Serial Out Mode | Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n guide

Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System

Serial In Status	When you choose New Images or Previous Image from the Serial In menu,
	the Serial In Status choice becomes available. When you choose Status, one
	of two screens appears.

	If the connected device is sending
	data, a message indicates the most
	recent data received.

If there is no device connected or if a connected device is not currently sending data, this message appears.

Serial Out Mode	When the serial port is in Serial Out mode, your camera sends data to a
	remotely connected device.
	NOTE: Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously.
	1. Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu, then choose Serial Out.
	2. Select a Serial Out option, described below.

		Menu Choice		Action


		None		No data transmitted

		Image #		A text string containing the image number of
				the just-captured image is sent to the
				connected device.

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Contents

Page Page 6B8983EN DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Table of Contents Basics Configuring your CameraDisposing of Batteries 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 Flash Lock Release button Camera BackCamera Top Left Side Serial port Battery slotCamera Bottom CF Eject button CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Turning the Camera On and OffOpen Media Door An authorized Kodak service center Aperture Exposure modeViewfinder and Focus Screen Flash Ready light Menu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button Four-way SwitchDigital Buttons OK Button Cancel Button HotKey Button Menu ButtonNav+ Button Tag/Record Button Digital Status ButtonDelete Button Image LCD LCDsTop Status 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 PC Sync Terminal Remote Release Accessory PortHot Shoe Attaching the Hand Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Neck 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 Conserving Batteries Situations Using ExtraBattery Power 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 Basic Mode Setting the User ModeSetting Advanced 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 Version FirmwareChecking the Firmware Basics Updating Firmware Time and date stamp is associated with each image file Tips Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Camera Configuring your CameraSetting Battery Save 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 Seconds Main a Sub SMeter Off Time 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 On the computer Using Job TrackerSaving a Job Tracker File to a Card 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 Delete setups from camera memory Saved SetupsYou can do the following with saved setups 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 Method three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Lens OptimizationOverview 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 Strength Changing the StrengthDetermining the Optimum April 29 Master list Configuring your Camera Resetting to DefaultsList. It is not available for lenses that you have defined Memory Cards Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Open the Media door Inserting CardsRemoving Cards CF Card SD/MMC Card File TypesChoosing the File Type to be Written to a 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 Images Using the Current Image for Click BalanceClick Balance Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu Following Controlling Exposure Using a Saved SettingSave a setting on the camera see 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 With slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion effect Exposure ModeControlling Exposure Shutter-Priority Auto 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 Patterned subject or scene As ExpectedLow-contrast scenes Manual Focus Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus Focus Tracking Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of Field Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Capturing Images Test Images Editing Images Occasional VerificationTransferring 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 DCS Photo Desk Connect the DCS Pro SLR/n to your computer and power supplyJPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative 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 Aperture value Range for the Built-in Speedlight200 400 800 1600 Flash shooting 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 SB-80DX SB-28DX SB-800 AF SB-50DX Using Optional SpeedlightsOther CPU lens 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 Reviewing Images Selecting an Image ModeWorking with Images on the Camera Selected image see page 11-7 appears Single-Image ModeHistogram Mode Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Zoom ModeWorking with Images on the Camera Interpreting a Histogram Luminometer Working with Images on the Camera ZoomingPanning Status Bar Multiple Image Mode 11-6 April 29 Selecting an Image When you release the Four-way switchLocation Bar Image is highlighted Image LCD Changing DisplayContrast and Brightness 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 Disconnect the camera from the computer Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerUsing the Card Reader 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 Serial Data Collection Connecting a Device to the Serial PortSerial Data Collection and Global Positioning System 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