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About Your Camera

Using the Digital Status Button and Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options

The Digital Status button, the Digital Status LCD, and the Five-way control provide a shortcut to menu options on the Image LCD.

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 has a disabled appearance.)

2.To highlight a different option, continue to press and hold the Digital Status button. Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the Five-way control 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.

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Kodak 6B8773 manual About Your Camera

Contents

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 Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video Connecting to Your ComputerAppendix a Specifications Camera CareAppendix B Lens Compatibility Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix D Warranty GlossarySystem Requirements for Your Computer Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information 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 TopLeft Side Battery slotCamera Bottom Camera Strap eyeletCF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Right SideOpen Media Door Control Dials Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10sPower off Drive Area DialViewfinder and Focus Screen Aperture value AE Lock indicatorTurning the Camera On and Off Hotkey button Menu button Digital ButtonsFive-way control Menu Button Cancel ButtonOK Button Nav+ ButtonDelete Button Hotkey ButtonDigital Status 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 dptExecuted Depth of Field Preview ButtonDepth of Field Length, and especially aperturePC Sync Terminal Remote Release Accessory PortHot Shoe Use this port to connect the optional Remote Release cableRemove the eyecup from the Viewfinder Viewfinder CapStrap also helps prevent stray light from entering 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 Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Charging BatteriesCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Powering Your Camera Conserving BatteriesCarrier are on the same side CR 2032 Coin CellDisposing of Batteries Time and date will not be maintainedBasic Mode BasicsSetting Basic Mode Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuOptions on the Image LCD OptionsDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears 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 View of the images on the Image LCD Changing the DisplayContrast Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menuTurning 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 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 Make room for the new setup see User SetupsSetup 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 ControllerCancelling Remote Control Setting the Camera to Remote Control ModeShining directly on the cameras remote control sensor 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 Manufacturer. Predefined first letters are Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameAvailable for lenses that you added from the master list 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 SD or MMC card COMPACTFLASH+ Type II card Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesMemory Cards LockRemoving Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesInserting 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 Overwritten Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card EraseSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Folders for Captured Images Selecting a Capture FolderCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files 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 Save a setting on the camera Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings MenuUsing a Saved Setting 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 LockExposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling ExposureExposure Compensation remains in effect until you cancel it Until 0.0 appears in the Top Status LCDAuto Bracketing Cancelling Auto Bracketing Page Autofocus FocusingSetting Autofocus 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 JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a ComputerConnect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supply DCS Photo DeskFlash Photography Compatible Flash UnitsMounting a Hot Shoe Flash Connecting a Studio FlashPriority Exposure mode to obtain this setting TerminalAvailable Features TTL AutoflashHigh Speed Sync Mode Flash Exposure LockPreviewing Flash Results Wireless Flash with One or More Flash UnitsFlash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Bracketing Field Preview buttonPage Reviewing Images Selecting an Image ModeWorking with Images on the Camera Single-Image Mode Histogram Mode Interpreting a HistogramPanning Zoom ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Zooming ControlWorking with Images on the Camera Luminometer Multiple Image ModeStatus Bar 11-6 April 28 Browsing Through Images Using the Nav+ ButtonSelecting an Image 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 Advantages to a Card Reader Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection 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 cleaningVisually inspect the imager for dirt Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Examining a Test Image14-4 April 28 Storing Top Status and Image LCDsPage Serial Data Collection Connecting a Device toSerial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Serial PortSerial In Mode Serial Out Mode Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Global Positioning SystemUsing the GPS Feature Page 180 sec Entire speed rangeShutter speeds 6000 sec. with a high speed flash FP FlashSpecifications Format Module 1125 xBurst rate Images / second Burst depth Charger / AC Adapter Power sourceBurst Depth MP Raw MP Raw + MP JpegSigma Lenses For more information, go toLens Compatibility EF 50mm F1.4 USM EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 USM EF 50mm F1.8 type-2 Canon LensesFor more information go to EF 50mm F2.5 MacroLens Compatibility Problems, Causes, and Remedies Troubleshooting Possible to recover them Recover all images that have not beenCan’t recover deleted images Are using the full dynamic range. ConsiderTurn the camera off, then on Image LCD Exposure is offISO are necessary With camera firmwareWarranty Repair Coverage Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital CameraWarranty LimitationsHow to Obtain Service Outside the United StatesOutside United Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers StatesOut-of-Warranty Support Options FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealerPage Glossary Exposure Depth of fieldEV Exposure value Exposure CompensationWhite balance MicrodriveShutter Speed Page Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 CR 2032 coin cell IndexIndex Using to power camera Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic modeKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery 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