Kodak DCS 700 User Manual
DCS
700
Series Digital Cameras
User’s Guide
for the DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras
© Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corp., 2001 All rights reserved
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CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE
WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE
ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WARRANTY
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE
UNITED STATES.
Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100,000 shutter activations
from the day of purchase, whichever occurs first.
Warranty 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 are used in making repairs, these parts may be remanufactured, or
may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire system,
Kodak may replace it with a remanufactured system. Repair or replacement carries a
30-day warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution. This warranty will not
extend the original warranty period, and in the case of parts replacement, will only apply
to parts and labor performed to repair the equipment.
Limitations
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONLY OBLIGATION
UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase. Please return
the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of pu rchase.
As a condition of warranty service, before sending in your equipment to a Kodak
authorized service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for
return authorization and instructions.
Should you need to return equipment to Kodak, Kodak is not responsible for the loss or
damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center. You may, at
your option, choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your
choice.
This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack your KODAK
PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the
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 (such as cables).
KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING
OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAUL T OF KODAK. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFIT, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR CAMERA,
COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR SERVICES, OR CLAIMS
OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES.
Outside the United States
In countries other than the United States, warranty terms may be different. Unless a
specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak, no
warranty or liability exists even though defect, damage or loss may be by negligence or
other act of Kodak.
How to obtain service
In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325).
In Canada, call 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera for repair,
you should pack the unit in its original packing materials according to the repacking
instructions located on the shipping container. The problem report form, located at the
back of this manual, should also be completed and enclosed with your camera. Packing
will be the purchaser’s responsibility if the original packaging has been discarded or is not
available.
Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to
seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center.
Product Support Options
During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital
Camera, you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided
your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Kodak
via mail, fax, or through Kodak’s World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com.
Support is provided through a variety of options:
1 Technical Support through the web site (http://www.kodak.com):
Support includes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), downloadable software
updates, and technical topic articles for reading and downloading.
2 FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects. In North America, the FaxBack system
is available at the following phone number: 1-800-508-1531
3 Authorized Dealers:
Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer for help with camera
operation and connection to your computer. Many dealers can also provide training for
your graphics application softw are, integ rat i on cons ult ing, and optional equipment.
Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance
agreement.
4 T e l eph one Support:
Telephone support is available without charge during your warranty period only, by
calling:
United States: Call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325)
Outside United States: Contact your local Kodak service representative
Your camera must be registered with Kodak to qualify for no-charge support. You will
be asked to provide the serial number of your camera, and proof of purchase also may
be requested to verify the current status of your warranty. Cameras found to be out of
warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident. There is no charge to
register your camera with Kodak.
5 Out-of-Warranty Support Options
There will be a charge for out-of-warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a
Kodak support representative. A call incident is defined to include only those issues
raised during the first telephone or email contact. Follow-up telephone calls by
Kodak’s representative, and callbacks to Kodak’s Support Center to resolve the call
incident will not be charged, provided a valid, active call number is provided. Calls to
report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled. 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 700
Series Camera and software, are available. In North America, please contact the
regional Service Marketing group at: 1-800-645-6325
No-charge options include:
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL World W ide W eb site:
http://www.kodak.com/go/support
• FaxBack documents
• Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer
Table of Contents
Important Information ..................................................1-1
System Requirements for your Computer................................................ 1-2
Macintosh ........................................................................................ 1-2
Windows ..........................................................................................1-2
Electromagnetic Emissions.................................... .................................. 1-7
VCCI Statement..................................................... ..... ............................. 1-7
About Your Camera .....................................................2-1
Nomenclature........................................................................................... 2-3
Camera Front .................................... ...... ........................................ .2-3
Camera Back ................................................ ..... ...... ........................2-4
Camera Top .....................................................................................2-5
Camera Bottom ................................................................... .............2-5
Contents
Camera Sides ............................... ..... ...... ........................................ .2-6
Open Battery/PC Card Door ............................................................2-7
Viewfinder ............................................................................................... 2-8
LCD Panels.............................................................................................. 2-9
Top Status LCD ...............................................................................2-9
Back Status LCD ...........................................................................2-10
Image LCD .................................................................................... 2-11
Digital Buttons....................................................................................... 2-14
Four-way Switch ...........................................................................2-14
Menu Button ..................................................................................2-14
OK Button .....................................................................................2-14
Cancel Button ................................................................................2-14
Tag/Record Button ........................................................................2 -14
Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons................ 2-15
Command Dials ..................................................................................... 2-16
Main-Command Dial ..................... ........................................ ...... .2-16
Sub-Command Dial .......................................................................2-18
Drive Mode/Self-timer Selector............................................................. 2-19
Lens............................................... ...... ..... ........................................ ...... 2-20
Mounting the Lens .............. ........................................ ..... .............2-20
Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ...................................2-21
Removing the Lens .......................................................................2-22
Imager.......................... ...... ...... ....................................... ...... ................. 2-23
IR Filter.................................................................................................. 2-23
Viewfinder Diopter................................................................................ 2-24
Illumination Switch................................................................................ 2-25
Mirror Lockup Lever............................................................................. 2-26
Depth-of-Field Preview Button ............................................................. 2-27
Accessory Shoe ...................................................................................... 2-28
Sync Terminal.......................... ..... ........................................ ..... ...... ...... 2-28
Self-Diagnostic Shutter System............................................................. 2-29
Changing Viewfinders........................................................................... 2-30
Removing the Finder .....................................................................2-30
Attaching the Finder ............................................................... ...... .2-31
Changing Focusing Screens................................................................... 2-32
Camera Straps........................... ...... ...... ....................................... .......... 2-33
Attaching the Neck Strap ..............................................................2-33
Attaching the Hand Strap ..............................................................2-34
Software Overview ................................................................................ 2-35
Name Plate............................................................. ................................ 2-35
Powering Your Camera ................................................3-1
Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................................. 3-1
Batteries ................................................................................................... 3-2
Disposing of Batteries .....................................................................3-3
Inserting/Removing Batteries ..........................................................3-4
Checking Battery Status ..................................................................3-7
Battery Charger........................................................................................ 3-8
Charging Batteries ................................. ...... ..... ..............................3-9
Conditioning (Discharging Batteries) ...........................................3-11
Battery Conservation ............................................................................. 3-12
Contents
PowerSave Mode ...........................................................................3-12
Image LCD Panel Timeout ............................................................3-13
Meter Timeout .................................. ...... ...... .................................3-13
Situations Using Extra Battery Power ...........................................3-13
AC Adapter for Camera......................................................................... 3-14
Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera .......................................3-15
Configuring Your Camera ...........................................4-1
Date and Time.......................................................................................... 4-1
Camera Properties.............................................................................. ...... 4-2
Displaying the Properties Menu ......................................................4-2
Battery Save Onset ..........................................................................4-3
Display Off Time ............................................................................4-3
Total Actuations ..............................................................................4-4
Use Folder 1 ................................................................................. ...4-4
Video Format ............................ ....................................... ...... .........4-5
Custom Settings....................................................................................... 4-5
Using a PC Card ..........................................................5-1
PC Cards.................................................................................................. 5-1
Dual Slots for PC Cards ..................................................................5-2
Inserting/Removing PC Cards ......................................................... 5-3
Formatting a PC Card ......................................................................5-6
Selecting a PC Card or Folder .........................................................5-8
Controlling Exposure ...................................................6-1
White Balance.......................... ..... ...... ....................................... ...... ........ 6-1
Choosing a White Balance Setting ..................................................6-3
Custom White Balance Setup ..........................................................6-4
Exposure Metering System ...................................................................... 6-9
3D Color Matrix Metering ..............................................................6-9
Center-Weighted Metering .......................................... ..................6-10
Spot Metering ................................................................................6-11
Setting the Metering System .........................................................6-12
Exposure Mode.............................................. ...... ..... ............................. 6-13
Setting Exposure Mode .................................................................6-16
Focusing ............................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... ... 7-1
Focus Area............................................................................................... 7-1
Selecting the Focus Area .................................................................7-1
Selecting AF Area Mode .................................................................7-4
Focus Mode........................................................................................ ...... 7-6
Autofocus ........................................................................................7-6
Manual Focus ................................................................................7-10
Special Focusing Situations in AF......................................................... 7-13
IR Filter or Anti-aliasing Filter: Effect on Focus................................... 7-15
Sharpening ............................................................................................. 7-16
Capturing Images .........................................................8-1
Preparing to Capture an Image ................................................................ 8-1
Basic Shooting......................................................................................... 8-3
Two-Button Reset ............................................................................8-8
ISO........................................................................................................... 8-9
Drive Mode............................................................................................ 8-10
Choosing a Drive Mode ................................................................8-10
Using the Vertical Controls ................................................................... 8-12
Contents
Intervalometer........................................................................................ 8-13
Job Tracker............................................................................................. 8-15
Loading Job Tracker Data from a PC Card ...................................8-16
Flash Photography .......................................................9-1
Recommendations for Flash Photography................................... ...... ...... 9-1
Auto Aperture Mode................................................................................ 9-2
Attaching the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight...................................... 9-3
Turning on the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight.................................... 9-3
Standby Mode........................... ...... ...... ....................................... ...... ...... 9-4
Enabling/Disabling Standby Mode .................................................9-4
Waking the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlights from Standby mode. 9-4
Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography..................................... 9-5
Setting Up the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight..................................... 9-7
Test Firing................................................................................................ 9-9
Using the SB-28D Speedlight................................................................ 9-10
Auto Flash Distance Range.................................................................... 9-11
Flash Sync Mode ..................... ..... ...... ....................................... ...... ...... 9-13
Slow Sync ......................................................................................9-13
Rear Curtain Sync ......................................................................... 9-15
Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture......................... 9-17
Calculating the Correct Aperture ..................................................9-17
Calculating the Shooting Distance ................................................ 9-17
Guide Number Table .....................................................................9-17
Working with Images on the Camera ........................10-1
Reviewing Images.................................................................................. 10-1
Selecting a Display Mode ............................................................. 10-2
Single Image Display Mode ..........................................................10-3
Zoom Display Mode .....................................................................10-3
Histogram Display Mode .............................................................. 10-5
Multiple Image Display Mode ......................................................10-5
Delete Display Mode .....................................................................10-6
Navigating Through Images ..........................................................10-7
Selecting an Image ........................................................................ 10-7
Status Bar ...................................................................................... 10-8
Location Bar ..................................................................................10-8
Deleting Groups of Images.................................................................... 10-9
Display Contrast................................................................................... 10-10
Overexposure Indicator........................................................................ 10-10
Tagging Images.................................................................................... 10-11
Associating Sound Files With Images................................................. 10-12
Recovering Deleted Images................................................................. 10-14
Advanced Operation ..................................................11-1
Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode ........................................... 11-1
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ..........................................11-1
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ........................................11-4
Manual Exposure Mode ................................................................11-8
Flexible Program.................................................... ..... ...... ................... 11-13
Focus Lock For Off-center Subjects.................................................... 11-14
AE/AF Lock......................................................................................... 11-16
About AE Lock ...........................................................................11-17
Exposure Compensation...................................................................... 11-19
Contents
Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode ..........11-20
Exposure Compensation Function ...............................................11-22
Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ................................11-24
Self-timer ......................................................... ...... .............................. 11-28
Long Time Exposure............................................................................ 11-30
Custom Settings................................................................................... 11-32
Making a Custom Setting ............................................................11-32
Reset Factory Settings .................................................................11-33
Custom Settings Table ................................................................11-34
Connecting to Your Computer ...................................12-1
Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection ...........................12-1
Advantages to using a Card Reader ..............................................12-1
Connecting Your Camera to the Computer ........................................... 12-2
Quitting—Disconnecting from the Computer....................................... 12-4
Using the Card Reader........................................................................... 12-4
Transmitting Data ......................................................13-1
Connecting a Device to the Serial Port.................................................. 13-1
Accessing Serial Port Options ............................................................... 13-2
Setting the Baud Rate ....................................................................13-2
Serial In Mode ...............................................................................13-3
Serial In Status ..............................................................................13-4
Serial Out Mode ............................................................................ 13-5
Camera Care ..............................................................14-1
Handling................................... ..... ........................................ ..... ............ 14-1
Cleaning................................................... ........................................ ...... 14-2
IR Filter or Anti-aliasing Filter.............................................................. 14-3
Removing, Cleaning, and Installing the IR or Anti-aliasing Filter 14-3
The Imager............................................................................ ..... ............ 14-5
Determining if the Imager is Dirty ................................................14-5
Cleaning the Imager ......................................................................14-8
Reassembling the Camera .............................................................14-8
Storing................................................. ..... ...... ........................................ 14-9
Top and Back Status LCDs.................................................................... 14-9
Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer................................. 14-10
Updating Camera Firmware................................................................. 14-10
Updating From the PC Card .......................................... ..............14-11
Appendix A - Specifications .......................................A-1
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ...................................B-1
Other symptoms, causes and remedies................................................... B-3
Appendix C - Lens and Viewfinder 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
Compatible Viewfinders....................................................................... C-10
Appendix D - Glossary ...............................................D-1
Appendix E - Problem Report ..................................... E-1
Appendix F - Remote Control Accessories ................ F-1
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Important Information
Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital
Camera (DCS 700 Series camera). This portable camera system, which combines
technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation, allows you to take
and store high-resolution, high-quality digital images. Before you start using the camera,
you should follow the instructions listed below.
✔ Read the Warranty statement.
✔ Verify that your camera package contains everything mentioned in the list of
Package Contents.
✔ Verify that your Macintosh or PC meets the system requirements.
✔ Read the W arning s section.
✔ Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions.
✔ Send in the Warranty registration card.
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System Requirements for your Computer
The following sections list the required and optional computer hardware and software
needed to run the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software.
Macintosh
✔ 100 MHz Power PC processo r wi th o n-b oard IEEE 1394 port and/or availabl e P C I
bus slots and/or PC Card reader
✔ IEEE 1394 adapter cards (if tethering camera without on-board IEEE 1394 port)
✔ Macintosh OS 8.1 or later system software (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or later for a
tethered camera)
✔ 64 MB RAM minimum
✔ 200 MB minimum free hard disk space
✔ 15 inch or larger color display (24-bit recommended)
Windows
✔ Personal computer with a 100 MHz Pentium processor with on-board IEEE 1394
port and/or PCI bus slots available and/or PC Card reader
✔ IEEE 1394 adapter cards (if tethering camera without on-board IEEE 1394 port)
✔ Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 or later system software
✔ 64 MB RAM minimum
✔ 200 MB minimum free hard disk space
✔ Color display capable of 640 x 480 pixel resolution (o r greater). T rue col or (24-bit)
is recommended
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Warnings
✔ To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories and
attachments.
✔ Use extreme care when handling PC Cards, as they are easily damaged. If dropped,
the PC Card may be destroyed, resulting in the loss of all data on the card.
✔ Do not remove a PC Card, battery, or AC adapter from the camera while the Card
Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel or the Card Busy LED inside the
Battery/PC Card door are blinking. The blinking indicates that data is being read
from or written to the PC Card. You may lose data if you remove a card at this
time.
ISO
BKT
AUTO
✔ Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name
plate of the AC adapter. A line voltage outside this range can destroy the AC
adapter and/or the camera.
✔ Use only the AC adapter included with your camera or available from Kodak as an
accessory. Do not plug other adapters into the camera.
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Important Info
✔ The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
✔ Do not use the supplied AC adapter for any purpose other than for the DCS 700
Series Camera.
✔ The Battery/PC Card door should always be closed when you are using the camera.
If a shock is applied to the camera, the battery may fall out causing loss of data if
an image is currently being saved to the PC Card.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
your camera.
✔ Read Instructions—Read all the safety and operating instructions before
operating your camera.
✔ Follow Instructions—Follow all operating and usage instructions.
✔ Controls—Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions.
✔ Heed Warnings—Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating
instructions.
✔ Retain Instructions and Packaging—Retain the safety and operating instructions
for future reference. Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be
shipped.
✔ Handling—Handle your camera with care. Treat the imager and the anti-aliasing
filter as you would your best lens. Do not drop your camera. Do not place your
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. Refer to “Cleaning” on page 14-2.
✔ Water and Moistur e— 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
near water—for example, near a sink, or in a wet room or basement.
✔ Disposal— This digital camera contains lead and mercury. Disposal of lead and
mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics
Industry Alliance: www.eiae.org
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✔ Object or Liquid Entry—Never push foreign objects of any kind into your
camera openings. The objects could touch dangerous volt age poi nts or short out
parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your
camera.
✔ Attachments—Do not use attachments that are not recommended. The use of such
attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera.
✔ Power Sources—Operate your camera only from the type of power source
indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of AC
power that will be used, consult a dealer or local power company.
✔ Overloading—Do not overload power outlets and extension cords; this can result
in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
✔ Cables—Do not use cables other than those supplied with the camer a. Use only the
IEEE 1394 cable included with your camera to attach the camera to the computer.
If you use other cables, you may violate FCC emission requirements.
✔ Power-Cord Protections—Route power-supply and other cords so that you are
not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items p laced on or again st them. Pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they leave
your camera.
✔ Grounding—The AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug
with a third (grounding) pin. The three-wire plug fits into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
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 lightn ing st orm, or an y
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 damage caused by lightning or
power-line surges.
✔ PC Cards—PC Cards (not supplied with the camera) are fragile devices that can
be damaged if not treated with care. Refer to the documentation accompanyin g any
PC Card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified in that
documentation, and that you are using the PC Card within its operating ranges for
temperature, humidity, condensation, etc.
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✔ Humidity , Co ndensation—We recommend operating your camera within the
range of 8% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing. If condensation occurs,
added time may be required t o read from or write to a PC Card. Co nden sati on may
be present if the camera system and/or PC Cards are moved from a relatively cold
environment (like an air-conditioned hotel room) into a warm, humid environment.
We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and/or PC
Cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation.
(PC Cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges. Refer to the specifications
accompanying your PC Cards.)
✔ Servicing—Do not attempt to service your camera your sel f. Open i ng or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the
warranty.
✔ Damage Requiring Service—Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and
computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following
conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera.
• If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water . (While it is designed to
tolerate a reasonable amount of water, your camera 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 Camera—Never attempt to take the camera apart. The camera
is shipped as a single unit. Do not disconnect the parts (except when cleaning a
dirty anti-aliasing filter or imager).
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Electromagnetic Emissions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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✔ 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.
VCCI Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio
or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install
and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera (DCS 700 Series
camera) is an integration of NIKON and Kodak technologies. It provides a rich set of
features that allow you to capture images of the highest quality.
The camera has been designed and built to meet the needs of demanding professionals, for
portrait, fashion, commercial, and advanced military applications.
About Your Camera
Features
Image quality:
✔ DCS 760: 6 million pixel imager (2:3 aspect ratio) operating at 80 - 400 ISO
DCS 720x: 2 million pixel imager (2:3 aspect ratio) operating at 400 - 4000 ISO
✔ IR filter to improve image quality
✔ White Balance functionality including ability to save White Bal a nce sett ings
✔ Calibrated exposure and color
✔ Large, wide-cross array with five-area autofocus sensor (Multi-CAM1300) system
(incorporating three cross-t ype sensors) cov ers wider horizon tal and vertical ranges
in the viewfinder than other systems
Image Capture:
✔ Burst frame rate in CH, CL, and CS Drive modes for 12 images: DCS 760 - 1.5
frames/second, DCS 720x - 4.3 frames/second
✔ Vertical shooting controls
✔ Intervalometer allows you to set your camera to capture a series of images
automatically
✔ Global Positioning System option determines the latitude and longitude of the
camera
✔ Dynamic Autofocus for moving subjects, and choice of five fixed Single
Autofocus areas
✔ Two autofocus modes: Continuous Servo AF and Single Servo AF
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Image management:
✔ Dual active slots for PC Cards
✔ .DCR image files
✔ Ability to recover deleted images
✔ IPTC data in image header
✔ Lossless compressed 12-bit raw data for processing with included KODAK
PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software (Photo Desk)
✔ Microphone for recording sound files
✔ Transmit data using serial port.
✔ In-Camera Finished Files:
DCS 760: 1.5 frames/second for 24 images burst depth
DCS 720x: 4.3 frames/second for 25 images burst depth
Other features:
✔ Larger, brig hter Image LCD panel where you can perform fu nctions such as setting
the date/time, formatting a PC Card, deleting images, displaying a histogram, and
specifying camera properties.
✔ Back Status LCD panel displays camera and digital information (white balance,
frame#, remaining frames, battery level, PC Card present, and microphone active).
✔ 3D Color Matrix Metering
✔ Flexible Center-Weighted Meter
✔ Custom Settings for added versatility
✔ 1/300 High-Speed Flash Sync (with Custom Setting; 1/250 sec. and slower at
normal setting)
✔ High speed IEEE 1394 serial interface connector
✔ AC adapter connector on camera
✔ Removable rechargeable battery
✔ Self-diagnostic double-bladed shutter tested to over 100,000 cycles
✔ Vi deo out p ut
Y o u can attach the DCS 700 Series camera to one of several computers, then move images
from the camera to the computer using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera
Manager software included on the DCS Host Software CD. Y ou can then use the KODAK
PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk softeare (also included on the DCS Host S oftware
CD) to open, edit, process and save the images.
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Nomenclature
Camera Front
AF Area Mode button
Exposure Mode (MODE)
button
Camera strap eyelet
Exposure Compensat ion
button
Shutter Release button
Sub-Command dial
Depth-of-field Preview
button
Mirror Lockup lever
Viewfinder
Drive Mode /S elf-timer
selector
Sync termin al
Camera strap eyelet
Self-timer LED
Lens Release button
IR filter
Focus Mode selector
Product label
Vertical Shutter release
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