Kodak DCS Pro 14n User Guide

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DIGITAL CAMERA

USER’S GUIDE

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n

Digital Camera

P/N 6B8766_EN

User’s Guide

Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York, 14650

Table of Contents

1 Important Information

System Requirements for Your Computer........................................................................................................ 1-1

Warranty Registration for your Camera............................................................................................................1-1

Warnings......................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Safety Warnings.........................................................................................................................................1-2

Operational Warnings...............................................................................................................................1-2

Important Safeguards and Precautions............................................................................................................ 1-3

Electromagnetic Emissions.............................................................................................................................. 1-6

VCCI................................................................................................................................................................1-6

2 About Your Camera

Nomenclature..................................................................................................................................................2-1

Camera Front............................................................................................................................................2-1

Camera Back............................................................................................................................................2-2

Camera Top..............................................................................................................................................2-2

Camera Bottom......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Left Side...................................................................................................................................................2-3

Open Media Door.....................................................................................................................................2-4

Turning the Camera On and Off.......................................................................................................................2-4

Viewfinder.......................................................................................................................................................2-5

Digital Buttons.................................................................................................................................................2-6

Four-way Switch........................................................................................................................................2-6

Locking and Unlocking the Four-way Switch ......................................................................................2-7

OK Button.................................................................................................................................................2-7

Cancel Button...........................................................................................................................................2-7

Menu Button............................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Nav+ Button .......................... ............................................................. ......................................................2-8

HotKey Button...........................................................................................................................................2-8

Digital Status Button..................................................................................................................................2-9

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Delete Button............................................................................................................................................2-9

Tag/Record Button....................................................................................................................................2-9

LCDs..............................................................................................................................................................2-10

Top Status LCD........................................................................................................................................2-10

Image LCD ..............................................................................................................................................2-10

Turning On the Image LCD .....................................................................................................................2-11

Turning Off the Image LCD......................................................................................................................2-11

Digital Status LCD....................................................................................................................................2-12

Using the Menus............................................................................................................................................2-13

Navigating Through the Menus................................................................................................................2-14

Using the Digital Status Button and Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options.................................... 2-15

Using the HotKey Button to Highlight Menu Options................................................................................2-16

Main-Command and Sub-Command Dials......................................................................................................2-17

Lens...............................................................................................................................................................2-17

Mounting the Lens...................................................................................................................................2-17

Removing the Lens..................................................................................................................................2-18

Imager........................................................................................................................................................... 2-18

Viewfinder Diopter ................................. ............................................................ ... ........................................2-19

LCD Illuminator................................ ... ............................................................. .. ...........................................2-19

Depth of Field Preview Button........................................................................................................................2-20

Imager Plane Indicator..................................................................................................................................2-20

Hot Shoe........................................................................................................................................................2-21

PC Sync Terminal...........................................................................................................................................2-21

Remote Release Accessory Port .....................................................................................................................2-21

Camera Straps ..................................... ... ............................................................ ........................................... 2-22

Attaching the Neck Strap ................................. .. ............................................................. .. .......................2-22

Attaching the Hand Strap............................................................................ .............................................2-22

3 Powering Your Camera

Powering Your Camera using the Power Module .............................................................................................3-2

Powering Your Camera using a Battery............................................................................................................3-2

Charging Batteries.....................................................................................................................................3-2

Inserting/Removing Batteries.......................... ..........................................................................................3-3

Checking Battery Status.............................................................................................................................3-4

Conserving Batteries..................................................................................................................................3-5

Situations Using Extra Battery Power...................................................................................................3-5

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CR 2032 Coin Cell..................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Disposing of Batteries...............................................................................................................................3-6

4 The Basics

Basic Camera Operations................................................................................................................................4-1

Inserting/Removing Batteries....................................................................................................................4-1

Mounting the Lens....................................................................................................................................4-2

Inserting a Memory Card..........................................................................................................................4-3

Setting Focus.............................................................................................................................................4-3

Setting the Metering System and Exposure Mode ......................................................................................4-4

Composing, Focusing, and Capturing........................................................................................................ 4-5

Using the Built-in Speedlight.....................................................................................................................4-6

Basic Mode..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Setting Basic Mode....................................................................................................................................4-8

Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu ...............................................................................................4-8

Digital Status LCD......................................................................................................................................4-9

Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options............................................................................4-9

Setting ISO..............................................................................................................................................4-10

White Balance.........................................................................................................................................4-11

Setting Raw Resolution............................................................................................................................4-12

Setting JPEG Resolution...........................................................................................................................4-13

Formatting a Card......................................... ..........................................................................................4-14

Changing the Display Contrast.................................................................................................................4-15

Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off.....................................................................................4-16

Firmware................................................................................................................................................4-17

Checking the Firmware Version........................................................................................................4-17

Updating Firmware........................................................................................................................... 4-18

Setting the Time/Date.............................................................................................................................. 4-19

Setting User Mode................................................................................................................................... 4-19

Using the HotKey button to Highlight Menu Options................................. ... ............................................4-20

5 Configuring your Camera

Setting Battery Save..........................................................................................................................................5-1

Custom Settings...............................................................................................................................................5-2

Custom Settings Table............................................................................................... ... .............................5-2

Firmware......................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Checking the Firmware Version............................................................... ... ..............................................5-5

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Downloading Firmware to your Computer.................................................................................................5-6

Updating Firmware on your Camera..........................................................................................................5-6

Firmware Features ....................................................................................................................................5-7

Folder and File Naming....................................................................................................................................5-7

Setting HotKeys................................................................................................................................................5-8

Using Job Tracker............................................................................................................................................5-9

Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card.............................................. ..............................................................5-9

Loading a Job Tracker File From a Card..................................................................................................5-10

Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory...................................................................................5-11

Selecting a Language......................................................................................................................................5-11

Resetting Defaults..........................................................................................................................................5-12

Time and Date............................................................ ...................................................................................5-12

Setting the User Mode.................................................................................................................................... 5-13

Using the Vertical Release.............................................................................................................................. 5-14

Intervalometer...............................................................................................................................................5-15

Changing Intervalometer Settings...................... ... ...................................................................................5-16

Lens Optimization..........................................................................................................................................5-17

Long Exposure................................................................................................................ ...............................5-18

Two-Button Reset ............................................................................................... ... ........................................ 5-19

ISO................................................................................................................................................................ 5-20

Setting ISO using the Image LCD.................................................. ... .........................................................5-20

Setting ISO using Camera Controls ................................... ... ....................................................................5-21

Drive Mode....................................................................................................................................................5-22

Using the Self Timer.......................................................................................................................................5-23

Cancelling the Self Timer.........................................................................................................................5-23

Locking Exposure Settings......................................................... ....................................................................5-24

6 Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Memory Cards.................................................................................................................................................6-1

Inserting Cards..........................................................................................................................................6-2

Removing Cards......................................................... ... ............................................................................6-2

File Types..................................................................................................................................................6-3

Choosing the File Type to be Written to a Card..........................................................................................6-3

Choosing the JPEG File Type...............................................................................................................6-5

Formatting Cards.......................................................................................................................................6-6

Recovering Deleted Files...........................................................................................................................6-7

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Determining Write Speed..........................................................................................................................6-8

For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measurement............................................................................... 6-8

Folders for Captured Images.......................... ............................................................... ..................................6-9

Selecting a Capture Folder........................................................................................................................6-9

Creating a New Folder................................................................ ... ... .......................................................6-10

Image Files....................................................................................................................................................6-11

Setting the Crop Aspect Ratio..................................................................................................................6-11

Setting Raw Resolution............................................................................................................................6-12

Setting JPEG Resolution...........................................................................................................................6-13

Setting JPEG Quality................................................................................................................................6-14

Correcting Digital Exposure....................................................................................................................6-15

Exposure Bias................................................................ ... ......................................................................6-15

Look.......................................................................................................................................................6-16

Noise Reduction......................................................................................................................................6-16

Sharpening Level.....................................................................................................................................6-17

7 Controlling Exposure

White Balance................................................................................................................................................. 7-1

Preset White Balance............. ... ............................................................ ... .................................................7-2

Click Balance............................................................................................................................................ 7-3

Using the Current Image for Click Balance.........................................................................................7-3

Displaying the Saved Settings Menu....................................................................................................7-4

Using a Saved Setting..........................................................................................................................7-5

Saving a Setting on the Camera........................................................................................................... 7-6

Loading Settings from a Card..............................................................................................................7-7

Deleting Settings.................................................... .......................................................... ................... 7-7

Exposure......................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

Exposure Metering Systems.......................................................................................................................7-8

Choosing a Metering System............................................................................................................... 7-8

Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering.................................................................................................. 7-8

Center-Weighted Metering..................................................................................................................7-9

Spot Metering..................................................................................................................................... 7-9

Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode..............................................................................................7-10

Programmed Auto Exposure Mode...................................................................................................7-11

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode...............................................................................................7-13

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode.............................................................................................7-14

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Manual Exposure Mode......................... ............................................................... ............................7-15

Auto Exposure Lock................................................................................................................................7-17

Exposure Compensation................................................ ..........................................................................7-19

Cancelling Exposure Compensation..................................................... .............................................7-19

Auto Exposure Bracketing......................... ... ...........................................................................................7-20

Cancelling Auto Exposure Bracketing ...............................................................................................7-22

Bulb Mode Exposure...............................................................................................................................7-23

8 Focusing

Autofocus ........................................................................................................................................................8-1

Focus Modes.............................................................................................................................................8-1

Choosing a Focus Mode......................................................................................................................8-1

AF Area Mode....................................................... .....................................................................................8-2

Choosing an AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................8-2

Choosing a Focus Area........................................................................................................................8-3

Viewfinder and Top Status LCD Indicators.................................................................................................8-4

Operations and Suitable Situations............................................................................................................8-5

AF-Assist Illuminator.................................................................................................................................8-6

Locking Focus...........................................................................................................................................8-7

Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected.............................................................................8-8

Manual Focus..................................................................................................................................................8-9

Using the Electronic Rangefinder for Manual Focus..................................................................................8-9

Depth of Field and Focus Tracking ................................................................................................................8-10

Depth of Field .........................................................................................................................................8-10

Focus Tracking ....................................................................................................................................... 8-10

9 Capture Workflow

Capture Workflow When the Camera Is Not Connected to a Computer.............................................................9-1

Device and Media Preparation ..................................................................................................................9-2

Capturing and Evaluating Test Images ........................... ... .........................................................................9-3

Capturing Images......................................................................................................................................9-3

Occasional Verification ............................. ... .............................................................................................9-4

Transferring Images..................................................................................................................................9-4

Editing Images ..........................................................................................................................................9-4

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk.............................................................................................9-5

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module ................................................9-5

Capture Workflow When the Camera Is Connected to a Computer ...................................................................9-5

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Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply............................................................................................9-6

Starting the Capture Software....................................................................................................................9-6

Device and Media Preparation..................................................................................................................9-6

Capturing and Evaluating Test Images....................................................................................................... 9-6

Capturing Images......................................................................................................................................9-6

Occasional Verification.................................... .........................................................................................9-6

Editing Images..........................................................................................................................................9-6

10 Flash Photography

Built-in Speedlight......................................................................................................................................... 10-1

D-TTL Flash Control............................................................. ... ................................................................ 10-2

Using the Built-in Speedlight...................................................................................................................10-3

Flash Shooting Distance Range for the Built-in Speedlight.......................................................................10-5

Usable Lenses with the Built-in Speedlight ..............................................................................................10-6

Ready-Light................................................................................................................................................... 10-7

Hot Shoe....................................................................................................................................................... 10-8

PC Sync Terminal..........................................................................................................................................10-8

Flash Sync Modes..........................................................................................................................................10-9

Flash Sync Modes for Optional Speedlights........................................................................................... 10-11

Flash Exposure Compensation.....................................................................................................................10-12

Using Optional Speedlights..........................................................................................................................10-13

Notes for Using an Optional Speedlight.................................................................................................10-15

11 Working with Images on the Camera

Reviewing Images..........................................................................................................................................11-1

Selecting an Image Mode................................. ... ............................................................ ........................11-1

Changing the Duration of the Image Mode Menu Display ................................................................. 11-2

Single-Image Mode.................................................................................................................................11-2

Histogram Mode.....................................................................................................................................11-2

Interpreting a Histogram..................................................................................................................11-3

Zoom Mode............................................................................................................................................11-3

Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box .............................................................................11-3

Zooming ..........................................................................................................................................11-4

Panning............................................................................................................................................11-4

Luminometer ...................................................................................................................................11-4

Multiple Image Mode.............................................................................................................................. 11-5

Status Bar............................................................................................................................................... 11-5

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Selecting a Review Folder........................................................................... .. ........................................... 11-6

Browsing Through Images ......................................................................................................................11-7

Browsing Through Images Using the Nav+ Button............................................................................11-7

Location Bar................... ............................................................ ......................................................11-7

Selecting an Image............................................... ...................................................................................11-7

Overexposure Indicator ..........................................................................................................................11-8

Changing Display Contrast and Brightness...............................................................................................11-8

Auto Review...................................................................................................................................................11-9

Slide Show................................ .....................................................................................................................11-9

Starting/Stopping a Slide Show.......................................................... ....................................................11-10

Deleting Images...........................................................................................................................................11-11

Tagging Images............................................................................................................................................11-12

Recording Sound Files................................................................................................................................. 11-13

12 Using the Video Output Port

Connecting ....................................................................................................................................................12-1

Enabling/Disabling External Video.................................................................................................................12-2

13 Connecting to Your Computer

Advantages to an IEEE 1394 Connection........................................................................................................13-1

Advantages to a Card Reader..........................................................................................................................13-1

Connecting Your Camera to the Computer.....................................................................................................13-2

Quitting—Disconnecting from the Computer................................................................................................13-4

Using the Card Reader...................................................................................................................................13-4

14 Camera Care

Handling........................................................................................................................................................14-1

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................14-2

The Imager....................................................................................................................................................14-3

Determining if the Imager is Dirty...........................................................................................................14-3

Examining a Test Image............. ... ............................................................ ... .....................................14-3

Inspecting and Cleaning the Imager.................................................................................... ... ...........14-4

...............................................................................................................................................................14-4

Storing...........................................................................................................................................................14-5

Top and Back Status LCDs .................................. ... ............................................................ ............................14-5

15 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System

Serial Data Collection ....................................................................................................................................15-1

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Connecting a Device to the Serial Port ................................................ ....................................................15-1

Serial In Mode........................................................................................................................................15-2

Serial In Status.............................................................. ... ................................................................ 15-3

Serial Out Mode...................................................................................................................................... 15-3

Setting the Baud Rate..............................................................................................................................15-4

Global Positioning System..............................................................................................................................15-4

Requirements for Using the GPS Feature................................................................................................. 15-4

Using the GPS Feature.............................................................................................................................15-5

Appendix A: Specifications

Burst Depth and Burst Rate............................................................................................................................. A-5

Appendix B: Lens Compatibility

Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories.........................................................................................................B-2

Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories......................................................................................................B-3

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD.......................................................................................................C-1

Other Problems............................................................................................................................................... C-3

Appendix D: Warranty

KODAK PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera....................................... .................................................D-1

Warranty Repair Coverage...............................................................................................................................D-1

Limitations......................................................................................................................................................D-2

Outside the United States.................................................................................................................................D-3

Warranty is Not Transferable...........................................................................................................................D-3

How to Obtain Service.....................................................................................................................................D-4

Product Support Options.................................................................................................................................D-5

Glossary

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Important Information

Thank you for purchasing your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. This portable camera system, which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation, allows you to capture and store high-resolution, high-quality digital images. Before you start using the camera, follow the instructions listed below.

• Read the Warranty statement.

• Verify that your MACINTOSH or WINDOWS-based comp uter meets the system requirements.

• Read the Warnings section.

• Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions.

• Register your camera. See below.

System Requirements for Your Computer

Refer to the following Web site for system requirements:

www.kodak.com/go/dcs.

Warranty Registration for your Camera

So that we may better serve your support needs, please register your camera in one of two ways (listed below). Your registration enables you to download camera firmware, software updates, and technical in formation for your camera.

•Go to www.kodak.com/go/DCSRegister

• Complete the Registration card (included with your camera).

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Warnings

Safety Warnings • To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories

and attachments.

Operational Warnings • Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera. Doing

so can damage the camera.

• Be sure the connector orientation is correct when you connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the computer. Connecting incorrectly can damage your camera or computer. At the computer connection, the point on the 6-pin plug must align with the point on the computer port.

• Use extreme care when handling memory cards as they are easily damaged. If dropped, the card may be damaged, resulting in the loss of all data on the card.

• Do not remove a memory card, the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery, or the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module from the camera while the memory card icon on the Digital Status LCD or the Card Busy LED inside the Media door are blinking. The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the card. You may lose data if you remove a card at this time.

• Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module. A line voltage outside this range can destroy the power module and/or the camera.

• Use only the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module incl uded with your camera or available from Kodak as an accessory. Do not plug other adapters into the camera.

• The KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module is for indoor use only.

• Do not use the supplied KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module for any purpose other than for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera.

• Use the Image LCD to verify that a picture was captured correctly during your photo session.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

Read Instructions—Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your camera.

Follow Instructions—Follow all operating and usage instructions. Controls—Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions. Heed Warnings—Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating

instructions. Retain Instructions and Packaging—Retain the safety and operating

instructions for future reference. Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be shipped.

Handling—Handle your camera with care. Treat the imager as you would your best lens. Do not drop your camera. Do not place your camera on an unstable surface. 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 dripping or splashing water or near salt spray , and do not immerse your camera in water or other liquids. Do not use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger/AC Adapter near water—for example, near a sink or in a wet room or basement.

Disposal—This digital camera contains lead. Disposal of lead may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or, in the U.S.A., the Electronics Industry Alliance: http:/www.eiae.org.

Object or Liquid Entry—Never push foreign objects of any kind into your camera openings. The objects could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your camera.

Important Information

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Important Information

Attachments—Do not use attachments that are not recommended. The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera.

Overloading—Do not overload power outlets and extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Power-Cord Protections—Route power-supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they leave your camera.

Lightning—For added protection for your camera during a lightning storm, or any time when you will leave your camera unattended for long periods of time, unplug the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger / AC Adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera from the computer.

Memory cards—Memory cards (not supplied with the camera) are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with care. See the documentation accompanying any card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified, and that you are using the card within its operating ranges for temperature, humidity, condensation, etc.

Humidity, Condensation—We recommend operating your camera within the range of 15% to76% relative humidity, non-condensing. If condensation occurs, added time may be required to read from or write to a memory card. Condensation may be present if the camera system and/or memory cards are moved from a relatively cold environment (like an air-conditioned room) into a warm, humid environment. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and/or memory cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation. (Memory cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges. See the specifications accompanying your memory cards.)

Temperature—Do not expose the camera and batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.

Servicing—Do not attempt to service your camera yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the warranty.

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Important Information

Damage Requiring Service—Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions:

• If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera.

• If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water. (While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of moisture, your camera is not waterproof.)

• If your camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions.

• 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.

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Important Information

Electromagnetic Emissions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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:

• 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

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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About Your Camera

Nomenclature

Camera Front

Self Timer / AF-Assist Illuminator / Red-eye Reduction lamp

Shutter Release button

Sub-Command dial

Depth of Field Preview button

Exposure Mode dial

PC Sync terminal Lens Release button

Focus Mode selector

Vertical Shutter release

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Remote Release accessory port

About Your Camera

Camera Back

Exposure Mode dial Flash Sync Mode button Auto Exposure Bracketing button

Image LCD Menu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button

Digital Status LCD

Camera Top

Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter Adjustment lever AE-L/AF-L button Metering System selector Main-Command dial Microphone OK button Cancel button Four -way switch Four-way switch lock Delete button Tag/Record button Media door

Flash Lock Release button

Power switch

Shutter Release button

Flash Exposure

Drive Mode selector lock release

Camera Strap eyelet

Exposure Mode dial

Drive Mode selector

Hot shoe

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Compensation button

Exposure Compensation button

LCD Illuminator Camera Strap eyelet

Top Status LCD

Imager Plane indicator

Camera Bottom

About Your Camera

Camera strap eyelet

Left Side

Tripod mount Battery slot

Name plate

Coin cell battery slot

Video Output port

Serial port

Battery slot

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IEEE 1394 port

About Your Camera

Open Media Door

CF Eject button

CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot

Turning the Camera On and Off

Connect your camera to a power source (see page 3-1) before turning it on.

• Turn the Power Switch On or Off.

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Viewfinder

About Your Camera

Focus Indicator Focus area Metering system Auto Exposure Lock indicator Shutter Speed Aperture

Flash Ready light Exposure Compensation value / Flash Exposure Compensation value

Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation

Exposure mode / Electronic analog exposure display / Exposure Compensation value display

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About Your Camera

Digital Buttons

Menu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button

OK button

Cancel button Four-way switch

Delete button

Four-way switch lock Tag/Record button

NOTE: Use the buttons at the left of the Image LCD with the Four-way

switch. Use the buttons at the right of the Image LCD without the Four-way switch.

Four-way Switch When the Image LCD is off, use the Four-way switch to select a focus area

(see page 8-3). When the Image LCD is on, use the Four-way switch to access digital functions (see below).

Press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to:

• Navigate through images in Image mode

• Move the Region of Interest box right or left in Zoom Image mode

• Navigate among tabbed menus

• When a menu option is highlighted, press the right side of the Four-way switch to display/enable a cascaded menu (press the left side to remove/disable the cascaded menu)

Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to:

• Navigate among Image modes

• Move the Region of Interest box up or down in Zoom Image mode

• Navigate among menu options

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About Your Camera

Locking and Unlocking the Four-way Switch

The Four -way switch does not work if the Four-way switch lock is on. There may be occasions where you want it locked to prevent changing certain settings.

• Rotate the Four-way switch lock lever to the right to lock the switch. Rotate it to the left to unlock.

OK Button • If the Image LCD is off, turns it on in Image mode (see page 11-1)

• Implements a highlighted menu option

• Enables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode (see page 11-3)

• Implements a zoom in Zoom Image mode

• Accepts changes and dismisses confirmation screens

Cancel Button • Turns off the Image LCD in Image mode

• Exits menus without applying changes

• Disables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode

• Dismisses a confirmation screen without accepting the change

• Displays Image mode when a menu is displayed

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About Your Camera

Menu Button • If the Image LCD is off, turns it on and displays a menu (last-accessed

menu option highlighted)

• Displays a menu when the Image LCD is in Image mode (last-accessed menu option is highlighted)

• Displays Image mode when a menu is displayed

Nav+ Button The Nav+ button provides an efficient method of navigating among folders

and images within a folder.

• If the Image LCD is off, turns it on in the last-accessed Image mode with Nav+ overlay

• If the Image LCD is on, displays the last-accessed Image mode with Nav+ overlay

• Navigates to higher or lower numbered folders when pressed and held while you press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch

• Displays every tenth higher or lower numbered image within a folder when pressed and held while you press the right or left side of the Four-way switch

HotKey Button The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable)

digital functions. NOTE: The Digital Status button (see page 2-9) provides shortcuts to

specific capture-critical functions. Use the HotKey button for functions not already available through the Digital Status button.

• If the Image LCD is off, turns it on and displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the first HotKey position

• If the Image LCD is on, displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the first HotKey position

• Highlights the menu option for the next / previous HotKey position when pressed and held while you press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch

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About Your Camera

Digital Status Button The Digital Status button (used with the Digital Status LCD) provides a

shortcut to capture-critical menu options on the Image LCD. (See page 2-15.)

• Highlights the last-used function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu option on the Image LCD

• Selects a different function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu option on the Image LCD when pressed and held while you press the right or left of the Four-way switch

• If the Image LCD is off, turns it on and displays the menu with the highlighted menu option associated with the last-accessed Digital Status LCD function. The menu has a disabled appearance.

Delete Button The Delete button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image mode.

• Displays a screen with five options for deleting the image.

Tag/Record Button The Tag/Record button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image

mode.

• Press and release quickly (less than one second) to display the tag options

• Press and hold (longer than one second) to activate the microphone and record an annotation

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About Your Camera

LCDs

Top Status LCD

Shutter speed / Exposure Compensation value

Flash Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation

Flexible Program

Flash Sync Mode

Image LCD Using the Image LCD you can:

• Conveniently evaluate and review images in the camera NOTE: Occasionally there are a few pixels in the LCD that are either

brighter or darker than the scene depicted. These pixels, few in number, do not affect the quality of the captured image. Furthermore, they do not affect the evaluation of a scene, the exposure or color of the image, or the control of the camera. You are able to fully utilize all the camera features and performance in this instance.

Bracketing bar graphs

Aperture

Custom Setting Battery power

Focus area Auto Exposure bracketing

• Use tabbed menus to access digital functions NOTE: The Image LCD screen shown here appears when the camera is in

Advanced mode. In Basic mode (see page 4-7) only some of the information appears.

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About Your Camera

Turning On the Image LCD All of the buttons listed below turn on the Image LCD if it is off. Some of the

buttons provide shortcuts to specific functions on the Image LCD.

Browse images—OK button, Nav+ button Navigate menus—Menu button, Digital Status button (shortcut), HotKey

button (shortcut)

Turning Off the Image LCD

Digital Button

Displayed on Image LCD Shortcut

OK Last-accessed Image mode Nav+ Last-accessed (Single or Multiple)

Image mode with Nav+ overlay

Menu Last-accessed menu with

last-accessed menu option highlighted

Digital Status Menu with highlighted menu option

✓

for selected Digital Status LCD function (menu has a disabled appearance)

HotKey Menu with highlighted menu option

✓

for first HotKey position

To turn off the Image LCD, press the Cancel button. If the Image LCD is not in Image mode, press the Cancel button more than once.

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About Your Camera

Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD provides the following information:

Status information Capture-related information - interactive

shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD

Review-related information

Helpful messages Brief descriptions of highlighted menu options

Brief procedural instructions

Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off, or when you lightly press the Sh u tter Release button, the Digital Status LCD displays capture-related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD (see page 2-15).

NOTE: The Digital Status LCD shown here appears when the camera is in

Advanced mode. In Basic mode (see page 4-7) only some of the information appears.

CF Card

White balance ISO

Estimated images remaining on card

Review-related status information: When the Image LCD is in Image mode, the Digital Status LCD displays information about the selected image.

White balance Current folder

Helpful messages: As you perform operations, appropriate messages appear.

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SD/MMC Card

Crop aspect ratio

Raw resolution JPEG resolution

JPEG quality

Current image Raw resolution JPEG resolution

Using the Menus

About Your Camera

Your camera provides a variety of digital functions. You can access these functions through the tabbed menus on the Image LCD. The tabbed menus are available in Advanced mode. In Basic mode (see page 4-7) there is a single menu with no tabs.

There are three ways to access the digital functions.

• Navigate through the tabbed menus to access all digital functions (see below).

• Shortcut to some digital functions using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD (see page 2-15).

• Shortcut to some digital functions using the HotK ey bu tton (see page 2-16).

There are five tabs. Each tab has an icon at the top representing the type of digital functions available on that tab.

Capture

Review

Image

Tools

Custom Settings

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About Your Camera

Navigating Through the Menus

1. Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to highlight the tab containing the desired set of functions.

2. Release the Menu button.

3. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight a menu option.

4. Press the right side of the Four-way switch to display a cascaded menu with the options available for the highlighted menu option. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight a menu option.

In some cases there is a second cascaded menu. In this case, repeat step 4.

5. Press the OK button to implement your choice.

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About Your Camera

Using the Digital Status Button and Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options

The Digital Status button, Digital Status LCD, and the Four-way switch provide a shortcut to menu options on the Image LCD.

1. Press and hold the Digital Status button to highlight the last-used function on the Digital Status LCD, and highlight its associated menu option on the Image LCD. (The menu has a disabled appearance.)

2. To highlight a different option, continue to press and hold the Digital Status button. Press the right or left side of the Four -way switch to sequence through the functions on the Digital Status LCD, and highlight the associated menu options on the Image LCD.

3. Release the Digital Status button to enable the menu option on the Image LCD.

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About Your Camera

Using the HotKey Button to Highlight Menu Options

The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable) digital functions. You can change the HotKey settings if you like (see page 5-8).

To access a function using the HotKey button:

1. Press the HotKey button to highlight the menu option associated with the first HotKey position.

2. Press and hold the HotKey button and press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to display the menu option associated with the next or previous HotKey position.

3. Release the HotKey button to enable the menu option.

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Main-Command and Sub-Command Dials

The Main- and Sub-Command dials are used alone or in combination with

Main-Command dial

Sub-Command dial

other buttons to select or set various functions or modes.

About Your Camera

Lens

Mounting the Lens

1. Turn off the camera.

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105

Removing the Lens

2. Mount the lens to the camera body.

3. Set the lens to its minimum aperture and lock.

• Press and hold the Lens Release button and turn the lens clockwise.

Imager

The Imager records light when you capture an image. Your camera has an approximately 14 million pixel imager with an ISO range of 80 to 800.

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Viewfinder Diopter

About Your Camera

You can compensate for nearsightedness or farsightedness and see more clearly through the viewfinder by adjusting the viewfinder diopter within a continuous range (–1.8 to +0.8).

1. Remove the rubber eyecup.

2. Slide the Diopter Adjustment lever wh ile looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other viewfinder displays appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment.

WARNING:

Be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your fingernail while sliding the lever.

The adjustable range of the viewfinder diopter is -1.8 to +0.8 DP. Nine optional NIKON eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder diopter range of -5 to +3 DP.

LCD Illuminator

You can illuminate the T op and Digital Status LCDs for easy viewing at night or in low-light situations.

• Press . The Exposure meter turns on and the Top and Digital Status LCDs are

illuminated. The illuminator remains on until you lightly or fully press the Shutter

Release button or the Battery Save time elapses (see page 5-1).

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About Your Camera

Depth of Field Preview Button

The depth of field is the zone of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject.

• Press the Depth of Field Preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder.

Pressing the Depth of Field Preview button stop s the lens down to the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode. By looking through the viewfinder, you can confirm the approximate depth of field with the given aperture.

Imager Plane Indicator

The Imager Plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting distance and indicates the position of the imager plane inside the camera body. Use this indicator when actually measuring camera-to-subject distance, for example, in close-up photography.

The distance from the lens mounting flange to the imager plane is

46.5 mm.

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Hot Shoe

About Your Camera

The Hot Shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of NIKON-dedicated electronic Speedlights.

CAUTION

Do not use Speedlights from other manufacturers since higher voltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts can damage your camera.

PC Sync Terminal

Your camera features a separate sync terminal that accepts all flashes with standard PC-type, plug-in sync cords.

CAUTION

Use only NIKON Speedlights. Other units may damage your camera’s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements, electrical contact alignment, or switch phase. Your camera is not compatible with voltages of 250V or higher.

Remote Release Accessory Port

This port accepts most NIKON-dedicated accessories such as remote release cables or wired shutter release cables.

Hot shoe

PC Sync terminal Remote Release accessory port

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About Your Camera

Camera Straps

Attaching the Neck Strap

A neck strap and a hand strap are included with your camera. You can attach either or both.

• Thread the ends of the neck strap through the camera strap eyelets. Pull firmly on the strap to make sure it is held securely by the buckles.

Attaching the Hand Strap

1. Thread th e strap through both loops in the hand strap pad.

2. Place the three-holed buckle on the strap and thread through the camera’s top strap eyelet.

3. Thread th e oth er end of the strap through the camera’s bottom strap eyelet.

4. Thread the top strap back through the buckle as shown.

5. Thread both ends of the strap back through the loops on the hand strap pad.

6. Place the two-holed buc kle on the top strap.

7. Tuck the top strap through the bottom loop in the hand strap pad.

8. Thread th e bottom strap through the two-holed buckle as shown.

9. Tuck the bottom strap through the top loop in the hand strap pad.

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Powering Your Camera

The following items are included with your camera:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery (battery)

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module (power module)

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Charger / AC Adapter (charger/adapter)

• CR 2032 coin cell battery (available at most battery retailers)

Battery

Power module Charger/adapter

You can power your camera using either the power module or battery. When working in the studio, you will probably use the power module. When on location, use the battery.

When the power module cable is attached to the charger/adapter, the charger/adapter functions as an AC adapter. When the power module cable is not attached, use the charger/adapter to charge your battery.

The CR 2032 coin cell battery (see page 3-6) mainta ins the time and date when your camera is not powered.

CR 2032 coin cell battery

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Powering Your Camera

Powering Your Camera using the Power Module

1. Insert the power module in the battery slot on the camera and turn the

latch

latch clockwise.

2. Insert the power module cable into the power module and into the port on the charger/adapter.

3. Plug the charger/adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED is green when the charger/adapter is powered.

NOTE: You cannot charge batteries while the power module cable is

connected.

Powering Your Camera using a Battery

Charging Batteries

Power LE

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1. Remove the power module cable from the charger/adapter if it is connected.

2. Plug the charger/adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED is green when the charger/adapter is powered.

Charging LED

Powering Your Camera

3. Insert a battery in the battery slot on the charger/adapter. The appearance of the Charging LED varies, depending on the status of

the charging operation:

Color Action Charging Status

green one blink 0 - 50% complete green two blinks 50 - 70% complete green three blinks 70%+ complete green constant Charge complete red blinks about once / sec. Charge pending red blinks rapidly Error condition

4. Remove the battery when the charge is complete (the green light stays on constantly).

5. Let the battery cool down for 15 to 30 minutes. Put the battery in the charger again until the green light indicates that charging is complete.

NOTE: For optimum battery performance, periodically discharge the

battery before charging.

Inserting/Removing Batteries

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• To insert, slide a charged battery in the battery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise.

latch

• To remove, lift the latch, turn the latch counterclockwise and slide the battery out.

Powering Your Camera

Checking Battery Status You can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the

Battery icon on the Top Status LCD. When the icon blinks, you need to replace the battery. The shutter locks when the icon blinks.

Full

Low

Insufficient

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Powering Your Camera

Conserving Batteries Your camera has a battery save feature that does the following:

• Turns off the Image LCD if you don’t touch any digital buttons for a specified period of time.

• Turns off the meter if you don’t touch any controls for a specified period of time.

NOTE: You can change the battery save time for the camera or Image LCD

(see page 5-1) or change the meter off time (see page 5-2).

For more information on battery conservation, go to

http://www.kodak.com/go/DCSPro14n, then click the "Batteries" white

paper.

Situations Using Extra Battery Power

• Use of a telephoto or wide angle fisheye lens and consta nt auto-focusing

• Using the on-camera pop-up flash

• Frequent use of the Image LCD

• Cold temperatures

• Frequently turning the camera on and off

• Setting the Meter Off Time Custom Setting (see page 5-2) to Never

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Powering Your Camera

CR 2032 Coin Cell The included CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date on your

camera when it is not powered. This battery has an average life span of one to two years. Purchase replacement batteries from your camera dealer.

1. Slide the coin cell into its carrier so that the + sign on the cell and the carrier are on the same side.

While you can force the cell in the other orientation, it will not work in your camera. Improper insertion will not damage your camera, but the time and date will not be maintained.

2. Slide the carrier into th e carrier slot on the camera.

Disposing of Batteries This digital camera contains small amounts of lead in the circuit board.

Disposal of lead may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or, in the U.S.A., the Electronics Industry Alliance: www.eiae.org.

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The Basics

This chapter helps you quickly start using your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with your camera’s basic functionality. (Some information in this chapter also appears in other areas of the manual.)

As you become more familiar with your camera, you can begin using its full range of functionality.

Basic Camera Operations

This section provides instructions for your camera’s non-digital functions.

Inserting/Removing Batteries

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1. To insert, slide a charged battery (see page 3-2) in the battery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise.

latch

The Basics

• To remove, lift the latch, turn the latch counterclockwise, and slide the battery out.

Mounting the Lens

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Mount the lens to the camera body.

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Inserting a Memory Card

The Basics

3. Set the lens to its minimum aperture and lock.

1. Open the Media do or.

2. Insert a CF card in the top slot. (The label should be up.)

NOTE: In Advanced mode (see page 6-1) you can use either one or two

cards: a CF card in the top slot and either an SD or a MMC card in the bottom slot.

3. Close the Media door.

Setting Focus

1. Set the Focus Mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). Be sure the Focus Mode selector clicks into position.

NOTE: Do not rotate the lens focus ring while the Focus mode is set to S.

2. Set the Exposure Mode dial to AF Area mode.

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The Basics

3. Turn the Main-Command dial to select [ ] (Single Area AF). The selected AF Area mode appears in the Top Status LCD and

viewfinder.

4. Lightly press the Shu tter Re lease button, and press the appropriate side of the Four-way switch to choose the center focus area.

The selected focus area appears in the Top Status LCD (page 2-10) and in the Viewfinder (page 2-5).

Setting the Metering System and Exposure Mode

1. Set the Metering System selector to (Matrix Metering). The Matrix Metering symbol appears in the Viewfinder.

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Composing, Focusing, and Capturing

The Basics

2. Set the Exposure Mode dial to P (Programmed Auto).

1. Hold the camera properly.

• Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support.

• Grasp the camera hand grip with your right hand.

• Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.

2. Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the Shutter Release button.

If the subject is in focus, the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder.

If the camera cannot focus using autofocus, the focus indicator blinks. Use Manual focus (see page 8-9).

Tips:

• With dark subjects, the AF-Assist Illuminator (see page 8-6)

automatically guides autofocus.

• To capture a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area

(see page 8-1) or use Focus Lock (see page 8-7).

• See page 8-8 for situations where autofocus may produce

unexpected results.

3. Slowly press the Shutter Release button.

NOTE: You can capture images in a vertical orientation (see page 5-14)

using Advanced mode (see page 4-19).

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Using the Built-in Speedlight

Use the Speedlight under the following conditions:

• Subject is dark

• Shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second

• Subject is backlit NOTE: To conserve power, close the Speedlight when it is not in use.

1. Press and rotate the Main-Command dial to set Flash Sync mode to Front Curtain Sync.

2. Press the Fla s h Lock-Release button to release the Speedlight.

3. Confirm that an unblinking symbol appears in the viewfinder (indicating that the Speedlight is ready), then compose, focus, and capture the image.

If the symbol blinks approximately three seconds after flash, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (see page 10-5) and repeat step 3.

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Basic Mode

The Basics

Your camera has two modes for accessing digital functions: Basic and Advanced modes. Using Basic mode you can change settings on some digital functions. All other digital functions are set to factory defaults. When you become familiar with your camera, change to Advanced mode (see page 4-19) and access the entire set of digital functions.

In Basic mode you can use a COMPACTFLASH (CF) card (see page 6-1). In Advanced mode, however, you can use one or two cards: a CF card and either a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia (MMC) card. In Basic mode, all images are saved in the JPEG format.

Basic mode functions include:

•ISO

• White Balance

• Raw Resolution

• JPEG Resolution

• Format Card

• Display Contrast

• Overexposure Indicator

• Time/Date

•Firmware

• User Mode

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The Basics

Setting Basic Mode

1. If the Image LC D is off, press the Menu button to turn it on. If the Image LCD is on and images are displayed, press the Menu

button to display the Basic Mode menu.

NOTE: If the screen at the left appears, the camera is already in Basic

mode.

2. If a tabbed menu appears, the camera is in Advanced mode. To change to Basic mode, press and hold the Menu button, and press the right side of the Four-way switch to highlight the Tools tab.

3. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight User Mode.

4. Press the righ t side of the Four-way switch to enable the User Mode menu.

5. Press the botto m of the Four-way switch to highlight Basic.

6. Press the OK button. The Basic Mode appears.

Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu

1. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight a menu option.

If a pop-up menu appears, press the right side of the Four-way switch to enable the menu, then press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight a menu option.

2. Press the OK button.

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The Basics

Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD displays shown here appear when the Basic menu is

displayed. (In Advanced mode, additional information appears.) Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off,

or when you lightly press the Shu tter Release button, the Digital Status LCD displays capture-related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu options on the Image LCD.

Review-related status information: When the Image LCD is in Image mode, the Digital Status LCD displays information about the selected image.

Helpful messages: When you highlight a menu option, a brief description appears. When you perform operations, brief procedural instructions appear.

Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu

The Digital Status LCD and the Digital Status button provide a shortcut to some menu options.

Options

1. Press and hold the Digital Status button to highlight the last-used function on the Digital Status LCD and to highlight the associated menu option on the Image LCD. (The menu has a disabled appearance.)

2. Continue to press and hold the Digital Status button, and press the right or left of the Four-way switch to sequence through the functions on the Digital Status LCD. This highlights the associated menu options on the Image LCD.

3. Release the Digital Status button to enable the menu option on the Image LCD.

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The Basics

Setting ISO ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera’ s imager to light. Increasing or

decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity. The range of available ISO settings varies, depending on the image

resolution.

Resolution Range

13.5 MP 80 - 400 6 MP 80 - 800

3.4 MP 80 - 800 .8 MP 80 - 800

You can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments. The factory default is

80.

1. Choose ISO from the Basic men u th en highlight the desired setting.

2. Press the OK button.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD (see page 4-9).

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The Basics

White Balance White Balance adjusts an image to match the type of lighting used when

capturing images. When you specify a White Balance option, that setting is applied to subsequently captured images.

White Balance options include Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut (see page 2-15).

1. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, choose an option, then choose a setting.

Options Settings

Auto

• Full Auto

Daylight

• Standard Daylight

•Warm Daylight

• Cool Daylight

Tungsten

• Standard Tungsten

• Warm Tungsten

• Cool Tungsten

Fluorescent

• Standard Fluorescent

• Cool White

Flash

• Standard Flash

• Warm Flash

• Cool Flash

• Studio Flash

An approximate Kelvin temperature scale value associated with the selected Preset setting appears in the Digital Status display.

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Setting Raw Resolution There are three resolutions available for Raw files:

13.5 MP—Full-resolution Raw images (4500 x 3000)

6.0 MP—Half-resolution Raw images (3000 x 2000)

3.4 MP—Quarter-resolution Raw images (2250 x 150 0)

1. Choose Raw Re solution from the Capture menu, then highlight a resolution.

2. Press the OK button.

NOTE: The number of pixels varies, depending on the crop aspect ratio

(see page 6-11).

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut (see page 2-15).

NOTE: If you have selected a high ISO (see page 5-20), not all

resolutions are available.

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Setting JPEG Resolution The four resolutions for JPEG files are:

13.5 MP—Full-resolution JPEG images (4500 x 3000)

6.0 MP—Half-resolution JPEG images (3000 x 2000)

3.4 MP—Quarter-resolution JPEG images (2250 x 1500) .8 MP—.8 resolution JPEG images (1125 x 750)

1. Choose Reso lution from the Basic menu, then highlight a resolution.

2. Press the OK button.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status button and the Digital Status LCD (see page 4-9).

NOTE: In Advanced mode, both JPEG and Raw files are available (see

page 6-3).

The Basics

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The Basics

Formatting a Card You should format a card if it was formatted incorrectl y or if the data on the

card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available. (Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card.)

Cards are formatted in PC DOS format. NOTE: In Advanced mode, both Quick Format and Secure Erase are

available (see page 6-6). In Basic mode, Quick Format is available.

1. Insert a card.

2. Choose Forma t Card from the Basic menu.

3. Press the OK button. (Press the Cancel button to close the confirmation screen without formatting the card.)

The Card Busy LCD and the CF Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink during formatting. When the blinking stops, formatting is complete.

Card Icons

Card Busy LCD

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut (see page 4-20).

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The Basics

Changing the Display Contrast

You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD.

NOTE: Changing the contrast does not affect the stored images, only the

view of the images on the Image LCD.

1. Choose Display Co ntrast from the Basic menu.

2. Press the OK button. A slider bar and a gray scale bar appear.

3. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to lighten or darken the image and move the slider bar.

Use the gray scale bar as a guide in changing the contrast.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut (page 4-20).

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The Basics

Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off

You can indicate areas of overexposure in images in Single or Multiple Image Display modes.

1. Choose Ove r exposure Indicator from the Basic menu, then highlight On.

Highlight Off to turn the Overexposure Indicator off.

2. Press the OK button. When the overexposure indicator is turned on, areas of overexposure

flash on and off.

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The Basics

Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and

controls its operation. If a new firmware version becomes available, you can download it from the Kodak Web site (see page 5-5) and update the firmware in your camera.

NOTE: You must register your camera (see page 1-1) before you can

download firmware.

Checking the Firmware Version

You can view information about your current firmware version.

1. Choose Firmwa re from the Basic menu, then highlight the firmware version.

2. Press the OK button.

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The Basics

Updating Firmware

1. On your computer, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware and follow the instructions.

2. Insert a CF Card into the computer’s card reader.

3. Using the computer, copy the firmware file to the card’s root directory.

4. Insert the card straight into your camera.

5. Choose Firmware from the Basic menu then highlight Update.

6. Press the OK button. A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating.

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The Basics

Setting the Time/Date A time and date stamp is associated with each image file.

A CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date for approximately one to two years. If this battery loses its charge, you must replace the battery (see page 3-6) and reset the time and date.

1. Choose Time/Date from the Basic menu.

2. Press the righ t or left side of the Four-way switch to select hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the value.

3. Repeat step 2 for year, mont h, and day.

4. Press the OK button.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the HotKey shortcut (see

page 4-20).

Setting User Mode Follow the ste ps on page 4-8 to choose Basic or Advanced mode.

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The Basics

Using the HotKey button to Highlight Menu Options

The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used digital functions. In Basic mode there are built-in settings for three HotKey positions.

• Format Card

• Display Contrast

• Time/Date You cannot change HotKey positions in Basic mode. Advanced mode

provides five HotKey positions and the option to change their settings. To access a function using the HotKey button:

1. Press the HotKey button to highlight the menu option associated with the first HotKey position.

2. Press and hold the HotKey button, and press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to highlight the menu option associated with the next or previous HotKey position.

3. Release the HotKey button to enable the menu option.

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Setting Battery Save

Configuring your Camera

This chapter describes features and methods for configuring your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. Access most of the tools through the Tools menu on the Image LCD.

You can set battery save times for the Image LCD. The Image LCD turns off if you don’t touch any digital buttons for the Display Battery Save time.

1. Choose Battery Save from the Tools menu, choose Display, then highlight the battery save time (30 seconds to 10 minutes or never).

2. Press the OK button.

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Configuring your Camera

Custom Settings

You can change Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu. See

page 5-2 for a complete list of custom settings.

1. Choose th e desired setting from the Custom menu, then highlight an option.

2. Press the OK button.

Custom Settings Table

Custom

Setting

Mirror Prerelease Adds a delay after the mirror

goes up before the shutter opens. This is used to reduce camera vibration for close-up work or to maximize sharpness.

Bracket order Ordered sequence of frames for

exposure bracketing

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Description Option

None (default) 1 sec. 2 sec. 5 sec.

-, 0, + 0, -, + (default)

Configuring your Camera

Custom

Setting

Description Option

Grid Lines Displays grid lines in viewfinder Off (default)

Focus Area Light Displays auto-focus bracket

lights in viewfinder

Low light (default)

Off Always on

Focus Area Wrap Successive rotation of focus area

selection

Off (default) On

Focus Area Lock Locks or unlocks the focus area Unlock

Lock

Soft Press AE-L Auto Exposure Lock with Shutter

Release button

Disabled (default)

Enabled

Single Servo AF Closest Subject Priority Dynamic

AF in Single Servo AF mode

Enabled (default) Disabled

Continuous Servo AFClosest Subject Priority Dynamic

AF in Continuous Servo AF mode

Disabled (default)

Enabled

AE-L/AF-L Lock Assignment of functions to

AE-L/AF-L button

AE/AF Lock simultaneous (default)

AE Lock Only AF Lock Only AE Lock Persist AF operation only

starts

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Configuring your Camera

Custom

Setting

Command Dial Assignment of functions to

digital command dials S = shutter speed. A = Aperture

Meter Off Time Time delay for auto meter switch

off

Description Option

Main: S Sub: A (default)

Main: A Sub: S 4 seconds 8 seconds

(default) 16 seconds 32 seconds Never

Self Timer Time Set duration for Self Timer 2 seconds

5 seconds 10 seconds

(default) 20 seconds

Top LCD Light Status LCDs illuminate when you

press any function button

LCD illuminator (default)

Any button

AF Assist Illuminator

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Activation of AF Assist Illuminator

On (default) Off

Firmware

Checking the Firmware Version

Configuring your Camera

Firmware is the software program that runs within your camera and controls its operation.

You can:

• View information about your current fimware version

• Download new firmware versions from the Kodak Web site and update the firmware in your camera (see page 5-6)

• Enable optional firmware features (see page 5-7)

NOTE: You must register your camera (see page 1-1) before you can

download firmware.

1. Choose Firmwa re from the Tools menu, then choose the firmware version.

2. Press the OK button.

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Configuring your Camera

Downloading Firmware to your Computer

Updating Firmware on your Camera

• On your computer, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware and follow the instructions.

Once you download the firmware to your computer, you can copy it to a memory card and update the firmware on your camera.

1. Insert a COMPACTFLASH (CF) card, Secure Digital (SD) card, or MultiMedia (MMC) card in the computer’s card reader.

2. Using the computer, copy the firmware file to the card’s root directory.

3. Insert the card straight into your camera.

4. Choose Firmware from the Tools menu then choose Update.

5. Press the OK button. A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating. This takes

approximately 15 seconds.

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Configuring your Camera

Firmware Features A few specialized features are built into the firmware and are only available

with a key. To enable a firmware feature on your camera you must first purchase a kit

containing instructions and a certificate number (one kit for each camera where firmware features are to be enabled). The included instructions describe how to enable the feature on your camera.

Folder and File Naming

You can choose how to number files and folders on the camera. You can also specify the maximum number of changes allowed in a folder.

Continuous—Names are assigned in a continuous sequence and are not reset to 0 when a new card is inserted.

Auto Restart—Names are reset to 0 when a new card is inserted. Manual Restart—Names are reset to 0 on the current card or cards

when you press the OK button. Folder Limit—When the specified folder limit has been reached, no

more images will be saved in a folder.

1. Choose Folder/File Name from the Tools menu, then highlight Continuous, Auto Restart, Manual Restart, or Folder Limit.

2. If you chose Folder Limit, cho ose 100 or 10000.

3. Press the OK button.

NOTE: You can also create and name new folders (see page 6-10).

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Configuring your Camera

Setting HotKeys

HotKeys provide shortcuts to frequently used digital functions. Your camera has built-in settings for five HotKeys. You can clear settings or reset the HotKeys to different digital functions, according to your own workflow.

NOTE: The Digital Status button (see page 2-9) provides shortcuts to

specific capture-critical functions. Use HotKeys for functions not already available through the Digital Status button.

1. Choose Ho tKey from the Tools menu, choose Reset or Clear, then choose a HotKey position (1 - 5).

2. If you chose Clear, press the OK button. The HotKey position will be unassigned.

If you chose Reset, the instructions at the left appear. Press the OK button.

3. Navigate through th e menus and highlight the function to be assigned.

4. Press the HotKey button.

5. Press the OK button.

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Using Job Tracker

Configuring your Camera

You can enter International Press Telecommunication Council (IPTC) data on your computer using KODAK PROF ESSIONAL DCS Pho to Desk, then load the data into camera memory where it can be included in image headers. The data follows the IPTC standard. job tracker files have a .IPT extension.

1. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu, then choose one of the following:

None—No job tracker data is written to the image headers. <job tracker file>—Choosing this option writes the job tracker

data from the active file to the header of subsequently captured images. This file must have been previously loaded. If no file has been loaded, this option does not appear in the menu.

Load—There can be one active job tracker file at a time. This file can be loaded from a memory card or from camera memory.

2. Press the OK button.

Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card

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You create and save job tracker files on the computer. Do the following to save a job tracker file to a card so that it can be loaded in your camera:

On the computer:

1. Place a CF card in the computer’s card reader.

2. Using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software, save the .IPT file to the card.

Alternatively, you can save the file to your hard drive and copy it to a card later.

Configuring your Camera

Loading a Job Tracker File From a Card

1. Insert the card in the camera.

2. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load.

3. Choose Load from Card. If you chose Load from Card and there are two cards in the camera,

highlight a card.

4. Highlight the file to be loaded.

5. Press the OK button. The file is loaded into camera memory and becomes the active job

tracker file.

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Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory

Selecting a Language

Configuring your Camera

1. Choose Job Tracker from the Tools menu then highlight Load.

2. Choose Load from Memory then highlight a file.

3. Press the OK button. The file becomes the active job tracker file.

You can select the language that appears in the Image LCD and Digital Status LCD (English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, or Portuguese).

1. Choose Lang uage from the Tools menu then highlight a language.

2. Press the OK button.

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Configuring your Camera

Resetting Defaults

Time and Date

You can restore digital settings and camera settings to the factory defaults.

1. Choose Default Reset from the Tools menu, then highlight Digital Settings, Camera Settings, or Both.

2. Press the OK button.

3. Press the OK button to accept the change and dismiss the confirmation screen.

A time and date stamp is associated with each image file. Inside your camera, a CR 2032 Coin Cell battery (see page 3-6) maintains

the time and date for one to two years. If this battery loses its charge, you must reset the time and date.

1. Choose Time/Date from the Tools menu, then choose Time or Date.

2. If you chose T ime, press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to select hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the value.

If you chose Date, press the right or left side of the Four-way switch to select year, month, or day. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the value.

3. Press the OK button.

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Setting the User Mode

Configuring your Camera

Your camera has two user modes:

Advanced mode—provides access to all digital functions Basic mode—provides access to some digital functions

(see page 4-7).

• If the camera is in Advanced mode, choose User Mode from the Tools menu, then choose Basic.

• If the camera is in Basic mode, choose User Mode from the Tools menu, then choose Advanced.

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Configuring your Camera

Using the Vertical Release

You can lock or unlock the camera’s vertical shutter release or set it to Auto.

Auto—The vertical shutter release is operable when the camera is in portrait orientation (turned 90°counterclockwise).

Unlock—The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in any orientation.

Lock—The vertical shutter release is not functional.

1. Choose Vertical Release from the Tools menu, then choose Auto,

2. Press the OK button.

Unlock, or Lock.

3. Turn the camera 90 °counterclockwise and press the Vertical Shutter release.

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Intervalometer

Configuring your Camera

The Intervalometer automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified time period. You might use the Intervalometer to capture a flower bud opening or for unattended surveillance.

The Intervalometer is disabled automatically after the specified time period, even if the specified number of images have not been captured. For example, if you set the Intervalometer for 15 exposures at three second intervals, the buffer fills after a few exposures, and the camera cannot maintain the three second interval. The camera would stop capturing images after 45 (15 x 3) seconds even though 15 images had not been captured.

You can change the following Intervalometer settings:

Enable—Enable or disable the Intervalometer Count—Number of images to be captured during the specified interval Interval—Interval between exposures Delay—Onset of the Intervalometer function

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Configuring your Camera

Changing Intervalometer Settings

Option Menu Procedure Range Default

Enable

1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, choose Enable, then highlight Yes or No.

2. Press the OK button.

Count

Interval

Delay

1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, then highlight Count.

The current count appears with the first digit highlighted.

2. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the first digit.

3. Press the right of the Four-way switch to highlight the next digit, then repeat step 2.

4. Press the OK button.

1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, then choose Interval.

2. Press the right or left of the Four-way switch to access hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the number.

3. Press the OK button.

1. Choose Intervalometer from the Tools menu, then choose Delay.

2. Press the left or right of the Four-way switch to access hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the number.

3. Press the OK button.

1 - 9999 10

3 seconds to 23:59:59 (HH:MM:SS)

1 second to 23:59:59 (HH:MM:SS)

10 seconds

1 second

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Lens Optimization

Configuring your Camera

Digital cameras can show a noticeable difference in their responses to different types of lenses. Your camera has a feature that automatically selects optimized lens settings for lenses recognized by the firmware.

For a list of automatically recognized lenses, go to

http://www.kodak.com/go/DCSPro14n.

If your lens appears in the list, it is not necessary to use the Lens Optimization feature.

If your lens does not appear in the list, you can use the Lens Optimization feature and select the appropriate setting.

Lenses fall broadly into three groups:

• "normal" lenses (Type 1)

• "macro" and some wide-angle lenses (Type 2)

• wide-angle zoom lenses and some wide-angle lenses (Type 3) For lenses not automatically recognized by the firmware:

1. Choose Lens Optim ization from th e Tools menu.

2. Choose Auto, Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3. If your lens is not Type1, Type2, or Type3 (and is not automatically

recognized), choose Auto.

3. Press the OK button.

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Configuring your Camera

Long Exposure

You can enable or disable a long exposure feature on your camera. When enabled, this feature reduces noise in long exposures.

The choices are: Off—If you capture an image using long exposure while this feature is Off,

a message suggests that you enable it.

Long—Suggested for exposures up to 1/2 sec. Longer—This choice allows you to specify ISO and Exposure settings

during long exposures to improve the image quality.

1. Choose Long Exposure from the Capture menu.

2. Choose Off, Lo ng, or Longer.

3. Press the OK button. If you chose Off or Long, the setting has been changed. If you chose Longer, the following screen appears:

a. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to change the ISO

setting. Press the left or right of the Four-way switch to change exposure. (In the example above, ISO is set to 400 and exposure is set to 1 sec.)

NOTE: While enabled, this exposure setting overrides the existing

exposure setting and you cannot change exposure using the Main-Command dial.

b. Press the OK button.

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Two-Button Reset

Configuring your Camera

Two-Button Reset resets some settings to their original factory values.

• Press and hold and simultaneously for more than two seconds.

The Top Status LCD turns off momentarily and the following functions are reset to their original settings. Exposure mode is set to P, S, or M.

Function Condition

Focus area Center Flexible Program Cancelled Exposure Compensation Cancelled Auto Exposure Lock Cancelled Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure

Bracketing Flash Sync mode Front-curtain sync Flash Exposure Compensation Cancelled

Cancelled

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Configuring your Camera

ISO

Setting ISO using the Image LCD

ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera system to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity.

The range of available ISO settings varies, depending on the image resolution.

Resolution Range

13.5 MP (100%) 80 - 400

6.0 MP (67%) 80 - 800

3.4 MP (50%) 80 - 800

0.8 MP (25%) 80 - 800

You can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments using the Main-Command dial. The factory default is 100.

You can set ISO using the Image LCD (see below) or using camera controls (see page 5-21).

1. Choose ISO from the Capture menu, then choose the desired setting.

2. Press the OK button.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut (see page 2-15).

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Setting ISO using Camera Controls

Configuring your Camera

1. Set the Exposure Mode dial to ISO.

2. Rotate the Main-Command dial to choose the desired setting.

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Configuring your Camera

Drive Mode

The following Drive modes are available: Single-frame shooting —Fully pressing the Shutter Release button

takes one picture. Continuous shooting —Pictures are taken continuously at the rate

of up to 1.7 frames/second as long as you keep the Shutter Release button fully pressed.

Drive Mode Selector Lock release

Single frame shooting

Drive Mode selector

Continuous shooting

• Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and rotate the Drive Mode selector to select a Drive mode.

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Using the Self Timer

Configuring your Camera

Use the Self Timer when you want to be in a photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the Self Timer. The Self Timer allows you 10 seconds to move into position.

If you are using autofocus (see page 8-1), do not stand in front of the lens when setting the Self Timer.

Drive Mode Selector Lock release

Self Timer

Drive Mode selector

Self Timer LED

1. Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive Mode selector to .

NOTE: The Self Timer will not work if the shutter cannot be released, for

example, if the subject cannot be brought into focus in Single Servo AF (see page 8-1).

If you are using an Exposure mode (see page 7-10) other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap or with your hand before pressing the Shutter Release button. This helps achieve correct exposure by preventing interference from stray light.

2. Compose the picture, focus by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button, then fully press the Shutter Release button.

Once the Self Timer is activated, the shutter will release in ten seconds. The Self Timer indicator LED blinks for eight seconds, then illuminates for two seconds before the shutter is released.

When buLb is selected in Manual Exposure mode, shutter speed is approximately 1/8 - 1/15 second.

Cancelling the Self Timer • Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive

Mode selector to a position other than .

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Configuring your Camera

Locking Exposure Settings

There may be times when you want to lock exposure settings. For example, if an inexperienced photographer is to use the camera, you may want to prevent their accidentally changing your settings.

• Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set the Drive Drive Mode Selector Lock release

Exposure Settings Lock

Drive Mode selector

Mode selector to .

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Memory Cards

Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera has slots for two memory cards.

Before capturing images to the memory cards, you can do the following:

• Select a folder to hold captured images (see page 6-9)

• Create and name new folders (see page 6-10)

• Set up file type (see page 6-3) and characteristics (see page 6-11) for subsequently captured images

You can insert one or two cards. One slot holds a COMPACTFLASH (CF) card. The other slot holds either a Secure Digital (SD) or a MultiMedia (MMC) card. You can use one or two cards at a time. With two cards, you can capture images to both cards (providing a backup) or designate one card as standby until the other card is filled.

CF card SD or MMC card

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COMPACTFLASH (CF) card—Solid state or IBM MicroDrive COMPACTFLASH+ Type II card

Secure Digital (SD) card—Memory card with write-protect lock MultiMedia (MMC) card—Same size as SD card but no write-protect

lock

Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Inserting Cards

Removing Cards

1. Open the Media do or.

2. If using a CF card, insert it in the top slot. (The label should be up.) If using an SD or MMC card, insert it in the bottom slot. With two cards, insert either card first.

3. Close the Media door.

1. Open the Media do or.

Card icons

Eject button Card Busy

LED

CAUTION

The Card Busy LED and the Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink when images are being accessed. Do not remove a card until the blinking stops. Doing so could destroy all image files on the card.

2. To remove a CF card, press the Eject button. To remove an SD or MMC card, press and release the end of the card.

If removing two cards, remove either card first.

3. Close the Media door.

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

File Types Your camera can save images as Raw or JPEG files.

Raw (.dcr) files can be opened by KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk. Raw images can be thought of as "digital negatives." They preserve all image information so you can apply the DCS-specific image enhancements available in DCS Photo Desk.

JPEG (.jpg) files are smaller and can be opened directly by any image editing software. You can choose ERI (Extended Range Imaging) JPEG or Standard JPEG (see page 6-5).

NOTE: Repeated saves of any JPEG image can degrade image quality.

Choosing the File Type to be Written to a Card

When you use one memory card, you can specify that captured images are saved to the card as Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG. (With Raw+JPEG, both file types are written to the card.)

When you use two cards, you can specify that one card is standby or that captured images are saved to both cards as Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG. When one card is set to standby, no images are written to that card until the other card is full. When the other card is full, subsequently captured images are written to the standby card using the same file type. When neither card is standby, captured images are written to both cards. (You can write different file types to two cards, for example, Raw to one card and JPEG to the other.) You can also choose the JPEG file type (see page 6-5).

The following table provides examples of some ways to set up file types:

CF Card SD/MMC Card

No redundancy JPEG

Raw Multi-purpose redundancy Raw JPEG Complete redundancy Raw

Raw+JPEG

Standby Standby

Raw Raw+JPEG

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

NOTE: Only one card can be standby.

Shortcut:

• You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut

1. With one card, choose the appropriate card (CF Card or MMC/SD Card) from the Capture menu, then choose Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG.

With two cards, choose the appropriate card from the Capture menu, then choose Raw, JPEG, Raw+JPEG, or Standby.

2. Press the OK button.

3. With two cards, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second card.

(see page 2-15).

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Choosing the JPEG File Type If JPEG files are being written to a card, you can further specify whether the

files are ERI (Extended Range Imaging) JPEG or Standard JPEG.

• ERI JPEG files offer enhanced image editing capability. When you open

them in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, the included KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Extended Range Imaging File Format Module lets you apply many DCS-specific image enhancements before acquiring them into PHOTOSHOP.

For more information on the ERI JPEG file format , please visit

http://www.kodak.com/go/dcs and look for the link entitled: "Extended

Range Imaging Technology (ERI)".

• Standard JPEG files are slightly smaller and do not offer the

post-capture, DCS-specific image enhancement capability of ERI JPEG files.

• Choose JPEG File Type from the Image menu, then choose ERI or Standard.

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Formatting Cards You may need to format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data

on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available. (Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card.)

There are two ways to format a card: Quick Format—Removes the directory structure but does not erase data.

This type of format takes relatively little time to complete. It may be possible to recover files after a quick format if they have not been overwritten.

Secure Erase—Erases all information and "cleans up" the card. This type of format takes longer to complete. It is not possible to recover files after a secure erase.

NOTE: Cards are formatted in PC DOS format.

1. Choose CF Card or SD Card from the Captu re menu, then highlight Quick Format or Secure Erase.

2. Press the OK button to format the card and dismiss the confirmation screen. (Press the Cancel button to dismiss the confirmation screen without formatting the card.)

The Card Busy LCD and the appropriate Card icon in the Digital Status LCD blink while the format is taking place. When the blinking stops, the format is complete.

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Recovering Deleted Files The Recover feature lets you recover image files recently deleted from a

memory card. You can recover files if:

• The card was formatted using a DCS camera.

• The files have not been overwritten. When you recover files, a folder named "Recover" is created and the

recovered files are saved there. NOTE: You cannot capture images to the Recover folder.

1. Choose CF Card or SD Card from the Capture menu, then highlight Recover.

2. Press the OK button. A "Recovering files" message appears followed by a "Recovery

complete" message.

3. Press the OK button.

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Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Determining Write Speed You can determine the speed at which your camera writes data to the

memory card. Write speeds are measured in Megabytes per second (Mbytes/sec).

NOTE: Write speed improves if you turn the Image LCD off when

capturing images.

For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measurement

1. If an SD or MMC card is inserted, set the card to standby and remove the card (see page 6-2).

2. Insert a CF card (see page 6-2).

3. Select RAW file type (see page 6-3).

4. Set the RAW resolution to 13.5 (see page 6-12).

5. Select Single Image review mode (see page 11-1).

6. Turn off the Image LCD (see page 2-11).

7. Capture one or more images.

8. Choose CF Card from the Captu re m enu then choose Write Speed. The write speed for the last saved image appears.

NOTE: Repeat steps 6 - 8 at least 3 times and average the results as

readings can vary slightly.

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Kodak DCS Pro 14n User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Information

System Requirements for Your Computer

Warranty Registration for your Camera

Warnings

Safety Warnings • To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories

Operational Warnings • Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when connecting your camera. Doing

Important Safeguards and Precautions

Electromagnetic Emissions

VCCI

About Your Camera

Nomenclature

Camera Front

Camera Back

Camera Top

Camera Bottom

Left Side

Open Media Door

Turning the Camera On and Off

Viewfinder

Digital Buttons

Four-way Switch When the Image LCD is off, use the Four-way switch to select a focus area

OK Button • If the Image LCD is off, turns it on in Image mode (see page 11-1)

Cancel Button • Turns off the Image LCD in Image mode

Menu Button • If the Image LCD is off, turns it on and displays a menu (last-accessed

Nav+ Button The Nav+ button provides an efficient method of navigating among folders

HotKey Button The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable)

Digital Status Button The Digital Status button (used with the Digital Status LCD) provides a

Delete Button The Delete button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image mode.

Tag/Record Button The Tag/Record button is only enabled when the Image LCD is in Image

LCDs

Top Status LCD

Image LCD Using the Image LCD you can:

Turning On the Image LCD All of the buttons listed below turn on the Image LCD if it is off. Some of the

Turning Off the Image LCD

Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD provides the following information:

Using the Menus

Navigating Through the Menus

Using the Digital Status Button and Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options

Using the HotKey Button to Highlight Menu Options

Main-Command and Sub-Command Dials

Lens

Mounting the Lens

Removing the Lens

Imager

Viewfinder Diopter

LCD Illuminator

Depth of Field Preview Button

Imager Plane Indicator

Hot Shoe

PC Sync Terminal

Remote Release Accessory Port

Camera Straps

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attaching the Hand Strap

Powering Your Camera

Powering Your Camera using the Power Module

Powering Your Camera using a Battery

Charging Batteries

Inserting/Removing Batteries

Checking Battery Status You can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the

Conserving Batteries Your camera has a battery save feature that does the following:

CR 2032 Coin Cell The included CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date on your

Disposing of Batteries This digital camera contains small amounts of lead in the circuit board.

The Basics

Basic Camera Operations

Inserting/Removing Batteries

Mounting the Lens

Inserting a Memory Card

Setting Focus

Setting the Metering System and Exposure Mode

Composing, Focusing, and Capturing

Using the Built-in Speedlight

Basic Mode

Setting Basic Mode

Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu

Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD displays shown here appear when the Basic menu is