Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens Name | Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n

Configuring your Camera

Editing the Lens Name	NOTE: This feature is available for lenses that you defined. It is not
	available for lenses that you added from the master list.
	In addition to assigning strength values to lenses in the user list, you can
	add information to help you identify the lens. While you can add any text,
	we recommend that the first letter be the first letter of the lens
	manufacturer. Predefined first letters are:
	C—CANON
	K—TOKINA
	N—NIKON
	Q—QUANTARAY
	S—SIGMA
	T—TAMRON
	V—VIVITAR
	Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses.
	1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, then highlight the
	lens in the user list.

2.Press the right side of the Four-way switch to display the Strength screen. Choose Edit Name.

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Contents

Page Page DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera User’s Guide 6B8983ENPage Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring your Camera Disposing of BatteriesBasics ISO Maintaining the User List Resetting to DefaultsSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing Cards File Types Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level FocusingAutofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus Mode Controlling Exposure Flash Photography Using the Built-in SpeedlightCapture Workflow Built-in Speedlight Working with Images on the Camera Appendix a Specifications Using the Video Output PortConnecting to Your Computer Camera Care Appendix D Warranty Appendix C TroubleshootingOther Problems Glossary System Requirements for Your Computer Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information Refer to the following Web site for system requirements Safety Warnings Attachments Important Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Nomenclature Focus Mode selectorAbout Your Camera Camera Front Camera Back Camera TopFlash Lock Release button Serial port Battery slot Camera BottomLeft Side Turning the Camera On and Off Open Media DoorCF Eject button CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Viewfinder and Focus Screen Aperture Exposure modeAn authorized Kodak service center Flash Ready light Four-way Switch Digital ButtonsMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button Cancel Button OK Button Menu Button Nav+ ButtonHotKey Button Digital Status Button Delete ButtonTag/Record Button LCDs Top Status LCDImage LCD HotKey Last-accessed Image mode Nav+For selected Digital Status LCD For first HotKey position Display Activation Turning Off the Image Digital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera To Highlight Menu Using the HotKey ButtonTo access a function using the HotKey button Options Mounting the Lens Main-Command and Sub-Command DialsLens Other buttons to select or set various functions or modes Imager Removing the Lens Viewfinder Diopter LCD Illuminator Imager Plane Indicator Depth of Field Preview Button Remote Release Accessory Port Hot ShoePC Sync Terminal Camera Straps Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Page Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Charging Batteries Charge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery PowerConserving Batteries Time and date will not be maintained CR 2032 Coin CellCarrier are on the same side Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the camera Basic mode functions include Basic ModeSee page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functions Basics Setting the User Mode Setting Advanced ModeSetting Basic Mode Menu options on the Image LCD Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Appear You can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu OptionsSetting ISO Decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity White Balance Flash Shortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card View of the images on the Image LCD Changing the DisplayContrast Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Firmware Checking the FirmwareVersion Basics Updating Firmware Time and date stamp is associated with each image file Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Tips Configuring your Camera Setting Battery SaveCamera Exposure bracketing + default Custom SettingsCustom Settings Table Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket order Release button Default Enabled Single Servo AF Off defaultDisabled AF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Main a Sub S Meter Off TimeSeconds Firmware Checking the Firmware Version Updating Firmware on Memory card and update the firmware on your cameraDownloading Firmware To your Computer Your Camera Folder and File Naming Firmware FeaturesDescribe how to enable the feature on your camera With a key Setting HotKeys Using Job Tracker Saving a Job Tracker File to a CardOn the computer Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card Selecting a Language Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory Resetting Defaults Make room for the new setup see User SetupsSetup Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved Saved Setups You can do the following with saved setupsDelete setups from camera memory Camera Memory Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupConfiguring your Camera Deleting Setups from Saved or loaded Using Setups on More than One Camera Time and Date Setting the User Mode Using the Vertical Release Intervalometer Changing Intervalometer Settings Long Exposure Two-Button Reset Setting ISO using Image LCD Setting ISO using Camera Controls Drive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Drive ModeLocking Exposure Settings Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock Using the Self Timer Lens Optimization OverviewMethod three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Lens Optimization Auto Configuring your Camera Manual Select a Lens from the User List With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Configuring your Camera Saving a List Loading a List Defining 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 lenses When finished, highlight and press the OK button Enter text Changing the Strength Determining the OptimumStrength April 29 Configuring your Camera Resetting to Defaults List. It is not available for lenses that you have definedMaster list Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing CardsOpen the Media door File Types Choosing the File Type to be Written to a CardCF Card SD/MMC Card File Type and ISO Photoshop Overwritten Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card Secure erase Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Folders for Captured Images Selecting a Capture Folder Creating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut Quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Moderate quality Correcting Digital Exposure Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Page Controlling Exposure White Balance Preset White Balance Using the Current Image for Click Balance Click BalanceImages Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu Controlling Exposure Using a Saved Setting Save a setting on the camera seeFollowing Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 29 Systems ExposureExposure Metering Choosing a Metering System Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Controlling Exposure Program Chart Flexible Program Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure Shutter-Priority AutoWith slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion effect Controlling Exposure Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure Scene Auto Exposure LockElectronic analog exposure display Metering Controlling Exposure Electronic analog exposure display Cancelling ExposureReset see EV compensation +2 EV compensation Controlling Exposure 5, +0.5 Controlling Exposure Choose Longer for times longer than two seconds see Bulb Mode ExposureRequire extended exposure of more than 30 seconds Shake Controlling Exposure Autofocus FocusingChoosing a Focus Mode Focus Modes AF Area Mode Choosing an AF Area Mode Focusing Choosing a Focus Area Cancel with Appears Selectable Viewfinder and Top Status LCD IndicatorsDoes not Automatically Setting Appear Selected Single Area Appears Selectable Operations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Continuous Servo AF modes Release button Confirm that the focus indicatorLocking Focus Lock focus Single Servo AF As Expected Low-contrast scenesPatterned subject or scene Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus Manual Focus Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of FieldFocus Tracking Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Test Images Capturing Images Occasional Verification Transferring ImagesEditing Images Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a ComputerKodak Professional DCS Photo Desk Platforms Windows and Macintosh Connect the DCS Pro SLR/n to your computer and power supply JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negativeDCS Photo Desk Flash Photography Built-in Speedlight TTL Flash Control Using the Built-in Speedlight Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed Aperture Range for the Built-in Speedlight 200 400 800 1600 Flash shootingAperture value Usable Lenses with Built-in Speedlight Ready-Light 10-8 April 29 Flash Sync Modes Front-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Flash Exposure Compensation Using Optional Speedlights Other CPU lensSB-80DX SB-28DX SB-800 AF SB-50DX Manual mode only. Use is not recommended SB-28./SB-26 SB-27 SB-25/SB-24 SB-23 3/SB-29 SB-21B 3 Optional Speedlight Overrides the setting on the cameraWhen flash exposure compensation is set Camera nor Speedlight light upPage Selecting an Image Mode Working with Images on the CameraReviewing Images Single-Image Mode Histogram ModeSelected image see page 11-7 appears Zoom Mode Working with Images on the Camera Interpreting a HistogramEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Working with Images on the Camera Zooming PanningLuminometer Multiple Image Mode Status Bar 11-6 April 29 Location Bar When you release the Four-way switchSelecting an Image Image is highlighted Changing Display Contrast and BrightnessImage LCD Auto Review Slide Show Starting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Using the Video Output Port Connecting Enabling/Disabling External Video Advantages to a Card Reader Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Camera images from your computer Connecting Your Camera to the Computer You must use an Ieee 1394 connector and adapter card April 29 13-3 Quitting-Disconnecting from the Computer Using the Card ReaderDisconnect the camera from the computer Camera Care Handling Cleaning Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning Visually inspect the imager for dirt Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Examining a Test Image 14-4 April 29 Storing Top and Back Status LCDsPage Connecting a Device to the Serial Port Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning SystemSerial Data Collection Serial In Mode Serial Out Mode Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Global Positioning System Using the GPS Feature Page Auto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and batteryNormal temperature Modes, Bulb mode Specifications Tool tips Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISODigital LCD backlit Compatible with supporting Speedlights Burst rate ERI-JPEG image resolution1125 x Format Module Burst Depth MB MemoryPage Appendix B Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Lens Compatibility Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Page Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD Troubleshooting Other Problems Color is not right Change white balance setting to match Can’t recover deleted imagesDo a quick format, then use the Recover A gray card and using Click Balance Warranty Repair Coverage Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera Warranty Limitations Warranty is Not Transferable Outside the United States How to Obtain Service Outside United Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers States Out-of-Warranty Support Options FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Glossary Number Exposure compensationExposure control Flexible Program Guide number Focal lengthFront-Curtain Sync Histogram Release-Priority for Matrix Metering systemRear-Curtain Sync Autofocus Index Numerics Index Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive modeExposure settings, locking, 5-25 external video Files Kodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Image mode menu, changing the duration of its displayChanging settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Using to power camera Turning on and off in basic mode Panning Module Programmed auto exposure mode Click balance. see click balance preset Workflow Slow sync mode, 10-10 softwarePage Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8983