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Configuring your Camera

April 28, 2004

5-5

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. Choose Firmware from the Tools menu, then choose the firmware

version.

2. Press the OK button.

Summary of Contents for 6B8773

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Page 3: ...KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR c Digital Camera User s Guide P N 6B8773...

Page 4: ...Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2004 Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company...

Page 5: ...Electromagnetic Emissions 1 6 VCCI 1 6 2 About Your Camera Nomenclature 2 1 Camera Front 2 1 Camera Back 2 2 Camera Top 2 2 Camera Bottom 2 3 Left Side 2 3 Right Side 2 4 Open Media Door 2 4 Control...

Page 6: ...16 Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options 2 17 Lens 2 18 Mounting the Lens 2 18 Removing the Lens 2 19 Imager 2 19 Shutter Button 2 19 Diopter Adjustment 2 20 Depth of Field Preview Button...

Page 7: ...ution 4 6 Formatting a Card 4 7 Changing the Display Contrast 4 8 Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off 4 9 Firmware 4 10 Checking the Firmware Version 4 10 Updating Firmware 4 11 Setting the...

Page 8: ...Deleting Setups from Camera Memory 5 16 Selecting a User Setup 5 16 Editing an Existing Setup 5 16 Using Setups on More than One Camera 5 17 Time and Date 5 17 Using the Vertical Release 5 18 Long Exp...

Page 9: ...moving Lenses from the User List 5 37 Saving a List 5 38 Loading a List 5 38 Defining New Lenses 5 39 Defining New Fixed Lenses 5 39 Defining New Zoom Lenses 5 40 Deleting Defined Lenses 5 41 Editing...

Page 10: ...eduction 6 15 Selecting the Sharpening Level 6 16 7 Controlling Exposure White Balance 7 1 Preset White Balance 7 2 Click Balance 7 3 Using the Current Image for Click Balance 7 3 Displaying the Saved...

Page 11: ...anual Focus 8 5 9 Capture Workflow Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer 9 1 Device and Media Preparation 9 2 Capturing and Evaluating Test Images 9 3 Capturing Images 9 3 Oc...

Page 12: ...lecting an Image Mode 11 1 Changing the Duration of the Image Mode Menu Display 11 2 Single Image Mode 11 2 Histogram Mode 11 3 Interpreting a Histogram 11 3 Zoom Mode 11 4 Enabling or Disabling the R...

Page 13: ...rd Reader 13 3 14 Camera Care Handling 14 1 Cleaning 14 2 The Imager 14 3 Determining if the Imager is Dirty 14 3 Examining a Test Image 14 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Imager 14 4 14 4 Storing 14 5...

Page 14: ...endix C Troubleshooting Problems Causes and Remedies C 1 Appendix D Warranty KODAK PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR c Digital Camera D 1 Warranty Repair Coverage D 1 Limitations D 2 Outside the United States...

Page 15: ...he system requirements Read the Warnings section Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions Register your camera See below System Requirements for Your Computer Refer to the following Web site fo...

Page 16: ...he Digital Status LCD or the Card Busy LED are blinking The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the card You may lose data if you remove a card at this time Operate your came...

Page 17: ...using serious injury to persons and serious damage to your camera Dust If you operate the camera in environments with excessive dust levels dust may accumulate on the camera Water and Moisture Do not...

Page 18: ...es that can be damaged if not treated with care See the documentation accompanying any card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified and that you are using the card within its operat...

Page 19: ...ra 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 accord...

Page 20: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the...

Page 21: ...Important Information April 28 2004 1 7...

Page 22: ...1 8 April 28 2004 Important Information...

Page 23: ...28 2004 2 1 2 About Your Camera Nomenclature Camera Front Vertical Shutter button Remote Release Accessory port Lens Release button Remote Control sensor Depth of Field Preview button Camera Strap ey...

Page 24: ...tton Microphone Cancel button Delete button Tag Record button OK button Five way Control Media Door latch Media door Card Busy LED Viewfinder D Dial Drive dial Metering Mode button Function button AF...

Page 25: ...bout Your Camera April 28 2004 2 3 Camera Bottom Left Side Camera Strap eyelet Tripod mount Name plate Battery slot PC Sync terminal Coin cell battery slot Video port IEEE 1394 port Serial port Batter...

Page 26: ...2 4 April 28 2004 About Your Camera Right Side Open Media Door Vertical Shutter button CF Eject button CF card slot Card Busy LED SD MMC card slot...

Page 27: ...al S Dial Mode Selector Lever Auto Bracketing Mirror Lock Up Self Timer 2s Self Timer 10s Continuous shooting Single Frame shooting Power off Drive Area Manual Exposure Shutter Speed Priority AE Apert...

Page 28: ...ing to turn the camera on Turn the D Dial to to turn the camera off Viewfinder and Focus Screen NOTE Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen Return the camera to an authorized KODAK service center...

Page 29: ...the right or left side of the Five way control to Navigate through images in Image mode Move the Region of Interest box right or left in Zoom Image mode Navigate among tabbed menus When a menu option...

Page 30: ...it on and displays a menu last accessed menu option highlighted Displays a menu when the Image LCD is in Image mode last accessed menu option is highlighted Displays Image mode when a menu is displaye...

Page 31: ...tus LCD provides a shortcut to capture critical menu options on the Image LCD Highlights the last used function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu option on the Image LCD Sel...

Page 32: ...hermore they do not affect the evaluation of a scene the exposure or color of the image or the control of the camera You are able to fully utilize all the camera features and performance in this insta...

Page 33: ...nu button Digital Status button shortcut Hotkey button shortcut Digital Button Displayed on Image LCD Shortcut OK Last accessed Image mode Nav Last accessed Single or Multiple Image mode with Nav over...

Page 34: ...hlight the Review menu 2 Release the Menu button 3 Press the top or bottom of the Five way control to highlight the Display Activation option 4 Press the right side of the Five way control to display...

Page 35: ...formation appears Review related status information When the Image LCD is in Image mode the Digital Status LCD displays information about the selected image Helpful messages As you perform operations...

Page 36: ...bs 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 a...

Page 37: ...se 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...

Page 38: ...hlight 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 To highlight a different option continue to press...

Page 39: ...e 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 Press and hold the Hotkey button a...

Page 40: ...urn 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...

Page 41: ...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 Your camera has an approximately 14 million pixel imager...

Page 42: ...e 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...

Page 43: ...automatically executed When focusing you should consider depth of field Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused Depth of field vari...

Page 44: ...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 Your c...

Page 45: ...r 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...

Page 46: ...d the strap through both loops in the hand strap pad 2 Place the three holed buckle on the strap and thread through the camera s top strap eyelet 3 Thread the other end of the strap through the camera...

Page 47: ...camera using a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n battery You can power your camera using either the power module or battery When working in the studio you will probably use the power module When on locat...

Page 48: ...ppropriate 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 modul...

Page 49: ...nstantly 5 Let the battery cool down for 15 to 30 minutes Put the battery in the charger again until the green light indicates that charging is complete NOTE For optimum battery performance periodical...

Page 50: ...e 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 B...

Page 51: ...igital buttons for a specified period of time see page 5 2 To maximize battery performance turn the camera off or remove the battery when not in use For more information on battery conservation go to...

Page 52: ...oin 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 Improper insertion wil...

Page 53: ...unctions 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 c...

Page 54: ...ide of the Five way control to highlight the Tools tab 3 Press the top or bottom of the Five way control to highlight User Mode 4 Press the right side of the Five way control to enable the User Mode m...

Page 55: ...n you highlight a menu option a brief description appears When you perform operations brief procedural instructions appear Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options The Digital Status LCD...

Page 56: ...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 th...

Page 57: ...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 An approximate Kelvin temperature scale value a...

Page 58: ...pending on the crop aspect ratio Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut Setting JPEG Resolution The four resolutions for JPEG files are 13 5 MP Full resolutio...

Page 59: ...ard Cards are formatted in PC DOS format NOTE In Advanced mode both Quick Format and Secure Erase are available In Basic mode Quick Format is available 1 Insert a card 2 Choose Format Card from the Ba...

Page 60: ...d 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...

Page 61: ...of overexposure in images in Single or Multiple Image Display modes 1 Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Basic menu then highlight On Highlight Off to turn the Overexposure Indicator off 2 Press...

Page 62: ...st supply an email address and register your camera From then on you only need to enter your email address on the DCS Firmware and Software page to obtain access to the firmware download page If you a...

Page 63: ...nding in hqx 7 Follow the instructions that appear IMPORTANT Pay attention to the filename and the location where the file is saved You will need to find and access this file once the download is comp...

Page 64: ...reboots and loads the new firmware This may take up to fifteen seconds during which time the camera does not appear to be functioning Do not adjust camera controls or turn the camera off and on while...

Page 65: ...e 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 th...

Page 66: ...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 Press the Hotkey button t...

Page 67: ...tton If the subject is in focus the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder If the camera cannot focus using autofocus the focus indicator blinks Use Manual focus Tips To capture a subject outside t...

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Page 69: ...ools 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 Ba...

Page 70: ...he Top Status LCD turn off To exit the Battery Save state turn the D Dial to OFF then turn it to Single Frame shooting Alternatively lightly press the Shutter Release button NOTE If the camera has an...

Page 71: ...m the Custom Setting menu CSM then highlight an option 2 Press the OK button Custom Settings Table Custom Setting Description Option Mirror Prerelease Time delay for Mirror Lock Up function see page 5...

Page 72: ...ious camera functions NOTE You can also turn the AF Lock sound cue on or off using the Electronic Sound function see page 5 30 AF Complete Off 1 beep default Card full Off default 1 beep 2 beeps 3 bee...

Page 73: ...ur 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 cam...

Page 74: ...he information on the firmware download page It contains important information about the firmware update including data about compatible KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS host software bug fixes new features and...

Page 75: ...ware 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...

Page 76: ...serted 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 Folder Limit When the specified folde...

Page 77: ...n provides shortcuts to specific capture critical functions Use Hotkeys for functions not already available through the Digital Status button 1 Choose Hotkey from the Tools menu choose Reset or Clear...

Page 78: ...er data from the active file to the header of subsequently captured images This file must have been previously loaded If no file has been loaded this option does not appear in the menu Load There can...

Page 79: ...amera 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...

Page 80: ...emory 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 Eng...

Page 81: ...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 t...

Page 82: ...Camera DCS Pro SLR c camera to another see page 5 17 Creating a New User Setup 1 If there are ten setups saved in camera memory delete one or more to make room for the new setup see page 5 16 2 Prepa...

Page 83: ...e or more to make room for the new setup see page 5 16 2 Insert the memory card containing the setting to be loaded see page 6 2 3 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choose Saved 4 Choose Loa...

Page 84: ...irmation screen Selecting a User Setup You can select setups that are in camera memory Once selected the camera is configured according to that setup 1 Choose User Setups from the Tools menu then choo...

Page 85: ...files into the memory of both cameras see page 5 10 The settings must have the same names on both cameras NOTE If the Job Tracker file named in the User Setup is no longer in camera memory Job Tracke...

Page 86: ...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 orientat...

Page 87: ...e mode 1 Choose Long Exposure from the Capture menu 2 Choose Off Long or Longer 3 Press the OK button If you chose Off or Long the setting has been changed If you chose Longer the following screen app...

Page 88: ...ied number of images have not been captured For example if you set the Intervalometer for 60 exposures at one second intervals the buffer will eventually fill and the camera cannot maintain the one se...

Page 89: ...control to highlight the next digit then repeat step 2 4 Press the OK button 1 9999 10 Interval 1 Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu then choose Interval 2 Press the right or left of the Five...

Page 90: ...ontrols 1 Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the C Dial to select the ISO value Release the button when the desired value appears The ISO settings are in 1 3 stop increments 2 To confirm the ISO...

Page 91: ...irror Lock Up Self Timer Continuous shooting and Single Frame shooting Single Frame Shooting When you press the Shutter button in Single Frame Shooting mode only one image is captured You must press t...

Page 92: ...ages When AF mode is set to AF mode Continuous AF mode the camera continuously focuses on the subject However you can release the Shutter button even if the Auto Focus function has not completed There...

Page 93: ...tivated During the Self Timer countdown you hear an electronic beeping sound which speeds up during the last two seconds The Top Status LCD displays a countdown of the remaining time 1 Rotate the D Di...

Page 94: ...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 b...

Page 95: ...cover the Viewfinder eyepiece with the Viewfinder cap see page 2 23 to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder The Remote Controller already has batteries installed Setting the Remote Contro...

Page 96: ...ears on the Top Status LCD 3 Check that the subject is framed correctly 4 Lightly press the Shutter button to set the focus then set the lens switch to MF 5 Point the transmitting diode at the camera...

Page 97: ...mode 3 Lightly press the Shutter button to set the focus then set the lens switch to MF 4 Aim the Remote Controller at the camera s Remote Control sensor and press the Transmit button After a fixed t...

Page 98: ...ntinuing to press the FUNC button rotate the C Dial until On appears in the Top Status LCD To cancel the focus confirmation Electronic Sound choose NOTE You can also turn Electronic Sound on or off an...

Page 99: ...election see page 5 33 This method determines the correction strength by selecting the specific lens you are using Since the camera cannot uniquely identify every lens attached you must select the len...

Page 100: ...f 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 r...

Page 101: ...ight 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...

Page 102: ...ain which lens you are using One of the following events will occur If there is one possible match in the user list or the master list that lens is automatically selected If there are two or more poss...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...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 m...

Page 105: ...r 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 Pres...

Page 106: ...3 Press the OK button The list is saved to the root directory of the memory card as lens txt IMPORTANT Do not edit or rename this file If you do it may not work properly in the camera Loading a List I...

Page 107: ...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 Defining New Fixed Lenses 1 Mount the appropriate lens on the camera 2 Choose Lens Optim...

Page 108: ...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...

Page 109: ...t 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...

Page 110: ...rmation 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 Predefined first letters are C CANON K TOKINA N NIKON Q...

Page 111: ...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...

Page 112: ...an image of a gray card at normal exposure Fill the frame with the gray card 2 On your computer open the image in Photo Desk If the lens optimization strength is too low the corners of the image appea...

Page 113: ...e master list 1 With the appropriate lens mounted and set to infinity choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu then highlight the lens in the user list 2 Press the right side of the Five way con...

Page 114: ...t 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...

Page 115: ...captured images Memory Cards You can insert one or two cards at a time One slot holds a COMPACTFLASH CF card The other slot holds either a SECURE DIGITAL SD or a MULTIMEDIA MMC card With two cards yo...

Page 116: ...he 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 st...

Page 117: ...se one memory card you can specify that captured images are saved to the card as Raw JPEG or Raw JPEG With Raw JPEG both file types are written to the card When you use two cards you can specify that...

Page 118: ...Only one card can be standby Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut File Type and ISO The ISO range for Raw files is 160 to 1600 The ISO range for JPEG files...

Page 119: ...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 vis...

Page 120: ...takes relatively little time to complete It may be possible to recover files after a quick format if they have not been overwritten Secure Erase Erases all information and cleans up the card This type...

Page 121: ...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 NOTE Only insert o...

Page 122: ...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 S...

Page 123: ...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 Se...

Page 124: ...w the DCF Digital Camera File standard 2 If you chose Custom this screen appears where you can name the folder The name must consist of three numeric characters followed by five alphanumeric character...

Page 125: ...ed 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 1...

Page 126: ...he crop aspect ratio Shortcut You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut Setting JPEG Resolution There are four resolutions available for JPEG files 13 5 MP Full resolutio...

Page 127: ...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...

Page 128: ...o Desk software You can also change the setting in the DCS Photo Desk software 1 Choose Digital Exp Corr from the Image menu then highlight Off or On 2 Press the OK button Setting Exposure Bias If you...

Page 129: ...e contrast and higher levels of color saturation Wedding Product with neutral shadows Event High saturation with optimized skin tones 1 Choose Look from the Image menu then highlight Portrait Product...

Page 130: ...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 None No sharpening is...

Page 131: ...on that setting is applied to subsequently captured images Preset options include Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent and Flash Click Balance lets you Specify an area on the currently selected image fr...

Page 132: ...re scale value associated with the selected Preset setting appears in the Digital Status display Preset Category Preset Options Auto Full Auto Daylight Standard Daylight Warm Daylight Cool Daylight Tu...

Page 133: ...ilable 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...

Page 134: ...lay 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...

Page 135: ...e April 28 2004 7 5 Saving a Setting on the Camera 1 Select an image 2 Choose Save image from the Saved Settings menu then press the OK button 3 Press the OK button to save the setting and close the c...

Page 136: ...ur camera and load the settings into camera memory A maximum of 10 settings can be stored in camera memory 1 Choose Load from Card from the Saved Settings menu choose a card if two are inserted then h...

Page 137: ...ed Priority AE S Manual M 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 t...

Page 138: ...ng 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 If the...

Page 139: ...Controlling Exposure April 28 2004 7 9 The following graph shows exposure control in Programmed Auto Exposure mode...

Page 140: ...d 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 apertu...

Page 141: ...t photography 1 Rotate the D Dial to the desired setting in the Drive area 2 Set the Mode Selector lever to A 3 Lightly press the Shutter button to verify the focus and select the desired aperture val...

Page 142: ...he desired setting in the Drive area 2 Set the Mode Selector lever to S 3 Lightly press the Shutter button to verify the focus and rotate the S Dial to set the shutter speed 4 Verify the setting in th...

Page 143: ...nd 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...

Page 144: ...appear in the Viewfinder and the Viewfinder s Exposure meter indicates the difference between the selected exposure and the correct exposure For example The Exposure Meter can display the exposure er...

Page 145: ...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...

Page 146: ...g mode to Center Area metering see page 7 7 2 Center the subject inside the viewfinder then press and hold the AEL button 3 Continue to hold the AEL button then lightly press the Shutter button During...

Page 147: ...stop slower In Shutter Speed Priority AE mode the aperture will be one stop larger smaller f number In Program AE mode both the shutter speed and aperture value changes add up to a 1 0 stop NOTE You c...

Page 148: ...ial to the desired Drive mode The camera captures three images in the following sequence appropriate exposure underexposure and overexposure For example If you set the bracketing amount to 2 0 the ind...

Page 149: ...to 0 0 3 Rotate the D Dial to the Drive area Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Compensation You can capture images with both the Auto Bracketing and Exposure Compensation modes set The combined valu...

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Page 151: ...e camera only in Manual Focus mode Autofocus Modes Your camera has two autofocus modes Single AF with Focus Priority When you lightly press the Shutter button focus tracking occurs until the subject s...

Page 152: ...onment Overlapping near and far objects such as an animal behind a fence A subject moving at a high speed Subjects with repeated patterns such as windows in a building In such situations please use on...

Page 153: ...tton 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...

Page 154: ...s on the subject the focus indicator blinks Remove your finger from the Shutter button and lightly press again 3 Fully press the Shutter button to capture the image NOTE If the distance between the ca...

Page 155: ...e you compose the picture as desired Then fully press the Shutter button to capture the image Manual Focus In situations where autofocus or focus lock are not effective you can focus manually 1 Set th...

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Page 157: ...en studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations The following workflows are described Image capture when the camera is not connected to a computer Image capture when th...

Page 158: ...n Insert each memory card to be used and check the Back Status LCD to be sure there is adequate space available Delete images if necessary Choose a capture folder and a file type Set ISO based on avai...

Page 159: ...era settings aperture shutter speed ISO and or lighting Recapture image if needed Histogram Image mode provides exposure information about the overall image Luminometerprovidesexposureinformation abou...

Page 160: ...nd save images using the included software or you can send them to a lab Create folders on the computer hard drive for storing images Use meaningful names to help you locate the images Backup your ori...

Page 161: ...e noise Check camera settings Create IPTC data Print Correct color moir Perform Exposure compensation Manage color KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module Platforms WINDOWS and MA...

Page 162: ...ters regularly for example weekly Set up folders on your computer to hold images as they are captured Name folders according to studio needs or procedures Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Review a...

Page 163: ...here Refer to its instructions manual for more information Compatible Flash Units The DCS Pro SLR c is compatible with the following flash models CAUTION Flashes with excessive trigger circuit voltag...

Page 164: ...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...

Page 165: ...ash exposure is determined by the DCS Pro SLR c The E TTL Autoflash works in any Auto Exposure mode However you may want to use a tripod to avoid camera shake for situations where a slow sync speed ha...

Page 166: ...flash and verify that the flash charges and its ready light turns on 3 Focus on the subject 4 Aim the camera so that the area of the scene where flash exposure is to be locked appears in the Center A...

Page 167: ...e bracketed images the total bracket range and the bracket increment are controlled by your flash See the instructions included with your flash Previewing Flash Results You can preview the effects of...

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Page 169: ...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 Ima...

Page 170: ...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...

Page 171: ...corded NOTE Highlight data in the ERI zone of the histogram is clipped with normal processing Recover ERI data using Exposure Tone in KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photodesk software Interpreting a Histogram...

Page 172: ...interest box is enabled Press the Cancel button to disable the region of interest box You can navigate to a different image when the region of interest box is disabled Zooming With the region of inte...

Page 173: ...he 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 highlight...

Page 174: ...igates 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 The Nav overlay shows t...

Page 175: ...before the first or last image to indicate that the display is wrapping Browsing Through Images Using the Nav Button Press and hold the Nav button then press the right or left of the Five way control...

Page 176: ...hanging Display Contrast and Brightness 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 vi...

Page 177: ...capture an image the Auto Review feature has no effect 1 Choose Auto Review from the Review menu then highlight Off 3 sec 5 sec or 10 sec 2 Press the OK button Slide Show You can run a slide show of...

Page 178: ...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 Starti...

Page 179: ...If the Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is in Menu mode press the Menu button one or more times to change to Image mode 2 To delete images in a folder...

Page 180: ...ge are saved If you tag the image all copies are tagged 1 If the Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is on and a menu is displayed press the Menu button o...

Page 181: ...oftware you must also copy or delete the sound WAV files 1 If the Image LCD is off press the OK button to turn it on in Image mode If the Image LCD is in Menu mode press the Menu button one or more ti...

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Page 183: ...pears 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 includ...

Page 184: ...hoose 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...

Page 185: ...era Manager transfers images to your computer you can open adjust and process them using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software Remove the memory card from the camera insert it into a card rea...

Page 186: ...attery should lose its charge 2 Install the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software for Macintosh or Windows based computers if you have not already done so 3 Connect the 6 pin end of the cable into any...

Page 187: ...ect the camera from the computer while KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager is running Doing so can cause your computer to hang CAUTION Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while images are...

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Page 189: ...electronic contacts with your fingers Touching the contacts can cause corrosion and affect proper camera operation After removing a lens from the camera place the lens face down on a flat surface to a...

Page 190: ...he viewfinder eyepiece with a soft clean cloth Do not use alcohol 5 To remove dust from the mirror or the focusing screen gently blow the dust away using a commercially available bulb type blower Avoi...

Page 191: ...n though the imager is located inside the camera it can get dirty There are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning Examine a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the im...

Page 192: ...he battery loses charge or the camera power is turned off during the cleaning procedure the shutter can close and damage your camera 4 Put the camera in Manual Exposure mode M See page 7 13 5 Choose I...

Page 193: ...ion where chemicals are used Do not store the camera in a drawer or other non ventilated place Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for several days Take the camera out and releas...

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Page 195: ...rial 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 instructi...

Page 196: ...a TRIMBLE GPS card is inserted in the camera the TRIMBLE card overrides the serial port GPS functionality New The text string from the connected device is written to the header of subsequent images T...

Page 197: ...emotely connected device NOTE Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously 1 Choose Serial Port from the Tools menu then choose Serial Out 2 Select a Serial Out option described below If the...

Page 198: ...s menu then choose Baud Rate 2 Select the required baud rate Global Positioning System Your camera has a Global Positioning System GPS feature which receives GPS data from a connected GPS unit and wri...

Page 199: ...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...

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Page 201: ...ON tilt and shift lenses Go to http www canoneos com SIGMA lenses with CANON mount Go to http www sigmaphoto com Autofocus system TTL phase difference detection system Number of focus points 5 Autofoc...

Page 202: ...ndicator Shutter speed AE Lock indicator Aperture value Exposure meter Auto bracketing Top Status LCD Sound setting Shutter speed Frame count Auto bracketing ISO Exposure meter Aperture value Metering...

Page 203: ...mages second Burst depth See page A 4 White Balance Automatic Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Flash Click Balance Video output NTSC or PAL selectable Use KODAK cable catalog number 1817774 Host interfac...

Page 204: ...ate burst depth 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 confirmat...

Page 205: ...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 MAC...

Page 206: ...8 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 HS...

Page 207: ...F 35mm F2 EF 28 80mm F3 6 5 6 type 5 USM EF 50mm F1 4 USM EF 28 90mm F4 5 6 USM EF 50mm F1 8 type 2 EF 28 105mm F3 5 4 5 type 2 USM EF 50mm F2 5 MACRO EF 28 135mm F3 5 5 6 IS USM MP 65mm F2 8 1 5XMACR...

Page 208: ...B 4 April 28 2004 Lens Compatibility EF 300mm F4L IS USM TS E 45mm F2 8 EF 400mm F2 8L IS USM TS E 90mm F2 8 EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM CANON Lenses...

Page 209: ...You will feel and hear a soft click as the cable is inserted properly in place You may have to use a considerable amount of push to click the cable in place Nothing appears in the Top Status LCD Batt...

Page 210: ...ot release Camera seems to be locked Cannot get out of custom settings Try resetting defaults see page 5 13 The buttons on the camera back don t work Battery Save is activated Lightly press the Shutte...

Page 211: ...and using Click Balance see page 7 3 Images have low contrast Use the histogram see page 11 3 to see if you are using the full dynamic range Consider changing ISO see page 5 22 or using flash Some su...

Page 212: ...ens aperture reset switch is defective Replace or repair lens Main mirror is out of sequence with camera firmware Turn the camera off then on The Top Status LCD does not light up Battery is exhausted...

Page 213: ...equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship Kodak will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the...

Page 214: ...loss or damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center You may at your option choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your choice This warranty...

Page 215: ...communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak no warranty or liability exists even though defect damage or loss may be by negligence or other act of Kodak How to Obtain Service In the United State...

Page 216: ...1531 3 Authorized Dealers Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer for help with camera operation and connection to your computer Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics app...

Page 217: ...l not be charged provided a valid active call number is provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled Calls to arrange for service will have the charges cancelled or appli...

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Page 219: ...s feature Aperture The lens opening of the iris diaphragm inside the lens The amount of light which strikes the image sensor is adjusted by the iris diaphragm The f number focal length diameter of the...

Page 220: ...tter speed for correct exposure Manual You select both shutter speed and aperture according to indications on the exposure meter f number The numbers on the lens aperture ring that indicate the relati...

Page 221: ...alia and parts of the Far East PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half frames per second RAW The RAW image format is the data as it comes directly from the image sensor of the camera No in camera processing...

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Page 223: ...032 coin cell 3 6 disposing of 3 6 inserting 3 4 bracketing 7 18 browsing through images 11 7 C camera back 2 2 bottom 2 3 cleaning 14 2 front 2 1 handling 14 1 media door 2 4 side 2 3 2 4 storing 14...

Page 224: ...s in 7 7 manual 7 13 programmed auto 7 8 shutter priority auto 7 12 external video 12 1 connecting 12 1 enabling 12 2 F files choosing the type 6 3 JPEG resolution 6 12 naming 5 8 RAW resolution 4 6 6...

Page 225: ...temperatures 14 5 top status LCD 2 10 lens 2 18 compatibility B 1 mounting 2 18 removing 2 19 lens optimization 5 31 locking focus 8 5 long exposure 5 19 look portrait 6 15 product 6 15 M manual expo...

Page 226: ...irements 1 1 T tag record button 2 9 tagging images 11 12 time date setting 5 17 setting in basic mode 4 13 top status lcd 2 10 tracking jobs 5 10 troubleshooting C 1 turning the camera on and off 2 6...

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Page 228: ...EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester New York 14650 www kodak com go dcs Eastman Kodak Company 2003 TM Kodak Kodak Professional P N 6B8773...

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