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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Flash Photography, Built-in Speedlight

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10 Flash Photography

Built-in Speedlight

Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera contains a built-in Speedlight with a Guide Number at ISO 200 of 17 m / 56 ft. (Guide Number at ISO 100 is 12m / 39 ft.) The flash angle is wide enough to cover the field of view of a 28 mm lens.

With a CPU lens, the built-in Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control for flash photographs with a natural balance. You can use the built-in Speedlight not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to your subject’s eyes.

Three D-TTL Auto Flash modes are available:

•3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR

•Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR

•Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR

Five flash sync modes are available:

•Front-Curtain Sync

•Slow Sync

•Rear-Curtain Sync

•Red-Eye Reduction

•Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Flash Photography, Built-in Speedlight

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 Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Resetting to DefaultsMaintaining the User List Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing Cards File TypesAutofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus Mode FocusingExposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Controlling ExposureCapture Workflow Using the Built-in SpeedlightFlash Photography Built-in SpeedlightWorking with Images on the Camera Connecting to Your Computer Using the Video Output PortAppendix a Specifications Camera CareOther Problems Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix D Warranty GlossaryImportant Information Warranty Registration for your CameraSystem Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirementsAttachments Safety WarningsImportant Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions About Your Camera Focus Mode selectorNomenclature Camera FrontCamera 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 An authorized Kodak service center Aperture Exposure modeViewfinder and Focus Screen Flash Ready lightFour-way Switch Digital ButtonsMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button OK Button Cancel ButtonMenu Button Nav+ ButtonHotKey Button Digital Status Button Delete ButtonTag/Record Button LCDs Top Status LCDImage LCD For selected Digital Status LCD Last-accessed Image mode Nav+HotKey For first HotKey positionTurning Off the Image Display ActivationDigital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera To access a function using the HotKey button Using the HotKey ButtonTo Highlight Menu OptionsLens Main-Command and Sub-Command DialsMounting the Lens Other buttons to select or set various functions or modesRemoving the Lens ImagerLCD Illuminator Viewfinder DiopterDepth of Field Preview Button Imager Plane IndicatorRemote Release Accessory Port Hot ShoePC Sync Terminal Camera Straps Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Page Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera Charging BatteriesCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Situations Using Extra Battery PowerConserving Batteries Carrier are on the same side CR 2032 Coin CellTime and date will not be maintained Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the cameraSee page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functions Basic ModeBasic mode functions include BasicsSetting the User Mode Setting Advanced ModeSetting Basic Mode Displayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuMenu options on the Image LCD AppearSetting ISO Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu OptionsYou can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments Decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivityFlash White BalanceShortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card Contrast Changing the DisplayView of the images on the Image LCD Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menuTurning 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 ImagesConfiguring your Camera Setting Battery SaveCamera Custom Settings Table Custom SettingsExposure bracketing + default Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket orderDisabled Off defaultRelease button Default Enabled Single Servo AF AF in Single Servo AF mode DisabledMain a Sub S Meter Off TimeSeconds Checking the Firmware Version FirmwareDownloading Firmware To your Computer Memory card and update the firmware on your cameraUpdating Firmware on Your CameraDescribe how to enable the feature on your camera Firmware FeaturesFolder and File Naming With a keySetting 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 LanguageResetting Defaults Setup User SetupsMake room for the new setup see Prepare your camera with the settings to be savedSaved Setups You can do the following with saved setupsDelete setups from camera memory Configuring your Camera Deleting Setups from Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupCamera Memory Saved or loadedUsing 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 LCDLocking Exposure Settings Drive ModeDrive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings LockUsing the Self Timer Lens Optimization OverviewMethod three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Auto Lens OptimizationSelect a Lens from the User List Configuring your Camera ManualWith two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Loading a List Configuring your Camera Saving a ListDefining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Available for lenses that you added from the master list Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameManufacturer. Predefined first letters are Select an appropriate first letter for other lensesEnter text When finished, highlight and press the OK buttonChanging 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 FilesInserting 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 There are two ways to format a card Formatting CardsOverwritten Secure eraseSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured ImagesCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut You can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Setting Jpeg QualityQuality Moderate qualityCorrecting Digital Exposure Exposure Bias Noise Reduction LookSharpening Level Page White Balance Controlling ExposurePreset 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 Exposure Metering ExposureSystems Choosing a Metering SystemSpot Metering Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted MeteringControlling 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 Electronic analog exposure display Auto Exposure LockScene MeteringControlling Exposure Reset see Cancelling ExposureElectronic analog exposure display EV compensation +2 EV compensationControlling Exposure 5, +0.5 Controlling Exposure Require extended exposure of more than 30 seconds Bulb Mode ExposureChoose Longer for times longer than two seconds see ShakeControlling Exposure Choosing a Focus Mode FocusingAutofocus Focus ModesChoosing an AF Area Mode AF Area ModeFocusing Choosing a Focus Area Does not Automatically Setting Appear Selected Viewfinder and Top Status LCD IndicatorsCancel with Appears Selectable Single Area Appears SelectableOperations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Locking Focus Release button Confirm that the focus indicatorContinuous Servo AF modes Lock focus Single Servo AFAs Expected Low-contrast scenesPatterned subject or scene Manual Focus Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual FocusDepth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of FieldFocus Tracking Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Capturing Images Test ImagesOccasional Verification Transferring ImagesEditing Images Kodak Professional DCS Photo Desk Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a ComputerExtended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow Platforms Windows and MacintoshConnect 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 PhotographyTTL Flash Control Using the Built-in Speedlight Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed Aperture Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure ModeRange 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 ModesRear-Curtain Sync Slow SyncRed-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye ReductionFlash 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 recommendedWhen flash exposure compensation is set Overrides the setting on the cameraOptional Speedlight 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 Status Bar Multiple Image Mode11-6 April 29 Selecting an Image When you release the Four-way switchLocation Bar Image is highlightedChanging Display Contrast and BrightnessImage LCD Slide Show Auto ReviewStarting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Connecting Using the Video Output PortEnabling/Disabling External Video Advantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to a Card Reader Camera images from your computerYou must use an Ieee 1394 connector and adapter card Connecting Your Camera to the ComputerApril 29 13-3 Quitting-Disconnecting from the Computer Using the Card ReaderDisconnect the camera from the computer Handling Camera CareRemove the lens from the camera before cleaning CleaningIs Dirty Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningVisually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image14-4 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 FeatureUsing the GPS Feature Page Normal temperature 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and batteryAuto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode Modes, Bulb modeSpecifications Digital LCD backlit Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISOTool tips Compatible with supporting Speedlights1125 x ERI-JPEG image resolutionBurst rate Format ModuleMB Memory Burst DepthPage Appendix B Lens Compatibility Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens AccessoriesIncompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Page Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD Troubleshooting Other Problems Do a quick format, then use the Recover Can’t recover deleted imagesColor is not right Change white balance setting to match A gray card and using Click BalanceKodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations WarrantyOutside the United States Warranty is Not TransferableHow to Obtain Service Authorized Dealers Product Support OptionsOutside United StatesFaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support OptionsGlossary Exposure control Exposure compensationNumber Flexible ProgramFront-Curtain Sync Focal lengthGuide number HistogramRear-Curtain Sync Matrix Metering systemRelease-Priority for AutofocusNumerics IndexExposure settings, locking, 5-25 external video Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive modeIndex FilesChanging settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Image mode menu, changing the duration of its displayKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Using to power cameraModule Programmed auto exposure mode Turning on and off in basic mode PanningSlow sync mode, 10-10 software Click balance. see click balance preset WorkflowPage Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8983