Mamiya DM System User's Manual
Contents 1 Basic info............................................................................................... 1 Thanks for your purchase........................................................................................... 2 Copyrights/ Trademarks/ Compliances................................................................. 3 Warranty...........................................................................................................................
Contents 4 Basic camera operations................................................................... 41 Turning on the camera................................................................................................. 42 Using the shutter............................................................................................................ 43 About the drive dial......................................................................................................
Contents 7 8 9 Basic digital back operations.......................................................... 77 Using the stylus.............................................................................................................. 78 Basic steps........................................................................................................................ 79 Turning on the digital back.........................................................................................
Contents Adjusting the transparency of the crop mask...................................................... 115 Adjusting the transparency of the histogram and info bar.............................. 116 Setting the exposure alarm......................................................................................... 117 Resetting the file name counter................................................................................. 118 Formatting the compact flash card in portable mode......................
Contents Megadata........................................................................................................................... 169 Adding and resetting megadata to image files...................................................... 170 Creating a process recipe............................................................................................. 171 Processing completed images.................................................................................... 172 About batch.............
Chapter 1 - Basic info 1 1 Getting to know your camera system Thanks for your purchase............................................................................................... 2 Copyrights/ Trademarks/ Compliances............................................................................ 3 Warranty........................................................................................................................ 4 Importance of the protective IR filter glass.............................
Chapter 1 - Basic info 2 Thanks for The Mamiya DM Systems have been designed for lovers of photography who want your purchase to produce outstanding images of professional quality. The Mamiya DM System has been manufactured for heavy professional use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained.
Chapter 1 - Basic info Copyright 3 ©Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd, 2011. All rights reserved. This document is also distributed in Adobe Systems Incorporated's PDF (Portable Document Format) and ©Phase One A/S 2011. You may reproduce the document from the PDF file for internal use. Copies produced from the PDF file must be reproduced in whole. Trademarks Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Distiller, Photoshop, PostScript, and PageMaker are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 4 Mamiya Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage Mamiya warrants the Mamiya product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Should you discover a defect, Mamiya will, as its option, repair or exchange the Mamiya product at no charge to you provided that you notify Mamiya during the warranty period.
Chapter 1 - Basic info Limitation of Liability 5 The product, software or services are being provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Except as may be stated specifically in your contract, Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 6 Importance of the Protective IR Filter Glass The digital back on the Mamiya DM System has a protective IR filter glass over the sensor. The sensor is the most important and expensive part or the DM System. The protective IR filter glass is located on the underside of the Mamiya DM System's digital back. WARNING: The sensor is extremely sensitive to ESD (Electro Static Discharge) and can be damaged by it.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 7 Important care notes for the digital back 1 2 3 4 5 Clean the protective IR filter glass using the steps as illustrated above. Be sure to use a cleaning wipe and cleaning fluid (isopropyl alcohol). These items can be purchased separately from your Mamiya dealer. Spray away from the IR filter glass first to remove any condensation that may be inside the sprayer nozzle, then spray the protective IR filter glass with ionized nitrogen to remove large dust particles.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 8 Important care notes for the digital back Important: • Never use a dry cloth for cleaning. • Never clean the protective IR filter glass with a window or lens cleaner. The residues from these products may permanently cloud the glass plate. • Never spray compressed air directly on the digital back. • Do not reuse cleaning wipes. • Put the protective cover over the sensor plate whenever the digital back is not attached to the system.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 9 Important care notes for the camera body Maintenance and care of the camera • Read instructions prior to use. • Protect camera against shocks and falls by using the supplied neck strap whenever possible. • Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced their service life. • Wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 2 11 Getting to know your camera system Product overview........................................................................................................... 12 Names of parts and functions......................................................................................... 13 LCD Displays................................................................................................................. 14 Viewfinder LCD................................................
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 12 Product Overview Mamiya DM Systems are digital solutions for photographers who take their art seriously and passionately. They have been manufactured to cater to photographers who want to take pro-level digital images with a professional feel that only a medium format system can provide. The Mamiya DM Systems boast 35mm handling and speed, fully customizable settings and top quality photographic results.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 13 Names of parts and functions Hot shoe Exposure mode dial Mirror* *Do not touch the mirror Eyepiece shutter lever Main LCD Rear dial Strap lug Electronic contacts P M.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 14 Names of parts and functions Self timer button Interval button Main LCD backlight button Rubber eye piece Multiple exposure button Focus point selector button Set button Flash auto adjustment select button Digital back Auto exposure lock button AEL Exposure metering button Exposure compensation button Auto bracketing button LCD Displays Auto bracketing icon Synchro mode icon Program AE mode icon Custom function icon User function icon F
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 15 Viewfinder LCD Auto focus area frame During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system Liquid Crystal Display Liquid Crystal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters, words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 17 Basic description of home screen on digital back Stylus Camera settings Shoot view Edit view Number of images in the current folder or on the disk Number of remaining shots Remaining battery power Set-up menu
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system DIGITAL BACK CHARGER AND BATTERY The Mamiya DM System is sold with a Haenel MCL 103 battery charger with 12 volt DC power supply and a set of 5 international socket plugs. The lithium ion battery is 2350Ah power.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 19 Note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable) In addition to disposible alkaline or lithium batteries, rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel-cadium batteries can be used. In this case, custom setting 04 (battery type) on the camera body must be changed to #1 (Ni-CD, Ni-MH). Do not mix different types of batteries or old ones with new ones, and ensure the batteries are placed with the correct polarity.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system 20 Attaching the neckstrap P M.U C Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated. After attaching the strap, pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle. Caution: To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera.
1 - Getting Basic info Chapter 2 to know your camera system Using the eyepiece shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder. (This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.) Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow.
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 3 23 Preparing the battery and COMPACT FLASH card Inserting the camera batteries........................................................................................ 24 Battery power icons....................................................................................................... 25 Camera sleep mode and battery care.............................................................................. 26 Inserting and removing the digital back battery..................
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 24 Inserting the camera batteries Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power. Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the P M.U C S battery holder. L 2. Insert the batteries while ensuring their polarities are properly aligned with the and markings on the battery case. 3.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 25 Battery power icons Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power. Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. The batteries are sufficiently charged. There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand. Camera will still operate. There is very little power remaining. Camera will stop operating soon.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 26 Camera sleep mode and battery care 1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions. 2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connections and corrosion. Wipe the terminals before inserting the batteries. 3. We recommend carrying spare batteries in remote or foreign locations. 4. Battery performance decreases in low temperatures. Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations.
Chapter 1 info the battery and compact flash card 3 - Basic Preparing 27 Inserting and removing the digital back battery 1. Press the button on the underside of the Mamiya DM digital back to remove the battery slot cover. 1 2 Removing the battery slot cover 2. Press the battery into the recess on the bottom of the Mamiya DM System digital back, and then slide it across until it snaps into place.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 28 Charging the digital back battery The lithium ion battery used with the Mamiya DM System digital back can be charged"using the MCL103 battery charger provided. Charging the Battery Using the Haenel MCL103 To charge the battery with the 12V DC Power Supply: 1. Connect one end of the 12V DC power supply cable to the Haenel MCL103 battery charger. 2.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 29 Digital Back battery power STATUS Charging begins when the lithium ion battery is attached to the Haenel charger and the indicator light turns on. The indicator light begins to blink when the battery is 95% charged. Charging is complete when the indicator light turns off. When charging the battery for the first time, be sure to charge the battery for 12 hours regardless of the indicator light turning off.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 30 Formatting the compact flash card in MAC Formatting in Mac OS X 1. Insert the compact flash card into the card reader or the digital back. 2. On the desktop, double-click the system disk. 3. Select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. 4. On the left panel of the Disk Utility dialog box, select the removable disk to be formatted. 5. Click the Erase tab. 6. In the Volume Format box, select MS-DOS (FAT32). 7.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 Formatting the compact flash card in windows Formatting in Windows 1. Insert the compact flash card in a card reader. 2. On the desktop, click My Computer. Preparing a Compact Flash Card for Shoot 13 3. Right-click Removable Disk, and from the menu, select Format. 4. In the Format dialog box, in the File System box, select FAT32. 5. In the Volume label box, type MamiyaCF. 6. Click Start. 7.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 32 Inserting and removing the compact flash card 1. Open the compact flash door. Open the door 2. Insert the compact flash.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 33 Inserting and removing the compact flash card Open the compact flash door, and then press the release button.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 34 Attaching and removing a lens Attaching 1. Remove the front body cap, just like removing a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then turning the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out. A To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out. 22 ft m 11 4 4 11 22 To remove rear lens cap, turn it counter clockwise.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 35 Attaching and removing a lens 2. Line up the lens mount alignment mark with mark on the camera to fit the lens in place, then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it m 801m :28 F M A F L clicks into place. 0 11 4 5 20 22 4 22 ft m C B Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 36 Detaching the digital back Rest the digital back on the lower ledge of the camera body so the camera body contact pins and digital back contact A B pins meet. Hold the digital back lever open (on the right side of the digital back) then press the upper part of the digital back to the camera body . When detaching the digital back, pull back the detachment lever (found on the right side) and pull away from the camera body.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 37 Adjusting the camera diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (rectangle with circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted and in the “+” direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufficient consider using an optional diopter correction lens. See below.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 38 Replacing the diopter correction lens 1. Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding it upwards. 2. Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail groove and detach. MAD E IN JAP AN 3. Insert a new diopter by aligning it to the base of the diopter holder and sliding it upwards into place then reattaching the rubber eye piece.
1 - Preparing Basic info the battery and compact flash card Chapter 3 39 Attaching to a tripod A B When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing .
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 4 41 Basic camera operations Turning on the camera.................................................................................................... 42 Using the shutter............................................................................................................ 43 About the drive dial........................................................................................................ 44 Using the front and rear dial.......................................
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 42 Turning on the camera 1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode). The drive dial has an “S” (single-frame advance mode) setting and a “C” (continuous advance mode) setting. When set to “L,” the power is turned off. P When set to “M.UP”, the mirror moves M.U C S into the set postion.
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 43 Using the shutter Shutter release button The shutter release button has a two-step action. The first step is the "half-press" (when the button is pressed lightly). When "half-pressed", the camera functions are activated. When the shutter button is pressed further down, the shutter is tripped. This position is called the 'release" position.
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 44 About the drive dial Single-Frame Mode The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”. P M.U C S L Continuous Mode Photographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “C” and hold down the shutter for continuous shooting. P M.U C S L Mirror up Shooting Press the shutter button to move the mirror up.
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 45 Using the front and rear dial The front and rear dials can be used for selections within different photographic settings such as focus area, changing shutter speed and aperture, selecting exposure metering modes, choosing exposure compensations, choosing auto bracketing modes and designating times for mirror delay, the self timer and interval photography.
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 46 Holding the system Holding the Camera Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures. Grasp the grip firmly, press both elbows against the body and support the camera at the bottom with the left hand. At slow shutter speeds, or when using the self timer, it is best to use a tripod and a cable release or an electromagnetic cable release (optional accessories).
1 - Basic camera info Chapter 4 operations 47 Backlight button C3 Tv Av P C2 C1 A M CF X To see the main panel at night or in If the backlight button dark places, press the backlight button / . The backlight will go on for approximately 20 seconds and then go off unless there is another operation. is held down for one second, the light will remain on until the button is pressed again.
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 5 49 Focusing the camera Focusing the camera...................................................................................................... 50 Focus area.................................................................................................................... 51 Manual focus................................................................................................................. 52 Manual focusing using the focus mark..................................
Chapter 1 infothe camera 5 - Basic Focusing 50 Focus Area This camera enables the selection of the focus area, best suited to the kind of pictures that will be taken. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel.
1 - Focusing Basic infothe camera Chapter 5 51 Manual focus mode (M) The auto focus function can be cancelled, in order to focus manually. 1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode). Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus mode). appears on the external LCD panel. 2. Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses. All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens forward until it clicks.
1 - Focusing Basic infothe camera Chapter 5 52 Manual Focus Mode Manual focusing using the focus mark (Focus confirmation method) With the shutter release button half-pressed, turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. If is lit in the viewfinder’s LCD, the camera is focused on a point behind the object. If is lit, the camera is focused on a point in front of the object. In focus Turn the focusing ring clockwise.
1 - Focusing Basic infothe camera Chapter 5 53 When Auto Focus Fails The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject. Auto Focusing may fail to achieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below. In such cases, either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually, or bring into focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph, lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism, then take the picture.
1 - Focusing Basic infothe camera Chapter 5 54 Using the Focus Lock Function If the object to be focused on is not in the focus frame , the camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter. 1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” Put the subject in the focus frame and halfpress the shutter release button. 2. Lock the focus.
1 - Focusing Basic infothe camera Chapter 5 55 AF Assist Infrared Light When the subject is dark or under-exposed and the camera fails to auto-focus, a red lamp may light up on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed. This is a light that assists the camera’s auto focus function. 5 11 22 11 4 4 22 C S f mt P M.U L The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to “S” (single focus mode).
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 6 57 Exposure Modes Program AE................................................................................................................... 58 Aperture Priority AE (Av)................................................................................................. 59 Shutter Priority AE (Tv)................................................................................................... 60 Manual Mode (M)..............................................................
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 58 Program AE (P) The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the existing ambient light. This mode is best suited for general photography, allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject. Turn the exposure mode setting dial to M CF X “P” (program AE) position. C3 Tv P C2 C1 Av If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value blink.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 59 Aperture Priority AE (Av) Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes. 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial X CF to “Av” (aperture priority AE) position. M C1 C2 C3 P Av Tv 2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the X CF desired aperture.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 60 Shutter Priority AE (Tv) Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion, and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose. 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial C3 to “Tv” (shutter priority AE) position. CF X C1 C2 Tv Av P M 2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the C3 desired shutter speed.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 61 Manual Mode (M) This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Varying shutter speeds can be selected, including “bulb”, “tIME” and manually from 60 mins to 1/4000 sec. Aperture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture. 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial C3 C2 to “M” (Manual) position. CF C1 P M Tv Av X 2. Turn the rear dial to set the desired C3 C2 aperture. CF C1 M Tv P Av X 3.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 62 Synchro mode (X) Select this mode when you use a flash. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. for C1 C2 synchronization. To adjust synchro speed, turn the rear dial. C3 P Av X M Tv CF When using a large flash unit for use in studios, changing the synchronizing speed is recommended. When 1/800 sec. shutter speeds can not be achieved even though the leaf shutter lens is attached, try another exposure mode.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 63 CF (Custom Function) Mode C2 C1 P Both the camera functions and methods can be changed by using custom functions.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 64 Auto mode mechanism When using the leaf shutter lens, the leaf shutter's working range is from 1/800 sec. to 1 sec. M CF X For other speeds (1/4000-1/800 sec., 1-60sec., bulb) use the focal plane shutter.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 65 Exposure Metering Modes There are three exposure metering modes to select a proper exposure modes to suit the subject's lighting condition. How to select an exposure mode 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button M CF X is pressed. Since three different C3 Tv exposure modes are displayed P C2 C1 Av sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned, select an A appropriate exposure mode. B 2.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 66 Exposure warnings With an inappropriate exposure setting, when shooting subjects that are too light or dark, the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder. At such times, the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range Program AE (P) The shutter speed and f-number blink. Aperture priority AE (Av) The shutter speed blinks. Shutter priority AE (Tv) The f-number blinks.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 67 Exposure Compensation In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use the exposure compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be used in order to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures. 1.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 68 AE Lock Mode Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired focal point differs from where the focal point is usually measured, or when it is necessary to measure the exposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus. The AEL button will lock the Auto-exposure value as the photo is being recomposed. 1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial M CF X and select “P”, “Av” or “T”. C3 Tv P C2 C1 Av 2.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 69 Metered-value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button , and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD. This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly captured.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 70 Auto Bracketing Mode When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation, it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually (from normal to under and over). Continuous turning up of the values eventually leads to auto bracketing. 1. Turn the shutter release mode CF M X selector lever to the “S” or “C” C3 Tv P C2 C1 Av position.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 71 4. Press the shutter button, and take the pictures. When the shutter button is pressed during shooting in auto bracketing mode, the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder. Furthermore, the auto bracketing mark blinks, the bracket step width is displayed, and the shooting sequence can be CF M X checked on the external LCD. C3 Tv P C2 C1 Av Over exposure Normal exposure Under exposure 5.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 72 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-up photography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photographing a poster or another picture. When using the mirror up, electromagnetic cable release RE401 (optional) is recommended. Using auto focus and auto exposure 1. Set the drive dial to “M.UP.” 2.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 73 Mirror Up Delay To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting, press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release, and the mirror will return to the lower position. Separately purchased electronic cable release RE401 can be used to eliminate camera shake. When using auto focus the operational M CF X method is the same as 1 to 3. C3 Tv C2 P C1 Av 1.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 74 Self Timer mode Once the shutter button has been pressed, the shutter will release after the selected time has passed. The self timer lamp will blink, and three seconds prior to when the shutter releases, the blinking will flash more rapidly. This is a useful function for the photographer to be able to take commemorative shots of his or herself. 1. Make sure the camera is firmly M CF X attached to the tripod. C3 Tv C2 P C1 Av 2.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 75 Interval Photography By repeated turning, the interval time can be set automatically. It can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action. 1. Ensure the camera is firmly secured CF M X on a sturdy tripod. C3 Tv C2 P C1 Av 2. Hold and press the interval button for the interval mode. 3. Turn the front dial to display interval mode as “On”. 4. Turn the rear dial to set the interval time.
1 - Exposure Basic info Modes Chapter 6 76 Long Exposure mode (Bulb Mode) To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod. 1. Turn the exposure mode dial and C3 C2 set it to “M” (manual mode). CF C1 P M Tv Av X 2. Turn the front dial to select “bulb”, then turn the rear dial to set the aperture. 3. Determine the composition, focus, then take the picture.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 7 77 BASIC DIGITAL BACK OPERATIONS Using the stylus............................................................................................................. 78 Basic steps................................................................................................................... 79 Turning on the digital back.............................................................................................. 80 Turning off the digital back................................
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 78 Using the Stylus The digital back is supplied with a stylus. Use the stylus to tap the touch screen. To remove the stylus for use, slide it out of the slot located at the top of the digital camera back.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 79 The Basic Steps Follow these steps to shoot and edit your images: Prepare to shoot. Turn the camera and digital back on and perform some basic steps before taking the first shot. View the camera settings. View the predefined camera settings, choose another setting, or make changes to specific camera settings. Take and evaluate a shot. Take a shot. Check the exposure, focus, and composition of the shot, and set the gray balance for future shots.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 80 Turning on the digital back Compact Flash Card and Battery To turn on your Mamiya DM Systems digital back when using a compact flash card and battery: 1. Ensure that the battery is charged. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide. 2. If this is the first time using the compact flash card with the digital camera back, format the card.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 81 Turning off THE digital back Turn the digital back off in one of the following ways: When using a compact flash and battery: • Press and hold the On/Off button until the light turns orange. If a setting in the Setup menu has been changed, the camera saves the new setting and then shuts down. When using a digital magazine: Ø Press the On/Off button.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 82 Changing the Interface language 1. Scroll down, and then tap Interface Language. 2. Tap the desired language.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 83 Setting the Date and Time 1. Scroll down, and then tap Date and Time. 2. Using the virtual keypad, tap the date and time values, and then tap ok.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 84 DEFINING A BASE NAME FOR YOUR SHOTS Define a base name for your shots. The Mamiya DM System digital back will apply a name to your shots, adding a number sequence each time until a base name is defined. 1. Tap File name.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 85 Adding notes or copyrights to your shots 1. Tap the info button. 2. Click in either the Description or Copyright Notice area. 3. Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and then tap ok.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 86 CHOOSING A NEW FOLDER FOR YOUR SHOTS Select the folder to save the shots in, tap a folder, and then tap choose.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 87 CREATING A NEW FOLDER Shots are automatically saved to the Mamiya DM System digital back or to a compact flash (CF) card. Create folders for easy organization of your shots. 1. Tap Shots Folder. 2. Tap down. 3. Tap new.
1 - Basic Digital info Back Operations Chapter 7 88 Connecting the FireWire Cable Important: To avoid connection problems, use only the Mamiya DM FireWire cable supplied with Mamiya DM System. The FireWire cable (IEEE 1394A) links the computer to Mamiya DM System. The cable carries both communication signals and electrical power. The cable is a hotplug cable that can be connected or disconnected without turning the computer off or quitting the application.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 8 89 Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking the exposure................................................................................................... 90 Checking the exposure with the picker tool...................................................................... 91 Checking the exposure with the over or under exposure alarms......................................... 92 Checking focus..............................................................
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking the Exposure Check the exposure of the shot in the following ways: • Examine the histogram exposure data. • Use the picker tool to view the exposure data for a specific spot on the image. • Use the exposure alarms to view the overexposed and underexposed areas of the image. Press the user button to view the histogram, the exposure alarms and additional shot information when in Shoot view.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots 91 Checking Exposure with the Picker Tool 1. Tap histog to open the histogram. 2. Tap , and then tap a spot on the image. The tapped spot is marked by a magenta circle. A magenta line on the histogram indicates the exposure data related to the spot. Tap to enlarge the histogram. The exposure meter, +0.4, shows the overall exposure in f-stops. To remove the spot from the image, tap image area.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking Exposure with the Overexposure and Underexposure Alarms 1. Tap over. A flashing mask covers the overexposed and underexposed areas of the image. It is possible to configure which exposure areas appear, overexposed or underexposed.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking Focus 1. Tap zoom. 2. To magnify the image area 100% (1:1), tap a desired point on the image. 3. To Increase or reduce the magnification, tap either in or out, and then tap the image. Each tap on the image changes the magnification by a fixed percentage. 4. To pan the image, tap the arrows. 5. To revert to a view of the entire image, tap fit.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE To set the white balance for future shots, do one of the following: 1. Do one of the following: • Include a gray card in the shot. • Ensure that there is a neutral gray area in the shot. 2. Tap gray. 3. Tap the gray card or on a gray area in the image. 4.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking Composition Using the Grid Place a grid on the shot as an aid for composition and alignment of an image. This task is performed in Shoot view. 1. Tap more and then tap grid. The grid appears over the image. 2. Evaluate the composition. Moving the Grid Lines Move the grid lines to help align the composition. This task is performed in Shoot view. 1. Tap more. 2. Tap gridset. 3. Tap the line to be moved.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Checking Composition Using the Grid • The longer arrows move the grid lines 10 pixels at a time. • The shorter arrows move the grid lines 1 pixel at a time. Changing the Color of the Grid Lines Change the grid line color according to preference. This task is performed in Shoot view. 1. Tap more. 2. Tap gridset. 3. Tap color. The color of the grid lines changes. 4.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Browsing Through Your Images Do one of the following: • Tap more and then tap the prev and next buttons. • Roll the user button back or forwards.
1 - Using Basic info Chapter 8 the digital back settings and evaluating shots Flagging and Annotating in Shoot View While shooting, flag your image or add a note, as desired. Then view the flag or note on the image in Edit view and in the image information. 1. Tap the image and hold until the flag, note and delete buttons appear. 2. Do one of the following: • Tap flag to flag the image. • Tap note to add a comment about the image.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 9 99 Editing images Editing view....................................................................................................................... 100 Browsing through images.............................................................................................. 101 Viewing information and EXIF data................................................................................... 102 Selecting multiple images.........................................................
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 100 Edit View Use Edit view to: • Display images in various view modes • Browse through images • Flag, annotate, and delete single or multiple images • Move images from one folder to another Accessing Edit View from Shoot View When in Shoot view, access Edit view directly without returning to the main menu. In Shoot view, tap more, then tap edit. The above image is Edit view.
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 101 Browsing Through Images To browse through images, do one of the following: • Tap prev and next. • Use the scroll bar. • Roll the user button back or forward. When moving from one image to the next, the image is automatically selected.
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 102 Viewing Information and EXIF Data 1. Tap more, and tap an image. 2. Tap view, and select a single view. Information saved with the image and the EXIF data appears beside the image.
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 103 Selecting Multiple Images 1. In Edit view, tap an image and hold the stylus on it until the Multi button appears on the image. 2. Tap the Multi button, and then tap the images that you want to select.
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 104 Flagging, Annotating, and Deleting in Edit View 1. Tap the image, and then tap flag, note, or delete. If multiple images are selected, the action is performed on all the selected images.
1 - Editing Basic info Chapter 9 images 105 Sorting Your Images 1. Tap more. 2. Tap sort, and select the desired sort method (by name, time or flag).
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 10 107 Image file management and preferred settings Selecting a folder........................................................................................................... 108 Moving images.............................................................................................................. 109 Opening images in shoot view......................................................................................... 110 How to turn on overlays when shooting..........
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Selecting a Folder 1. Tap more. 2. Tap folder. 3. Tap on the desired folder, and tap choose. Shots folder The Shots folder always appears at the top of the folder list.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Moving Images 1. Tap an image and hold the stylus on it until the Move button appears on the screen. 2. Tap Move. 3. Tap the desired destination folder. 4. Tap Move.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Opening Images in Shoot View To view images at full-screen size, individual images can be opened in Shoot view. This is useful for checking focus or composition. To open a specific image in Shoot view, do one of the following: • Tap the image and then tap shoot. • Double-tap the image.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings HOW TO TURN ON OVERLAYS WHEN SHOOTING After each shot, indicators and information about the shot appear as an overlay. Clear the overlays if this information is not to appear while shooting. 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap On Shoot. 3. On the Clear overlays bar, tap Yes.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Working in Full-Screen View If desired, hide the menu buttons and view shots full-screen while you work. 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap On Shoot. 3. On the Maximize image bar, tap Yes. To view the menu buttons when working in full-screen view, tap the image or press the user button.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Setting Grid Attributes To set the number of lines and line attributes for the grid: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Grid Setting. The grid options appear. • To set the number of horizontal or vertical grid lines, tap Horizontal Grid Lines/Vertical Grid Lines and tap the desired number of lines. • To set the line type, tap Line Type and select the desired line type.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Using the Crop Mask To show or hide the crop mask while shooting: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. In the Crop Masking bar, do one of the following: • To view the crop mask, tap On. • To hide the crop mask, tap Off.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 115 Adjusting the Transparency of the Crop Mask To show or hide the crop mask while shooting: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Crop Mask Transparency. 3. Tap the desired intensity, where 0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 116 Adjusting the Transparency of the Histogram and Info Bar 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Histogram/ Info Transparency. 3. Tap the desired intensity, where 0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Setting the Exposure Alarm To set the exposure alarm to show underexposed areas, overexposed areas, or both: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Exposure Alarm. 3. Tap the desired setting.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 118 Resetting the File Name Counter The Mamiya Digital System's digital back adds a number in sequence to the base name that is defined each time a shot is taken. The counter can be reset to zero at any time. 1. Tap File name. 2. Tap reset.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 119 Formatting the Compact Flash Card in Portable Mode Use this procedure to perform a quick format of the compact flash card. Quick format is useful in the following circumstances: • To erase all the data on the card. • If the card is not performing as expected, for example, pictures cannot be saved on the card, saving on the card takes a long time, or if error messages concerning the card appear.
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1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 121 Configuring the User Button Configure the user button for viewing indicators or flagging images in Shoot view, and for flagging or deleting images in Edit view. Configuring the User Button for Shoot View 1. Tap User Button. 2. Tap Shoot view. 3. In the Action bar, select Indicators or Flag. 4. If Indicators were selected in step 3, tap Actions Settings and select the desired indicators.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Configuring the User Button for Edit View To configure the user button for flagging or deleting images: 1. Tap User Button. 2. Tap Edit view. 3. Tap Flag or Delete.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 123 Configuring a Long Press of the User Button The User Button can be set so that a long press can either lock or unlock the touch screen, or turn the display on or off. 1. Tap User Button. 2. Tap Long Press. 3.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Aligning the Touch Screen 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Align Touch Screen. 3.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings TURNING OFF THE BACKLIGHT 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Backlight Off After. 3. Tap a power source. 4. Tap the desired time.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Turning On the Backlight AFTER 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Backlight Off After. 3. Select the desired option.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Setting the Volume for the Camera Back Sounds 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap the desired option and set the volume as desired.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Setting Personal Information 1. Tap Owner Information. 2. Tap the desired option and set the volume as desired.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings Restoring Factory Settings 1. Tap Restore Factory Settings.. 2. Tap ok. 3. Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and tap ok.
1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 130 VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIGITAL BACK Tap About. The Mamiya DM System's digital back information is displayed on the About screen. Copyright ©2010 Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 11 131 Using the software Activation..................................................................................................................... 132 The interface................................................................................................................ 133 Toolbars...................................................................................................................... 135 Browser.....................................................
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 132 Activation of Capture One Upon attaching your system to a computer, a dialogue box appears requesting product registration. Click yes and follow the registration procedure. To activate Capture One, connect to the internet. Activation of Capture One DB is free and compatible with the Mamiya DM System. To activate Capture One 6 or Capture One PRO, you will need to obtain a license key. Enter license code in the license activation dialogue box.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 133 The interface The interface is divided into a number of elements, all providing a set of tools. Familiarize yourself with these elements and the terminology to make this guide clear in its meaning. The image to the left provides an overview of the interface elements. Interface explanation Menu Similar to other applications, Capture One has a menu structure, where key features are listed and can be operated from. Toolbar Below the Menu lies the Toolbar.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 134 The interface Import images Reset adjustments Grid & Guides Rotate left/right Focus mask Move-to Select previous/next Trash Move variant to move-to folder Composition mode Apply adjustments Copy adjustments Edit selected Undo/Redo Customize (MAC) Capture Process Exposure warnings Cursor Tools Tool Tab The Browser The Viewer Preferences
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 135 Viewer toolbar The Viewer toolbar provides the option to view a single image or multiple images at once. The zoom level of the images can be controlled. In the center of the Viewer toolbar, the RGB and Lightness, or CMYK readout values are available. Viewer The Viewer is the largest element in Capture One, here the images can be viewed and the effects of the adjustments can be checked. Up to 12 images can be seen simultaneously in the Viewer.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 136 Browser Thumbnails of all recognized images in a given folder or Album are shown in the Browser. The browser will show Thumbnails as they are corrected, and show the entire view and mask if the image is cropped. Use the Browser to navigate images in a collection and to select images. Many actions can be performed in the Browser, such as rating images and some cursor tools can be used directly on the thumbnails..
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 137 Tool Palette Tool Palette is the common name for a group of tools forming an interface element. The tools found here give access to controls for adjusting the images. Here you can also browse through albums and process adjusted raw files. This is your image control center. The Tool Palette consists of a number of Tool tabs, which, when read from left to right, outlines the most favored workflow sequence.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 138 Library/ Capture/ Color The Library tool allows access to the images within the Albums you have created as well as to any image collections stored in folders on a computer or networked resource. The Library is very similar to the file browser in the operating system (Finder on Mac, Explorer on Windows®) and is closely connected with the file browsers in the operating system.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 139 Exposure/ Compose Exposure The Exposure tool tab provides controls to adjust the exposure of images. There are basic controls (e.g. Exposure Compensation) which affect the whole image, and there are also advanced controls (e.g. Curves) which allow for fine-tune adjustments. Levels and Curves can adjust overall lightness values, but also in the individual Red, Green and Blue color channels.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 140 Details/ Adjustment Details Image sharpness and noise reduction is controlled from the Details tool tab as well as the PRO features Moiré and Clarity. The Details tool tab includes a navigation tool and focus tool that allow a quick check of the details anywhere on the image at any zoom level. Use the Focus window to keep track of the sharpness in 100% view, and the Spot Removal tool to get rid of dust and spots.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 141 Process Recipe/ Batch Process Recipe This tab allows the process parameters to be defined and for the images to be processed. A process Recipe can be defined; parameters such as file formats, quality, color space, resolution, and size can be configured. You can decide what metadata will be included in the processed image file and it is also possible to systematically rename the output files, as desired.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 142 Organising the workflow/ Importing images Organizing the workflow The Library tool tab in Capture One is where all file import and file and folder organization takes place. In the folders section of the Library Tool Tab, navigate through the folders to one that contains image files. When the folder is highlighted, thumbnails of the image files will be created and displayed in the browser.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 143 Exporting files How to export files Files can be exported in several ways from Capture One. The Original image files are never changed by the application, so they can be exported to another application or folder at any point. It is important to emphasize that when exporting files – the image file is processed meaning a new file is created based on the image file containing the editing added.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 144 Organising Images How to organise images Capture One allows the organisation of images in a variety of ways. We recommend importing images to a folder on a main drive using the importer dialogue (File > Import Images). At the same time, the images can be copied to an archive or backup disk for greater data security. The images should be edited. Move the best examples or those with the highest rating to a separate folder using the [Move To] function.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 145 Move to folders About Move To Folders Move To folders help create an effective and extremely rapid workflow by moving great images to a seperate folder, rather than rating, selecting and then moving the images. How to use Move To functionality Select the folder with your image files, Right Click > Add New Folder. Name it appropriately (Select, Best, Keepers) and then select it, Right Click > Set as Move To Folder.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 146 Working with albums Album folders are virtual collections. Using albums is an easy way to compare images from different folders, without having to place the images in the same folder. In addition to this, albums only references images from folders, it doesn’t copy them. Making changes to images in albums will however affect the source image. How to create a new album A new album can be created in several ways.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 147 Tethered capture Introduction With Capture One you can speed up the creative process by capturing images directly to the computer and have them appear almost instantly in the application. Tethered capture Capture One allows tethered shooting with the Mamiya DM System which means you are shooting images directly onto the computer without any interim storage. To shoot tethered connect the Mamiya DM System to the computer using a FireWire cable.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 148 Using the white balance tool When the image contains a wrong color balance There are many variables that can cause incorrect color, but a good starting point is to set the white balance correctly. Always bring a greycard to your shoot, if you want to make sure the images and camera can be controlled properly.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 149 Using the white balance tool The best part of the image to use a the White Balance source White balances should be created from a special white balance card. If unavailable, try to find an area that is neutral grey. Remember - the slightest color in the area will affect all colors in the image.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 150 Using the white balance tool How to apply white balance from one image to another Select an image with the white balance and color balance settings you like. Copy them with Adjustments>Copy Adjustments in the menu bar. Select the images you want to modify and use the Apply settings button on the menu bar to paste the settings to the image. Images that are too dark can be lightened by up to 2.5 stops (made 6 times brighter).
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 151 Color Balance The Color Balance tool allows the opportunity to create a unique look. How to fine tune the image's color balance Fine tuning of color to the highest standards is possible in Capture One, but the accuracy of the results is dependent on having a well calibrated monitor to accurately reflect the changes made to images. First, an accurate white balance should be set. Then color adjustments can be made to create the desired mood for the image.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 152 Adjusting colors How to edit defined colors only The Color Editor allows you to select a narrow color area, and adjust this area without affecting other colors in the capture. The Color Editor tool is split by basic and advanced, Basic is created for standard editing, whereas Advanced provides a much more specialized tool for editing defined shades of color in saturation, brightness, hue and smoothness.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 153 Optimizing exposure Basic controls Adjusting an image that is too dark/bright The best way to lighten or darken an image is to use the exposure slider. For more precise and advanced control, the exposure slider should be used to centre the data within the histogram and define an initial exposure, ensuring that no highlight or shadow clipping occurs.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 154 Optimizing exposure Contrast Moving the slider to the right increases contrast throughout the image. Moving to the left decreases. Brightness Provides a tool to primarily brighten the mid-tones of the image; this tool has the effect of increasing mid-tone contrast. By contrast the gamma or centre slider of the levels tool works on the mid-tones, but has the effect of lightening shadow areas and reducing contrast.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 155 Optimising exposure For advanced exposure adjustment, it is recommended that levels are adjusted first, followed by curves. The curves tool has been designed not to clip image information and will only operate on tones within the defined white and black points of the image.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 156 Managing exposure – using curves How to work with curves Levels are used to control the overall tonal distribution of an image. Curves provide the ability to remap the area within the shadow and highlight limits set by the Levels tool areas to produce a desired image. There are certain ‘classic’ curves that are used in image applications to achieve specific results in images. Best known is the “S” curve which is used to increase contrast in an image.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 157 Managing exposure – using High Dynamic Range tool The bulk of image adjustments can be done with the exposure slider and the levels/curves tools. There are two scenarios where the High Dynamic Range tool may prove to be essential. In certain situations, image contrast is such that clipping may occur at both ends of the histogram.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 158 Managing highlight and shadows How to lighten shadowed areas and darken highlighted areas in an image A good way to adjust the shadows and highlights in your image is with the curves tool. Use the Pick Curve Point tool (u) to click in the area of the image to be adjusted. A point will be put on the curve and this allows very precise adjustment of the exact tonal area of the image that you prefer. To fine tune this, use the arrow keys on the keyboard.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 159 Variants Introduction A variant is actually a copy of the settings used to create an image preview; it is not a duplicate of the original file. This means that it is possible to create multiple image variants without using any significant disk space. Variants provide an easy way to try different settings or modify the work you have done on an image without risk. Original image data is untouched by any changes made.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 160 Variants How to delete Variants The easiest way to delete a Variant is marking the variant in the Viewer or browser and pressing Delete or on PC press Backspace. You can also right-click and choose Delete from the menu. When a Variant is deleted, only the settings file for the Variant is deleted. The original image file is untouched.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 161 Cropping an image How to crop an image To crop an image, select the crop button in the Composition tool panel or the cursor tool selector. To quickly free crop an image, make sure that ‘Unconstrained’ is selected and simply drag a crop frame in the image area. Depending on the preferences that have been set, there will be a semitransparent mask hiding the area that is being cropped. The dimensions will indicate the size of the cropped image.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 162 Straightening and rotating an image Straightening How to straighten an image Nothing is more irritating than an image where the horizon is just a few degrees away from horizontal or a vertical building that is crooked. Capture One was the first RAW workflow software to allow rotation. Capture One offers an even more sophisticated straightening tool.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 163 Straightening and rotating an image Rotate Freehand To adjust the image by eye, move the slider on the angle tool to left or right. A grid appears, making it easy to align vertical or horizontal lines. If you wish to freehand rotate more images at once, firstly freehand rotate one image, then use Copy/Apply Adjustments. Capture One allows adjustments up of to 45 degrees. For adjustments greater than this, use rotate left/right.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 164 Sharpening an image Sharpening is an essential process when working with images created by digital cameras. The Capture One sharpening is a newly designed and enhanced unsharp mask. The purpose is to compensate for the effect of internal filters in all DSLRs that soften the image and to compensate for the softening effect that occurs when the images are printed.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 165 Sharpening an image Magazine or brochure printer settings If images are processed for later printing the amount of sharpening needed varies. A good starting point would be: Amount: 350 Radius: 0.9 Threshold: 2 Fine tune this to suit your needs and the recommendation from the printing place and save as preset. How to see the effects of sharpening The effects of sharpening and noise reduction are shown as they will appear in the final image, in the viewer.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 166 Noise Reduction Luminance noise exists in every digital image. This noise is caused by the light sensitive chip, regardless of ISO. Normally this noise is more visible at high ISO values. Higher Noise levels at high ISO values are caused because the signal has been amplified. Luminance Removes the pattern-like noise often present in shadow areas. Best practice is to set Luminance to 25, even for low ISO images.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 167 Removing post-capture dust and spots How to get rid of dust on the images Dust is not uncommon when doing medium format photography. A lot can be avoided, by using air, and keeping the protection plate on the back as clean as possible. Even so the chip creating the image is by far too sensitive to not see a tiny, tiny dust particle. Dust particles will appear to be unsharp.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 168 Removing post-capture dust and spots How to get rid of a spot on the model Unlike dust, spots on your motive will usually be sharp or nearly sharp. However, from time to time it is necessary to remove these spots. The Spot removal tool is created to find the sharp edges, and remove the spot perfectly by analyzing the underlying colors and structure.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 169 Metadata Metadata is a term that means data about data. In photographic terms it refers to data that describes your image and how it was taken. Raw files holds metadata in up to 4 different places: Embedded EXIF, Embedded IPTC-IIM, Embedded XMP, .XMP Sidecar file – these 4 types of metadata will be automatically updated and read by Capture One. Many users merely use metadata to keep keywords or simply copyright information.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 170 Adding and resetting Megadata to image files How to reset metadata When pressing reset adjustments on Primary Variant, Capture One will reset all adjustments made to the image file except metadata, is to prevent from removing information such as copyright from the image file by mistake. If you have added metadata to an image file and wish to delete all added metadata, use the local reset button.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 171 Creating a process recipe Images can be processed from Capture One as TIFF or JPEG files, with options for file compression, bit depth and color space, in addition to the normal options for resolution and size. There is also the option to create contact sheets for web use. For archival use, Capture One can export images to the open standard Digital Negative, .DNG files.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 172 Processing completed images Open with Allows Capture One to automatically open the processed file in an application. Most users choose Adobe Photoshop™ to open the file immediately after processing. The best practice when processing a batch of files is to set Open with to None. This will prevent computer related resources from being depleted. Naming Output naming provides a range of options for naming the processed files.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 173 About batch About batches After the output recipe is created, mark the files to be processed. Now choose File>Process, or press Process button. The batch of files will be processed to the selected output folder. If you wish to Process all selected instead of just one, first select the images you wish to process then press Process or choose File>Process. Capture One has been designed to process batches of images quickly and efficiently.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software 174 Creating a web contact sheet To output a group of images to a web based contact sheet, select the images and choose File > Make Web Contact Sheet. A dialogue presents itself offering the opportunity to provide information such as title, description, etc. The best practice is to choose the dark grey background color. Light grey background color option is also available, if preferred.
1 - Basic Chapter 11 - Usinginfo the software Creating a web contact sheet Adding/disabling sharpening for contact sheets Sharpening can be applied to the images themselves, not to the web contact sheet as a whole. Workflow for adjusting exposure for images meant for the web The most effective way to adjust images quickly for output is to fine tune exposure and contrast, then copy the settings and then to select all similar images and paste the settings to them.
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 12 177 Flash photography Flash photography......................................................................................................... 178 Rear curtain sync.......................................................................................................... 179 Flash compensation settings..........................................................................................
1 - Basic Chapter 12 - Flashinfo photography 178 Flash photography In addition to its standard flash sync system, the Mamiya DM System's camera features TTL (through the lens), electronic flash exposure metering. A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the sensor at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Mamiya DM System camera's dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe- or handle-mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter.
1 - Basic Chapter 12 - Flashinfo photography 179 Rear Curtain Sync Mode Use the Rear Curtain Sync Mode for any of the below conditions: 1. When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture 2. When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly reflective object in the background 3. When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors at night, etc.) 4.
1 - Basic Chapter 12 - Flashinfo photography 180 Flash Compensation Settings By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for flash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps. 1. Turn on the power. Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash, and put it on the camera then lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C” position, and turn ON the flash power switch. 2.
Chapter 1 - Basic info 13 181 Custom functions Setting custom functions................................................................................................ 182 Initializing user functions................................................................................................. 183 Camera custom functions quick guide............................................................................. 184 Types of custom functions...........................................................
1 - Basic info functions Chapter 13 - Custom 182 Setting custom functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like. Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with.The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. You can preset the functions for indoor, outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions.
1 - Basic info functions Chapter 13 - Custom 183 C2 C1 P Initializing User Functions CF Av Tv X M C3 1. By turning the exposure mode dial, “CF” (custom function mode) can be selected. 2. By turning the rear dial, user “A”, “b” or “C” can be selected. 3. Press and hold down set button (for longer than 1 second) and settings for A,B,C can be initialized, or the settings can be returned to “default”. The default user setting is “User 0”.
1 - Basic info functions Chapter 13 - Custom 184 Camera custom functions quick guide No. Item Initial setting (0) 1 2 3 C-00 Custom Function User Last used User A User B User C C-01 Steps of aperture, shutter speed, Exposure compensation 0.3 1/3 EV step 0.5 1/2EV step 1.0 1 EV step C-02 Aperture setting after lens change Previous aperture value Open Minimum C-03 Time to sleep 15 sec. 30 sec. 60 sec.
1 - Basic info functions Chapter 13 - Custom 185 Types of custom functions C-00 Custom functions profile [SEL] C-05 Bracketing [Stno] 0: None (default=0) Setting bracket’s width for auto bracketing 1: A setting 2: B 0: 3 Exposures 3: C 1: 5 Exposures When “0” has been selected and set, none of 2: 7 Exposures the custom items can be set.
1 - Basic info functions Chapter 13 - Custom 186 Types of custom functions C-10 Release button [HALF] C-15 Flash sync. [FLSY] This function is used to set the AE lock and AF When shooting moving subjects with flash you operations when the shutter release button is can set the synchronization timing. This allows half-pressed. you to have the flash fire at the beginning of the 0: AF operation (default setting) exposure or at the end of the exposure.
Chapter 1 info functions 13- Basic - Custom 187 Types of custom functions C-97 Support for Mamiya ZD backs This function should ONLY be activated when shooting on a Mamiya ZD back. 0: Default setting NO Mamiya ZD back on the camera body 1: Mamiya ZD back on camera body C-98 Lens firmware version The current firmware version can be checked. C-99 Body firmware version The current firmware version of the body can be checked.
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Chapter 1 - Basic info 14 189 System specifications Camera specifications.................................................................................................... 190 Digital Back specifications.............................................................................................. 191 Trouble shooting ...........................................................................................................
1 - Basic infospecifications Chapter 14 - System 190 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Camera type : 6 x 4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF single lens reflex Actual image size : 56 x 41.5 mm Lens mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manual focus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering) Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.5 to +0.
1 - Basic infospecifications Chapter 14 - System 191 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (3 frame shots, 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Flash synchronization : X contact point, 1/125 seconds. Synchro speed can be changed away from terminal. Flash control : TTL direct flash control, supports Metz SCA3002 system (SCA3952 Adapter) Mirror up shot : Select by pressing the mirror up button.
1 - Basic infospecifications Chapter 14 - System 192 Digital Back specifications Mamiya DM System digital back types Digital back DM33 DM28 DM22 CCD size (mm) 48x36 44x33 48x36 Number of pixels 6726x5040 6144x4622 5356x4056 Resolution 33MP 28MP 22MP Capture rate (sec/frame) 1.1 1 0.
1 - Basic infospecifications Chapter 14 - System 193 Trouble shooting For your benefit, there are user's forums on our web page (www.mamiya.com). In the event that you think something is wrong or faulty with your Mamiya DM System, please consult these pages first to see if the problem can be rectified before handing the System to your dealer for servicing.
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