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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Using the Vertical Release

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Configuring your Camera

Using the Vertical Release

You can lock or unlock the camera’s vertical shutter release or set it to Auto.

Auto—The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in portrait orientation (turned 90°counterclockwise).

Unlock—The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in any orientation.

Lock—The vertical shutter release is not functional.

1.Choose Vertical Release from the Tools menu, then choose Auto, Unlock, or Lock.

2.Press the OK button.

3.Turn the camera 90 °counterclockwise and press the Vertical Shutter release.

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Using the Vertical Release

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 Memory Cards Inserting Cards Removing Cards File Types Resetting to DefaultsSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Maintaining the User ListControlling Exposure FocusingAutofocus Focus Modes Choosing a Focus Mode Exposure Bias Look Noise Reduction Sharpening LevelBuilt-in Speedlight Using the Built-in SpeedlightCapture Workflow Flash PhotographyWorking with Images on the Camera Camera Care Using the Video Output PortConnecting to Your Computer Appendix a SpecificationsGlossary Appendix C TroubleshootingOther Problems Appendix D WarrantyRefer to the following Web site for system requirements Warranty Registration for your CameraImportant Information System Requirements for Your ComputerAttachments Safety WarningsImportant Safeguards and Precautions Important Information Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions Camera Front Focus Mode selectorAbout Your Camera NomenclatureFlash 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 Flash Ready light Aperture Exposure modeAn authorized Kodak service center Viewfinder and Focus ScreenMenu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button Four-way SwitchDigital Buttons OK Button Cancel ButtonHotKey Button Menu ButtonNav+ Button Tag/Record Button Digital Status ButtonDelete Button Image LCD LCDsTop Status LCD For first HotKey position Last-accessed Image mode Nav+For selected Digital Status LCD HotKeyTurning Off the Image Display ActivationDigital Status LCD Using the Menus Navigating Through Menus About Your Camera Options Using the HotKey ButtonTo access a function using the HotKey button To Highlight MenuOther buttons to select or set various functions or modes Main-Command and Sub-Command DialsLens Mounting the LensRemoving the Lens ImagerLCD Illuminator Viewfinder DiopterDepth of Field Preview Button Imager Plane IndicatorPC Sync Terminal Remote Release Accessory PortHot Shoe Attaching the Hand Strap Camera StrapsAttaching the Neck Strap Page Powering Your Camera Charging Batteries Powering Your Camera using the Power ModulePowering Your Camera using a Battery Powering Your CameraCharge pending Inserting/Removing Batteries Conserving Batteries Situations Using ExtraBattery Power Slide the carrier into the carrier slot on the camera CR 2032 Coin CellCarrier are on the same side Time and date will not be maintainedBasics Basic ModeSee page 4-2 and access the entire set of digital functions Basic mode functions includeSetting Basic Mode Setting the User ModeSetting Advanced Mode Appear Accessing Functions Using Basic MenuDisplayed. In Advanced mode, additional information appears Menu options on the Image LCDDecreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu OptionsSetting ISO You can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop incrementsFlash White BalanceShortcut Shortcut Formatting a Card Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu Changing the DisplayContrast View of the images on the Image LCDTurning 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 ImagesCamera Configuring your CameraSetting Battery Save Maximizes sharpness Sec Bracket order Custom SettingsCustom Settings Table Exposure bracketing + defaultAF in Single Servo AF mode Disabled Off defaultDisabled Release button Default Enabled Single Servo AFSeconds Main a Sub SMeter Off Time Checking the Firmware Version FirmwareYour Camera Memory card and update the firmware on your cameraDownloading Firmware To your Computer Updating Firmware onWith a key Firmware FeaturesDescribe how to enable the feature on your camera Folder and File NamingSetting 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 LanguageResetting Defaults Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved User SetupsSetup Make room for the new setup seeDelete setups from camera memory Saved SetupsYou can do the following with saved setups Saved or loaded Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User SetupConfiguring your Camera Deleting Setups from Camera MemoryUsing 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 LCDDrive Mode Selector Lock release Exposure Settings Lock Drive ModeLocking Exposure Settings Drive Mode Selector Lock release Single frame shootingUsing the Self Timer Method three Lens Selection- see page 5-29 This method Lens OptimizationOverview 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 Select an appropriate first letter for other lenses Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens NameAvailable for lenses that you added from the master list Manufacturer. Predefined first letters areEnter text When finished, highlight and press the OK buttonStrength 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 FilesOpen 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 Secure erase Formatting CardsThere are two ways to format a card OverwrittenSetting up Cards, Folders, and Files Speed Measurement Selecting a Capture Folder Folders for Captured ImagesCreating a New Folder Image Files Shortcut Shortcut Moderate quality Setting Jpeg QualityYou can specify the compression level applied to Jpeg files QualityCorrecting Digital Exposure Exposure Bias Noise Reduction LookSharpening Level Page White Balance Controlling ExposurePreset 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 Choosing a Metering System ExposureExposure Metering SystemsSpot Metering Controlling Exposure Center-Weighted MeteringControlling 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 Metering Auto Exposure LockElectronic analog exposure display SceneControlling Exposure EV compensation +2 EV compensation Cancelling ExposureReset see Electronic analog exposure displayControlling Exposure 5, +0.5 Controlling Exposure Shake Bulb Mode ExposureRequire extended exposure of more than 30 seconds Choose Longer for times longer than two seconds seeControlling Exposure Focus Modes FocusingChoosing a Focus Mode AutofocusChoosing an AF Area Mode AF Area ModeFocusing Choosing a Focus Area Single Area Appears Selectable Viewfinder and Top Status LCD IndicatorsDoes not Automatically Setting Appear Selected Cancel with Appears SelectableOperations and Suitable Situations AF-Assist Illuminator Lock focus Single Servo AF Release button Confirm that the focus indicatorLocking Focus Continuous Servo AF modesPatterned subject or scene As ExpectedLow-contrast scenes Manual Focus Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual FocusFocus Tracking Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of Field Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation Capturing Images Test ImagesEditing Images Occasional VerificationTransferring Images Platforms Windows and Macintosh Capture Workflow when the Camera is Connected to a ComputerKodak Professional DCS Photo Desk Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Capture WorkflowDCS 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 PhotographyTTL Flash Control Using the Built-in Speedlight Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed Aperture Available Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure ModeAperture 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 ModesRear-Curtain Sync Slow SyncRed-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye ReductionFlash 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 recommendedCamera nor Speedlight light up Overrides the setting on the cameraWhen flash exposure compensation is set Optional SpeedlightPage 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 Mode11-6 April 29 Image is highlighted When you release the Four-way switchSelecting an Image Location BarImage LCD Changing DisplayContrast and Brightness 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 Camera images from your computer Connecting to Your ComputerAdvantages to an Ieee 1394 Connection Advantages to a Card ReaderYou must use an Ieee 1394 connector and adapter card Connecting Your Camera to the ComputerApril 29 13-3 Disconnect the camera from the computer Quitting-Disconnecting from the ComputerUsing the Card Reader Handling Camera CareRemove the lens from the camera before cleaning CleaningExamining a Test Image Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaningIs Dirty Visually inspect the imager for dirt14-4 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 FeatureUsing the GPS Feature Page Modes, Bulb mode 907 g 2 lbs without memory card and batteryNormal temperature Auto-focus assist Integrated white light AF Area modeSpecifications Compatible with supporting Speedlights Number, Crop aspect ratio, White Balance, Resolution, ISODigital LCD backlit Tool tipsFormat Module ERI-JPEG image resolution1125 x Burst rateMB 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 A gray card and using Click Balance Can’t recover deleted imagesDo a quick format, then use the Recover Color is not right Change white balance setting to matchKodak PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/n Digital Camera Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations WarrantyOutside the United States Warranty is Not TransferableHow to Obtain Service States Product Support OptionsAuthorized Dealers Outside UnitedFaxBack documents Your Kodak Professional dealer Out-of-Warranty Support OptionsGlossary Flexible Program Exposure compensationExposure control NumberHistogram Focal lengthFront-Curtain Sync Guide numberAutofocus Matrix Metering systemRear-Curtain Sync Release-Priority forNumerics IndexFiles Connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive modeExposure settings, locking, 5-25 external video IndexUsing to power camera Image mode menu, changing the duration of its displayChanging settings, 5-21 ISO Setting in basic mode Kodak Professional DCS Pro BatteryModule 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