Capture Workflow

Device and Media Preparation

Install the included software.

Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly, for example, weekly.

Charge one or more batteries (see page 3-2). Insert a battery (see page 3-4).

Set the time and date, if needed (see page 5-17).

Set the Exposure mode (see page 7-10).

Choose an Exposure Metering system (see page 7-8).

Set the AF Area mode (see page 8-2).

If you have used a memory card for several sessions (two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available and the Recover Card feature will function.

Insert each memory card to be used and check the Back Status LCD to be sure there is adequate space available. Delete images if necessary (see page 11-11).

Choose a capture folder (see page 6-9) and a file type (see page 6-3).

Set ISO (see page 5-24) based on available light.

Set up White Balance (see page 7-1).

To set up White Balance on the camera, select an image with a MACBETH color chart, a gray card or a neutral area in the image, then perform Click Balance.

To set up White Balance in the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software, capture an image of a MACBETH color chart, a gray card, then adjust later using the software.

Set up Job Tracker (see page 5-9), if needed.

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