KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera User’s Guide P/N 6B8773
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York, 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Table of Contents 1 Important Information System Requirements for Your Computer ........................................................................................................ 1-1 Warranty Registration for your Camera............................................................................................................ 1-1 Warnings.........................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Digital Status Button..................................................................................................................................2-9 Delete Button ............................................................................................................................................2-9 Tag/Record Button....................................................................................................................................2-9 LCDs.......................
Conserving Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 3-5 Situations Using Extra Battery Power .................................................................................................. 3-5 CR 2032 Coin Cell..................................................................................................................................... 3-6 Disposing of Batteries .......................................
Updating Firmware....................................................................................................................................5-6 Folder and File Naming....................................................................................................................................5-8 Setting Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................................5-9 Using Job Tracker....................
Cancelling Remote Control Mode ..................................................................................................... 5-28 Using the Mirror Lock-Up with the Remote Controller...................................................................... 5-29 Replacing the Remote Controller Battery.......................................................................................... 5-29 Setting the Electronic Sound....................................................................................
Determining Write Speed ..........................................................................................................................6-8 For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measurement ...............................................................................6-8 Folders for Captured Images............................................................................................................................6-9 Selecting a Capture Folder....................................................
Exposure Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 7-17 Cancelling Exposure Compensation.................................................................................................. 7-17 Auto Bracketing ...................................................................................................................................... 7-18 Cancelling Auto Bracketing ............................................
Compatible Flash Units ..................................................................................................................................10-1 Mounting a Hot Shoe Flash ............................................................................................................................10-2 Connecting a Studio Flash..............................................................................................................................10-2 Available Features.........................
Deleting Images........................................................................................................................................... 11-11 Tagging Images ........................................................................................................................................... 11-12 Recording Sound Files.................................................................................................................................
Appendix B Lens Compatibility SIGMA Lenses ..................................................................................................................................................B-1 CANON Lenses .................................................................................................................................................B-3 Appendix C Troubleshooting Problems, Causes, and Remedies....................................................................................................
1 Important Information Thank you for purchasing your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). This portable camera system allows you to capture and store high-resolution, high-quality digital images. Before you start using the camera, follow the instructions listed below. • Read the Warranty statement. • Verify that your MACINTOSH or WINDOWS-based computer meets the system requirements. • Read the Warnings section. • Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions.
Important Information Warnings Safety Warnings • To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories and attachments. Operational Warnings • Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera. Doing so can damage the camera. • Be sure the connector orientation is correct when you connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the computer. Connecting incorrectly can damage your camera or computer.
Important Information Important Safeguards and Precautions Read Instructions—Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your camera. Follow Instructions—Follow all operating and usage instructions. Controls—Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Heed Warnings—Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating instructions. Retain Instructions and Packaging—Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Important Information Attachments—Do not use attachments that are not recommended. The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera. Overloading—Do not overload power outlets and extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Power-Cord Protections—Route power-supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items placed on or against them.
Important Information Damage Requiring Service—Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: • If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera. • If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water. (While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of moisture, your camera is not waterproof.) • If your camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions.
Important Information Electromagnetic Emissions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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2 About Your Camera Nomenclature Camera Front Camera Strap eyelets Depth of Field Preview button Remote Control sensor Lens Release button Vertical Shutter button Remote Release Accessory port April 28, 2004 2-1
About Your Camera Camera Back ISO button Hotkey button Viewfinder Menu button Nav+ button Digital Status button AE Lock button Exposure Compensation / AF Zone button Microphone Cancel button Delete button Tag/Record button OK button Five-way Control Image LCD Digital Status LCD Media Door latch Media door Card Busy LED Camera Top D-Dial (Drive dial) Hot shoe S-Dial (Shutter dial) C-Dial (Command dial) Metering Mode button Function button AF Mode button Hotkey button ISO button Diopter adjuster 2
About Your Camera Camera Bottom Camera Strap eyelet Tripod mount Name plate Battery slot Left Side PC Sync terminal Coin cell battery slot Video port IEEE 1394 port Serial port Battery April 28, 2004 2-3
About Your Camera Right Side Vertical Shutter button Open Media Door CF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot 2-4 April 28, 2004
About Your Camera Control Dials D-Dial Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer (2s) Self Timer (10s) Drive Area Continuous shooting Single Frame shooting Power off S-Dial/Mode Selector Lever Manual Exposure Shutter Speed Priority AE Aperture Priority AE Program AE S-Dial Mode selector lever April 28, 2004 2-5
About Your Camera Turning the Camera On and Off Connect your camera to a power source before turning it on (see page 3-1). • Turn the D-Dial to on. Turn the D-Dial to (Single Frame shooting) to turn the camera to turn the camera off. Viewfinder and Focus Screen Crop lines for 8 x 10 format Center Area metering Autofocus zone Flash indicator Exposure meter Auto bracketing Focus indicator Aperture value Shutter speed AE Lock indicator NOTE: Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen.
About Your Camera Digital Buttons Hotkey button Menu button Nav+ button Digital Status button Cancel button Delete button Tag/Record button OK button Five-way Control NOTE: Use the buttons to the left of the Image LCD with the Five-way control. Use the buttons to the right side of the Image LCD without the Five-way control. Five-way control April 28, 2004 The Five-way control consists of an OK button surrounded by four navigation controls. See page 2-8 for a description of the OK button.
About Your Camera OK Button • • • • • Turns on the Image LCD in Image mode Implements a highlighted menu option Enables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode Implements a zoom in Zoom Image mode Accepts changes and dismisses confirmation screens Cancel Button • • • • • Turns off the Image LCD in Image mode Exits menus without applying changes Disables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode Dismisses a confirmation screen without accepting the change Displays Image mode when a menu is di
About Your Camera Hotkey Button The Hotkey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable) digital functions. NOTE: The Digital Status button provides shortcuts to specific capture-critical functions. Use the Hotkey button for functions not already available through the Digital Status button.
About Your Camera LCDs Top Status LCD Sound setting Shutter speed/ISO setting Aperture value Metering mode Remote control Frame counter Auto bracketing ISO Exposure meter Image LCD AF mode Battery indicator Using the Image LCD you can: • Conveniently evaluate and review images in the camera NOTE: Occasionally there are a few pixels in the LCD that are either brighter or darker than the scene depicted. These pixels, few in number, do not affect the quality of the captured image.
About Your Camera Turning On the Image LCD All of the buttons listed below turn on the Image LCD if it is off. Some of the buttons provide shortcuts to specific functions on the Image LCD.
About Your Camera Display Activation If you use your right eye when capturing images, your nose may accidentally press one of the buttons on the left side of the camera (Nav+, Menu, Digital Status, or Hotkey). If you use your left eye when capturing images, your nose may accidentally press the OK button on the right side of the camera. If this is a problem, you can disable the buttons so you don’t accidentally turn on the Image LCD. 1.
About Your Camera Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD provides the following information: Status information Capture-related information - interactive shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD Review-related information Helpful messages Brief descriptions of highlighted menu options Brief procedural instructions Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off, or when you lightly press the Shutter button, the Digital Status LCD displays capture-related informatio
About Your Camera Using the Menus Your camera provides a variety of digital functions. You can access these functions through the tabbed menus on the Image LCD. The tabbed menus are available in Advanced mode. In Basic mode there is a single menu with no tabs. There are three ways to access the digital functions. • Navigate through the tabbed menus to access all digital functions (see below). • Shortcut to some digital functions using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD (see page 2-16).
About Your Camera Navigating Through the Menus 1. Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the Five-way control to highlight the tab containing the desired set of functions. 2. Release the Menu button. 3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to highlight a menu option. 4. Press the right side of the Five-way control to display a cascaded menu with the options available for the highlighted menu option.
About Your Camera Using the Digital Status The Digital Status button, the Digital Status LCD, and the Five-way control Button and Digital Status provide a shortcut to menu options on the Image LCD. LCD to Highlight Menu Options 1. Press and hold the Digital Status button to highlight the last-used function on the Digital Status LCD, and highlight its associated menu option on the Image LCD. (The menu has a disabled appearance.) 2.
About Your Camera Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options The Hotkey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable) digital functions. You can change the Hotkey settings. To access a function using the Hotkey button: 1. Press the Hotkey button to highlight the menu option associated with the first Hotkey position. 2.
About Your Camera Lens Your camera uses CANON EF lenses or SIGMA lenses with a CANON EF mount (see page B-1). Mounting the Lens 1. Turn the D-Dial to . 2. Remove the camera’s body cap and the lens’ rear cap. 3. Align the red mark on the camera mount with the red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount on the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise until it snaps into the locked position. NOTE: To ensure proper connection, do not press the Lens Lock button while mounting the lens.
About Your Camera Removing the Lens • Press the Lens Release button and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body. NOTE: On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electric contacts. Keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid damaging them, put on the lens’ rear cap when the lens is off the camera. Imager Light from the scene you are photographing strikes the imager when the camera’s shutter is open.
About Your Camera Diopter Adjustment Adjust the Viewfinder Diopter so that you can see clearly through the viewfinder. • While looking through the viewfinder, slide the Diopter adjuster to the left or to the right, until the image appears sharp on the focus screen. The camera's adjustable diopter range is -3 to +1 dpt.
About Your Camera Depth of Field Preview Button The depth of field is the zone of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject. • Press the Depth of Field Preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder. Pressing the Depth of Field Preview button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode.
About Your Camera Hot Shoe The Hot Shoe allows the mounting of electronic flash products and accessories. See page 10-1 for a list of compatible flash units. CAUTION: Do not use flash models other than those listed in chapter 10 since high sync voltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts can damage your camera. PC Sync Terminal The PC Sync Terminal is compatible with flash sync cords with standard plug-in PC-type sync plugs. CAUTION: Flashes with excessive trigger circuit voltage will damage your camera.
About Your Camera Viewfinder Cap When using the Self Timer or the Remote Controller, cover the Viewfinder eyepiece with the Viewfinder cap to prevent stray light from entering the Viewfinder. NOTE: Attach your Viewfinder cap to the neck strap (see page 2-24). The strap also helps prevent stray light from entering. 1. Remove the eyecup from the Viewfinder. 2. Attach the Viewfinder cap to the Viewfinder.
About Your Camera Camera Straps A neck strap and a hand strap are included with your camera. You can attach either or both. Attaching the Neck Strap • Slide the Viewfinder cap (see page 2-23) on the neck strap then thread the ends of the neck strap through the camera strap eyelets. Pull firmly on the strap to make sure it is held securely by the buckles. Attaching the Hand Strap 1. Thread the strap through both loops in the hand strap pad. 2.
3 Powering Your Camera The following items are included with your camera: • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery (battery) • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module (power module) • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger / AC Adapter (charger/adapter) • CR 2032 coin cell battery (available at most battery retailers) • International power cord set NOTE: You can also operate your camera using a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n battery.
Powering Your Camera Powering Your Camera using the Power Module latch 1. Insert the power module in the battery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise. 2. Insert the power module cable into the power module and into the port on the charger/adapter. 3. Using the appropriate international power cord, plug the charger/adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED is green when the charger/adapter is powered. NOTE: You cannot charge batteries while the power module cable is connected.
Powering Your Camera 3. Insert a battery in the battery slot on the charger/adapter. The appearance of the Charging LED varies, depending on the status of the charging operation: Color Action Charging Status green one blink 0 - 50% complete green two blinks 50 - 70% complete green three blinks 70%+ complete green constant Charge complete red blinks about once / sec. Charge pending red blinks rapidly Error condition 4.
Powering Your Camera Inserting/Removing Batteries • To insert, slide a charged battery in the battery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise. • To remove, lift the latch, turn the latch counterclockwise and slide the battery out. Checking Battery Status You can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the Battery icon on the Top Status LCD. When the icon blinks, you need to replace the battery. The shutter locks when the icon blinks.
Powering Your Camera Conserving Batteries Your camera has battery save features that do the following: • Puts the camera into a low power mode if you don’t touch any controls for a specified period of time (see page 5-2). • Turns off the exposure meter if you don’t touch any controls for a specified period of time (see page 5-3). • Turns off the Image LCD if you don’t touch any digital buttons for a specified period of time (see page 5-2).
Powering Your Camera CR 2032 Coin Cell The included CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date on your camera when it is not powered. This battery has an average life span of one to two years. Purchase replacement batteries from your camera dealer. 1. Slide the coin cell into its carrier so that the + sign on the cell and the carrier are on the same side. While you can force the cell in the other orientation, it will not work in your camera.
4 The Basics This chapter describes the functions available in Basic mode and provides basic instructions for composing, focusing, and capturing images. Basic Mode Your camera has two modes for accessing digital functions: Basic and Advanced modes. Using Basic mode you can change settings on some digital functions. All other digital functions are set to factory defaults. When you become familiar with your camera, change to Advanced mode and access the entire set of digital functions.
The Basics Setting Basic Mode 1. If the Image LCD is off, press the Menu button to turn it on. If the Image LCD is on and images are displayed, press the Menu button to display the Basic Mode menu. NOTE: If the screen at the left appears, the camera is already in Basic mode. 2. If a tabbed menu appears, the camera is in Advanced mode. To change to Basic mode, press and hold the Menu button, and press the right side of the Five-way control to highlight the Tools tab. 3.
The Basics Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD displays shown here appear when the Basic menu is displayed. (In Advanced mode, additional information appears.) Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off, or when you lightly press the Shutter button, the Digital Status LCD displays capture-related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD.
The Basics Setting ISO ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera’s imager to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity. The ISO range is 160 - 1600 (Raw files), or 160 - 800 (JPEG files). See page 6-4. You can change the ISO setting in 1/3 stop increments. 1. Choose ISO from the Basic menu then highlight the desired setting. 2. Press the OK button. Shortcut: • You can also access this function using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD.
The Basics Setting White Balance White Balance adjusts an image to match the type of lighting used when capturing images. When you specify a White Balance option, that setting is applied to subsequently captured images. White Balance options include Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash. Shortcut: • You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut. 1. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, choose an option, then choose a setting.
The Basics Setting Raw Resolution The three resolutions for Raw files are: 13.5 MP—Full-resolution Raw images (4500 x 3000) 6.0 MP—Half-resolution Raw images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP—Quarter-resolution Raw images (2250 x 1500) 1. Choose Raw Resolution from the Capture menu, then highlight a resolution. 2. Press the OK button. NOTE: The number of pixels varies, depending on the crop aspect ratio. Shortcut: • You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut.
The Basics Formatting a Card Format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available. (Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card.) Cards are formatted in PC DOS format. NOTE: In Advanced mode, both Quick Format and Secure Erase are available.
The Basics Changing the Display Contrast You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD. NOTE: Changing the contrast does not affect the stored images, only the view of the images on the Image LCD. 1. Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu. 2. Press the OK button. Two slider bars and a gray scale appear. 3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to lighten or darken the displayed image. 4.
The Basics Turning the Overexposure You can indicate areas of overexposure in images in Single or Multiple Indicator On and Off Image Display modes. 1. Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Basic menu, then highlight On. Highlight Off to turn the Overexposure Indicator off. 2. Press the OK button. When the overexposure indicator is turned on, areas of overexposure flash on and off.
The Basics Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and controls its operation. If a new firmware version becomes available, you can download it from the Kodak Web site and update the firmware in your camera. NOTE: The first time you attempt to download KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS firmware, you must supply an email address and register your camera.
The Basics Updating Firmware 1. Using your computer’s web browser, go to www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware. 2. Enter your email address and click the Continue button. 3. Register your camera if the registration page appears. 4. Select Firmware: DCS Pro SLR/c and click the Download Software button. 5. Read all of the information on the firmware download page.
The Basics 13. Choose Firmware from the Basic menu, then highlight Update. 14. Press the OK button. A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating. The update takes about 30 seconds. IMPORTANT: After the firmware has been written to the camera memory, the camera reboots and loads the new firmware. This may take up to fifteen seconds, during which time the camera does not appear to be functioning.
The Basics Setting the Time/Date A time and date stamp is associated with each image file. A CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date for approximately one to two years. If this battery loses its charge, you must replace the battery and reset the time and date. 1. Choose Time/Date from the Basic menu. 2. Press the right or left side of the Five-way control to select hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to change the value. 3.
The Basics Using the Hotkey button to Highlight Menu Options The Hotkey button provides a shortcut to frequently used digital functions. You cannot change Hotkey settings in Basic mode. Advanced mode provides five Hotkey positions and the option to change their settings. To access functions using the Hotkey while in Basic mode, the functions must be assigned to Hotkey positions in Advanced mode (see page 5-9). To access a function using the Hotkey button: 1.
The Basics Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images 1. Hold the camera properly. • Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support. • Grasp the camera hand grip with your right hand. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. 2. Center your subject in the Viewfinder and lightly press the Shutter button. If the subject is in focus, the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder.
5 Configuring your Camera This chapter describes features and methods for configuring your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). Access most of the tools through the Tools menu on the Image LCD. You must be in Advanced mode for the menus to appear. See below. Setting the User Mode Your camera has two user modes: Advanced mode—provides access to all digital functions Basic mode—provides access to some digital functions.
Configuring your Camera Setting Battery Save You can set separate battery save times for the camera and the Image LCD. Camera To conserve battery power, your camera goes into a low-power mode if not used for a specified amount of time. 1. Choose Battery Save from the Tools menu, choose Camera, then highlight the desired time-out. 2. Press the OK button. NOTE: When the Camera Battery Save time elapses, both the Image LCD and the Top Status LCD turn off.
Configuring your Camera Custom Settings You can change Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu. See the table below for a complete list of custom settings. 1. Choose the desired setting from the Custom Setting menu (CSM), then highlight an option. 2. Press the OK button. Custom Settings Table Custom Setting Description Mirror Prerelease Time delay for Mirror Lock-Up function (see page 5-26) Option 0.5 sec. 1 sec. (default) 2 sec. 5 sec.
Configuring your Camera Custom Setting Description IR Remote Channel Assignment of channels to infrared Remote Control Option Off (default) 1 2 3 Sound Cues Assignment of sound cues to various camera functions AF Complete Time delay for camera’s exposure metering system to switch off 10 seconds (default) • Off NOTE: You can also turn the AF • 1 beep Lock sound cue on or off (default) using the Electronic Sound function Card full (see page 5-30).
Configuring your Camera Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and controls its operation. You can: • View information about your current firmware version • Download new firmware versions from the Kodak Web site and update the firmware in your camera (see page 5-6) • Enable optional firmware features NOTE: You must register your camera (see page 1-1) before you can download firmware. Checking the Firmware Version 1.
Configuring your Camera Downloading Firmware to your Computer • On your computer, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware and follow the instructions. Firmware Features A few specialized features are built into the firmware and are only available with a key. To enable a firmware feature on your camera you must first purchase a kit containing instructions and a certificate number (one kit for each camera where firmware features are to be enabled).
Configuring your Camera card. IMPORTANT: You must update the camera firmware using a memory card. You cannot update the firmware using the IEEE 1394 interface. 11. Insert the card straight into your camera. 12. Put a fully charged battery in your camera and turn the camera on. 13. Choose Firmware from the Tools menu, then highlight Update. 14. Press the OK button. A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating. The update takes about 30 seconds.
Configuring your Camera Folder and File Naming You can choose how to number files and folders on the camera. You can also specify the maximum number of changes allowed in a folder. Continuous—Names are assigned in a continuous sequence and are not reset to 0 when a new card is inserted. Auto Restart—Names are reset to 0 when a new card is inserted. Manual Restart—Names are reset to 0 on the current card or cards when you press the OK button.
Configuring your Camera Setting Hotkeys Hotkeys provide shortcuts to frequently used digital functions. Your camera has built-in settings for five Hotkeys. You can clear settings or reset the Hotkeys to different digital functions, according to your own workflow. NOTE: The Digital Status button provides shortcuts to specific capture-critical functions. Use Hotkeys for functions not already available through the Digital Status button. 1.
Configuring your Camera Using Job Tracker You can enter International Press Telecommunication Council (IPTC) data on your computer using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Software, then load the data into camera memory where it can be included in image headers. The data follows the IPTC standard. job tracker files have a .IPT extension. 1. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu, then choose one of the following: None—No job tracker data is written to the image headers.
Configuring your Camera Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card 1. Insert the card in the camera. 2. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load. 3. Choose Load from Card. If you chose Load from Card and there are two cards in the camera, highlight a card. 4. Highlight the file to be loaded. 5. Press the OK button. The file is loaded into camera memory and becomes the active job tracker file.
Configuring your Camera Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera Memory 1. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load. 2. Choose Load from Memory then highlight a file. 3. Press the OK button. The file becomes the active job tracker file. Selecting a Language You can select the language that appears in the Image LCD and Digital Status LCD (English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, or Korean). 1.
Configuring your Camera Resetting Defaults You can restore digital settings and camera settings to the factory defaults. 1. Choose Default Reset from the Tools menu, then highlight Digital Settings, Camera Settings, or Both. 2. Press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button to accept the change and dismiss the confirmation screen.
Configuring your Camera User Setups Using User Setups, you can save a "snapshot" of camera settings and menu options. You can then select this collection of settings and the camera is configured accordingly. User Setups are useful when more than one individual uses the same camera. Each user can save their preferences for easy reuse. User Setups are also useful for different applications, for example, setups for wedding ceremony, wedding reception, wedding family shots, or wedding outdoor scenes.
Configuring your Camera Saved Setups You can do the following with saved setups: • Load a setup from a memory card into camera memory • Save a setup from camera memory to a memory card • Delete setups from camera memory Loading a Setup from a Card You can load a setup from the root directory of a memory card into camera memory. This setup might have been saved on your camera or on a different DCS Pro SLR/c camera. 1.
Configuring your Camera Deleting Setups from Camera Memory You can save up to ten setups in camera memory. If there are already ten setups saved, you must delete one or more setups before new setups can be saved or loaded. 1. Choose User Setups from the Tools menu, then choose Saved. 2. Choose Delete, then choose the setup to be deleted. 3. Press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button again to respond to the confirmation screen. Selecting a User Setup You can select setups that are in camera memory.
Configuring your Camera Using Setups on More than One Camera Most settings are transferred when you load User Setups that have been saved to a card using a different DCS Pro SLR/c camera. The exceptions are Click Balance and Job Tracker settings, but you can work around these exceptions. Before saving a User Setup on one camera and loading it on another: 1. Set up Click Balance identically on both cameras. a.
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 operates when the camera is in portrait orientation (turned 90° clockwise or counterclockwise). Unlock—The vertical shutter release operates when the camera is in any orientation. Lock—The vertical shutter release does not operate. 1. Choose Vertical Release from the Tools menu, then choose Auto, Unlock, or Lock. 2. Press the OK button.
Configuring your Camera Long Exposure You can enable or disable a long exposure feature on your camera. When enabled, this feature reduces noise in long exposures. The choices are: Off—If you use a long shutter speed to capture an image while this feature is Off, a message suggests that you enable it. Long—Suggested for exposures up to 1/2 sec. Longer—This choice allows you produce high quality images during longer exposures by specifying an ISO and a shutter speed setting.
Configuring your Camera Intervalometer The Intervalometer automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified time period. You might use the Intervalometer to capture a flower bud opening or for unattended surveillance. The Intervalometer is disabled automatically after the specified time period, even if the specified number of images have not been captured.
Configuring your Camera Changing Intervalometer Settings Option Menu Procedure Enable 1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, choose Enable, then highlight Yes or No. 2. Press the OK button. Count 1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, then highlight Count. The current count appears with the first digit highlighted. 2. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to change the first digit. 3. Press the right of the Five-way control to highlight the next digit, then repeat step 2. 4.
Configuring your Camera ISO ISO sets the sensitivity of the camera system to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity. The ISO range is 160 - 1600 (Raw files), or 160 - 800 (JPEG files). See page 6-4. You can change the ISO in 1/3 stop increments. You can set ISO using the Image LCD (see below) or using camera controls. Setting ISO using the Image LCD 1. Choose ISO from the Capture menu, then choose the desired setting. 2. Press the OK button.
Configuring your Camera Drive Mode Drive Area of the D-Dial Use the Drive area of the D-Dial to access the following functions: Mirror Lock-Up, Self Timer, Continuous shooting, and Single Frame shooting. Mirror Lock-Up Self Timer (2s) Self Timer (10s) Continuous shooting Single Frame shooting Single Frame Shooting April 28, 2004 When you press the Shutter button in Single Frame Shooting mode, only one image is captured. You must press the Shutter button for each image capture. • Rotate the D-Dial to .
Configuring your Camera Continuous Shooting 5-24 When you keep the Shutter button fully depressed in Continuous Shooting mode, the camera continuously captures images at the rate of 1.7 images/sec. (as long as there is room in camera memory). • Rotate the D-Dial to . Continuous Shooting Drive mode Notes: • When AF mode is set to AF (Single AF mode) mode and the focus indicator in the viewfinder is on, focus distance and exposure values are fixed at the setting for the first image.
Configuring your Camera Self Timer Use the Self Timer to include yourself in the picture or to avoid camera shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the Self Timer. When you set the Self Timer to 10s, the shutter will be released 10 seconds after you fully press the Shutter button. When you set the Self Timer to 2s, then the shutter will be released 2 seconds after you fully press the Shutter button.
Configuring your Camera Mirror Lock-Up The Mirror Lock-Up function raises the mirror, but delays tripping the shutter until after a fixed delay. Use Mirror Lock-Up when performing close-up photography or when using a long telephoto lens. 1. Rotate the D-Dial to UP. 2. Lightly press the Shutter button to set autofocus and exposure. 3. Fully press the Shutter button. The mirror raises and the exposure values are fixed. 4. Release the Shutter button.
Configuring your Camera Remote Controller With this included accessory you can release the camera's shutter from up to 16 ft (5 m) away from in front of the camera, or up to 9.8 ft (3 m) away if you are 30 degrees to either side. (Depending on the lens, there may be some restrictions when using it from the left side of the camera.) NOTE: Before using the Remote Controller, cover the Viewfinder eyepiece with the Viewfinder cap (see page 2-23) to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder.
Configuring your Camera Setting the Camera to Remote Control Mode When using the Remote Controller, use either AF or Manual focus to set the lens focus for the scene, then switch the lens to the MF position. If the lens is left in AF, the camera performs an autofocus when it receives the signal from the Remote Controller and you will not be able to verify the correct focus. 1. Press and hold the FUNC button. The Top Status LCD shows the mark. 2.
Configuring your Camera Using the Mirror Lock-Up When using Mirror Lock-Up mode with the Remote Controller, use either with the Remote Controller AF or Manual focus to set the lens focus for the scene, then switch the lens to the MF position. If the lens is left in AF, the camera performs an autofocus when it receives the signal from the Remote Controller, and you will not be able to verify the correct focus. 1. Rotate the D-Dial to UP. 2. Set the camera to Remote Control mode. 3.
Configuring your Camera Setting the Electronic Sound Your camera can emit a beep for a variety of functions. This section discusses setting the focus confirmation beep. The Sound Cues Custom function (see page 5-3) provides information on the other functions. 1. Press the FUNC button two times (press and hold the button the second time). The Top Status LCD shows a . 2. While continuing to press the FUNC button, rotate the C-Dial until On appears in the Top Status LCD.
Configuring your Camera Lens Optimization Overview Some lenses produce a color shift in the corners of images. Your camera has a feature that corrects this color shift to create a more uniform image. There are three methods for controlling the strength of this correction. Method one: Auto—(see page 5-32) This method automatically determines the correction strength for each image based on analysis of the image data. This feature works with most lenses and may be the only method you ever need to use.
Configuring your Camera Selecting the Method of Lens Optimization There are three methods for optimizing your lens: Auto 1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu. 2. Choose Auto. 3. Press the OK button. NOTE: Auto is the factory default. If you reset defaults (see page 5-13), the camera resets to the Auto method.
Configuring your Camera Manual 1. With the appropriate lens mounted on the camera, determine the optimum strength for the current focal length and aperture using Photo Desk Software (see page 5-44). 2. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, then choose Manual. 3. Press the right side of the Five-way control to display the edit boxes. 4. Press the right or left side of the Five-way control to highlight a box. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to change a value.
Configuring your Camera When you Change Lenses If you have selected a lens from the user list and you later change the lens, you should select the new lens before shooting. If you capture an image and the lens does not match your selection, the camera will attempt to automatically select the new lens. The camera will ask you for help if it is uncertain which lens you are using.
Configuring your Camera Maintaining the User List The camera maintains a master list of lenses. You can create your own user list of frequently used lenses. You can do the following with the user list: • Add lenses from the master list (see page 5-35) • Remove lenses (see page 5-37) • Select lenses (see page 5-33) • Save the user list (see page 5-38) • Load the user list (see page 5-38) Adding Lenses from the Master List Use this option to move a lens from the master list to the user list. 1.
Configuring your Camera 3. Choose the lens that is mounted on your camera. NOTE: If your lens does not appear in the master list, add a new fixed (see page 5-39), or a new zoom lens (see page 5-40). 4. Press the OK button. The lens is moved from the master list to the user list.
Configuring your Camera Removing Lenses from the User List Use this option to move a lens from the user list to the master list. 1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, choose Setup, then choose Remove Lens. 2. Select the lens to be removed. 3. Press the OK button. The lens is moved from the user list to the master list.
Configuring your Camera Saving a List If you have made any chages to a list in the camera, we recommend that you save it to a memory card. This combines the user list and master list and provides a backup copy. If your camera needs repair and the original list cannot be saved, your backup copy can be loaded. If you use more than one KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera, you can save time by creating the user list of commonly used lenses on one camera, then loading it into the others. 1.
Configuring your Camera Defining New Lenses Defining New Fixed Lenses If you use a lens that is not in the camera’s master list, you can define a new lens and add it to the user list. You can: • Define a new fixed lens (see page 5-39) • Define a new zoom lens (see page 5-40) • Delete a defined lens from the user list (see page 5-41) • Edit the name of a defined lens (see page 5-42) 1. Mount the appropriate lens on the camera. 2.
Configuring your Camera Defining New Zoom Lenses 1. Mount the appropriate lens on the camera. 2. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, choose Setup, then choose New Zoom Lens. 3. Focus at infinity, set the lens to its shortest focal length, then press the OK button. 4. Set the lens to its longest focal length then press the OK button. 5. Press the OK button. The lens is selected and appears at the top of the user list. 6. Change the strengths for the lens (see page 5-44).
Configuring your Camera Deleting Defined Lenses Use this option to delete a lens that you defined. 1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, choose Setup, then choose Delete Lens. A list of user-defined lenses appears. 2. Select the lens to be removed. 3. Press the OK button. The lens is removed from the user or master list, and all information about the lens is deleted from the camera.
Configuring your Camera Editing the Lens Name NOTE: This feature is available for lenses that you defined. It is not available for lenses that you added from the master list. In addition to assigning strength values to lenses in the user list you can add information to help you identify the lens. While you can add any text, we recommend that the first letter be the first letter of the lens manufacturer.
Configuring your Camera 3. Enter text. a. To enter a character, press the right or left side of the Five-way control to highlight the character, then press the OK button. b. To change a character, highlight > or <, then press the OK button to move to the next or previous character in the folder name. c. When finished, highlight ✔ and press the OK button.
Configuring your Camera Changing the Strength You can change the strength of a lens in the user list two ways: • Reset the lens to factory defaults (see page 5-46). (This feature is available only for lenses that were in the master list.) • Determine the optimum strengths using Photo Desk (see page 5-44), then assign the strengths to the camera (see page 5-45).
Configuring your Camera Assigning Optimum Strengths to Lenses in the User List Once you determine the optimum strengths for a lens in Photo Desk (see page 5-44) and add the lens to the user list, you can assign the strengths to the lens in the user list. If you remove the lens from the user list (see page 5-37), the new values are moved to the master list. You can always reset to the default strengths, if needed (see page 5-46).
Configuring your Camera Resetting to Defaults NOTE: This feature is available for lenses that you added from the master list. It is not available for lenses that you have defined. You can reset strength values for a lens in the user list to the values in the master list. 1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu, then highlight the lens in the user list. 2. Press the right side of the Five-way control to display the Strength screen. 3. Choose Reset to Default. 4. Press the OK button.
6 Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c) has slots for two memory cards. Before capturing images to the memory cards, you can do the following: • Select a folder to hold captured images • Create and name new folders • Set up file type and characteristics for subsequently captured images Memory Cards You can insert one or two cards at a time. One slot holds a COMPACTFLASH (CF) card.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Inserting Cards 1. Open the Media door. 2. If using a CF card, insert it in the top slot, label side up. If using an SD or MMC card, insert it in the bottom slot, label side down. With two cards, insert either card first. 3. Close the Media door. Removing Cards 1. Open the Media door. CAUTION: The Card Busy LED and the Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink when images are being accessed. Do not remove a card until the blinking stops.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files File Types Your camera can save images as Raw or JPEG files. Raw (.dcr) files can be opened by KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk. Raw images can be thought of as "digital negatives." They preserve all image information so you can apply the DCS-specific image enhancements available in DCS Photo Desk. JPEG (.jpg) files are smaller and can be opened directly by any image editing software. You can choose ERI (Extended Range Imaging) JPEG or Standard JPEG.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files 1. When using one card, choose the appropriate card (CF Card or MMC/SD Card) from the Capture menu, then choose Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG. When using two cards, choose the appropriate card from the Capture menu, then choose Raw, JPEG, Raw+JPEG, or Standby. 2. Press the OK button. 3. With two cards, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second card. NOTE: Only one card can be standby. Shortcut: • You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Choosing the JPEG File Type If JPEG files are being written to a card, you can further specify whether the files are ERI (Extended Range Imaging) JPEG or Standard JPEG. • ERI JPEG files offer enhanced image editing capability. The included KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Extended Range Imaging File Format Module lets you apply many DCS-specific image enhancements before acquiring them into PHOTOSHOP. For more information on the ERI JPEG file format, visit http://www.kodak.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Formatting Cards You may need to format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available. (Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Recovering Deleted Files The Recover feature lets you recover image files recently deleted from a memory card. You can recover files if: • The card was last formatted using your DCS Pro SLR/c camera. • The files have not been overwritten. When you recover files, a folder named "Recover" is created and the recovered files are saved there. NOTE: You cannot capture images to the Recover folder.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Determining Write Speed You can determine the speed at which your camera writes data to the CF card. Write speeds are measured in Megabytes per second (Mbytes/sec). NOTE: Write speed improves if you turn the Image LCD off when capturing images. For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measurement 1. If an SD or MMC card is inserted, set the card to Standby and remove the card. 2. Insert a CF card. 3. Select RAW file type. 4. Set the RAW resolution to 13.5. 5.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Folders for Captured Images You can select a folder to hold captured images. You can also create and name new folders. IMPORTANT: When you select or create a folder and there are two cards in the camera, the same folder is selected or created on both cards. Selecting a Capture Folder 1. Choose Folder from the Capture menu, then highlight a folder. 2. Press the OK button.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Creating a New Folder 1. Choose Folder from the Capture menu, choose New, then choose one of the following: • The name of a new folder associated with the current naming scheme • The name of a new folder associated with the default naming scheme • A Custom option for creating a new naming scheme NOTE: All naming schemes follow the DCF (Digital Camera File) standard. 2. If you chose Custom, this screen appears where you can name the folder.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Image Files You can capture Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG files. In addition, you can specify resolution, crop aspect ratio, quality, and other image enhancements. Setting the Crop Aspect Ratio You can select a crop aspect ratio to apply to JPEG images. Crop aspect ratio is not applied to Raw images on the camera. Rather, the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Setting Raw Resolution There are three resolutions available for Raw files: 13.5 MP—Full-resolution Raw images (4500 x 3000) 6.0 MP—Half-resolution Raw images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP—Quarter-resolution Raw images (2250 x 1500) 1. Choose Raw Resolution from the Capture menu, then highlight a resolution. 2. Press the OK button. NOTE: The number of pixels varies, depending on the crop aspect ratio.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Setting JPEG Quality You can specify the compression level applied to JPEG files. Best—Images have lowest compression, larger file size, and highest quality Better—Images have moderate compression, smaller file size, and moderate quality Good—Images have highest compression, smallest file size, and lowest quality 1. Choose JPEG Quality from the Image menu, then highlight Best, Better, or Good. 2. Press the OK button.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Correcting Digital Exposure Use Digital Exposure Correction to correct errors in exposure. This feature helps correct errors but is not a substitute for proper exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO). NOTE: Do not confuse Digital Exposure Correction with Exposure Compensation, which modifies exposure. Digital Exposure correction is applied to JPEG images on the camera. It is not applied to Raw images on the camera.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Setting Look Look applies a tone scale adjustment to JPEG images and tags Raw images for adjustment in the DCS Photo Desk software. Look is applied to JPEG images on the camera. It is not applied to Raw images on the camera. Rather, the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software. (You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software.
Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files Selecting the Sharpening You can specify the sharpening level applied to images. Level Sharpening is applied to JPEG images on the camera. It is not applied to Raw images on the camera. Rather, the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software. (You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software.
7 Controlling Exposure White Balance White Balance adjusts an image to match the type of lighting used when capturing images. Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c) offers two types of White Balance: Preset and Click. When you specify a Preset or Click Balance option, that setting is applied to subsequently captured images. Preset options include Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash.
Controlling Exposure Preset White Balance • Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, choose a Preset option, then choose a setting. Preset Category Preset Options Auto • Full Auto Daylight • • • • • • • • Standard Daylight Warm Daylight Cool Daylight Standard Tungsten Warm Tungsten Cool Tungsten Standard Fluorescent Cool White Flash • • • • Standard Flash Warm Flash Cool Flash Studio Flash Click Balance See page 7-3.
Controlling Exposure Click Balance Click Balance takes RGB values from the current image or from previously saved or loaded settings and applies them to subsequently captured images. NOTE: The Click Balance feature is only available for Raw files. It is not available for JPEG files. Using the Current Image for Click Balance 1. Select a Raw image. 2. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, choose Click Balance then highlight Image and press the OK button. The selected image appears. 3.
Controlling Exposure Displaying the Saved Settings Menu 1. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, choose Click Balance , then highlight Saved. 2. Press the OK button to display the Saved Settings menu. Using a Saved Setting For saved settings to appear in the list, you must first do one of the following: • Save a setting on the camera • Save a setting to a card using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software on your computer, then load the setting from the card. 1.
Controlling Exposure Saving a Setting on the Camera 1. Select an image. 2. Choose Save from the Saved Settings menu, then press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button to save the setting and close the confirmation screen.
Controlling Exposure Loading Settings from a Card Using the DCS Photo Desk software, you can save settings to the root directory of a card. (These filenames have .WB extension.) IMPORTANT: Settings must be saved to the root directory or you will not be able to load them into your camera. You can then put the card in your camera and load the settings into camera memory. A maximum of 10 settings can be stored in camera memory. 1.
Controlling Exposure Exposure Exposure Metering Modes You can choose from three Exposure metering modes. Select the mode which best suits your subject’s lighting and the exposure effect you desire. Choosing a Metering Mode • Press and hold the Metering Mode button, then turn the C-Dial to select a Metering mode. 8 Segment metering: Your camera measures the scene brightness by independently measuring eight areas of the scene. It then analyzes the data and sets the correct exposure for the main subject.
Controlling Exposure Program Auto Exposure Mode In Program AE mode, the camera automatically selects an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture values. The combination is based on a variety of factors, including the selected Exposure Metering mode, the brightness of the scene, and the ISO setting. 1. Rotate the D-Dial to the desired setting in the Drive area. 2. Set the Mode Selector lever to P. 3. Lightly press the Shutter button to verify the focus and exposure display in the viewfinder.
Controlling Exposure The following graph shows exposure control in Programmed Auto Exposure mode April 28, 2004 7-9
Controlling Exposure Program Shift 7-10 You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value selected by the camera to combinations that give the equivalent exposure. Program shift is cancelled after you capture an image. • Turn the C-Dial and observe the shutter speed and aperture values change on the Viewfinder display. NOTE: You can’t perform a program shift while using the flash.
Controlling Exposure Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode In Aperture Priority AE mode, you control the depth of field by varying the aperture. After you set the aperture, the camera determines the appropriate shutter speed. When you select smaller apertures (larger f-numbers), the depth of field is greater, which is desirable for landscape photography. A larger aperture has a smaller depth of field, tending to blur the background. This would be appropriate for portrait photography. 1.
Controlling Exposure Shutter Speed Priority Auto When you set the desired shutter speed in Shutter Speed Priority AE mode, Exposure Mode the camera selects the appropriate aperture value for correct exposure. You can achieve stop action effects by selecting a fast shutter speed, or express the feeling of motion speed for a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter speed. 1. Rotate the D-Dial to the desired setting in the Drive area. 2. Set the Mode Selector lever to S. 3.
Controlling Exposure Manual Exposure Mode Use the Viewfinder’s Exposure meter to help you set both the shutter speed and aperture value for the scene’s lighting. 1. Rotate the D-Dial to the desired setting in the Drive area. 2. Set the Mode Selector lever to M. 3. Lightly press the Shutter button to verify the focus. Select the desired aperture value by rotating the C-Dial, and set the shutter speed by turning the S-Dial. 4. Verify the setting in the viewfinder.
Controlling Exposure To Determine the Exposure Value Using the Camera’s Exposure Meter Rotate the Mode Selector lever to M. When you lightly press the Shutter button, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in the Viewfinder, and the Viewfinder’s Exposure meter indicates the difference between the selected exposure and the correct exposure. For example: 1.7 1.7 stops below (under exposure) 0.0 Correct exposure 3.0 3.
Controlling Exposure Bulb Setting Use the Bulb setting when a long exposure time is required for a night scene or a very dark subject. Use a tripod when capturing images with the Bulb setting. NOTE: Chose Long as the Long Exposure setting when using Bulb. Choose Longer for times longer than two seconds (see page 5-19). 1. Rotate the D-Dial to Single Frame shooting. 2. Set the Mode Selector lever to M. 3. Rotate the S-Dial counterclockwise until "bulb" appears in the Top Status LCD.
Controlling Exposure Auto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Lock is used to lock the camera’s exposure values on an off-center subject. It is available when the camera is in Manual Focus or Continuous Autofocus mode. In Single Autofocus mode, the exposure is locked when the lens autofocus is completed. It is recommended that you use the AEL function with Center Area Metering mode. 1. Set the Exposure Metering mode to Center Area metering (see page 7-7). 2.
Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to intentionally overexpose or underexpose an image. • Press and hold the Exposure Compensation button and turn the C-Dial to set the desired compensation value. The Top Status LCD shows 0.0 when you initially press the Exposure Compensation button. A final setting of indicates an overexposure compensation, and a indicates an underexposure compensation. You can set Exposure Compensation in 1/3 EV increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops.
Controlling Exposure Auto Bracketing Auto Bracketing is useful when you’re having difficulty determining the proper exposure. This function lets you capture a sequence of images of the same subject at three different exposure levels: appropriate exposure, underexposure and overexposure. You can use Auto Bracketing with four exposure modes.
Controlling Exposure Notes: • For the first frame the AB mark is displayed continuously in the Top Status LCD. For the second frame the AB mark blinks slowly. For the third frame it blinks quickly. • In Self Timer mode, the camera automatically captures three consecutive images. • You can change the Drive mode during the Auto Bracketing operation. • You cannot use Auto Bracketing mode with flash photography. Auto Bracketing will not affect the output level of the flash. Cancelling Auto Bracketing 1.
8 Focusing You can set up your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c) to focus automatically (described below) or, in situations where autofocus or focus lock are not effective, you can focus manually (see page 8-5). Autofocus With autofocus, the camera does much of the work required to properly focus an image. NOTE: You can only use Autofocus with AF Lenses. With mirror lenses and some specialized lenses, you can use the camera only in Manual Focus mode.
Focusing Situations where Although your camera is equipped with highly precise AF system, in some Autofocus May Not Work cases autofocus does not work as expected. as Expected • Low-contrast subjects, such as a blue sky or a blank wall or when the color of the subject is same as the background.
Focusing Selecting the Autofocus Zone You can set the active Autofocus zone. 1. Lightly press the Shutter button to wake up the camera. 2. Press the Exposure Compensation / AF Zone button twice in quick succession. Continue pressing the button after the second press. The current active AF zone brackets are illuminated on the Viewfinder focus screen. 3. Rotate the C-Dial clockwise to select the desired zone (center, right, left, up, down, or all), then release the Exposure Compensation / AF Zone button.
Focusing Capturing Images in Single AF Mode Single AF mode is useful when you recompose a picture with the main subject off-center. 1. Lightly press and hold the Shutter button to activate autofocus. 2. Continue lightly pressing the Shutter button until the subject is in focus (focus priority). When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and the focus is locked. When the focus indicator appears, the exposure values are locked (shutter speed and aperture values).
Focusing Locking Focus To capture an image of a subject that is out of the focus detecting area, use Focus Lock. You can use this function only in (Single AF mode) 1. Compose the picture with the subject in the center of the viewfinder, then lightly press the Shutter button. 2. Continue lightly pressing the Shutter button while you compose the picture as desired. Then fully press the Shutter button to capture the image.
9 Capture Workflow This chapter outlines two general workflows to help you manage images captured on your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). The workflows may vary between studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations.
Capture Workflow Device and Media Preparation 9-2 • • • • • • • • Install the included software. Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly, for example, weekly. Charge one or more batteries. Insert a battery. Set the time and date, if needed. Set the Exposure mode. Choose an Exposure Metering mode. Set the Autofocus mode.
Capture Workflow Capturing and Evaluating Before your photo session begins, and occasionally during a session, you should capture and evaluate images to be sure that the lighting and camera Test Images setup are producing the desired results. Image Attribute Exposure DCS Pro SLR/c Tool Appearance of image on Image LCD Histogram Image mode provides exposure information about the overall image. Suggested Action View images and interpret information from the tool.
Capture Workflow Occasional Verification To assure the highest image quality, evaluate test images at each location and at the various illuminance conditions. Also use the Image LCD regularly to verify that images are captured and stored correctly. You may want your customer to review images while still on location. View images using one of the following: • Image LCD using one of several Image modes • Connected video monitor. (The Image LCD is disabled when this is in use.
Capture Workflow KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Platforms: WINDOWS and MACINTOSH When you open Raw images in DCS Photo Desk you can do the following: • Crop and rotate • Color balance • Sharpen • Reduce noise • Check camera settings • Create IPTC data • Print • Correct color moiré • Perform Exposure compensation • Manage color KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Platforms: WINDOWS and MACINTOSH When you open ERI JPEG files in the Extended Range Imaging File Format Module you
Capture Workflow Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer oConnect to Computer Capture & Evaluate Test Images Start Software Capture Images Device and Media Preparation Occasional Verification Edit Connecting to a Computer Connect the DCS Pro SLR/c to your computer and power supply. and Power Supply Use the included AC adapter as your power supply. (You can use a battery, but the AC adapter provides an unlimited source of power.
10 Flash Photography This section covers general instructions for performing flash photography with the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). Your flash's operation may be different from what is described here. Refer to its instructions manual for more information.
Flash Photography Mounting a Hot Shoe Flash Hot Shoe • Mount an optional CANON EX-series Speedlite or a SIGMA EF-500 DG Super flash to the Hot Shoe. See your strobe’s instruction manual for mounting information. Connecting a Studio Flash PC Sync terminal • Attach the sync cord from your studio strobe system to the PC Sync terminal. The terminal is threaded to provide a secure connection. NOTE: When using the PC Sync terminal, you can obtain the fastest flash sync speed of 1/180 sec.
Flash Photography Available Features The following features are available when you use a compatible flash unit with the DCS Pro SLR/c: • E-TTL autoflash • High-Speed sync (see page 10-4) • Flash Exposure lock (see page 10-4) • Flash Exposure compensation (see page 10-5) • Flash Exposure bracketing (see page 10-5) • E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple flash units (see page 10-5) NOTE: The maximum flash sync speed is at a shutter speed of 1/180 sec.
Flash Photography High Speed Sync Mode Use High Speed Sync mode (FP Flash) when you want a shutter speed higher than 1/180 sec. For example, you might use this mode in daylight to blur the background by using a larger aperture, to create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes, or to fill in the shadows on the subject’s face. 1. Set the flash to High Speed Sync mode. 2. Set the Exposure mode to either S or M, then set the desired shutter speed.
Flash Photography Flash Exposure Compensation You can use Flash Exposure Compensation to adjust the flash's output. Generally, the compensation setting remains enabled until you set it back to zero. The incremental and total amount are a function of your flash. See its instruction manual. If you have a compatible flash installed, you may also adjust the flash output by using the Exposure Compensation function on the camera.
11 Working with Images on the Camera Reviewing Images To review images on the Image LCD: 1. Select an Image mode. 2. Select a review folder (see page 11-6). 3. Browse through the images (see page 11-7). Selecting an Image Mode • • • • Single Image Histogram Zoom Multiple Image 1. If the Image LCD is off, press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode. If a menu appears in the Image LCD, press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode. The last-accessed Image mode appears. 2.
Working with Images on the Camera Changing the Duration of the Image Mode Menu Display The Image Mode menu appears for one second after you select an Image mode. You can change the duration of its display or turn it off. 1. Choose Image Mode Menu from the Review menu, highlight Off, 1 sec, 2 sec, or 3 sec. 2. Press the OK button. Single-Image Mode The selected image appears.
Working with Images on the Camera Histogram Mode When Histogram mode is active, the selected image, its histogram, and the following information appear: • Exposure mode • Aperture • Shutter speed • Exposure compensation (when relevant) • Time/date of image capture • Tag icon (if image has been tagged) • Sound icon (if sound file has been recorded) NOTE: Highlight data in the "ERI" zone of the histogram is clipped with normal processing.
Working with Images on the Camera Zoom Mode The selected image appears with a region of interest (ROI) box and a highlighted center square. The region of interest box includes the area of the image that appears when you zoom in. NOTE: You can only Zoom Raw image files. Zoom Mode is not available when reviewing JPG files Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box • Press the OK button to enable the region of interest box. You can pan or zoom when the region of interest box is enabled.
Working with Images on the Camera Luminometer The center square, which appear when the region of interest box is enabled in Zoom mode, indicates the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels below the center of the crosshairs. This level is indicated in stops (-3 to 3.25) and RGB values. Multiple Image Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar at the bottom. The selected image is highlighted.
Working with Images on the Camera Selecting a Review Folder The Nav+ button provides a shortcut for quickly navigating among folders and images within a folder. NOTE: If there are two cards in the camera, the Nav+ button navigates on the card containing the currently selected folder. 1. Press the Nav+ button. If the Image LCD is off, it turns on. The last-accessed Image mode appears with the Nav+ overlay.
Working with Images on the Camera Browsing Through Images • Press the left or right side of the Five-way control to navigate through images in the selected folder. NOTE: In Zoom mode, with the region of interest box enabled, first press the Cancel button to disable the region of interest box. The right side of the Five-way control navigates “forward” to higher-numbered images in the folder; the left side navigates “backward.
Working with Images on the Camera Overexposure Indicator You can indicate areas of overexposure in Single or Multiple Image Display modes. 1. Choose Single or Multiple Image mode. 2. Choose Overexp. Indicator from the Review menu, then highlight Off or On. 3. Press the OK button. When the overexposure indicator is turned on, areas of overexposure flash on and off. Changing Display Contrast and Brightness You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD.
Working with Images on the Camera Auto Review When you enable the Auto Review feature, the Image LCD turns on when you capture an image then displays the image for the amount of time you specify. After the specified amount of time, the Image LCD turns off. If you lightly press the Shutter button while the image is displayed, the Image LCD turns off. If you manipulate any digital buttons while the image is displayed, the Image LCD stays on and the display changes appropriately.
Working with Images on the Camera 3. Select the images to appear in the slide show: Choose Slide Show from the Review menu, then highlight All on cards, All in folder, Tagged on cards, or Tagged in folder. 4. Select the length of time for each image to display: choose Slide Show from the Review menu, then highlight 3 sec., 5 sec., or 10 sec. Starting/Stopping a Slide Show • Choose Slide Show from the Review menu, then highlight Start to start the show.
Working with Images on the Camera Deleting Images You can delete a single image, all images in a folder or on a card, or all untagged images in a folder or on a card. Associated sound files are also deleted. IMPORTANT: When you capture a JPEG, Raw, or Raw+JPEG image to one or two cards, up to four copies of the image are saved. If you delete the image, all copies are deleted. To retain backup copies of the image, remove the second card before deleting. 1.
Working with Images on the Camera Tagging Images You can tag one or more images for a variety of operations: • On the camera, you can specify that the tagged images are not deleted. • In the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software, you can use tags as a selection mechanism for a variety of operations. • Printers adhering to the DPOF (Digital Print Order File) standard will recognize and print images tagged for print. Your camera complies with the DPOF standard for printing files from a memory card.
Working with Images on the Camera Recording Sound Files You can record a sound file to annotate the selected image, either immediately after you capture it or later when you review it. If you delete the image using camera controls, or copy or delete it using the DCS Photo Desk software, the sound file will also be copied or deleted. If you copy or delete images without using the DCS Photo Desk software, you must also copy or delete the sound (.WAV) files. 1.
12 Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video You can display images and menus on an external video monitor. After you capture an image, it automatically appears on a connected video monitor where you can review it and decide if camera adjustments are necessary. NOTE: Check that the Video Format is set properly. Connecting 1. Connect a video cable (not included) with a 2.5mm phone plug to the Video port. 2. Connect the other end of the video cable to your monitor.
Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video Enabling External Video 1. Choose External Video from the Review menu. 2. Choose NTSC or PAL to enable the Video port. Choose Off to disable the port. 3. Press the OK button. NOTE: The selection of NTSC or PAL must match the capabilities and setup of your video monitor. NOTE: When the External Video is set to PAL, a smaller font size appears on the Image Display LCD. Deactivate PAL video to return to a larger font size.
13 Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to access KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c) images from your computer: • Connect the camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 cable, then capture images using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager software. If you use DCS Camera Manager’s Capture Preview mode, you can view images on your computer as they are captured.
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting Your Camera to the Computer CAUTION: Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera. Doing so can damage the camera. Connect your camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 cable. This cable is needed to quickly transfer images from the camera to the computer. You can leave the camera and computer on while connecting or disconnecting the two. You must have an IEEE 1394 connection available on your computer. 1.
Connecting to Your Computer You may connect more than one camera or other IEEE 1394 devices to the card as long as you avoid a closed loop configuration. (The drawing indicates an acceptable configuration.) The camera’s IEEE 1394 port does not support a second pass-through connector and is meant to be the last device on the “daisy chain.” You can now access your camera from the computer. See the Help for the DCS Host Software on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera.
14 Camera Care Handling With careful handling, your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c) should produce images of the highest quality for years to come. • Be careful not to drop your camera or subject it to shock. (While the camera has been designed for durability, it is a precision instrument and should be handled with care.) • Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessive moisture. If you use it at the beach, clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth.
Camera Care Cleaning CAUTION: Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Disconnect the camera from the AC adapter and from the computer. 3. Using a clean, damp cloth, clean only the outside of the camera body, the Top Status LCD, the Back Status LCD, and the Image LCD. NOTE: Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the camera. 4. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use alcohol. 5.
Camera Care The Imager Light from the scene you are photographing strikes the imager when the camera’s shutter is open. The imager converts this light into a digital image. If the imager’s cover glass gets dirty, the quality of your images will be affected. Determining if the Imager Even though the imager is located inside the camera, it can get dirty. There is Dirty are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning: • Examine a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager.
Camera Care Inspecting and Cleaning the Imager CAUTION: The imager is very delicate. It is important that you follow these instructions when inspecting and cleaning the imager. Failure to do so can damage your camera. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the lens from the camera. 3. Power on your camera using a fully charged battery. CAUTION: If the battery loses charge or the camera power is turned off during the cleaning procedure, the shutter can close and damage your camera. 4.
Camera Care Storing Carefully check the camera’s operation after lengthy storage, when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before an important trip or shooting assignment. • When storing your camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a well-ventilated, cool, dry, dust-free place. • Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. • Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used.
15 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System The Serial port is used to exchange data with a variety of other digital products. The following Serial Port settings are available: • Serial In • Serial Out • Baud Rate NOTE: All Serial Port settings persist across power cycles. Serial Data Collection Connecting a Device to the Serial Port Use the Serial Port for connecting all devices except GPS units. See page 15-5 for instructions on connecting and using GPS units. 1.
Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Serial In Mode Using Serial In mode, your camera accepts text strings from a connected external device. The information is then added to specified image headers. Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously. NOTE: The Scan-Shoot and Scan-Shoot Multi features allow connectivity of serial bar code scanners. To enable, contact your dealer of Kodak products. 1. Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu then choose Serial In. 2.
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 Data Collection and Global Positioning System Setting the Baud Rate Before transmitting data between the camera and a connected device, you must set the baud rate required by the device. NOTE: Follow the device manufacturer’s recommendations for baud rate. 1. Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu, then choose Baud Rate. 2. Select the required baud rate.
Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Using the GPS Feature 1. Connect the appropriate end of the GPS serial cable to the Remote Release Accessory port on your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the GPS unit. 3. On the GPS unit, set the output format to NMEA. 4. On the GPS unit, check the baud rate. 5. On the camera, set the baud rate to that shown on the GPS unit. 6. Choose GPS from the Tools menu. 7. GPS information appears. Press the OK button.
Appendix A: Specifications Dimensions Height: 136.5 mm (5.375 in.) Width: 149.2 mm (5.875 in.) Depth: 76.2 mm (3.0 in.) Weight 895 g (1.97 lbs) without lens, battery or power module, or storage media Image sensor 36 x 24 mm, 12 bit, RGB CMOS Imager Total pixels: 13.85 million Effective pixels: 13.7 million ISO range 160 - 1600 (Raw) in 1/3 EV increments or 160 - 800 (JPEG, or Raw + JPEG) in 1/3 EV increments Lens mount CANON EF lenses and CANON tilt and shift lenses. Go to http://www.canoneos.
Specifications Metering sensitivity -1 to 20 EV (ISO 100 with f/1.4) Exposure Compensation ±3EV in 1/3 EV steps AE Lock Yes Exposure modes Program AE (shiftable), Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Viewfinder Pentaprism Viewfinder magnification (50 mm lens @ infinity) 0.77X Diopter adjustment -3 to +1 dpt Viewfinder eyepoint 18 mm Viewfinder coverage Approximately 92% horizontal and vertical. Focal length magnification: 1.
Specifications AE Bracketing 3EV, 1/3 EV steps, (normal, under, over) Depth-of-Field Preview Yes Remote Control 3-channel Infrared (included) Self timer Yes (2 sec. or 10 sec.) Electronic Strobe E-TTL autoflash with compatible strobes PC Sync Terminal provided Standard or ERI JPEG image resolution 13.5 MP: 4500 x 3000; 6 MP: 3000 x 2000; 3.4 MP: 2250 x 1500; .8 MP: 1125 x 750 Raw resolution 13.5 MP: 4500 x 3000, 6 MP: 3000 x 2000, 3.
Specifications Power source KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery or KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger / AC Adapter Exposure meter Activated by lightly pressing the Shutter button Battery power confirmation In Top Status LCD when camera is on Tripod mount 1/4 inch Burst Depth The burst depth (maximum number of images in a burst) varies, depending on the image resolution and the file format. The following table shows approximate burst depth. Resolution and File Format A-4 Number of Images 13.
Appendix B: Lens Compatibility Your camera uses CANON EF-compatible lenses or SIGMA lenses with a CANON EF mount. SIGMA Lenses For more information, go to http://www.sigmaphoto.com/html/lenschart.htm. SIGMA Lenses 8mm F4 EX CIRCULAR FISHEYE 14mm F2.8 EX ASPHERICAL HSM 15mm F2.8 EX DIAGONAL FISHEYE 20mm F1.8 DG ASPHERICAL RF 24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO 28mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX APO MACRO 180mm F3.5 EX IF HSM APO 300mm f2.8 EX HSM APO 500mm f4.
Lens Compatibility SIGMA Lenses 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL DF 24-70mm F3.5-5.6 ASPHERICAL HF 28-70mm F2.8 EX SPHERICAL DF 28-70mm F2.8-4 HIGH SPEED ZOOM MINI ZOOM MACRO 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 ASPHERICAL HF MINI ZOOM MACRO 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPHERICAL 28-105mm F2.8-4 ASPHERICAL 28-105mm F3.8-5.6 UC-III ASPHERICAL I 28-135mm F3.8-5.6 ASPHERICAL IF MACRO COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 ASPHERICAL MA COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 ASPHERICAL APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX RF HSM APO 70-200mm F2.
Lens Compatibility CANON Lenses For more information go to http://www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/pdf/spec.pdf. CANON Lenses April 28, 2004 EF 14mm F2.8 EF 600mm F4L IS USM EF 15mm F2.8L USM EF 1200mm F5.6L USM EF 20mm F2.8 USM EF 400mm F5.6L USM EF 24mm F1.4L USM EF 500mm F4L IS USM EF 24mm F2.8 EF 16-35mm F2.8L USM EF 28mm F1.8 USM EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM EF 28mm F2.8 EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM EF 35mm F1.4L USM EF 28-70mm F2.8L USM EF 35mm F2 EF 28-80mm F3.6-5.6 type-5 USM EF 50mm F1.
Lens Compatibility CANON Lenses EF 300mm F4L IS USM TS-E 45mm F2.8 EF 400mm F2.8L IS USM TS-E 90mm F2.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Problems, Causes, and Remedies Problem Cause Camera does not power on Remedy Use a fully charged battery or the power module. Remove the memory card from the camera and try to turn the camera on. Camera does not power on when The power module may not be the power module is used fully inserted. Be sure the cable is fully inserted into the power module (see page 3-2). • You will feel and hear a soft "click" as the cable is inserted properly in place.
Troubleshooting Problem Shutter does not release. Cause Battery is exhausted. Remedy Replace the battery (see page 3-4). D-Dial is set outside of the Drive Set the D-Dial to one of the settings in the Drive area. area (see page 5-23). Camera cannot get proper focus Focus on a different subject or use Manual in Single AF mode. focus (see page 8-5). Memory card is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. Insert the memory card correctly (see page 6-2). The camera is busy writing to the memory card.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Card Busy LED and Card icon on Data is being written to the the Digital Status LCD are memory card. blinking. Do not remove the card until the blinking stops. Accidentally deleted an image. Use the Recover function (see page 6-7) to recover all images that have not been overwritten. Can’t recover deleted images. Copy any images on the card to your computer, do a quick format (see page 6-6), then use the Recover function (see page 6-7).
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Image contrast is wrong in the Image LCD. Adjust using the Display Contrast feature (see page 11-8). Exposure is off. Capture a test image, use the histogram (see page 11-3) and zoom to 1:1 (see page 11-4) to view luminometer readings and determine if exposure adjustments (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) are necessary. Exposure Meter icon blinks in the Top Status LCD. The Exposure setting is out of range. Choose an appropriate exposure value (see page 7-7).
Appendix D: Warranty CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. KODAK PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Warranty Limitations REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY. Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase. Please return the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of purchase. As a condition of warranty service, before sending in your equipment to a Kodak authorized service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for return authorization and instructions.
Warranty KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK.
Warranty Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera, you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Kodak via mail, fax, or through Kodak’s World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/DCSRegister. Support is provided through a variety of options: 1. Technical Support through the Web site (http://www.kodak.
Warranty 5. Out-of-Warranty Support Options: There will be a charge for out-of-warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative. A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised during the first telephone or email contact. Follow-up telephone calls by Kodak’s representative, and callbacks to Kodak’s Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged, provided a valid, active call number is provided.
Glossary AE (Automatic Exposure) AE (Automatic Exposure) lock AF (Auto Focus) AF Lock Aperture Auto Power-Off CMOS Color temperature April 28, 2004 By using a built-in exposure meter, the camera determines the correct exposure value, which is combinations of shutter speed and/or aperture value. The camera fixes and memorizes the exposure value with AE lock.
Depth of field EV (Exposure value) Exposure Exposure Compensation Exposure modes f-number Histogram ISO JPEG Glossary-2 The zone of sharpest focus in front of, behind, and around the subject. A numeric value that expresses the amount of light for a given exposure. It depends on the brightness of the photographic subject and the sensitivity of the imager. If a photographic subject is bright, the EV will be large, and if the subject is dark, the EV will be small.
LCD Microdrive NTST PAL RAW Shutter Speed White balance April 28, 2004 Liquid Crystal Display. Your camera has four: the Top Status LCD panel, Back Status LCD panel, Image LCD panel, and the LCD inside the viewfinder. Developed by IBM, Microdrives are small, hard disks that can fit in a CompactCard memory slot. The Microdrive is built into a Type II CompactFlash form factor. National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) video format is primarily used in the United States, Japan, Canada etc.
Index A aperture-priority auto exposure mode, 7-11 auto exposure bracketing, 7-18 auto exposure lock, 7-16 autofocus, 8-1 situations where autofocus may not work as expected, 8-2 B basic camera operations, 4-15 basic menu, using, 4-2 basic mode, 4-1 changing display contrast, 4-8 checking the firmware version, 4-10 digital status lcd, 4-3 formatting a card, 4-7 hotkey button shortcut to menu options, 4-14 setting, 4-2 setting ISO, 4-4 setting resolution, 4-6 setting time and date, 4-13 setting user mode, 4-
Index D DCS Pro SLR/c back, 2-2 bottom, 2-3 front, 2-1 media door, 2-4 side, 2-3, 2-4 top, 2-2 turning on and off, 2-6 defaults, resetting, 5-13 delete button, 2-9 deleting images, 11-11 depth of field preview button, 2-21 digital buttons, 2-7 digital exposure correction, 6-14 digital status button, 2-9 shortcut to menu options, 2-16 shortcut to menu options in basic mode, 4-3 digital status lcd, 2-13 basic mode, 4-3 diopter, 2-20 display contrast changing in basic mode, 4-8 display contrast, changing, 11-
Index imager, 2-19 cleaning, 14-3 images deleting, 11-11 reviewing.
Index resetting defaults, 5-13 resolution JPEG, 6-12 raw, 4-6, 6-12 setting in basic mode, 4-6 reviewing images, 11-1 browsing, 11-7 histogram mode, 11-3 multiple image mode, 11-5 on external video, 12-1 selecting an image mode, 11-1 zoom mode, 11-4 enabling and disabling the region of interest box, 11-4 luminometer crosshairs, 11-5 S safeguards and precautions, 1-3 SD cards, 6-1 SECURE DIGITAL cards, 6-1 selecting an image, 11-7 sharpening images, 6-16 shortcuts digital status lcd, 2-16 hotkey button, 2-1
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