Focusing Choosing a Focus Area | Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n instruction

Focusing

Choosing a Focus Area	You can select one of the five focus areas, depending on the subject’s
	position in the frame or your desired composition.
	1.	Turn off the Image LCD.
	IMPORTANT: When the Image LCD is on, the Four-way switch is used
		to access digital functions.
	2.	Select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF Area mode.
	NOTE: You cannot select a focus area in Dynamic AF with Closest Subject
		Priority AF Area mode.
	3.	Rotate the Four-way switch Lock to the unlock position.
		The Four-way switch will not work if it is locked.

4. Lightly press the Shutter Release button, and press any side of the Four-way switch to choose a focus area.

The selected focus area appears in the Top Status LCD, and the focus brackets light briefly in the viewfinder.

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Focusing Choosing a Focus Area

Contents

Page Page 6B8983EN DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Table of Contents Disposing of Batteries Configuring your CameraBasics ISO Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing Cards File Types Resetting to DefaultsSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Maintaining the User List Controlling Exposure FocusingAutofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus Mode Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Built-in Speedlight Using the Built-in SpeedlightCapture Workflow Flash Photography Working with Images on the Camera Camera Care Using the Video Output PortConnecting to Your Computer Appendix a Specifications Glossary Appendix C TroubleshootingOther Problems Appendix D Warranty Refer to the following Web site for system requirements Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information System Requirements for Your Computer Attachments Safety Warnings Important Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Camera Front Focus Mode selectorAbout Your Camera Nomenclature Camera Top Camera BackFlash Lock Release button Camera Bottom Serial port Battery slotLeft Side Open Media Door Turning the Camera On and OffCF Eject button CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Flash Ready light Aperture Exposure modeAn authorized Kodak service center Viewfinder and Focus Screen Digital Buttons Four-way SwitchMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button OK Button Cancel Button Nav+ Button Menu ButtonHotKey Button Delete Button Digital Status ButtonTag/Record Button Top Status LCD LCDsImage LCD For first HotKey position Last-accessed Image mode Nav+For selected Digital Status LCD HotKey Turning Off the Image Display Activation Digital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Options Using the HotKey ButtonTo access a function using the HotKey button To Highlight Menu Other buttons to select or set various functions or modes Main-Command and Sub-Command DialsLens Mounting the Lens Removing the Lens Imager LCD Illuminator Viewfinder Diopter Depth of Field Preview Button Imager Plane Indicator Hot Shoe Remote Release Accessory PortPC Sync Terminal Attaching the Neck Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Hand Strap Page Powering Your Camera Charging Batteries Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your Camera Charge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Battery Power Situations Using ExtraConserving Batteries Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the camera CR 2032 Coin CellCarrier are on the same side Time and date will not be maintained Basics Basic ModeSee page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functions Basic mode functions include Setting Advanced Mode Setting the User ModeSetting Basic Mode Appear Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Menu options on the Image LCD Decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu OptionsSetting ISO You can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments Flash White Balance Shortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Changing the DisplayContrast View of the images on the Image LCD Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Checking the Firmware FirmwareVersion Basics Updating Firmware Time and date stamp is associated with each image file Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Setting Battery Save Configuring your CameraCamera Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket order Custom SettingsCustom Settings Table Exposure bracketing + default AF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Off defaultDisabled Release button Default Enabled Single Servo AF Meter Off Time Main a Sub SSeconds Checking the Firmware Version Firmware Your Camera Memory card and update the firmware on your cameraDownloading Firmware To your Computer Updating Firmware on With a key Firmware FeaturesDescribe how to enable the feature on your camera Folder and File Naming Setting HotKeys Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card Using Job TrackerOn the computer Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory Selecting a Language Resetting Defaults Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved User SetupsSetup Make room for the new setup see You can do the following with saved setups Saved SetupsDelete setups from camera memory Saved or loaded Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupConfiguring your Camera Deleting Setups from Camera Memory 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 Camera Controls Setting ISO using Image LCD Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock Drive ModeLocking Exposure Settings Drive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Using the Self Timer Overview Lens OptimizationMethod three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Auto Lens Optimization Select a Lens from the User List Configuring your Camera Manual With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Loading a List Configuring your Camera Saving a List Defining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameAvailable for lenses that you added from the master list Manufacturer. Predefined first letters are Enter text When finished, highlight and press the OK button Determining the Optimum Changing the StrengthStrength April 29 List. It is not available for lenses that you have defined Configuring your Camera Resetting to DefaultsMaster list Memory Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Removing Cards Inserting CardsOpen the Media door Choosing the File Type to be Written to a Card File TypesCF Card SD/MMC Card File Type and ISO Photoshop Secure erase Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card Overwritten Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured Images Creating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut Moderate quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Quality Correcting Digital Exposure Exposure Bias Noise Reduction Look Sharpening Level Page White Balance Controlling Exposure Preset White Balance Click Balance Using the Current Image for Click BalanceImages Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu Save a setting on the camera see Controlling Exposure Using a Saved SettingFollowing Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 29 Choosing a Metering System ExposureExposure Metering Systems Spot Metering Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted Metering Controlling Exposure Program Chart Flexible Program Controlling Exposure Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure ModeWith slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion effect Controlling Exposure Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure Metering Auto Exposure LockElectronic analog exposure display Scene Controlling Exposure EV compensation +2 EV compensation Cancelling ExposureReset see Electronic analog exposure display Controlling Exposure 5, +0.5 Controlling Exposure Shake Bulb Mode ExposureRequire extended exposure of more than 30 seconds Choose Longer for times longer than two seconds see Controlling Exposure Focus Modes FocusingChoosing a Focus Mode Autofocus Choosing an AF Area Mode AF Area Mode Focusing Choosing a Focus Area Single Area Appears Selectable Viewfinder and Top Status LCD IndicatorsDoes not Automatically Setting Appear Selected Cancel with Appears Selectable Operations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Lock focus Single Servo AF Release button Confirm that the focus indicatorLocking Focus Continuous Servo AF modes Low-contrast scenes As ExpectedPatterned subject or scene Manual Focus Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus Depth of Field Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Capturing Images Test Images Transferring Images Occasional VerificationEditing Images Platforms Windows and Macintosh Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a ComputerKodak Professional DCS Photo Desk Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative Connect the DCS Pro SLR/n to your computer and power supplyDCS Photo Desk Built-in Speedlight Flash Photography TTL Flash Control Using the Built-in Speedlight Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed Aperture Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure Mode 200 400 800 1600 Flash shooting Range for the Built-in SpeedlightAperture value Usable Lenses with Built-in Speedlight Ready-Light 10-8 April 29 Front-Curtain Sync Flash Sync Modes Rear-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Other CPU lens Using Optional SpeedlightsSB-80DX SB-28DX SB-800 AF SB-50DX SB-28./SB-26 SB-27 SB-25/SB-24 SB-23 3/SB-29 SB-21B 3 Manual mode only. Use is not recommended Camera nor Speedlight light up Overrides the setting on the cameraWhen flash exposure compensation is set Optional SpeedlightPage Working with Images on the Camera Selecting an Image ModeReviewing Images Histogram Mode Single-Image ModeSelected image see page 11-7 appears Working with Images on the Camera Interpreting a Histogram Zoom ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Panning Working with Images on the Camera ZoomingLuminometer Status Bar Multiple Image Mode 11-6 April 29 Image is highlighted When you release the Four-way switchSelecting an Image Location Bar Contrast and Brightness Changing DisplayImage LCD Slide Show Auto Review Starting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Connecting Using the Video Output Port Enabling/Disabling External Video Camera images from your computer Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Advantages to a Card Reader You must use an Ieee 1394 connector and adapter card Connecting Your Camera to the Computer April 29 13-3 Using the Card Reader Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerDisconnect the camera from the computer Handling Camera Care Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning Cleaning Examining a Test Image Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Visually inspect the imager for dirt 14-4 April 29 Top and Back Status LCDs StoringPage Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Connecting a Device to the Serial PortSerial Data Collection Serial In Mode Serial Out Mode Global Positioning System Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Using the GPS Feature Page Modes, Bulb mode 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and batteryNormal temperature Auto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode Specifications Compatible with supporting Speedlights Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISODigital LCD backlit Tool tips Format Module ERI-JPEG image resolution1125 x Burst rate MB Memory Burst DepthPage Appendix B Lens Compatibility Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Page Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD Troubleshooting Other Problems A gray card and using Click Balance Can’t recover deleted imagesDo a quick format, then use the Recover Color is not right Change white balance setting to match Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera Warranty Repair Coverage Limitations Warranty Outside the United States Warranty is Not Transferable How to Obtain Service States Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers Outside United FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support Options Glossary Flexible Program Exposure compensationExposure control Number Histogram Focal lengthFront-Curtain Sync Guide number Autofocus Matrix Metering systemRear-Curtain Sync Release-Priority for Numerics Index Files Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive modeExposure settings, locking, 5-25 external video Index Using to power camera Image mode menu, changing the duration of its displayChanging settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Kodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Module Programmed auto exposure mode Turning on and off in basic mode Panning Slow sync mode, 10-10 software Click balance. see click balance preset WorkflowPage Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8983