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

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 Types Autofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus Mode FocusingExposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Controlling Exposure Capture Workflow Using the Built-in SpeedlightFlash Photography Built-in Speedlight Working with Images on the Camera Connecting to Your Computer Using the Video Output PortAppendix a Specifications Camera Care Other Problems Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix D Warranty Glossary Important Information Warranty Registration for your CameraSystem Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirements Attachments Safety Warnings Important Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions About Your Camera Focus Mode selectorNomenclature 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 An authorized Kodak service center Aperture Exposure modeViewfinder and Focus Screen Flash Ready light 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 selected Digital Status LCD Last-accessed Image mode Nav+HotKey For first HotKey position Turning Off the Image Display Activation Digital 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 Options Lens Main-Command and Sub-Command DialsMounting the Lens Other buttons to select or set various functions or modes 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 Powering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera Charging Batteries Charge 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 camera See page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functions Basic ModeBasic mode functions include Basics Setting 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 Appear Setting 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 sensitivity Flash White Balance Shortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card Contrast Changing the DisplayView of the images on the Image LCD 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 Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Configuring your Camera Setting Battery SaveCamera Custom Settings Table Custom SettingsExposure bracketing + default Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket order Disabled Off defaultRelease button Default Enabled Single Servo AF AF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Main a Sub S Meter Off TimeSeconds Checking the Firmware Version Firmware Downloading Firmware To your Computer Memory card and update the firmware on your cameraUpdating Firmware on Your Camera Describe how to enable the feature on your camera Firmware FeaturesFolder and File Naming 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 Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory Selecting a Language Resetting Defaults Setup User SetupsMake room for the new setup see Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved Saved 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 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 Camera Controls Setting ISO using Image LCD Locking Exposure Settings Drive ModeDrive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock 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 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 lenses 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 There are two ways to format a card Formatting CardsOverwritten Secure erase Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured Images Creating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut You can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files Setting Jpeg QualityQuality Moderate 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 Exposure Metering ExposureSystems Choosing a Metering System 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 Electronic analog exposure display Auto Exposure LockScene Metering Controlling Exposure Reset see Cancelling ExposureElectronic analog exposure display EV compensation +2 EV compensation Controlling 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 Shake Controlling Exposure Choosing a Focus Mode FocusingAutofocus Focus Modes Choosing an AF Area Mode AF Area Mode Focusing Choosing a Focus Area Does not Automatically Setting Appear Selected Viewfinder and Top Status LCD IndicatorsCancel with Appears Selectable Single Area Appears Selectable Operations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Locking Focus Release button Confirm that the focus indicatorContinuous Servo AF modes Lock focus Single Servo AF 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 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 Macintosh 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 When 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 Mode 11-6 April 29 Selecting an Image When you release the Four-way switchLocation Bar Image is highlighted 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 Advantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to a Card Reader Camera images from your computer 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 Is Dirty Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningVisually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image 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 Normal temperature 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and batteryAuto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode Modes, Bulb mode Specifications Digital LCD backlit Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISOTool tips Compatible with supporting Speedlights 1125 x ERI-JPEG image resolutionBurst rate Format Module 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 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 Balance 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 Authorized Dealers Product Support OptionsOutside United States FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support Options Glossary Exposure control Exposure compensationNumber Flexible Program Front-Curtain Sync Focal lengthGuide number Histogram Rear-Curtain Sync Matrix Metering systemRelease-Priority for Autofocus Numerics Index Exposure settings, locking, 5-25 external video Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive modeIndex Files Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Image mode menu, changing the duration of its displayKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Using to power camera 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