Capture Workflow | Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n guide

9 Capture Workflow

This chapter outlines two general workflows to help you manage images captured on your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera. The workflows may vary between studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations.

The following workflows are described:

•Image capture when the camera is not connected to a computer

•Image capture when the camera is connected to a computer

Capture Workflow when the Camera is not Connected to a Computer

Device & Media Preparation

Capture & Evaluate Test Images

Capture Images

Occasional Verification

Transfer Images

Edit

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Capture Workflow

Contents

Page Page 6B8983EN DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring your Camera Disposing of BatteriesBasics 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 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 Flash Ready light Aperture Exposure modeAn authorized Kodak service center Viewfinder and Focus Screen Four-way Switch Digital ButtonsMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button OK Button Cancel Button Menu Button Nav+ ButtonHotKey Button Digital Status Button Delete ButtonTag/Record Button LCDs Top Status LCDImage 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 Remote Release Accessory Port Hot ShoePC Sync Terminal Camera Straps Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching 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 Situations Using Extra Battery PowerConserving 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 the User Mode Setting Advanced 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 Firmware Checking the FirmwareVersion Basics Updating Firmware Time and date stamp is associated with each image file Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Configuring your Camera Setting Battery SaveCamera 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 Main a Sub S Meter Off TimeSeconds 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 Using Job Tracker Saving a Job Tracker File to a CardOn 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 Saved Setups You can do the following with 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 Lens Optimization OverviewMethod 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 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 Memory Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files 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 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 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 Choosing a Metering System ExposureExposure Metering Systems Spot Metering Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted 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 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 As Expected Low-contrast scenesPatterned subject or scene Manual Focus Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of FieldFocus Tracking Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Capturing Images Test Images Occasional Verification Transferring ImagesEditing 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 Connect the DCS Pro SLR/n to your computer and power supply JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negativeDCS 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 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 Front-Curtain Sync Flash Sync Modes Rear-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Using Optional Speedlights Other CPU lensSB-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 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 Status Bar Multiple Image Mode 11-6 April 29 Image is highlighted When you release the Four-way switchSelecting an Image Location Bar Changing Display Contrast and BrightnessImage 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 Quitting-Disconnecting from the Computer Using the Card ReaderDisconnect 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 Connecting a Device to the Serial Port Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning SystemSerial 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