Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n guide

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8983

Contents

Page Page DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera User’s Guide 6B8983ENPage Table of Contents Table of Contents Disposing of Batteries Configuring your CameraBasics ISO Resetting to Defaults Setting up Cards, Folders, and FilesMaintaining the User List Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing Cards File Types Focusing Autofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus ModeExposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Controlling Exposure Using the Built-in Speedlight Capture WorkflowFlash Photography Built-in Speedlight Working with Images on the Camera Using the Video Output Port Connecting to Your ComputerAppendix a Specifications Camera Care Appendix C Troubleshooting Other ProblemsAppendix D Warranty Glossary Warranty Registration for your Camera Important InformationSystem Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site for system requirements Safety Warnings Attachments Important Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Focus Mode selector About Your CameraNomenclature Camera Front Camera Top Camera BackFlash Lock Release button Camera Bottom Serial port Battery slotLeft Side Open Media Door Turning the Camera On and OffCF Eject button CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot Aperture Exposure mode An authorized Kodak service centerViewfinder and Focus Screen Flash Ready light Digital Buttons Four-way SwitchMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button Cancel Button OK Button Nav+ Button Menu ButtonHotKey Button Delete Button Digital Status ButtonTag/Record Button Top Status LCD LCDsImage LCD Last-accessed Image mode Nav+ For selected Digital Status LCDHotKey For first HotKey position Display Activation Turning Off the Image Digital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Using the HotKey Button To access a function using the HotKey buttonTo Highlight Menu Options Main-Command and Sub-Command Dials LensMounting the Lens Other buttons to select or set various functions or modes Imager Removing the Lens Viewfinder Diopter LCD Illuminator Imager Plane Indicator Depth of Field Preview Button Hot Shoe Remote Release Accessory PortPC Sync Terminal Attaching the Neck Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Hand Strap Page Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera using the Power Module Powering Your Camera using a BatteryPowering Your Camera Charging Batteries Charge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Battery Power Situations Using ExtraConserving Batteries CR 2032 Coin Cell Carrier are on the same sideTime and date will not be maintained Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the camera Basic Mode See page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functionsBasic mode functions include Basics Setting Advanced Mode Setting the User ModeSetting Basic Mode Accessing Functions Using Basic Menu Displayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appearsMenu options on the Image LCD Appear Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options Setting ISOYou can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments Decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity White Balance Flash Shortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card Changing the Display ContrastView of the images on the Image LCD Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Checking the Firmware FirmwareVersion Basics Updating Firmware Time and date stamp is associated with each image file Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images Tips Setting Battery Save Configuring your CameraCamera Custom Settings Custom Settings TableExposure bracketing + default Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket order Off default DisabledRelease button Default Enabled Single Servo AF AF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Meter Off Time Main a Sub SSeconds Firmware Checking the Firmware Version Memory card and update the firmware on your camera Downloading Firmware To your ComputerUpdating Firmware on Your Camera Firmware Features Describe how to enable the feature on your cameraFolder and File Naming With a key Setting HotKeys Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card Using Job TrackerOn the computer Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card Selecting a Language Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory Resetting Defaults User Setups SetupMake room for the new setup see Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved You can do the following with saved setups Saved SetupsDelete setups from camera memory Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User Setup Configuring your Camera Deleting Setups fromCamera 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 Image LCD Setting ISO using Camera Controls Drive Mode Locking Exposure SettingsDrive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shooting Drive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock Using the Self Timer Overview Lens OptimizationMethod three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Lens Optimization Auto Configuring your Camera Manual Select a Lens from the User List With two or more matches Master List Configuring your Camera User List Configuring your Camera Saving a List Loading a List Defining New Lenses Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens Name Available for lenses that you added from the master listManufacturer. Predefined first letters are Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses When finished, highlight and press the OK button Enter text Determining the Optimum Changing the StrengthStrength April 29 List. It is not available for lenses that you have defined Configuring your Camera Resetting to DefaultsMaster list Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Memory Cards Removing Cards Inserting CardsOpen the Media door Choosing the File Type to be Written to a Card File TypesCF Card SD/MMC Card File Type and ISO Photoshop Formatting Cards There are two ways to format a cardOverwritten Secure erase Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Folders for Captured Images Selecting a Capture Folder Creating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut Setting Jpeg Quality You can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg filesQuality Moderate quality Correcting Digital Exposure Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening Level Page Controlling Exposure White Balance Preset White Balance Click Balance Using the Current Image for Click BalanceImages Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu Save a setting on the camera see Controlling Exposure Using a Saved SettingFollowing Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on Camera April 29 Exposure Exposure MeteringSystems Choosing a Metering System Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Controlling Exposure Program Chart Flexible Program Controlling Exposure Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure ModeWith slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion effect Controlling Exposure Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Exposure Mode Controlling Exposure Auto Exposure Lock Electronic analog exposure displayScene Metering Controlling Exposure Cancelling Exposure Reset seeElectronic analog exposure display EV compensation +2 EV compensation Controlling Exposure 5, +0.5 Controlling Exposure Bulb Mode Exposure Require extended exposure of more than 30 secondsChoose Longer for times longer than two seconds see Shake Controlling Exposure Focusing Choosing a Focus ModeAutofocus Focus Modes AF Area Mode Choosing an AF Area Mode Focusing Choosing a Focus Area Viewfinder and Top Status LCD Indicators Does not Automatically Setting Appear SelectedCancel with Appears Selectable Single Area Appears Selectable Operations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Release button Confirm that the focus indicator Locking FocusContinuous Servo AF modes Lock focus Single Servo AF Low-contrast scenes As ExpectedPatterned subject or scene Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus Manual Focus Depth of Field Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Test Images Capturing Images Transferring Images Occasional VerificationEditing Images Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a Computer Kodak Professional DCS Photo DeskExtended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture Workflow Platforms Windows and Macintosh JPEG. Consider Raw files as your digital negative Connect the DCS Pro SLR/n to your computer and power supplyDCS Photo Desk Flash Photography Built-in Speedlight TTL Flash Control Using the Built-in Speedlight Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed Aperture 200 400 800 1600 Flash shooting Range for the Built-in SpeedlightAperture value Usable Lenses with Built-in Speedlight Ready-Light 10-8 April 29 Flash Sync Modes Front-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Flash Exposure Compensation Other CPU lens Using Optional SpeedlightsSB-80DX SB-28DX SB-800 AF SB-50DX Manual mode only. Use is not recommended SB-28./SB-26 SB-27 SB-25/SB-24 SB-23 3/SB-29 SB-21B 3 Overrides the setting on the camera When flash exposure compensation is setOptional Speedlight Camera nor Speedlight light upPage Working with Images on the Camera Selecting an Image ModeReviewing Images Histogram Mode Single-Image ModeSelected image see page 11-7 appears Working with Images on the Camera Interpreting a Histogram Zoom ModeEnabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box Panning Working with Images on the Camera ZoomingLuminometer Multiple Image Mode Status Bar 11-6 April 29 When you release the Four-way switch Selecting an ImageLocation Bar Image is highlighted Contrast and Brightness Changing DisplayImage LCD Auto Review Slide Show Starting/Stopping a Slide Show Deleting Images Tagging Images Recording Sound Files Page Using the Video Output Port Connecting Enabling/Disabling External Video Connecting to Your Computer Advantages to an Ieee 1394 ConnectionAdvantages to a Card Reader Camera images from your computer Connecting Your Camera to the Computer You must use an Ieee 1394 connector and adapter card April 29 13-3 Using the Card Reader Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerDisconnect the camera from the computer Camera Care Handling Cleaning Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning Is DirtyVisually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image 14-4 April 29 Storing Top and Back Status LCDsPage Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Connecting a Device to the Serial PortSerial Data Collection Serial In Mode Serial Out Mode Requirements for Using the GPS Feature Global Positioning System Using the GPS Feature Page 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and battery Normal temperatureAuto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area mode Modes, Bulb mode Specifications Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISO Digital LCD backlitTool tips Compatible with supporting Speedlights ERI-JPEG image resolution 1125 xBurst rate Format Module Burst Depth MB MemoryPage Appendix B Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Lens Compatibility Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Page Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD Troubleshooting Other Problems Can’t recover deleted images Do a quick format, then use the RecoverColor is not right Change white balance setting to match A gray card and using Click Balance Warranty Repair Coverage Kodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera Warranty Limitations Warranty is Not Transferable Outside the United States How to Obtain Service Product Support Options Authorized DealersOutside United States Out-of-Warranty Support Options FaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Glossary Exposure compensation Exposure controlNumber Flexible Program Focal length Front-Curtain SyncGuide number Histogram Matrix Metering system Rear-Curtain SyncRelease-Priority for Autofocus Index Numerics Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive mode Exposure settings, locking, 5-25 external videoIndex Files Image mode menu, changing the duration of its display Changing settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic modeKodak Professional DCS Pro Battery Using to power camera Turning on and off in basic mode Panning Module Programmed auto exposure mode Click balance. see click balance preset Workflow Slow sync mode, 10-10 softwarePage Page Eastman Kodak Company TM Kodak, Kodak Professional 6B8983