Kodak DCS600 Flash Photography

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Flash

Flash Photography

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The NIKON Autofocus SB-28D Speedlight has been specifically designed for DCS 600

Series cameras. This Speedlight retains all functionality of the NIKON SB-28 Speedlight

and adds functionality developed specifically for your camera.

Most of the SB-28D functionality is described in the SB-28 instruction manual (included

with your Speedlight) and you will need to refer to that manual. This chapter describes

only the functionality specific to your camera.

Recommendations for Flash Photography

The following settings are recommended when you use flash photography.

✔For better quality images with a greater choice of f-stops, the following ISO

settings are recommended:

DCS 620 and 620x: 200

DCS 660: 80

DCS 660M: 320

✔A (Aperture-Priority Au to) or P (Programmed Auto) exposure mode is

recommended as your camera will automatically choose the appropriate f-stop in

these modes.

✔You can also use S (Shutter-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) exposure mode, but be

careful that your camera does not go beyond the usable f-stops in dark lighting

conditions.

☛TTL flash is NOT recommended with your camera. Be aware that some flash units

default to TTL, and you will need to change the mode.

CAUTION:

Use only NIKON Speedlights. Other units may damage your camera’s electrical

circuits due to incompatible voltage r equi re ments , elect rical conta ct alignment , or

switch phase. Your camera is not compatible with voltages of 250V or higher.

Contents

Main Page WARRANTY KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Cameras Warranty Time Period Warranty Repair Coverage Limitations Outside the United States How to obtain service Product Support Options 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents Important Information ..................................................1-1 About Your Camera .....................................................2-1 Page Powering Your Camera . .......................................... .. ...3-1 Configuring Your Camera ........................................... 4-1 Using a PC Card ..........................................................5-1 Saving Files .................................................................6-1 Quick Start ................................................................... 7-1 Controlling Exposure ................................................... 8-1 Focusing ............... .... ..... .... ... .... ..... .... ... .... ..... ..... .... .. .... 9-1 Capturing Images ....................................................... 10-1 Flash Photography ............................ .........................11-1 Working with Images on the Camera ........................ 12-1 Advanced Operation ....................... ........................... 13-1 Connecting to Your Computer ...................................14-1 Transmitting Data ...................................................... 15-1 Camera Care ..............................................................16-1 Page Important Information System Requirements for your Computer Macintosh Windows Warni ngs Important Safeguards and Precautions Page Page Electromagnetic Emissions VCCI Statement About Your Camera Features Page 2-3 Nomenclature Camera Front with the regular kit. 2-4 Camera Back 2-5 Camera Top Camera Bottom 2-6 Camera Sides Page 2-8 Viewfinder Navigate Switch Using the Navigate switch to Navigate the Image LCD Panel Using the Navigate switch to Select the Focus Area Digital Function Buttons 2-11 LCD Panels + + Top Status LCD Panel Back Status LCD Panel Image LCD Panel Page Page Page Page Command Dials Main-Command Dial Page Sub-Command-Dial Drive Mode/Self-Timer Selector Lens Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture 2 1 2 Page Page Viewfinder Diopter Illumination Switch Mirror Lockup Lever Depth-of-Field Preview Button Accessory Shoe Sync Terminal Self-Diagnostic Shutter System Changing Viewfinders Attaching the Finder 4 Changing Focusing Screens Camera Straps Attaching the Neck Strap Page Name Plate Powering Your Camera Turning the Camera On and Off 1 2 Batteries WARNING: Inserting/Removing Batteries 1 2 Page 4 5 6 Checking Battery Status 1 2 3 Full Low Insufficient Empty Battery Charger Page 6 7 8 9 Page Battery Conservation PowerSave Mode Page AC Adapter for Camera Tips Page Page Configuring Y our Camera Date and Time 1 2 3 4 Camera Properties Enabling Sharpening 3 1 2 Page Determining Total Actuations 1 2 1 2 Custom Settings Using a PC Card PC Cards CAUTIONS: Dual Slots for PC Cards Inserting/Removing PC Cards 1 2 Page 4 5 Formatting a PC Card 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selecting a PC Card or Folder 1 2 Saving Files JPEG and TIFF File Processing Processing with Two PC Cards Processing Images 1 2 3 4 Page Page Changing Processing Settings 1 2 Page Working with TIFF Custom Files on your Computer IPTC Data Management 1 2 Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card 1 2 3 Quick Start Before Y ou Start 1 2 3 Page Page 8 9 10 Page Page Optional Settings Before You Start Basic Shooting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reviewing Images on Your Camera 1 2 3 Setting Display Contrast 4 Setting Display Options 1 2 3 Page Tagging Images 1 2 3 Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image 1 2 3 Page Associating a Sound File with an Image 1 2 3 4 Page INSERT PHOTO HERE Controlling Exposure White Balance Page Selecting Custom White Balance Using White Balance Settings 1 2 Page 1 2 3 Page 1 2 3 Page Exposure Metering System 3D Color Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Setting the Metering System Exposure Mode Page Page Setting Exposure Mode Page Focusing Page 1 Selecting AF Area Mode 1 Page Focus Mode Autofocus 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 Special Focusing Situations in AF Page Antialiasing Filter or IR Filter: Effect on Focus Sharpening Preparing for Sharpening in the DCS Host software Capturing Images Preparing to Capture an Image Page Basic Shooting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Page Two-Button Reset ISO Note on ISO (DCS 620x Only) Drive Mode Choosing a Drive Mode Page Page Using the Vertical Controls 1 2 3 4 Intervalometer 1 3 2 Page Flash Photography Recommendations for Flash Photography Auto Aperture Mode Attaching the SB-28D or SB-28DX Turning on the SB-28D or SB-28DX 1 2 1 2 Standby Mode Enabling/Disabling Standby Mod e Waking the SB-28D or SB-28DX from Standby mode. Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography 1 2 3 4 Setting Up the SB-28D or SB-28DX 1 2 Page Tes t Fi ring 1 2 3 4 5 Using the SB-28D 1 2 3 4 5 11-11 Auto Flash Distance Range ISO Number (f/number) Distance Range According to Zoom Settings (Upper figures are in feet, lower figures are in meters) Page Flash Sync Mode Slow Sync 1 2 Rear Curtain Sync 1 2 3 Guide Numbers for Determ ining the Correct Aperture Calculating the Correct Apertu r e Calculating the Shooting Distance Guide Number Table Page Page Page Page Page Page Adjusting Display Contrast 1 2 Selecting an Image 1 2 Setting Display Options 1 2 3 Page Tagging Images 1 2 3 4 Associating Sound Files With Images 1 2 3 4 Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image 1 2 Page Recovering Deleted Images 1 2 3 4 Advanced Operation Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 1 2 3 4 Page Page Manual Exposure Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Page Flexible Program 1 2 Focus Lock For Off-center Subjects 3 1 2 3 AE/AF Lock Page 4 Exposure Compensation Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual E xpo sure Mode 1 2 Page Exposure Compensation Func tion 1 2 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposu re Bracketing 1 + 2 3 4 5 Page Self-Timer 1 2 3 4 Long Time Exposure 1 2 3 Custom Settings Making a Custom Setting 1 2 Reset Factory Settings 3 Custom Settings Table Page Page Page Page Page Connecting Connecting to Your Computer Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection Advantages to using a Card Reader Connecting Your Camera to the Computer Connecting 4 QuittingDisconnecting from the Computer Using the Card Reader Transmitting Transmitting Data Connecting a Device to the Serial Port 1 2 Accessing Serial Port Options Tramsmitting Serial In Mode 1 2 Serial In Status Tramsmitting Serial Out Mode 1 2 Page Camera Care Handling Cleaning Anti-aliasing Filter and IR Filter Page The Imager Page 9 10 Page Storing Top and Back Status LCD panels Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer Updating Camera Firmware Page Appendix A A-1 Appendix A - Specifications A-2 Shooting Mode DCS 620, 620x DCS 660, 660M A-3 Appendix A Appendix B B-1 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Page Appendix B B-3 Other symptoms, causes and remedies: Symptom Cause Remedy Appendix C - Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility Compatible Lenses Manual Single Focal Length Lens es Page Page Page Manual Zoom Lenses Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses Autofocus Zoom Lenses Page Compatible Viewfinders Appendix D - Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Appendix E Appendix E - Problem Report Customer Return Address Equipment Description Problem Description Appendix F Appendix F - Remote Control Accessories