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Taking Pictures While Connected to the
Computer
You can take pictures with your camera and the camera back while connected to the computer (for example in a studio setting). The following considerations apply to this usage.
The camera back functions independently, so if a PCMCIA card is in the camera back, it is not necessary for the computer to be running the software driver while taking pictures. The camera back will continue to function while connected to the computer even if other software is active or if the computer is off.
The AC battery charger/adapter can be used with the camera back. We recommend this configuration.
If you use the camera back while the software driver is running on the computer, images will appear
If no PCMCIA card is present in the camera back, each new image replaces the previous one. If you have an image you want to save, be certain that you acquire it or save it to an archive folder before taking another picture.
Do not take new pictures while an image is being acquired.
If you are using an electrically tripped camera, the TAKE PICTURE button on the software driver can be clicked to issue a command that directs the camera to take a picture.
Using the DCS 465 Camera Back and a PCMCIA Card
With a PCMCIA card installed in the DCS 465 Camera Back, the unit is portable, and can be used in the large variety of
