Camera Bottom

Camera Sides

Using the Digital Controls

AUTO

Auto - Fluorescent

Daylight

Tripod mount

Data plate label

 

Battery/PC

 

Card door

IEEE 1394

Battery/PC

cable port*

Card door

Display button

Image LCD panel

Selector button

Microphone

Navigate switch

+

BKT

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Auto - Daylight

Auto - Tungsten

Auto - Flash

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Flash

Custom

DCS 600 Series Digital Cameras

Back Status LCD Panel

AC Adapter

latch

 

connection*

Vertical shutter release lock

 

*Cover not shown

Vertical Shutter release

 

Record/Tag button

White Balance button

Back Status LCD panel

+

 

 

ISO

 

 

BKT

L

CSM

The Menu Bar

Folder Icon

Displays

 

1

7

 

2

ISO

SLOW

8

3

 

REAR

 

 

9

4

BKT

CUSTOM

AUTO

 

10

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

6

13

12

 

 

1.

ISO bracketing/Custom

7.

Flash Sync mode

 

setting

8.

Computer conn.

2.

ISO setting mode

9.

Custom setting

3.

Bracketing graphs

10.

Card present

4.

Bracketing

11.

Microphone

5.

White balance

12.

Battery level

6.

Frame number

13.

Frames remaining

Top Status LCD Panel

1

 

LOCK

 

LOCK

7

2

 

 

 

 

8

3

 

+

BKT

LOCK

9

4

 

+

 

 

10

 

5

6

11

 

1.

Shutter speed lock

7.

Aperture lock

 

2.

Shutter speed

 

8.

Aperture

 

3.

Bracketing

 

9.

Focus area lock

 

4.

Exposure mode

10.

Focus/AF area mode

5.

Flexible program

11.

Exposure Comp. value

6.

Exposure Comp.

 

 

 

Display the Menu bar and select a Menu bar icon: Press and hold the Display button and use the Navigate switch until the desired icon is highlighted.

Display a dropdown menu: Highlight the Folder, Menu, or Display icon (see next page), and continue pressing the Display button until the dropdown menu appears.

Choose an item from a dropdown menu: Continue pressing the Display button and use the Navigate switch until the desired menu choice is highlighted.

Choose an item from a menu screen (e.g., Main menu): Press and hold the Selector button and use the Navigate switch to highlight your choice.

Tag an image: Quickly press and release the Record/Tag button.

Record a sound file: Press and hold the Record/Tag button and speak into the microphone.

Select a White Balance setting: Press and hold the White Balance button and use the Navigate switch until the desired White Balance icons appear in the Back LCD panel.

the Folder menu

1 PC Card

Menu Icon

Displays choices for the Main, Properties, and Custom Functions menus

Display Icon

Displays choices for Single, Four, and Nine Image Review mode

Contrast Icon Displays the Display Contrast screen where you can adjust image contrast

2 PC Cards

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Kodak DCS 600 Series manual Camera Bottom Camera Sides Using the Digital Controls, Back Status LCD Panel, Menu Bar
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DCS 600 Series specifications

The Kodak DCS 600 Series, launched in the mid-1990s, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of digital photography. As a pioneer in the realm of professional digital cameras, the DCS 600 Series combined advanced technologies with the practical features needed for high-quality image capture.

One of the standout characteristics of the Kodak DCS 600 Series was its innovative use of a 1.5-megapixel sensor based on the Nikon F5 camera body, enabling photographers to achieve a high level of detail and image quality that was still uncommon at the time. The camera utilized a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor, a technology that allowed for improved light sensitivity and color reproduction, making it particularly effective for studio and event photography.

The DCS 600 Series came with several models, including the DCS 620 and the DCS 660, each providing slightly different features tailored to various user needs. Key features included a built-in image processing engine that accelerated the workflow of capturing, editing, and storing images. It supported a range of ISO settings, allowing for adaptability in diverse lighting conditions, catering to both bright studio environments and low-light situations.

Another impressive aspect of the DCS 600 Series was its ability to capture JPEG images alongside RAW files, providing photographers with flexibility in post-processing. The inclusion of professional-grade lenses also ensured that users could achieve stunning results, while the camera's durable construction provided reliability for fieldwork.

Connectivity options were also ahead of its time, with the DCS 600 Series enabling photographers to transfer images quickly via serial communication. This feature was crucial for professionals who needed to send images to clients or publications swiftly.

In summary, the Kodak DCS 600 Series represented a critical juncture in the transition from film to digital photography. With its high-quality sensor, advanced processing capabilities, and robust features designed for professional use, the DCS 600 Series laid the groundwork for future digital camera developments and left a lasting legacy in the world of photography. Its impact is still felt today as it paved the way for the modern digital imaging solutions that continue to evolve.
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