Manuals / Kodak / Photography / Digital Camera

Kodak 6B8773 manual DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s Guide

Models: 6B8773

1 228

Download 228 pages 11.9 Kb

Page 3

KODAK PROFESSIONAL

DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera

User’s Guide

P/N 6B8773

Image 3

Kodak 6B8773 manual DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s Guide

Contents

Page Page 6B8773 DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Table of Contents Basics Configuring your CameraISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Controlling Exposure Focusing Capture WorkflowFlash Photography Working with Images on the Camera Camera Care Connecting to Your ComputerAppendix a Specifications Viewing Image LCD Information on External VideoGlossary Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix D Warranty Appendix B Lens CompatibilityRefer to the following Web site for system requirements Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information System Requirements for Your ComputerAttachments Safety WarningsImportant Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Important Information Important Information About Your Camera NomenclatureCamera Front Camera Top Camera BackCamera Strap eyelet Battery slotCamera Bottom Left SideRight Side Open Media DoorCF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Dial Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10sPower off Drive Area Control DialsAperture value AE Lock indicator Turning the Camera On and OffViewfinder and Focus Screen Digital Buttons Five-way controlHotkey button Menu button Nav+ Button Cancel ButtonOK Button Menu ButtonTag/Record Button Hotkey ButtonDigital Status Button Delete ButtonLCDs Top Status LCDImage LCD For first Hotkey position Last-accessed Image mode Nav+Turning Off the Image Display ActivationDigital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options Mounting the Lens LensImager Shutter ButtonRemoving the Lens Cameras adjustable diopter range is -3 to +1 dpt Diopter AdjustmentLength, and especially aperture Depth of Field Preview ButtonDepth of Field ExecutedUse this port to connect the optional Remote Release cable Remote Release Accessory PortHot Shoe PC Sync TerminalAttach the Viewfinder cap to the Viewfinder Viewfinder CapStrap also helps prevent stray light from entering Remove the eyecup from the ViewfinderCamera Straps Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Hand Strap DCS Pro 14n battery Battery Power module Charger/adapter Powering Your CameraCharging Batteries Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your CameraCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Conserving Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Powering Your CameraTime and date will not be maintained CR 2032 Coin CellDisposing of Batteries Carrier are on the same sideBasics Basic ModeAccessing Functions Using Basic Menu Setting Basic ModeAppear OptionsDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Options on the Image LCDSetting ISO You can change the ISO setting in 1/3 stop incrementsDecreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity Options Settings Setting Raw Resolution Formatting a Card Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Changing the DisplayContrast View of the images on the Image LCDTurning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Version FirmwareChecking the Firmware VersionBasics Updating Firmware Basics Setting User Mode Using the Hotkey button to Highlight Menu Options Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing ImagesPage Setting the User Mode Configuring your CameraCamera Setting Battery SaveCustom Settings Table Custom SettingsBeeps Using the Electronic Sound function Card fullChecking the Firmware Version FirmwareFirmware Features Downloading Firmware To your ComputerUpdating Firmware Card If you chose Folder Limit, choose 100 or Press the OK button Folder and File NamingSetting Hotkeys Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card Using Job TrackerLoading a Job Tracker File from a Card Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera Memory Selecting a LanguageResetting Defaults Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved User SetupsSetup Make room for the new setup seeSaved Setups You can do the following with saved setupsDelete setups from camera memory Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User Setup Configuring your Camera Deleting Setups fromCamera Memory Time and Date Using Setups on More than One CameraUsing the Vertical Release Long Exposure Intervalometer Changing Intervalometer Settings Setting ISO using Camera Controls Setting ISO using Image LCDDrive Mode Continuous Shooting Mode, the camera continuously captures images at the rateImages/sec. as long as there is room in camera memory To Cancel the Self Timer Self TimerMirror Lock-Up Close-up photography or when using a long telephoto lensSetting the Remote Controller Remote ControllerCancel the remote control function Setting the Camera to Remote Control ModeShining directly on the cameras remote control sensor Cancelling Remote ControlApril 28 When Setting the Electronic SoundOverview Lens OptimizationAuto Lens OptimizationConfiguring your Camera Manual Photo Desk Software seeSelect a Lens from the User List With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Loading a List Configuring your Camera Saving a ListDefining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameAvailable for lenses that you added from the master list Manufacturer. Predefined first letters areEnter text When finished, highlight and press the OK buttonChanging the Strength Determining the OptimumStrength April 28 Configuring your Camera Resetting to Defaults List. It is not available for lenses that you have definedMaster list Lock Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesMemory Cards SD or MMC card COMPACTFLASH+ Type II cardOpen the Media door Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesInserting Cards Removing CardsChoosing the File Type to be Written to a Card File TypesFile Type and ISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Erase Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card OverwrittenSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured ImagesCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Moderate quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files QualityCorrecting Digital Exposure Setting Look You can specify the sharpening level applied to images Selecting the Sharpening LevelWhite Balance Controlling ExposurePreset White Balance Using the Current Image for Click Balance Click BalanceImages Following Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings MenuUsing a Saved Setting Save a setting on the cameraControlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 28 Choosing a Metering Mode ExposureExposure Modes Controlling Exposure Controlling Exposure Change on the Viewfinder display Program shift is cancelled after you capture an imageAperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure April 28 Aperture value for the scene’s lighting Controlling Exposure Manual Exposure ModeStops below under exposure Correct exposureStops over over exposure Controlling Exposure Bulb Setting Auto Exposure Lock Use the AEL function with Center Area Metering modeUntil 0.0 appears in the Top Status LCD Cancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling ExposureExposure Compensation remains in effect until you cancel it Exposure CompensationAuto Bracketing Cancelling Auto Bracketing Page Autofocus Modes FocusingSetting Autofocus AutofocusSelecting the Autofocus Mode Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as ExpectedSelecting the Autofocus Zone Capturing Images in Single AF Mode Continuous AF ModeCapturing Images Single AF mode Manual FocusLocking Focus Page Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Set up Job Tracker, if neededTest Images Occasional Verification Transferring ImagesEditing Images Kodak Professional DCS Photo Desk Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture WorkflowPlatforms Windows and Macintosh DCS Photo Desk Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a ComputerConnect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supply JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negativeCompatible Flash Units Flash PhotographyTerminal Connecting a Studio FlashPriority Exposure mode to obtain this setting Mounting a Hot Shoe FlashTTL Autoflash Available FeaturesFlash Exposure Lock High Speed Sync ModeField Preview button Wireless Flash with One or More Flash UnitsFlash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Bracketing Previewing Flash ResultsPage Selecting an Image Mode Working with Images on the CameraReviewing Images Single-Image Mode Interpreting a Histogram Histogram ModeControl Zoom ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Zooming PanningMultiple Image Mode Status BarWorking with Images on the Camera Luminometer 11-6 April 28 Location Bar Using the Nav+ ButtonSelecting an Image Browsing Through ImagesContrast and Brightness Changing DisplaySlide Show Auto ReviewStarting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video ConnectingEnabling External Video Camera DCS Pro SLR/c images from your computer Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Advantages to a Card ReaderConnecting Your Camera to the Computer Using the Card Reader Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerPage Handling Camera CareRemove the lens from the camera before cleaning CleaningExamining a Test Image Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Visually inspect the imager for dirt14-4 April 28 Top Status and Image LCDs StoringPage Serial Port Connecting a Device toSerial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Serial Data CollectionSerial In Mode Serial Out Mode Global Positioning System Requirements for Using the GPS FeatureUsing the GPS Feature Page 6000 sec. with a high speed flash FP Flash Entire speed rangeShutter speeds 180 secSpecifications 1125 x Burst rate Images / second Burst depthFormat Module MP Raw MP Raw + MP Jpeg Power sourceBurst Depth Charger / AC AdapterFor more information, go to Sigma LensesLens Compatibility EF 50mm F2.5 Macro Canon LensesFor more information go to EF 50mm F1.4 USM EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 USM EF 50mm F1.8 type-2Lens Compatibility Problems, Causes, and Remedies Troubleshooting Are using the full dynamic range. Consider Recover all images that have not beenCan’t recover deleted images Possible to recover themWith camera firmware Image LCD Exposure is offISO are necessary Turn the camera off, then onKodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations WarrantyOutside the United States How to Obtain ServiceStates Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers Outside UnitedFaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support OptionsPage Glossary Exposure Compensation Depth of fieldEV Exposure value ExposureMicrodrive Shutter SpeedWhite balance Page Index Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 CR 2032 coin cellIndex Response time in colder temperatures, 14-5 top status LCD Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic modeKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Using to power cameraShutter-priority auto exposure mode, 7-12 software Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8773