure Intervalometer Changing Intervalometer Settings Setting ISO using Image LCD Setting ISO using Camera ControlsDrive Mode Images/sec. as long as there is room in camera memory Continuous ShootingMode, the camera continuously captures images at the rate Self Timer To Cancel the Self TimerClose-up photography or when using a long telephoto lens Mirror Lock-UpRemote Controller Setting the Remote ControllerSetting the Camera to Remote Control Mode Shining directly on the cameras remote control sensorCancelling Remote Control Cancel the remote control functionApril 28 Setting the Electronic Sound WhenLens Optimization OverviewLens Optimization AutoSelect a Lens from the User List Configuring your Camera ManualPhoto Desk Software see With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Configuring your Camera Saving a List Loading a ListDefining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens Name Available for lenses that you added from the master listManufacturer. Predefined first letters are Select an appropriate first letter for other lensesWhen finished, highlight and press the OK button Enter textStrength Changing the StrengthDetermining the Optimum April 28 Master list Configuring your Camera Resetting to DefaultsList. It is not available for lenses that you have defined Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Memory CardsSD or MMC card COMPACTFLASH+ Type II card LockSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Inserting CardsRemoving Cards Open the Media doorFile Types Choosing the File Type to be Written to a CardFile Type and ISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Formatting Cards There are two ways to format a cardOverwritten EraseSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Folders for Captured Images Selecting a Capture FolderCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Setting Jpeg Quality You can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg filesQuality Moderate qualityCorrecting Digital Exposure Setting Look Selecting the Sharpening Level You can specify the sharpening level applied to imagesControlling Exposure White BalancePreset White Balance Images Using the Current Image for Click BalanceClick Balance Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu Using a Saved SettingSave a setting on the camera FollowingControlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 28 Exposure Modes Choosing a Metering ModeExposure Controlling Exposure Controlling Exposure Program shift is cancelled after you capture an image Change on the Viewfinder displayAperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure April 28 Controlling Exposure Manual Exposure Mode Aperture value for the scene’s lightingStops over over exposure Stops below under exposureCorrect exposure Controlling Exposure Bulb Setting Use the AEL function with Center Area Metering mode Auto Exposure LockCancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation remains in effect until you cancel itExposure Compensation Until 0.0 appears in the Top Status LCDAuto Bracketing Cancelling Auto Bracketing Page Focusing Setting AutofocusAutofocus Autofocus ModesSituations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected Selecting the Autofocus ModeSelecting the Autofocus Zone Capturing Images Capturing Images in Single AF ModeContinuous AF Mode Locking Focus Single AF modeManual Focus Page Capture Workflow Set up Job Tracker, if needed Device and Media PreparationTest Images Editing Images Occasional VerificationTransferring Images Platforms Windows and Macintosh Kodak Professional DCS Photo DeskExtended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer Connect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supplyJPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative DCS Photo DeskFlash Photography Compatible Flash UnitsConnecting a Studio Flash Priority Exposure mode to obtain this settingMounting a Hot Shoe Flash TerminalAvailable Features TTL AutoflashHigh Speed Sync Mode Flash Exposure LockWireless Flash with One or More Flash Units Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure BracketingPreviewing Flash Results Field Preview buttonPage Reviewing Images Selecting an Image ModeWorking with Images on the Camera Single-Image Mode Histogram Mode Interpreting a HistogramZoom Mode Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box ZoomingPanning ControlWorking with Images on the Camera Luminometer Multiple Image ModeStatus Bar 11-6 April 28 Using the Nav+ Button Selecting an ImageBrowsing Through Images Location BarChanging Display Contrast and BrightnessAuto Review Slide ShowStarting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Connecting Viewing Image LCD Information on External VideoEnabling External Video Connecting to Your Computer Advantages to an Ieee 1394 ConnectionAdvantages to a Card Reader Camera DCS Pro SLR/c images from your computerConnecting Your Camera to the Computer Quitting-Disconnecting from the Computer Using the Card ReaderPage Camera Care HandlingCleaning Remove the lens from the camera before cleaningAre two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning Is DirtyVisually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image14-4 April 28 Storing Top Status and Image LCDsPage Connecting a Device to Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning SystemSerial Data Collection Serial PortSerial In Mode Serial Out Mode Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Global Positioning SystemUsing the GPS Feature Page Entire speed range Shutter speeds180 sec 6000 sec. with a high speed flash FP FlashSpecifications Format Module 1125 xBurst rate Images / second Burst depth Power source Burst DepthCharger / AC Adapter MP Raw MP Raw + MP JpegSigma Lenses For more information, go toLens Compatibility Canon Lenses For more information go toEF 50mm F1.4 USM EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 USM EF 50mm F1.8 type-2 EF 50mm F2.5 MacroLens Compatibility Problems, Causes, and Remedies Troubleshooting Recover all images that have not been Can’t recover deleted imagesPossible to recover them Are using the full dynamic range. ConsiderImage LCD Exposure is off ISO are necessaryTurn the camera off, then on With camera firmwareWarranty Repair Coverage Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital CameraWarranty LimitationsHow to Obtain Service Outside the United StatesProduct Support Options Authorized DealersOutside United StatesOut-of-Warranty Support Options FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealerPage Glossary Depth of field EV Exposure valueExposure Exposure CompensationWhite balance MicrodriveShutter Speed Page Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 CR 2032 coin cell IndexIndex Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Kodak Professional DCS Pro BatteryUsing to power camera Response time in colder temperatures, 14-5 top status LCDShutter-priority auto exposure mode, 7-12 software Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8773