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Insert a PC Card into the card
reader on your computer.

On your computer, copy the
firmware file (dcs3xx.bin) to the
root directory of a PC Card. (Do
not copy the file to a folder on
the card.)

On Windows systems, the
firmware file will have been
installed in \TWAIN_32\Kodak-
dcs in your Windows directory.

On Macintosh systems, it will
have been installed in the DCS
Plugin directory in your root
directory.

Insert the PC Card into your
camera.

Содержание DCS 300 Series

Страница 1: ...USER S GUIDE FRONT COVER User sGuide forDCS300SeriesDigitalCameras DCS300SeriesDigitalCameras ...

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Страница 3: ... 1 6 Camera Bottom 1 6 Camera Sides 1 7 LCD Panels and LEDs 1 8 Image LCD Panel 1 8 Camera Status LCD Panel 1 9 Effects of Temperature on LCD Panels 1 11 PC Card Busy Record LED 1 12 Viewfinder 1 13 Dials and Buttons 1 14 Main Command Dial 1 14 Sub Command Dial 1 14 Digital Function Buttons 1 15 Non Digital Function Buttons 1 17 Shutter Release Button 1 18 The Imager 1 18 ...

Страница 4: ...taching the Hand Strap 1 26 Important Safeguards and Precautions 1 27 Electromagnetic Emissions 1 30 VCCI Statement 1 31 Powering Your Camera 2 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 2 2 Batteries 2 3 Handling and Disposing of Batteries 2 3 Inserting Batteries 2 4 Removing Batteries 2 5 Checking Battery Status 2 6 Battery Tips 2 7 Kodak specified AC adapter 2 8 Connecting the Kodak specified AC adapter 2...

Страница 5: ... Image Files 4 6 Selecting Folders 4 6 Selecting the File Type 4 8 Setting Processing Options 4 11 Basic Operation 5 1 Preparing to Capture an Image 5 1 Capturing Images in BASIC Mode 5 3 General Functions 6 1 Advanced Mode and Basic Mode 6 1 Vari Program 6 3 Setting Vari Program 6 7 Operating in Vari Program 6 8 Exposure Mode 6 10 Setting the Exposure Mode 6 11 Auto Multi Program P 6 12 Shutter P...

Страница 6: ...ix Metering 6 27 Center Weighted Metering 6 28 Spot Metering 6 28 Selecting the Metering System 6 29 AF Mode and Focus Area 6 30 AF S Single Servo AF 6 30 AF C Continuous Servo AF 6 30 Wide Area AF 6 31 Spot Area AF 6 31 Setting AF Mode and Focus Area 6 32 Single Servo AF Operation 6 34 Autofocus with the Main Subject Off Center 6 36 Continuous Servo AF Operation 6 38 Using Drive Mode 6 39 Single ...

Страница 7: ...2 Recalling Customized Settings 7 14 Changing ISO Settings 7 15 Setting Auto ISO ISO 200 7 15 Manually Setting ISO 7 16 Using Manual Focus 7 18 Special Focusing Situations 7 18 Flash Photography 8 1 Situations Where Flash is Required 8 2 Factors Affecting TTL Flash 8 2 Using TTL Auto Flash 8 3 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash 8 3 Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash 8 3 Standard TTL Flash 8 4 TTL ...

Страница 8: ... 13 Using Flash Exposure Bracketing 8 16 Using Flash Output Level Compensation 8 20 Using Accessory Nikon Speedlights 8 23 What You Can Do With Nikon Speedlights 8 24 Notes on Flash Photography 8 25 Flash Sync Terminal 8 26 Working with Images on the Camera 9 1 Image Review Mode 9 1 Selecting a Review Mode 9 2 Reviewing Images 9 2 Adjusting the Display Contrast 9 4 Viewing Overexposure Areas and H...

Страница 9: ...mputer 10 2 Disconnecting your Camera From the Computer 10 4 Using the Card Reader 10 4 Camera Care 11 1 Handling 11 1 Tips 11 1 Cleaning the Camera 11 2 Antialiasing Filter DCS 330 Only 11 3 Removing Cleaning and Re installing the Antialiasing Filter 11 3 Checking and Cleaning the Imager 11 5 Capturing and Examining an Image 11 5 Visually Inspecting the Imager 11 6 Cleaning the Imager 11 9 Reasse...

Страница 10: ...t Options 12 4 Software License Agreement 12 6 LICENSE 12 6 TERM 12 7 LIMITED WARRANTY 12 7 LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES 12 8 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Troubleshooting B 1 Appendix C Lens Compatibility C 1 Compatible Lenses C 1 Manual Single Focal Length Lenses C 1 Manual Zoom Lenses C 5 Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses C 6 Autofocus Zoom Lenses C 8 Incompatible Lenses C 10 Appendix ...

Страница 11: ...Contents Appendix E Focal Length Conversion E 1 Appendix F Problem Report F 1 ...

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Страница 13: ...ly use your camera you should read this manual as well as the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera The TIFF Custom file format page 4 8 is proprietary to Kodak To use TIFF Custom images you will first need to acquire import them through a program such as Photoshop using the Kodak Software also on the DCS Host Software CD If you tr...

Страница 14: ...amera The following items in French Italian German Spanish Japanese and English DCS 300 Series User s Manual DCS 300 Series Quick Start card Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the manuals ReadMe files DCS Host Software CD containing the following items related to the Kodak Software Photoshop Acquire Module for Macintosh TWAIN Data Source for Windows Installer software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Hos...

Страница 15: ...or the Kodak specified AC Adapter Image Quality Automatic scene balance which includes both color and exposure 1 stop 10 bit per channel color depth for a total of 30 bits pixel depth DCS 315 focal length conversion of 2 6x with standard Nikkor lenses DCS 330 focal length conversion of 1 9x with standard Nikkor lenses Image Management DCS 315 Images saved as TIFF Custom and or one of three levels ...

Страница 16: ...1 7 MB JPEG Best 650 KB JPEG Better 350 KB JPEG Good 200 KB TIFF 3 3 MB ISO 100 400 125 400 Burst 2 frames second burst for 3 images every 11 seconds with Type III PC Card 1 frame second burst for 8 images Time from capture to storage and thumbnail display 2 seconds 7 seconds Time depends on the number of images in the burst Time to process and store finished JPEG Best in the camera Under 25 secon...

Страница 17: ...ET BUSY SET FNC MDE Ps SELECT MENU AE L Main Command dial AE Lock button Image LCD panel MENU button SELECT button REC TAG button Camera Status LCD panel Metering button Exposure Compensation button RESET button Microphone Camera Status LCD Panel Illuminator button Vari Program Ps button Exposure Mode MDE button Function FNC button Function Set SET button PC Card Busy Record LED Serial Port jack D...

Страница 18: ...lease button Self timer button Neck Strap eyelet BASIC ADVANCED switch Accessory shoe Shutter Release button QR OUT button Remote Shutter Release terminal Neck Hand Strap eyelet Main command dial Power switch Product label Serial number Tripod mount rubber pad Tripod mount ...

Страница 19: ...n you of the following WARNING The Flash Sync terminal is for a flash sync cable system ONLY DO NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS CONNECTOR Doing so can create a hazardous condition Hand neck strap eyelet IEEE 1394 Host Interface Connection AC Adapter Connection Hand Strap eyelet Flash Sync Terminal DCS 330 only ...

Страница 20: ...Select folders to hold images page 4 6 Select camera functions using the Main Menu PC Card Inserted Images Available Folder Name images in folder Image thumbnail Relative location of current image in folder File Type Host computer Connected Battery Level or AC Adapter Connected Background Image Processing Status Currently Recording Current Image Number File Type of Current Image ...

Страница 21: ...mage LCD panel Refer to Main Command Dial on page 1 14 or MENU Button on page 1 16 Camera Status LCD Panel The Camera Status LCD panel provides information on the settings and controls necessary for the operation of a professional SLR camera such as ISO focus and Exposure mode The Camera Status LCD panel is shown in three sections on the next page Nine Image Review mode Four Image Review mode Sing...

Страница 22: ...OW M F QR C M A IN BKT Function area indicators Focus area AF mode Drive mode Flash sync mode ISO setting mode Quick recall function Flash output level compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Flash Exposure Bracketing AF C AF S S S REAR TYPE PRINT ISO M AE SLOW M F QR C M A IN BKT Compensation value QR number ISO Metering system Exposure Compensation Self timer ...

Страница 23: ...ops the display can be read normally again At low temperatures 4 C 40 F or lower the LCD s response time slows When the temperature rises the display works normally again Press the LCD Panel Illuminator button The LCD panel illuminator switches Off when you press the LCD Panel Illuminator button again or when you lightly press the Shutter Release button It will also switch Off automatically after ...

Страница 24: ...ed during disk writes Check that the PC Card Busy light is not blinking before removing a PC Card The PC Card Busy Record LED appears in different colors depending on camera activity SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET LED Color Camera Activity Red PC Card is busy Green Sound is being recorded Yellow PC Card is busy and sound is being recorded No light None of the above ...

Страница 25: ...m diameter reference circle indicates the area of the scene that will be captured when the shutter is released This field of view limitation has implications regarding the lenses used with the camera Refer to Appendix E Focal Length Conversion 2 1 0 1 2 S F 8 4 mm reference circle for center weighted metering 2 5 mm reference circle for spot metering spot area AF Wide area focus brackets Flash rea...

Страница 26: ...Main Command dial with the digital function buttons page 1 15 or the non digital function buttons page 1 17 to access a variety of digital and SLR camera functions Sub Command Dial You use the Sub Command dial when setting the aperture OR ON OFF OUT M AF ...

Страница 27: ...e three buttons associated with your camera s digital functions outlined on the next page and described throughout the manual You can access the digital functions when you use the buttons in conjunction with the Main Command dial and the Image LCD panel ...

Страница 28: ...se it to select the desired image or menu option Press this button and the MENU button simultaneously to delete the current image Press and release to display the Histogram and Image information Refer to Viewing Overexposure Areas and Histogram Information on page 9 5 REC TAG Button Press and quickly release the button to tag or untag the currently selected image You can tag images that you do not...

Страница 29: ... Metering Metering system page 6 27 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation page 7 3 Ps and Reset Two Button Reset page 6 41 Self timer Self timer operation page 7 1 QR OUT QR Recall page 7 12 P S A M 1 2 3 SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET Vari Program PS button Exposure Mode MDE button Function FNC button Function Set SET button Metering button Exposure Compensation button RESET button QR OUT button...

Страница 30: ... set for manual focusing Lightly pressing the Shutter Release button causes the Image LCD panel to turn Off if it was On When you release your finger it will turn back On On rare occasions you might detect a slight pause between the time you firmly press the Shutter Release button and hear the mirror actuate This occurs when the camera is in a critical processing state where it must finish several...

Страница 31: ...enses except AF Nikkor for F3AF AI P Nikkor lenses manual focus only IX Nikkor lenses Mounting the Lens CAUTION You can use IX Nikkor lenses with the DCS 315 camera You cannot use IX Nikkor lenses with the DCS 330 camera unless you first remove the antialiasing filter You will break the antialiasing filter if you attempt to install an IX Nikkor lens on the DCS 330 camera when the filter is in plac...

Страница 32: ...rclockwise until it locks in place M AF M AF CAUTION Do NOT use the IX Nikkor lens with the DCS 330 camera unless you first remove the antialiasing filter With the DCS 315 camera mount the IX Nikkor lens carefully Do not bump the aperture coupling lever inside the camera s mounting flange against the rear edge of the lens A damaged aperture coupling lever could cause the camera to malfunction ...

Страница 33: ... the direction of the aperture ring so that the white dot on the tab aligns with the orange dot Slide the lock lever in the opposite direction to release the lock Aperture setting operations are performed using the Sub Command dial Do not move the aperture ring on the lens once it is set to its minimum aperture When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture and the camera is turned On FEE blinks...

Страница 34: ...posure meter Set the Exposure mode to Manual M In other Exposure modes the shutter is locked The shutter speed indication appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and inside the viewfinder Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main Command dial The f number of the aperture will not be visible in the Camera Status LCD panel or the viewfinder F always appears Set the aperture by rotating the lens aper...

Страница 35: ...sing filter from your DCS 330 camera you will need to use a hot mirror page 1 24 Refer to Removing Cleaning and Re installing the Antialiasing Filter on page 11 3 CAUTION You can use IX Nikkor lenses with the DCS 315 camera With the DCS 330 you can only use IX Nikkor lenses if you first remove the antialiasing filter You will break the antialiasing filter if you attempt to install an IX Nikkor len...

Страница 36: ...filter you will need to use a hot mirror There is no hot mirror included with the DCS 330 camera Accessory Shoe The ISO type hot shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of Nikon dedicated electronic Speedlights Refer to Using Accessory Nikon Speedlights on page 8 23 OR OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED CAUTION Only use Nikon Speedlights Other units may damage the camera s electrical circuits due to in...

Страница 37: ...camera Serial Port Jack The Serial Port jack only available with the DCS 330 camera is reserved for future applications It has a soft rubber cover not shown Do not remove the cover or plug anything into the jack WARNINGS Flashes with a trigger circuit voltage greater than 30V DC will damage your camera and can be hazardous The Flash Sync terminal is for a flash sync cable system ONLY DO NOT CONNEC...

Страница 38: ...Thread both ends of the strap back through the loops on the hand strap pad 4 Place the two holed buckle on the top strap 5 Tuck the top strap through the bottom loop in the hand strap pad 6 Thread the bottom strap through the two holed buckle as shown 7 Tuck the bottom strap through the top loop in the hand strap pad Ensure that the strap is secure before relying on it to carry the camera ...

Страница 39: ...r camera on an unstable cart stand bracket or table It can fall causing 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 use the camera in heavy rain or near salt spray and do not immerse your camera in water or other liquids Do not use the AC adapter nea...

Страница 40: ...let contact an electrician to replace the outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Lightning For added protection for your camera during a lightning storm or any time when you will leave your camera unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera from the computer This will protect your camera from damag...

Страница 41: ... objects have fallen into your camera If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of water it is not waterproof If your camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions If your camera has been dropped or the housing has been damaged When your camera exhibits a distinct change in performance Disassembling the Ca...

Страница 42: ...he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between your camera and receiver Connect your camera into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment conforms with the requirements of European Standard EN55022...

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Страница 45: ...n t convenient you will power the camera with batteries When working indoors you may want to use the Kodak specified AC adapter Using the integrated flash or the Image LCD panel processing TIFF files into finished JPEG images or extensive AF operation will shorten battery life When your camera is connected to a computer you can use batteries the Kodak specified AC adapter or both but since lengthy...

Страница 46: ...amera turns Off if there are camera activities such as PC Card updates that need to be completed OR ON OFF OUT IMPORTANT Do not turn the camera Off during an exposure Doing so can leave the mirror in the up position and the viewfinder will appear black You will also lose the image If this should occur the mirror will return to the down position when you turn the camera back On ...

Страница 47: ...rratically For example there may be excessive integrated flash charging times or excessive time required between image captures Third party external battery packs compatible with this camera may be available Contact your Kodak camera dealer for more information Handling and Disposing of Batteries For inadvertent human contact with battery electrolyte contact the Kodak Information Center at 1 800 2...

Страница 48: ...cated on the battery package Always keep batteries out of the reach of children and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations 1 Turn the Camera Off 2 Place six batteries in the battery tray in the proper orientation indicated by markings in the battery tray 3 Open the Battery PC Card door 4 Insert the battery tray into the battery tray slot until the tra...

Страница 49: ...2 5 2 Power Removing Batteries 1 Press the Battery Tray Release button down 2 Pull the tab on the battery tray to remove ...

Страница 50: ... turn the Image LCD panel On 3 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Status Display icon 4 Release the MENU button The Status information appears on the Image LCD panel The status of the batteries is indicated by the Battery icon which appears in one of four forms shown at the left 5 If the batteries are low replace them or connect your camera to the Koda...

Страница 51: ...ent charge levels at the same time Replace all batteries at the same time and with the same brand Batteries should be removed from the camera and carrier if the camera will be idle for five or more days This will prevent battery discharge and or damage due to battery leakage There is an error message that says Unable to take pictures Batteries low Batteries may recover with time This message means...

Страница 52: ... If you use rechargeable batteries you need the battery manufacturer s specified charger to recharge your batteries CAUTION Use ONLY the AC adapter that came with your camera or the unit sold by Kodak as an accessory for the DCS 300 digital cameras Other adapters will DAMAGE a DCS 300 series camera The connector used on the DCS 300 series AC adapter is not unique Do not confuse this connector with...

Страница 53: ...e On position turn the camera Off and insert new batteries or attach the Kodak specified AC adapter 1 Turn the Camera Off 2 Plug the Kodak specified AC adapter into the camera 3 Insert the appropriate end of the power cord into the receptacle on the rear of the AC adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet ...

Страница 54: ... camera goes to sleep mode to reduce power consumption This occurs only if the camera is powered by batteries Your camera will not enter Phase 3 PowerSave mode when it is connected to the Kodak specified AC adapter or connected to the computer with an IEEE 1394 cable even if the camera is being powered by batteries Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode We recommend that you turn your camera Off i...

Страница 55: ...h day and the format for time is hour minute second based on a twenty four hour clock If you remove the batteries from the camera a small rechargeable backup battery will maintain date and time for up to five days It is recharged when the camera is powered by batteries or a Kodak specified AC adapter 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate...

Страница 56: ...eld 7 Release the SELECT button to accept the change and highlight the next field To leave a field unchanged press and release the SELECT button without using the Main Command dial 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have changed all necessary fields When the seconds field is highlighted the seconds will stop counting while you press and hold the SELECT button allowing you to set that field 9 Press a...

Страница 57: ...Noise Reduction The list of properties may change as new versions of firmware become available The wording on the screens may not be exactly as shown here Setting Camera Properties 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Main Menu icon 3 Release the MENU button The Main Menu appears 4 Press and hold t...

Страница 58: ...ure 5 Release the SELECT button The Properties menu appears 6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight your choice 7 Release the SELECT button With the Properties menu displayed select Total Actuations The Total Actuations screen appears displaying the number of images captured ...

Страница 59: ...eate a JPEG file This property is not available with the DCS 315 camera The default setting is Installed If you remove the antialiasing filter you will need to set the property to Removed Refer to Removing Cleaning and Re installing the Antialiasing Filter on page 11 3 For information on the Sharpening function refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s manual on the DCS Host Softwar...

Страница 60: ...cale marks can serve as a point of reference when you use the histogram to evaluate the brightness and contrast levels of an image The histogram s range of code values the horizontal axis is from 0 255 The scale marks represent pixel code values of 50 100 150 and 200 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Histogram Scale The Histogram Scale screen appears 2 Press and hold the SELECT button an...

Страница 61: ...ages will be stored in the first empty folder found on the PC Card 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Use Empty Folder The Use Empty Folder screen appears 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes or No If you select Yes the first available empty folder will be selected when you turn the camera On If you select No the last folder used will be sel...

Страница 62: ...l drain your batteries 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Use Folder01 The Use FOLDER01 screen appears 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes or No If you select Yes FOLDER01 will be selected when you insert a new PC Card If you select No the camera will use the same folder it was using on the previous card If there is no folder with the same ...

Страница 63: ...l arrows to change the value of a selected number 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Display Off Time The Display Off Time screen appears 2 Press and hold the MENU button A vertical arrow appears 3 Continue to press the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to change the highlighted number 4 Release the MENU button The vertical arrow goes away and the changed number appears ...

Страница 64: ...the MENU button The horizontal arrow goes away 8 Continue changing the values and highlighting different numbers by repeating steps 2 through 7 The MENU button toggles between the vertical arrow which changes a number s value and the horizontal arrow which selects a different number 9 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to select OK to accept the changes or Cancel to ...

Страница 65: ...nu then using the same procedure described for changing Display Off time to alter the PowerSave time Refer to PowerSave Mode on page 2 10 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Display Off Using Adapter The Display Off Using Adapter screen appears 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes or No If you choose No the Image LCD panel will not turn Off a...

Страница 66: ...n they are processed page 4 11 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction screen appears 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes or No If you choose Yes noise reduction will be applied to JPEG images if they are processed ...

Страница 67: ...Your camera is designed to accept Type II or Type III ATA compatible PC Cards CAUTION Use extreme care when handling PC Cards as they are easily damaged If dropped a PC Card may be destroyed resulting in the loss of data Do not remove a PC Card from the camera while the PC Card Busy Record LED is blinking This indicates that data is being read from or written to the PC Card or that sound is being ...

Страница 68: ... an extra PC Card It is not necessary to turn the camera Off before inserting a PC Card 1 Open the Battery PC Card door 2 Insert a PC Card Slide it in until you feel it seat 3 Close the Battery PC Card door If the PC Card has been inserted correctly the PC Card icon appears on the Status screen Refer to Viewing Status Information on page 9 8 IMPORTANT Do not force the PC Card into the slot It will...

Страница 69: ...is being read from or written to the PC Card You may lose data if you remove a PC Card at this time 1 Check the PC Card Busy Record LED The LED blinks when the PC Card is busy 2 If the PC Card is busy wait until the LED stops blinking before continuing 3 Open the Battery PC Card door 4 Press the Eject button 5 Gently pull the PC Card out of the card slot SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET ...

Страница 70: ...luded with your camera Using your PC not recommended on Macintosh refer to your computer documentation All three methods produce a DOS FAT16 formatted card To Format a PC Card IMPORTANT Once you reformat a PC Card images and data that were previously stored on the PC Card are no longer accessible 1 Insert the PC Card in the card slot in your camera 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the M...

Страница 71: ...een has a Cancel button When this screen appears the card has been formatted quick format and you can cancel at any time If you let the formatting process run to completion up to 15 minutes a thorough format with media verification occurs A progress bar indicates the formatting status Pressing the Cancel button terminates the thorough format although the PC Card will have been formatted using quic...

Страница 72: ...ed as TIFF If background image processing page 4 11 is later activated images captured while a JPEG file type was selected will be processed into JPEG Best Better or Good and placed in the JPEG folder If there was no JPEG folder it will be created While you will not be prevented from selecting the JPEG folder for captured images we recommend that you choose an alternate folder such as FOLDER01 to ...

Страница 73: ...mera but you can rename them on your computer using the Kodak Software Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera You can also rename folders using standard Windows or Macintosh protocols Longer folder names will not display fully Do not use spaces or punctuation in the names ...

Страница 74: ...aries according to image content Four file types are available on the DCS 300 Series cameras TIFF Custom No compression JPEG Large Least compression JPEG Medium Medium compression JPEG Small Most compression The following table shows the approximate file sizes for the available file types All images are written to the PC Card in the TIFF Custom format regardless of whether they are to be processed...

Страница 75: ...menu appears 4 Press and hold the Select button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight File Type 5 Release the Select button The File Type menu appears A dot icon appears next to the currently selected file type 6 Press and hold the Select button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight your choice 7 Release the Select button Images that you capture will be stored in the selected file ...

Страница 76: ...he currently selected file type is represented by the File Type icon on the Status screen The file type of the currently selected image page 9 2 is represented at the bottom of the screen File type of Current Image Before Processing After Processing TIFF Custom JPEG Large JPEG Medium JPEG Small TIF TIF TIF TIF TIF ...

Страница 77: ... you will need to appropriately set the Noise Reduction property prior to enabling background image processing Refer to Specifying Noise Reduction on page 3 12 If background image processing is enabled the images are placed in a queue and are processed sequentially in the camera Processing takes place in the background when the camera is not busy with other activities such as writing to the PC Car...

Страница 78: ... Command dial to highlight Processing 5 Release the SELECT button The Background Image Processing screen appears 6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight your choice One of the following actions will occur depending on your choice in the Background Image Processing screen Off If processing was Off the Main Menu appears If processing was On the screen at the ...

Страница 79: ... you can change the Noise Reduction setting in Properties page 3 12 if necessary then repeat this procedure On DELETE original TIF If processing was On and the original TIFF was being deleted the Main Menu appears If processing was On and the original TIFF was being saved or if processing was Off the screen at the left appears showing Noise Reduction ON or OFF Choose OK to continue If you cancel y...

Страница 80: ...t file type setting the number of images that can still be saved at that setting the background image processing status and the file type of the current image by viewing the Status screen in the Image LCD panel Refer to Viewing Status Information on page 9 8 The Background Image Processing status indicator will only be displayed if processing is On and currently occurring Number of images availabl...

Страница 81: ...s 1 Image captured 2 Image saved as TIFF 3 Image opened for processing 4 Image processed 5 JPEG compressed 6 JPEG File saved 7 The TIFF file may or may not be deleted depending on your choice in the Bacgground Image Processing screen JPEG decompressed TIFF Files 1 Image captured 2 File saved Image processed If you specify a JPEG format in the Kodak Software s Copy To option TIFF files are converte...

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Страница 83: ...The camera is On page 2 2 Then do as follows 1 Press and release the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Status display icon 3 Release the MENU button The Status screen appears If the Image LCD panel is showing the Status screen you can quickly press and release the SELECT button to toggle between the Status ...

Страница 84: ...ugh the viewfinder make sure nothing such as your camera strap is between your camera and the subject Do not block the flash during flash photography 4 Check the Status screen to verify that your camera is set to capture images Images available greater than 0 PC Card status inserted and not busy The icon appears when the card is inserted and blinks when the card is busy File type your preference H...

Страница 85: ...ng Images in BASIC Mode While BASIC mode is available on your camera ADVANCED mode is recommended for the best results 1 Set the Focus Mode selector to AF 2 Slide the BASIC ADVANCED switch to BASIC M AF OR OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED ...

Страница 86: ...itched to Vari Program 2 With the attached built in flash or Nikon Speedlight turned On appears for normal sync If an attached Nikon Speedlight is set at Rear Curtain Sync Rear Curtain Sync will be performed Function Setting Exposure mode Auto Multi Program P 1 Metering system DCS 315 Center Weighted DCS 330 3D Matrix Focus area Wide AF mode Single Servo AF AF S Drive mode Single Frame Flash Sync ...

Страница 87: ...ject changes remove your finger from the Shutter Release button then lightly press it again to refocus Refer to AF S Single Servo AF on page 6 30 4 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation and to switch the exposure meter On Confirm that the in focus indicator shutter speed and aperture indications appear in the viewfinder LCD 5 For Flexible Program which lets you ...

Страница 88: ... further from the subject and refocus If HI appears in the shutter speed position Over exposure alert Use a Nikon ND or similar filter If Lo appears in the shutter speed position Under exposure alert Use the built in flash a Nikon Speedlight a higher ISO if you are using Advanced mode or a lens with a wider minimum aperture If a green mark appears Flash photography recommended Available light is i...

Страница 89: ...the image Apply light but steady pressure with the ball of your index finger to avoid camera shake that might result in a blurred image Message Action Unable to take pictures No card present Insert a PC Card page 4 2 Unable to take pictures Card full Insert a different PC Card page 4 2 Unable to take pictures Camera too hot Wait a few minutes then try again Unable to take pictures Batteries low Ba...

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Страница 91: ...and Basic Mode In BASIC mode available functions and choices are limited In ADVANCED mode you can take advantage of the full range of Pronea 6i features In general you will get better results using ADVANCED mode Switch between BASIC and ADVANCED mode using the BASIC ADVANCED switch OR OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED ...

Страница 92: ...AF mode Fixed at Wide with Single Servo AF Wide with Single Servo AF Wide with Continuous Servo AF Spot with Single Servo AF and Spot with Continuous Servo AF are selectable Page 6 30 Drive mode Fixed at Single Frame Single Frame and Continuous are selectable Page 6 39 Flash Sync mode Fixed at Normal Sync Normal Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync and Rear Curtain Syn...

Страница 93: ...ontrol system into using reasonably high shutter speeds to avoid blur due to camera shake Your camera incorporates a versatile Vari Program System that lets you choose from six different programs each designed to accommodate different picture taking situations Vari Program automatically handles all exposure control tasks while you concentrate on composition Once you understand how each program ope...

Страница 94: ...apture images of people this program creates an artistically out of focus background that accentuates your main subject To reduce the possibility of red eye when using flash set the Flash Sync mode to Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Refer to Red Eye Reduction on page 8 4 or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync on page 8 5 Recommended AF Nikkor lenses To obtain pronounced blurred ...

Страница 95: ...ram Used when capturing a distant scene Do not use the built in flash as it will be ineffective This program tends to select a slower shutter speed and smaller aperture to provide sharply focused landscape pictures To avoid camera shake use a tripod Recommended AF Nikkor lenses Select the lens according to your desired effect For an expansive view use a wide angle lens to emphasize your subject by...

Страница 96: ...ve only when the background is bright and the subject is in a shadow or is comparatively dark The result is dramatic with a wide angle lens although a telephoto can also be used Excellent for sunsets with a dark foreground silhouette or pictures of people against the sky Do not use flash This program tends to select a slow shutter speed to produce effectively silhouetted pictures To avoid camera s...

Страница 97: ... indication disappears and P takes the place of Ps in the Camera Status LCD panel In ADVANCED mode you can cancel Vari Program by holding the MDE button and rotating the Main Command dial until the desired Exposure mode symbol P S A or M replaces Ps Press and hold the Ps button and rotate the Main Command dial until the desired Vari Program symbol page 6 4 appears in the Camera Status LCD panel Wh...

Страница 98: ...NCED mode is selected 2 Look inside the viewfinder compose the shot lightly press the Shutter Release button then confirm focus For Flexible Program which lets you change the shutter speed aperture combination refer to the Operating in Flexible Program section on page 6 17 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET PRINT TYPE S F S F S F ...

Страница 99: ...a green mark appears Flash photography is recommended If the available light is insufficient the green mark appears Use built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight AF S S S ISO PRINT TYPE F S F A C S AF S PRINT TYPE S F S F ISO C A S AF S F PRINT TYPE S S F ISO C A IMPORTANT If FEE blinks in the aperture position Lens setting error alert The lens other than the IX Nikkor lens is not set to its minimum ap...

Страница 100: ...example a shutter speed of 1 500 second passes half the light of 1 250 second and double the light of 1 1000 second An aperture of f 8 passes half the light of f 5 6 and double the light of f 11 If the correct exposure for a scene is 1 500 at f 8 we can also select 1 250 at f 11 or 1 1000 at f 5 6 and achieve the same exposure results Your camera offers two types of Programmed Auto Exposure modes ...

Страница 101: ... and rotate the Main Command dial to set P for Auto Multi Program S for Shutter Priority Auto A for Aperture Priority Auto or M for Manual Use the Ps button to activate Vari Program Refer to Vari Program on page 6 3 SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET F AF S S ISO TYPE PRINT F C A ...

Страница 102: ...lly selected shutter speed aperture combination and obtain the desired shutter speed aperture Refer to Operating in Flexible Program on page 6 17 Using this mode you can manually set your desired shutter speed 30 seconds to 1 4000 second To freeze the action use a faster shutter speed to create motion effects choose a slower shutter speed Your camera automatically sets the proper aperture to match...

Страница 103: ...to send the background out of focus recommended for portraits The aperture that you select automatically determines the shutter speed Refer to Operating in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 6 21 IMPORTANT If FEE blinks in the aperture position of the Camera Status LCD panel Lens setting error alert The lens other than the IX Nikkor lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting causing...

Страница 104: ... For a correct exposure follow the recommendation of the camera s light meter as indicated in the viewfinder LCD To achieve a specific creative effect such as intentional blur intentional under or over exposure disregard the LCD and modify the recommended exposure settings Refer to Operating in Manual Exposure Mode on page 6 24 ...

Страница 105: ...n them On again by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button 2 Look inside the viewfinder compose your shot lightly press the Shutter Release button then confirm focus and automatically set the shutter speed aperture value To change the shutter speed aperture combination refer to the Operating in Flexible Program section on page 6 17 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image...

Страница 106: ...ght If a green mark appears in the viewfinder Use the built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight F AF S S F TYPE PRINT ISO A C F AF S S F PRINT TYPE ISO C A S F IMPORTANT If FEE blinks in the aperture position of the Camera Status LCD panel Lens setting error alert The lens other than the IX Nikkor lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting causing the shutter to lock Set the lens to its minimum ap...

Страница 107: ...ent Exposure mode You change Vari Program options Two Button Reset page 6 41 is performed The camera power is turned Off 1 Select Auto Multi Program page 6 12 or Vari Program page 6 3 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button 3 Rotate the Main Command dial or Sub Command dial until the desired shutter speed aperture combination appears The shutter speed aperture combinations available may be limi...

Страница 108: ...d hold the MDE button and rotate the Main Command dial until S appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and viewfinder SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET PRINT TYPE F F IMPORTANT The bulb setting does not work on your digital camera as on a film camera Do not use this setting ...

Страница 109: ...0 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 For the best results do not use a shutter speed greater than 1 4 second If the Exposure meter LCD indications turn Off lightly press the Shutter Release button to turn them On again 3 Look inside the viewfinder compose the shot and lightly press the Shutter Release button Confirm the focus and the automatically set aperture value 4 To capture the image fully depr...

Страница 110: ...xposure alert Select a higher shutter speed or use a Nikon ND filter If Lo appears with the electronic analog display lower right corner of viewfinder Under exposure alert Select a slower shutter speed or use the built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight If a green mark appears Flash photography is recommended Use the built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight 2 1 0 1 2 AF S S PRINT TYPE ISO C A 2 1 0 1 2 TY...

Страница 111: ...Aperture Priority Auto appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and viewfinder SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET F F PRINT TYPE IMPORTANT If FEE blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel Lens setting error alert The lens other than the IX Nikkor lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting causing the shutter to lock Set the lens to its minimum aperture ...

Страница 112: ... example f1 8 f3 3 indicates the maximum aperture of the lens in use With zoom lenses the maximum aperture for each of the various focal length settings is shown in 1 6 EV steps If the Exposure meter LCD indications turn Off lightly press the Shutter Release button to turn them On again 3 Look inside the viewfinder compose the shot and lightly press the Shutter Release button Confirm focus and the...

Страница 113: ...ert Select a smaller aperture larger f number or use a Nikon ND filter If Lo appears with the electronic analog display Under exposure alert Select a wider aperture smaller f number or use the built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight If a green mark appears Flash photography is recommended Use the built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight AF S S F 2 1 0 1 2 TYPE PRINT F ISO C A F AF S S 2 1 0 1 2 F PRINT T...

Страница 114: ... panel and viewfinder 2 Remove your finger from the MDE button and rotate the Main Command dial to set the desired shutter speed Refer to the Operating in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode section on page 6 18 for shutter speed indications and sequence SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET F 2 1 0 1 2 F PRINT TYPE AF S S 2 1 0 1 2 F PRINT TYPE F ISO C A ...

Страница 115: ...sequence 4 Look inside the viewfinder compose the shot and lightly press the Shutter Release button Adjust the shutter speed and or aperture by rotating the Main or Sub Command dials until the electronic analog display shows 0 or your desired value Be sure to confirm focus 5 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image AF S S 2 1 0 1 2 F PRINT TYPE F ISO A C F 2 1 0 1 2 ...

Страница 116: ...s The Electronic Analog display in the viewfinder blinks when the subject is too dark for Metering In this case use built in flash or a Nikon Speedlight 2 1 0 1 2 Over 2 EV 2 1 0 1 2 0 EV 2 1 0 1 2 1 EV 2 1 0 1 2 1 EV 2 1 0 1 2 Under 2 EV ...

Страница 117: ...ent Advanced Matrix Sensor while data on the distance to focused subject is detected and relayed by the D type AF Nikkor lens in use Information sent by the camera s autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is centered is also considered in the computation Through analyzing this data your camera provides correct exposures even in extremely complex lighting situations If a non D type AF...

Страница 118: ...ific area in the scene In Auto Exposure mode to measure the brightness of the picture s off center portion use the AE L button Refer to Using the Auto Exposure Lock Function on page 7 4 Spot Metering Nearly 100 of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated on the 2 5 mm diameter circle approximately 1 of entire frame in the center of the viewfinder Use this meter for extra selective exposure control ...

Страница 119: ...LCD panel and viewfinder 3D Matrix Metering DCS 330 only Center Weighted Metering Spot Metering DCS 315 only The 3D Matrix Metering icon may appear on the Camera Status LCD panel when you press the Metering button However you will not be able to set 3D Matrix Metering Use the Main Command dial to select either Center Weighted or Spot Metering SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET F AF S S ISO TYPE PRINT F A C...

Страница 120: ...be in focus After focus is achieved with a stationary subject the focus remains locked for as long as the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed This feature proves especially useful when recomposing a picture with the main subject off center page 6 36 If the camera to subject distance changes however you must refocus AF C Continuous Servo AF Under certain conditions such as very fast action si...

Страница 121: ...cus detecting area is designated by the 2 5 mm diameter circle at the center of the viewfinder is recommended when The subject is considerably smaller than the wide area focus brackets The subject is obscured by an object such as a fence in the foreground A particular portion of a subject such as the eyes must be in focus in a portrait The subject is strongly backlit such as someone standing besid...

Страница 122: ...nd hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the function set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and the symbol beneath it starts blinking 3 Remove your finger from the FNC button and confirm that the symbol has stopped blinking M AF SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET TYPE PRINT QR AF S F S AE ISO A BKT IN ...

Страница 123: ...dlight is turned On Wide Area mode automatically switches to Spot Area mode blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel and appears inside the viewfinder 4 Press and hold the SET button and rotate the Main Command dial until the desired combination appears SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET o ...

Страница 124: ...y press the Shutter Release button to automatically activate focus tracking Confirm that a appears in the viewfinder then fully depress the Shutter Release button The Shutter Release button can be depressed without confirming the indication as soon as the subject comes into focus the shutter will be released Even when your camera is in Single Servo AF mode it will recheck focus before every shutte...

Страница 125: ...er subjects Refer to Autofocus with the Main Subject Off Center on page 6 36 When it is critical to obtain a constant focus on a stationary subject for multiple exposures set the Drive mode to Single Frame or set the camera to Manual focus Focus tracking remains active as long as you keep the Shutter Release button lightly pressed If the subject stops and a appears the focus is still locked If the...

Страница 126: ...ts 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and lightly press the Shutter Release button to start Single Servo AF operation 2 Confirm that the In focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 3 While lightly pressing the Shutter Release button recompose as desired then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image When recomposing do not change the camera to subject distance F F...

Страница 127: ...ference in brightness between the subject and the background switch Metering to Center Weighted or Spot and use the Auto Exposure Lock function Refer to Using the Auto Exposure Lock Function on page 7 4 With a moving subject the focus cannot be locked ...

Страница 128: ... 30 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation During the operation or for front or rear focus may appear When the subject is in focus a appears in the viewfinder Unless you remove your finger from the Shutter Release button the motor will start driving the lens again to obtain an in focus picture if the subject moves When you lightly press the Shutter Release button...

Страница 129: ...he button then fully depress it again Continuous Shooting With the DCS 315 camera images are captured continuously at a 2 frames per second burst for a maximum of 3 images every 11 seconds With the DCS 330 camera images are captured continuously at a 1 frame per second burst for a maximum of 3 images every 20 seconds For Focus Tracking shooting speed is slightly slower These frame rates occur with...

Страница 130: ...e Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and the or symbol starts blinking 2 Remove your finger from the FNC button and confirm that the or symbol stops blinking 3 Press and hold the SET button and rotate the Main Command dial to set for single frame shooting or for continuous shooting SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET s F AE AF S S PRINT TYPE ISO QR IN A...

Страница 131: ... to Rear Curtain Sync Rear Curtain Sync will be performed Exposure mode Auto Multi Program P Metering system DCS 330 3D Matrix DCS 315 Center Weighted Focus area Wide Focus mode Single Servo AF AF S Drive mode Single Frame Flash Sync mode Normal Exposure Compensation Cancel Flexible Program Cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing Cancel Flash Exposure Bracketing Cancel Self timer Cancel Press and hold the...

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Страница 133: ...er Operation The Self timer allows you to delay the exposure ten seconds from the time that you press the Shutter Release button 1 Press the Self timer button and confirm that a appears in the Camera Status LCD panel To cancel the self timer before it functions press and hold the Ps and RESET buttons for more than two seconds or turn the camera Off 2 Look through the viewfinder then lightly press ...

Страница 134: ...on starts however the shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus During the Self timer operation autofocus will not start even if you lightly press the Shutter Release button Continuous shooting is not performed even if Drive mode is set to Continuous shooting 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button The Self timer LED blinks for eight seconds then stops blinking indicating tha...

Страница 135: ... Refer to Viewing Overexposure Areas and Histogram Information on page 9 5 Developed and patented by Kodak the Histogram graphically depicts the distribution of gray scale values among pixels based upon the captured file It functions as a digital light meter by providing graphic representation of image exposure You can adjust your camera s exposure settings based on what the histogram reveals To u...

Страница 136: ...uto Exposure Lock function To use this function you should first switch to Center Weighted or Spot Metering 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder or move in closer until the subject fully covers the reference circle for Center Weighted or Spot Metering 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button and confirm the shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder F ...

Страница 137: ...he button again Continuous Servo AF is not recommended if the subject will move off center after you recompose with AE lock 3 Press and hold the AE L button to lock auto exposure While you are holding the AE L button the flash recommended light green does not light up in the viewfinder 4 While holding the AE L button recompose the picture focus again and shoot REC TAG RESET BUSY SET FNC MDE Ps SEL...

Страница 138: ...s follows 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and if necessary move closer until the subject fully covers the reference circle for Center Weighted or Spot Metering 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button 3 Adjust the shutter speed and aperture until the viewfinder s Electronic Analog display shows the desired exposure 4 Recompose the picture and shoot F 2 1 0 1 2 F 2 1 0 1 2 ...

Страница 139: ... your images be sure to reset the control to 0 0 to resume normal operation Exposure Compensation has no effect in Manual Exposure mode M Without Compensation With Compensation 1 Press and hold the Exposure Compensation button and rotate the Main Command dial until the desired compensation value appears on the Camera Status LCD panel The symbol appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and inside the...

Страница 140: ...pears from the viewfinder when the exposure meter automatically turns Off 2 After shooting reset the compensation value to 0 to resume normal operation You can cancel Exposure Compensation by pressing and holding the Ps and RESET buttons for more than two seconds Two Button Reset To confirm the compensation value on the Camera Status LCD panel press the Exposure Compensation button AF S S F TYPE P...

Страница 141: ... the second with a 0 5 EV compensation and the third with a compensation of 0 5 EV 1 Press and hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and BKT and AE start blinking Removing your finger from the FNC button causes BKT and AE to stop blinking The Electronic Analog display starts blinking inside the viewfinder Auto E...

Страница 142: ...he Camera Status LCD panel to indicate no compensation and the Electronic Analog display starts blinking inside the viewfinder To cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing before starting or during bracketing turn the camera power Off then On again or press and hold the Ps and RESET buttons for more than two seconds Two Button Reset SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET AE TYPE PRINT F BKT AF S S ISO TYPE F 2 1 0 1 2 A...

Страница 143: ...nsation the second shot with 0 5 EV compensation and the third shot with 1 5 EV compensation In flash shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing compensates for background exposure but does not affect the flash output level 4 Compose the picture confirm focus and exposure then fully depress the Shutter Release button In Single Frame shooting Fully depress the Shutter Release button three times to take the ...

Страница 144: ...posure Flash Exposure Bracketing You can save the settings as a group and save up to three groups Three identification numbers 1 to 3 are provided for custom settings Saving Customized Settings for Quick Recall 1 Confirm the various camera settings Change as needed 2 Press and hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD pan...

Страница 145: ...ion number and then select the same identification number to save another group of settings the previous settings will be cleared 3 Press and hold the SET button and rotate the Main Command dial until the desired custom setting number 1 2 or 3 appears in the Camera Status LCD panel 4 Release the SET button AF S S QR TYPE PRINT AE F ISO BKT IN A SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET AF S S QR TYPE PRINT F IN ...

Страница 146: ... identification numbers you can adjust any or all settings Doing so does not cancel the QR setting You can recall the setting again by pressing the QR OUT button and selecting the same number Press and hold the QR OUT button and rotate the Main Command dial until your previous memory setting identification number appears The customized settings appear in the Camera Status LCD panel Remove your fin...

Страница 147: ...he range for the DCS 315 is 100 400 and the range for the DCS 330 is 125 400 Setting Auto ISO ISO 200 1 Press and hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the function set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and ISO starts blinking 2 Press and hold the SET button and rotate the Main Command dial until appears A SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET A AF S S F TYPE PRINT AE QR IS...

Страница 148: ...and dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and ISO and if auto ISO is selected start blinking 2 Remove your finger from the FNC button and confirm that the ISO and stop blinking SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET AF S S F TYPE PRINT AE QR ISO A BKT IN A A ...

Страница 149: ... the ISO setting press and hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears and ISO starts blinking Press the SET button so the ISO appears in the Camera Status LCD panel DCS 315 only ISO values of less than ISO 100 may appear on the Camera Status LCD panel ISO settings below 100 will automatically be changed to ISO 100 before capture SET FNC MDE Ps BUS...

Страница 150: ...iewfinder indicating that you should focus manually with the clear matte field or focus automatically on another subject located at the same distance 1 Set the Focus Mode selector to M With the Focus Mode selector at M only for wide area or for Spot area appears in the Camera Status LCD panel 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image on the clear matte field a...

Страница 151: ...ght s AF illuminator Patterned subject or scene such as building windows Focus manually with the clear matte field or use Single Servo AF to focus on another subject with no pattern The second subject should be at the same distance as the first Lock focus page 6 36 and recompose Low contrast subject Focus manually with the clear matte field or use Single Servo AF to focus on another subject at the...

Страница 152: ...y with the clear matte field When using a linear polarizing filter or other special filter such as a soft focus filter focus manually with the clear matte field A circular polarizing filter can be used in connection with the autofocus operation Strong lighting With a strongly backlit subject a bright or shiny subject or a scene in which there is a pronounced difference in brightness focus manually...

Страница 153: ... dedicated Nikon Speedlight you can perform an advanced Fill Flash technique Automatic Balanced Fill Flash By making Fill Flash a standard part of your photography you can take better flash pictures than ever before CAUTION Use only Nikon Speedlights Other units may damage the camera s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements 250V or higher electric contact alignment or switch ...

Страница 154: ...le you can use the built in flash to illuminate your subject and fill in shadows Factors Affecting TTL Flash Nikon s TTL flash sensor relies upon the reflected light from the film plane surface which Kodak has replaced with an imager The reflectance factor of film is quite different than the imager this affects the overall performance of the TTL modes For best results reduce the flash compensation...

Страница 155: ...t then relays this information to the computer which automatically compensates flash output level The result is a well balanced photo that provides a correct exposure for both background and the foreground subject Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash By pointing the Center Weighted or Spot circle at different parts of the scene you can influence the brightness levels of available light expos...

Страница 156: ...e your camera s Histogram page 9 5 to verify the exposure of flash images If you need to modify the exposure you can shift the exposure in subsequent captures using Exposure Compensation or Flash Output Compensation You may also use Flash Exposure Bracketing to bracket your shots Flash Sync Mode Your camera offers five flash sync modes Normal Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync...

Страница 157: ... shutter speed range down to 30 seconds which enables background details to emerge Use a tripod to prevent camera shake With Rear Curtain Sync set the flash fires at the end of the exposure turning available light into a stream of light that follows the moving flash illuminated subject Rear Curtain Sync is particularly effective at slow shutter speeds When selecting a slow shutter speed use a trip...

Страница 158: ...e Camera Status LCD panel and the Flash symbol starts blinking The different types of flash symbols are shown in the illustration at the bottom of the page 2 Remove your finger from the FNC button and confirm that the flash symbol stops blinking SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET TYPE PRINT QR AF S S AE F F ISO A BKT IN SLOW SLOW F F REAR PRINT TYPE ...

Страница 159: ...and dial until the desired flash symbol appears Normal Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync When you remove your finger from the FNC button the flash symbol disappears SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET SLOW SLOW F F REAR PRINT TYPE ...

Страница 160: ...ync Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync set the Exposure mode to Auto Multi Program P or Aperture Priority Auto A Because Rear Curtain Sync is particularly effective at slow shutter speeds Slow Sync is automatically set at the same time Rear Curtain Sync is set in Auto Multi Program P or Aperture Priority Auto A Exposure modes Rear Curtain Sync cannot be set when Vari Program is in use For Rear Curta...

Страница 161: ...gs at intervals of 5 seconds or less let the flash rest at least 10 minutes before firing again Continuous flash use may cause the camera s handgrip to become hot this is normal Continuous firing results in a longer interval before the ready light comes on as it takes longer for the flash to automatically recharge When the built in flash is activated an accessory Speedlight will not fire When usin...

Страница 162: ...ength 3 Cannot be used when shooting a subject within 1 3m 4 3 ft at 35mm focal length Tips Do not use a lens hood it could cause slight vignetting With zoom lenses do not shoot within the macro range Zoom AF Nikkor lenses IX Nikkor 20 60mm f 3 5 f 5 6 35 70mm f 2 8D IX Nikkor 24 70mm f 3 5 f 5 6 35 80mm f 4 5 f 5 6D IX Nikkor 60 180mm f 4 f 5 6 35 105mm f 3 5 f 4 5D IF 20 35mm f 2 8D IF1 35 135mm...

Страница 163: ...own in the table below ISO 100 200 400 Flash shooting distance range m ft Guide number m ft 14 45 9 20 6 5 28 91 9 Aperture 1 4 2 2 8 2 0 9 9 6 6 32 5 2 2 8 4 1 4 7 0 4 6 23 2 8 4 5 6 1 0 5 0 3 3 16 4 4 5 6 8 0 7 3 5 2 3 11 5 5 6 8 11 0 6 2 5 2 0 8 2 8 11 16 0 6 1 8 2 0 5 9 11 16 22 0 6 1 3 2 0 4 3 16 22 32 0 6 0 9 2 0 3 0 ...

Страница 164: ...mera Status LCD panel shows the manually set shutter speed while the shutter speed indication in the viewfinder shows 18o Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Programmed Auto P Ps Automatically controlled from 1 180 second to 1 60 second1 Aperture is automatically controlled between f 2 8 and lens minimum aperture Shutter Priority Auto S Manually set as desired from 1 180 second to 30 seconds2 Ape...

Страница 165: ...CD panel When Wide Area focus is set the camera automatically switches to Spot Area focus as soon as the flash pops up blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel and appears in the viewfinder 2 Set the Flash Sync mode as desired page 8 4 Red Eye Reduction mode is shown in the illustration as an example 3 Set the shutter speed and aperture Refer to the table on page 8 12 OR OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED s o...

Страница 166: ...tter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode the background may be underexposed To obtain a correct exposure for the background Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode Set a slower shutter speed Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode Set Flash Sync mode to Slow Sync to extend the automatically controlled shutter speed range or set a wider aperture Manual Exposure mode Set a slower s...

Страница 167: ...s the Shutter Release button to capture an image After shooting check the Flash Ready light again If it blinks for a few seconds after shooting the light may have been insufficient Use the Histogram page 9 5 to check the exposure If necessary move closer to the subject or select a wider aperture and shoot again ...

Страница 168: ... be set only when the built in flash is activated or an attached Nikon Speedlight is turned On When using Flash Exposure Bracketing with Exposure Compensation page 7 3 or Flash Output Level Compensation the compensated value is added If exposure is compensated at 1 EV and you set Flash Exposure Bracketing for 0 5 EV for example the first shot will be taken with 1 EV compensation the second shot wi...

Страница 169: ...Press and hold the FNC button and rotate the Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and and start blinking Remove your finger from the FNC button so and stop blinking SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET BKT BKT QR PRINT TYPE AF S S F ISO A BKT IN ...

Страница 170: ...ring the built in flash or turning an attached Nikon Speedlight Off also cancels Flash Exposure Bracketing 5 Compose the picture confirm the focus and exposure then fully depress the Shutter Release button When using the built in flash you need to fully depress the Shutter Release button three times to capture the three images This is required whether your camera s Drive mode is set for Single Fra...

Страница 171: ... 2 1 0 1 2 F F ISO PRINT TYPE A BKT C 2 1 0 1 2 F AF S S ISO TYPE PRINT F A C BKT F AF S S ISO TYPE PRINT F A C BKT S AF S 2 1 0 1 2 F F ISO TYPE PRINT A BKT C First shot is taken Second shot is taken Third shot is taken ...

Страница 172: ...t Level Compensation Using this function you can adjust the light output level from 3 EV to 1 EV in 1 2 steps 1 Press and hold the FNC button and rotate Main Command dial until the Function Set indicator appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and the symbol starts blinking 2 Remove your finger from the FNC button The symbol stops blinking SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET AF S S AE F QR ISO TYPE PRINT IN ...

Страница 173: ...h Output Level Compensation remains fixed until reset Although remains in the Camera Status LCD panel to indicate Exposure Compensation is On the compensation value disappears when you release from the SET button The symbol disappears from the viewfinder when the exposure meter automatically turns Off SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET F PRINT TYPE F AF S S PRINT TYPE ISO C A ...

Страница 174: ...indicator appears and starts blinking Press the SET button 5 After shooting reset the compensation amount to 0 0 Or press and hold the Ps and RESET buttons for more than two seconds to cancel Flash Output Level Compensation Switching the Exposure mode to Vari Program or switching to a different Vari Program option also cancels Flash Output Level Compensation OR OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED SET FNC MD...

Страница 175: ...d photography cannot be performed with a DCS 300 Series camera Tip When using Programmed Auto Exposure mode only TTL Auto Flash mode can be used If a Flash mode other than TTL Auto is set turning the Speedlight On locks the shutter In this case FEE and the Exposure mode indicator P or Ps blink in the Camera Status LCD panel warning that the flash mode should be set to TTL auto Speedlight Model Con...

Страница 176: ...ght manual 5 Refer to Using Flash Exposure Bracketing on page 8 16 6 Refer to Red Eye Reduction on page 8 4 7 Set on the camera 8 Set on the camera in TTL Auto Flash Exposure mode only Speedlight Model Slow Sync1 Rear Curtain Sync2 Repeating Flash3 Flash Output Level Compensation4 Flash Exposure Bracketing5 Red Eye Reduction6 SB 27 Yes7 Yes7 No Yes Yes8 Yes SB 26 Yes7 Yes Yes Yes Yes8 Yes SB 25 Ye...

Страница 177: ...13 at 40 C 104 F If you are unable to capture a second image disconnect the master Speedlight from the camera or turn each Speedlight Off and On once This resets the circuits so you can resume shooting This also applies when using any non Nikon studio speedlight system With the SB 26 when the wireless slave flash selector is set to D the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 125 second The camer...

Страница 178: ...ring strobe units that are not mounted onto the camera s hot shoe and it is rated for sync voltages up to a maximum of 30V DC Do not use the Flash Sync terminal and the camera s hot shoe simultaneously The Flash sync cord connector set is not supplied with the camera WARNINGS The Flash Sync terminal is for a flash sync cable system ONLY DO NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS CONNECTOR Doing so can c...

Страница 179: ... not work The only Flash modes possible are Manual Flash Exposure control and Non TTL Automatic Flash Exposure control The camera s shutter speed for flash sync cannot be set automatically Set the shutter speed manually to a slower speed than the synchronization speed maximum speed available is 1 180 second The flash ready light indicator does not function confirm that the flash is ready with the ...

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Страница 181: ...ions on the camera and in the Kodak Software You can also record sound files to be associated with images and delete unwanted images to free up space on a PC Card Image Review Mode You can view images on your camera in Single Four and Nine Image Review mode You can also view images in Single Image Review mode when the Status screen is displayed on Image LCD panel Refer to Viewing Status Informatio...

Страница 182: ...otate the Main Command dial to highlight the icon for the desired viewing mode Single Four or Nine Image Review mode or S for the Status screen 4 Release the MENU button One four or nine images are displayed 1 Select the desired folder 2 Select the desired Image Review mode 3 Press and hold the SELECT button and turn the Main Command dial clockwise or counter clockwise to scroll through the images...

Страница 183: ...on of the Main Command dial Review sequence with clockwise rotation of the Main Command dial Selecting images in Nine Image Review mode is similar If you change from Four or Nine Image Review mode the selected image will be the image displayed in Single Image Review mode 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 45 46 47 48 46 47 48 49 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 44 45 46 47 43 44 45...

Страница 184: ...he MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Display Contrast icon 3 Release the MENU button A gray scale bar appears at the side of the image and a slider appears across the bottom 4 Press and hold the SELECT button and turn the Main Command dial clockwise or counter clockwise moving the slider until the desired contrast is achieved The displayed image changes to reflect the c...

Страница 185: ...times referred to as tonal distribution The number of pixels at each luminance level is plotted and displayed beneath a small representation of the image This information can help you determine whether the image on average was correctly exposed or met the overall exposure curve desired 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Comma...

Страница 186: ...es represent the relative value of light intensities in a scene They range from 0 darkest elements in a scene to 255 brightest elements in a scene For a high contrast image the Histogram will include almost the entire range of pixel code values For a low contrast image the Histogram will include a small range of pixel code values To judge exposure use the Histogram not the image displayed on the I...

Страница 187: ...en The ISO value is always displayed and the actual image is unaffected by the missing information 1 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial until one of following occurs Single Image Review mode the image that you wish to select is displayed Four or Nine Image Review mode the selection rectangle is displayed over the image that you wish to select 2 Release the SELECT but...

Страница 188: ...ently selected image 1 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Status icon 2 Release the MENU button The Status screen appears Quickly press and release the SELECT button to toggle between the Status screen and Single Image Review mode ...

Страница 189: ... Software CD included with your camera 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On 2 Select the folder containing the images you wish to tag 3 Select any Image Review mode 4 Select an image 5 Press and quickly release the REC TAG button If you hold the REC TAG button for more than one second you will activate the microphone used for attaching sound files to images A Tag icon is displaye...

Страница 190: ...dak Software or other software designed for sound wav files Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Keep in mind that sound files do use space on a PC Card 1 Capture an image or select the image to which you wish to attach a sound file 2 Press and hold the REC TAG button 3 Wait for the PC Card Busy Record LED to turn gre...

Страница 191: ...11 9 Camera Images The PC Card Busy Record LED turns green while you are recording sound You can repeat the process if you wish to associate additional sound files with the image SET FNC MDE Ps BUSY RESET ...

Страница 192: ...3 Select the image that you want to delete 4 Press and hold the MENU button and the SELECT button at the same time The Delete Image screen appears 5 Release the Menu and SELECT buttons 6 Press the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes No or Done If you choose Yes the current image is deleted and the next image appears If you choose No the current image is not deleted and ...

Страница 193: ...ess and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the Main menu icon 4 Release the MENU button The Main menu appears 5 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Delete Images 6 Release the SELECT button The Delete Images menu appears 7 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight the desired option 8 Re...

Страница 194: ...ibly cancel some of the deletions When finished a screen like the one at the left tells you how many images were deleted IMPORTANT When you delete all images or all untagged images on a card images in other folders will also be deleted Be certain that you don t need any of them ...

Страница 195: ...ware User s Manual are supplied separately on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Use Adobe Acrobat Reader included on the CD to view or print the manual Images processed on the camera can be accessed by other applications without being acquired by the Kodak Software Refer to Setting Processing Options on page 4 11 Advantages to Using an IEEE 1394 Connection You can capture images t...

Страница 196: ...ter Refer to Inserting Batteries on page 2 4 or Connecting the Kodak specified AC adapter on page 2 9 2 Install the Kodak Software for Macintosh or PC if you have not already done so Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera IMPORTANT While it is not necessary to use the Kodak specified AC adapter it is highly recommended ...

Страница 197: ...nnector and is meant to be the last device on the daisy chain You are now ready to access your camera from the computer Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera The Host Computer Connected icon on the Status screen appears when a valid cable connection is made It flashes when a host computer application such as the Kodak ...

Страница 198: ...on the use of a card reader 1 Remove the PC Card from your camera Refer to Removing a PC Card on page 4 3 2 Insert the PC Card into the card reader on your computer Some computer systems for example Windows NT 4 0 require you to reboot each time you insert a PC Card into the reader 3 You can now access images on the PC Card using the Kodak Software 9 Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCD Host Softwa...

Страница 199: ...lectronic contacts with your fingers Doing so can hasten corrosion and affect proper camera operation Do not touch the camera s reflex mirror or focusing screen Imager Clean is a delicate procedure Refer to Cleaning the Imager on page 11 9 After removing a lens from the camera place the camera body cap over the lens mounting ring Keep the lens cover in place when the camera is not in use Condensat...

Страница 200: ...the shutter curtain or surrounding area use only a commercially available bulb type blower IMPORTANT Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the camera IMPORTANT Avoid directly touching any of these surfaces Do not wipe the camera body or lens with any type of cleaner containing organic solvents CAUTIONS Be careful not to blow air onto the curtain too strongly as this coul...

Страница 201: ...ing Cleaning and Re installing the Antialiasing Filter CAUTION If you break the glass on the antialiasing filter while it is in the camera call your service representative The broken glass can damage the imager and other parts of the camera DCS 330 Do not attempt to install an IX Nikkor lens when the antialiasing filter is in place These lenses can break the filter 1 Turn the camera Off 2 Remove t...

Страница 202: ...hillips 00 4 Carefully remove the filter bracket from the camera 5 Gently blow off the dust using commercially available canned air If the antialiasing filter is still dirty please contact your dealer or service representative 6 To re install place the filter bracket tabs into the upper two notches on the camera lens opening and secure the screw at the bottom 7 Replace the lens Refer to Mounting t...

Страница 203: ...imager needs cleaning Capture a test image of a flat uniform scene and examine it for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager Access the imager and visually inspect it for dirt Capturing and Examining an Image 1 Connect the camera to your computer Refer to To Connect Your Camera to a Computer on page 10 2 2 Capture an image of a plain white object such as a clean white wall 3 Examine the im...

Страница 204: ...amera insert one now Refer to Inserting Batteries on page 2 4 5 If the camera is not connected to the Kodak specified AC adapter connect it now Refer to Connecting the Kodak specified AC adapter on page 2 9 6 Turn the camera On CAUTION It is necessary to use the batteries as well as the Kodak specified AC adapter as a safeguard to prevent the shutter closing unexpectedly and being ruined ...

Страница 205: ...and dial to highlight the Imager Clean choice 11 Release the SELECT button If there are no batteries in the camera or the camera is not connected to an AC adapter a message to that effect will appear Return to Step 3 If the batteries and AC adapter are in place the Open shutter screen appears in the Image LCD panel 12 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight O...

Страница 206: ...screen appears in the Image LCD panel 14 Hold the camera so that light reflects off the imager Visually inspect the imager for grease fingerprints lint or other dirt If the imager is dirty you can clean and reassemble the camera If it is clean you can reassemble the camera without cleaning Both procedures are described on the next page CAUTION Do not remove the power sources while the mirror is ra...

Страница 207: ...era Reassemble your camera after inspecting or cleaning the imager 1 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Yes in the Close shutter screen The mirror lowers and the shutter closes 2 Turn the camera Off 3 Replace the antialiasing filter page 11 3 if necessary 4 Replace the lens 5 Turn the camera On 6 Capture an image of a plain white object and verify that t...

Страница 208: ...cals are used Do not store the camera in a drawer or other non ventilated place Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for several days A minute amount of battery power is used even when the Power switch is set to Off and the batteries will be affected after several days of storage You should also store the original packaging in case you need to return the camera for repair Af...

Страница 209: ... firmware Using the Kodak Software This method is described in the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Copying from the PC Card see below 1 Download or copy the firmware files to your computer 2 Install the firmware on your computer using the installation software which accompanied the firmware 3 Connect your camera to a Kodak sp...

Страница 210: ...e root directory of a PC Card Do not copy the file to a folder on the card On Windows systems the firmware file will have been installed in TWAIN_32 Kodak dcs in your Windows directory On Macintosh systems it will have been installed in the DCS Plugin directory in your root directory 6 Insert the PC Card into your camera ...

Страница 211: ...on 9 Release the MENU button The Main Menu appears 10 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight Firmware 11 Release the SELECT button The Firmware screen appears 12 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main Command dial to highlight your choice 13 Release the SELECT button If you choose Version the firmware version appears ...

Страница 212: ...se Cancel the firmware will not be updated If you choose OK the Progress screen appears If there is a problem loading the firmware an error message will be displayed When the firmware has been successfully loaded this screen appears 15 Choose OK The Main Menu appears To revert to an older version of firmware you must repeat steps 10 14 ...

Страница 213: ...rranty Repair Coverage If this 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 conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts ar...

Страница 214: ... enclosed repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following circumstances beyond Kodak s control service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak unauthorized modifications or service misuse abuse failure to follow Kodak s operating maintenance or repacking instructions failure to use Kodak supplied items su...

Страница 215: ...l 1 800 GO KODAK 1 800 465 6325 In other countries call your nearest Kodak representative If service is required your Kodak representative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number When returning a DCS 300 Series Digital Camera for repair the unit should be packed in its original packing materials The problem report f...

Страница 216: ...r help with camera operation and connection to your computer Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics application software integration consulting and supporting equipment such as Kodak Digital Science 8650 PS dye sublimation printers Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement 4 Telephone Support Currently telephone support is provided wit...

Страница 217: ...ent will not be charged provided a valid active call number is provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will not include charges Calls to arrange for service will have the charges cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS camera and software are available Please contact the regional Service...

Страница 218: ...any machine readable form for backup purposes in support of your use of the software transfer the software and license to another party to whom you also transfer the Related Equipment if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement If you transfer the software you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred...

Страница 219: ...d by a copy of your receipt Kodak does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE EN...

Страница 220: ...OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement you may contact Kodak at United States 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 Canada...

Страница 221: ... aperture of f5 6 or faster Exposure Metering Three built in exposure meters 3D Matrix Center Weighted and Spot Metering range at ISO 200 with f1 4 lens EV 0 to EV 20 in 3D Matrix DCS 330 only and Center Weighted EV 4 to EV 20 in Spot Exposure meter duration Remains on for 8 seconds after the camera is turned On or after you remove your finger from the Shutter Release button Exposure modes Program...

Страница 222: ...bnail of current image location of current image in folder file type host PC connected battery level background image processing status recording status current image number file type of current image Camera Status LCD panel illumination Push the LCD Panel Illumination button to activate ISO range DCS 315 100 400 DCS 330 125 400 Self timer Electronically controlled 10 seconds duration can be cance...

Страница 223: ...not inserted properly or is in the wrong slot Insert a PC Card or check the insertion Refer to Inserting a PC Card on page 4 2 Error message in the Image LCD panel states that no PC Card is installed Card not formatted message appears in the Image LCD panel The PC Card is not formatted Format the PC Card Refer to Formatting a PC Card on page 4 4 The PC Card Busy LED blinks The Images Available ind...

Страница 224: ... The Exposure mode indicator and F blink A non CPU lens is attached or no lens is attached Attach a Nikkor CPU lens Refer to Mounting the Lens on page 1 19 buLb blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel Bulb is set in the Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode Set the Exposure mode to Manual or set another shutter speed Refer to Manual Exposure Mode M on page 6 14 Auto Exposure Bracketing was set with a ...

Страница 225: ...atically changes to Single Frame shooting Capture one image at a time blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel Red Eye Reduction set with a Speedlight lacking Red Eye Reduction Camera automatically switches Flash Sync mode to Normal Sync The shutter does not release The Flash Ready light is Off when the Built in flash is up Built in flash is not charged Wait for the flash to charge If the delay is to...

Страница 226: ...ct or select a wider aperture The date is not displayed in the Camera Status LCD panel The Pronea date time function is disabled The date is displayed on the Image LCD panel Refer to Setting the Date and Time on page 3 1 Can t tag an image The Tag icon does not appear in the Menu bar The REC TAG button is being held for too long Quickly press and release the REC TAG button to tag an image Refer to...

Страница 227: ...nd AC adapter and contact your service representative The Image LCD panel is not clearly visible The Image LCD panel is too light or too dark The Display Contrast is set incorrectly Adjust the Display Contrast Refer to Adjusting the Display Contrast on page 9 4 The image quality is not satisfactory A variety of unsuitable images Improper use of SLR camera functions Refer to chapters 6 7 or 8 or co...

Страница 228: ...ra failed to respond to a command within the allotted time 1 Turn the camera Off then On 2 If that doesn t work quit all applications Turn the computer and camera Off then On 3 If that doesn t work reload the firmware Refer to Loading Camera Firmware on page 11 11 disconnectedErr 4169 The camera has been disconnected from the computer and the application is still trying to communicate with the cam...

Страница 229: ...e table below as a reference Manual Single Focal Length Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter Ai 6 2 8S Fish Eye x x Ai 8 2 8 Fish Eye x Ai 8 2 8S Fish Eye x x Ai 13 5 6 x x Ai 13 5 6S x x Ai 15 5 6 x x Ai 15 3 5 x x Ai 15 3 5S x x Ai 16 2 8 Fish Eye x x Ai 16 2 8S Fish Eye x x Ai 16 3 5 Fish Eye x x Ai 18 3 5S x Ai 18 4 x Ai 20 2 8S x Ai 20 3 ...

Страница 230: ... 4 x x Ai 35 1 4S x x Ai 35 2 x x Ai 35 2S x x E 35 2 5 Series E x Ai 35 2 8 x x Ai 35 2 8S x x Ai 50 1 2 x x Ai 50 1 2S x x Ai 50 1 4 x x Ai 50 1 4S x x Ai 50 1 8 x x Ai 50 1 8S x E 50 1 8 x x Ai 50 2 x x Ai 55 1 2 x x Ai 55 2 8 Micro x x Ai 55 2 8S Micro x x Ai 55 3 5 Micro x x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter ...

Страница 231: ...i 105 4 5S Ultra Violet x x Ai 135 2 x x Ai 135 2S x x Ai 135 2 8 x x Ai 135 2 8S x x E 135 2 8 x x Ai 135 3 5 x x Ai 135 3 5S x x Ai 180 2 8 x x Ai 180 2 8S ED x x Ai 200 2 ED IF x x Ai 200 2S ED IF x x Ai 200 4 x x Ai 200 4S x x Ai 200 4 MC IF x x Ai 200 4S MC IF x x Ai 300 2S ED IF x x Ai 300 2 8 ED IF x x Ai 300 2 8S ED IF x x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without An...

Страница 232: ...400 3 5 ED IF x x Ai 400 3 5S ED IF x x Ai 400 5 6 ED x x Ai 400 5 6 ED IF x x Ai 400 5 6S ED IF x x Ai 500 4S x x Ai 600 4 ED IF x x Ai 600 4S ED IF x x Ai 600 5 6 ED IF x x Ai 600 5 6S ED IF x x Ai 800 5 6S ED IF x x Ai 800 8 ED IF x x Ai 800 8S ED IF x x Ai 1200 11 ED IF x x Ai 1200 11S ED IF x x 28 3 5 Perspective Control x x 35 2 8 Perspective Control x1 x1 500 8 Reflex x x 1000 11 Reflex x2 ...

Страница 233: ...Zoom 35 70 3 3 4 5S x x Ai Zoom 35 70 3 5 x x Ai Zoom 35 70 3 5S x x Ai Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5S x x Ai Zoom 35 135 3 5 4 5S x x Ai Zoom 35 200 3 5 4 5S x x E Zoom 36 72 3 5 Series E x x Ai Zoom 43 86 3 5 x x Ai Zoom 50 135 3 5S x x Ai Zoom 50 300 4 5 x x Ai Zoom 50 300 4 5 ED x x Ai Zoom 50 300 4 5S ED x x E Zoom 70 210 4 Series E x x E Zoom 75 150 3 5 Series E x x Ai Zoom 80 200 2 8S ED x x Ai Zoom ...

Страница 234: ...F x x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter AF 16 2 8D Fish Eye x x AF 18 2 8D x x AF 20 2 8 x x AF 20 2 8D x x AF 24 2 8 x x AF 24 2 8D x x AF 28 1 4D x x AF 28 2 8 x x AF 28 2 8D x x AF 35 2 x x AF 35 2D x x AF 50 1 4 x x AF 50 1 4D x x AF 50 1 8 x x AF 55 2 8 Micro x x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Fi...

Страница 235: ...AF 180 2 8 ED IF x x AF 180 2 8D ED IF x x AF 200 4D ED IF MC x x AF 300 2 8 ED IF x x AF 300 4 ED IF x x AF I 300 2 8D ED IF DCM x x AF I 400 2 8D ED IF DCM x x AF I 500 4D ED IF DCM x x AF I 600 4D ED IF DCM x x AF S 300 2 8D ED IF SWM x x AF S 400 2 8D ED IF SWM x x AF S 500 4D ED IF SWM x x AF S 600 4D ED IF SWM x x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing ...

Страница 236: ... 50 3 3 4 5D x x AF Zoom 24 120 3 5 5 6D IF x x AF Zoom 28 70 3 5 4 5 ASP x x AF Zoom 28 70 3 5 4 5D ASP x x AF Zoom 28 80 3 5 5 6D x x AF Zoom 28 85 3 5 4 5S x x AF Zoom 28 85 3 5 4 5 x x AF Zoom 28 200 3 5 5 6D IF x x AF Zoom 35 70 2 8 x x AF Zoom 35 70 2 8D x x AF Zoom 35 70 3 3 4 5 x x AF Zoom 35 80 4 0 5 6D x x AF Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5 x x AF Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5D IF x x ...

Страница 237: ... 70 300 4 5 5 6D ED x x AF Zoom 70 300 4 5 5 6 x x AF Zoom 80 200 2 8 ED x x AF Zoom 80 200 2 8D ED x x AF Zoom 80 200 4 5 5 6D x x AF Zoom 75 180 4 5 5 6D ED MC x x IX Zoom 20 60 3 5 5 6 x IX Zoom 24 70 3 5 5 6 x IX Zoom 60 180 3 5 5 6 x Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter ...

Страница 238: ...r is in place Do not attach the following Nikkor lenses and teleconverters to your DCS 315 or DCS 330 camera They can damage the camera or the lens Non AI lenses AF Teleconverter TC 16A AF Teleconverter TC 16 Lenses which require a Focusing Unit AU 1 Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 Fisheye OP 10mm f 5 6 Reflex 1000mm f 11 Factory Serial No 142361 143000 ED 180mm 600mm f 8 No 174041 174180 ED 360mm 1200mm f 11 N...

Страница 239: ...t to compensate for available ambient light optimizing exposure of subject and background Auto Multi Program More than two combinations of shutter speed aperture are applied When lens focal length in use is shifted shutter speed aperture combination shifts while correct exposure is maintained Balanced fill flash operation A technique for flash photography in which flash illumination is balanced an...

Страница 240: ...Nikkor lenses are D type lenses EV Exposure Value A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO At ISO 100 the combination of a one second shutter speed and an aperture of f 1 4 is defined as EV1 The camera may be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter For example...

Страница 241: ...keting Enables you to automatically bracket exposures at various flash output levels in TTL auto flash shooting without changing shutter speed and or aperture See also Exposure Bracketing Flash Output Level Compensation A control to adjust a TTL auto flash operation by increasing or decreasing flash output to lighten or darken the exposure Flash shooting distance range The distance range over whic...

Страница 242: ... each number is multiplied by a factor of 1 4 Each f number on the scale except for the lowest actually represents double the amount of light transmitted through the lens using the f number below it The standard numbers for calibration are 1 0 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 etc Front Curtain Sync The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has finished traveling acro...

Страница 243: ...compressed image file format with a color space that is understood by all applications including Photoshop This format was developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group Matrix Metering system This advanced light metering system using multi segment sensor and computer is available in the DCS 330 camera 3D Matrix metering DCS 330 only is performed when your camera is used with D type AF Nikkor l...

Страница 244: ... images you will first need to acquire import them through a program such as Photoshop using the Kodak Software on the CD included with your camera If you try to open these files in Photoshop without first acquiring them only the thumbnail version will be available TTL auto flash The camera s light sensor measures flash illumination as reflected by the subject on the imager and shuts off the flash...

Страница 245: ...nd the IX Nikkor lenses and the DCS 315 camera For example if you captured an image using a 50mm lens on your 35mm film camera you would need a 19mm Nikkor lens on a DCS 315 or a 26mm Nikkor lens on a DCS 330 to obtain the same image When compared to a 35mm film camera a DCS 330 image will appear to have been captured with a 35mm Nikkor lens having a focal length about 1 9 times longer than was ac...

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Страница 247: ..._ Equipment Description Camera Serial Number K____________________________________________ See the bottom of the camera next to S N The serial number begins with a K Problem Description ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________...

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Страница 249: ... 6 22 Auto exposure bracketing 7 9 7 11 Auto exposure lock function 7 4 Auto ISO 7 15 Autofocus single focal length lenses C 6 C 7 Autofocus with the main subject off center 6 36 Autofocus zoom lenses C 8 C 9 Auto multi program 6 12 Alerts 6 16 Operating in 6 15 B BASIC mode 5 3 5 7 Alerts 5 6 Camera settings 5 4 Compared to ADVANCED mode 6 1 6 2 Functions available 6 2 Batteries 2 3 Checking stat...

Страница 250: ...and time Setting 3 1 Deleting Images All in folder or PC Card 9 13 Single image 9 12 Untagged in folder or PC Card 9 13 9 14 Disconnecting From Your Computer 10 4 Display contrast 9 4 Display off time 3 8 Display off using adapter 3 11 Display options Highlight 9 6 Histogram 9 6 Setting 9 5 Drive mode 6 39 6 40 Continuous shooting 6 39 Setting 6 40 Single frame shooting 6 39 E Electromagnetic emis...

Страница 251: ... 6 38 Setting 6 32 Folder 1 Using 3 8 Folders 4 6 Selecting 4 6 Use empty 3 7 Use Folder 1 3 8 Formatting a PC Card 4 4 4 5 G Glossary D 1 H Hand strap Attaching 1 26 Histogram 9 5 9 7 Description 9 6 9 7 Scale Marks 3 6 Hot mirror 1 24 Hyperfocal program 6 5 I IEEE 1394 Cable 10 1 Image files 4 6 Size 4 8 Image Information 9 5 Image LCD panel 1 8 Status information 1 8 Image processing See Proces...

Страница 252: ... 1 16 Menu button 1 16 Meter reading In manual exposure mode 7 6 Metering button 1 17 Metering system 6 27 6 29 3D matrix metering See 3D matrix metering Center weighted metering See Center weighted metering Selecting 6 29 Spot metering See Spot metering Minimum aperture lens setting 1 21 Mounting the lens 1 19 N Nikon Speedlights 8 23 8 24 Nomenclature 1 5 Non CPU lenses 1 22 Non zoom AF Nikkor l...

Страница 253: ...ity auto exposure mode 6 12 Alerts 6 20 Operating in 6 18 Silhouette program 6 6 Single servo AF 6 34 6 35 With a moving subject 6 34 With a stationary subject 6 34 Slow sync 8 5 Software license agreement 12 6 Sound files 9 10 9 11 Attaching to image 9 10 Recording 9 10 Special focusing situations 7 18 7 20 Specifications A 1 A 2 Speedlights See Nikon Speedlights Sport program 6 6 Spot metering 6...

Страница 254: ...up program 6 5 Hyperfocal program 6 5 Landscape program 6 5 Operating 6 8 Portrait program 6 4 Programs 6 4 6 6 Setting 6 7 Silhouette program 6 6 Sport program 6 6 VCCI Statement 1 31 Viewfinder 1 13 Difference between DCS 315 and DCS 330 1 13 W Warranty 12 1 12 8 Z Zoom AF Nikkor lenses 8 10 ...

Страница 255: ...part on the work of the Independent JPEG group Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 1999 Eastman Kodak Company All rights reserved Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc ...

Страница 256: ... S GUIDE BACK COVER EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Kodak Professional Division Rochester NewYork 14650 www kodak com go professional Eastman Kodak Company 1999 Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks P N 6B0935 ...

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