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5 Configuring your Camera

This chapter describes features and methods for configuring your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). Access most of the tools through the Tools menu on the Image LCD. You must be in Advanced mode for the menus to appear. See below.

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.

•If the camera is in Advanced mode, choose User Mode from the Tools menu, then choose Basic.

•If the camera is in Basic mode, choose User Mode, then choose Advanced.

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Kodak 6B8773 manual Configuring your Camera, Setting the User Mode

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 Appendix a Specifications Connecting to Your ComputerViewing Image LCD Information on External Video Camera CareAppendix D Warranty Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix B Lens Compatibility GlossaryImportant Information Warranty Registration for your CameraSystem Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirementsAttachments Safety WarningsImportant Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Important Information Important Information About Your Camera NomenclatureCamera Front Camera Top Camera BackCamera Bottom Battery slotLeft Side Camera Strap eyeletRight Side Open Media DoorCF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Power off Drive Area Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10sControl Dials DialAperture value AE Lock indicator Turning the Camera On and OffViewfinder and Focus Screen Digital Buttons Five-way controlHotkey button Menu button OK Button Cancel ButtonMenu Button Nav+ ButtonDigital Status Button Hotkey ButtonDelete Button Tag/Record 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 AdjustmentDepth of Field Depth of Field Preview ButtonExecuted Length, and especially apertureHot Shoe Remote Release Accessory PortPC Sync Terminal Use this port to connect the optional Remote Release cableStrap also helps prevent stray light from entering Viewfinder CapRemove the eyecup from the Viewfinder Attach the Viewfinder cap to the ViewfinderCamera Straps Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Hand Strap DCS Pro 14n battery Battery Power module Charger/adapter Powering Your CameraPowering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera Charging BatteriesCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Conserving Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery Power Powering Your CameraDisposing of Batteries CR 2032 Coin CellCarrier are on the same side Time and date will not be maintainedBasics Basic ModeAccessing Functions Using Basic Menu Setting Basic ModeDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears OptionsOptions on the Image LCD AppearSetting 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 Contrast Changing the DisplayView of the images on the Image LCD Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menuTurning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Checking the Firmware FirmwareVersion 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 Setup User SetupsMake room for the new setup see Prepare your camera with the settings to be savedSaved 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 ControllerShining directly on the cameras remote control sensor Setting the Camera to Remote Control ModeCancelling Remote Control Cancel the remote control functionApril 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 Available for lenses that you added from the master list Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameManufacturer. Predefined first letters are Select an appropriate first letter for other lensesEnter 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 Memory Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesSD or MMC card COMPACTFLASH+ Type II card LockInserting Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesRemoving Cards Open the Media doorChoosing the File Type to be Written to a Card File TypesFile Type and ISO Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files There are two ways to format a card Formatting CardsOverwritten EraseSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured ImagesCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut You can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Setting Jpeg QualityQuality Moderate 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 Using a Saved Setting Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings MenuSave a setting on the camera FollowingControlling 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 modeExposure Compensation remains in effect until you cancel it Cancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling ExposureExposure Compensation Until 0.0 appears in the Top Status LCDAuto Bracketing Cancelling Auto Bracketing Page Setting Autofocus FocusingAutofocus Autofocus ModesSelecting 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 Connect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supply Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a ComputerJPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative DCS Photo DeskCompatible Flash Units Flash PhotographyPriority Exposure mode to obtain this setting Connecting a Studio FlashMounting a Hot Shoe Flash TerminalTTL Autoflash Available FeaturesFlash Exposure Lock High Speed Sync ModeFlash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Bracketing Wireless Flash with One or More Flash UnitsPreviewing Flash Results Field Preview buttonPage Selecting an Image Mode Working with Images on the CameraReviewing Images Single-Image Mode Interpreting a Histogram Histogram ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Zooming Zoom ModePanning ControlMultiple Image Mode Status BarWorking with Images on the Camera Luminometer 11-6 April 28 Selecting an Image Using the Nav+ ButtonBrowsing Through Images Location BarContrast 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 Advantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to a Card Reader Camera DCS Pro SLR/c images from your computerConnecting Your Camera to the Computer Using the Card Reader Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerPage Handling Camera CareRemove the lens from the camera before cleaning CleaningIs Dirty Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningVisually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image14-4 April 28 Top Status and Image LCDs StoringPage Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Connecting a Device toSerial Data Collection Serial PortSerial In Mode Serial Out Mode Global Positioning System Requirements for Using the GPS FeatureUsing the GPS Feature Page Shutter speeds Entire speed range180 sec 6000 sec. with a high speed flash FP FlashSpecifications 1125 x Burst rate Images / second Burst depthFormat Module Burst Depth Power sourceCharger / AC Adapter MP Raw MP Raw + MP JpegFor more information, go to Sigma LensesLens Compatibility For more information go to Canon LensesEF 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 Can’t recover deleted images Recover all images that have not beenPossible to recover them Are using the full dynamic range. ConsiderISO are necessary Image LCD Exposure is offTurn the camera off, then on With camera firmwareKodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations WarrantyOutside the United States How to Obtain ServiceAuthorized Dealers Product Support OptionsOutside United StatesFaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support OptionsPage Glossary EV Exposure value Depth of fieldExposure Exposure CompensationMicrodrive Shutter SpeedWhite balance Page Index Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 CR 2032 coin cellIndex Kodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic modeUsing 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