KODAK PROFESSIONAL
DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera
P/N 6B8773
User’s Guide
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York, 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2004
Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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
Right Side................................................................................................................................................2-4
Open Media Door.....................................................................................................................................2-4
Control Dials...................................................................................................................................................2-5
D-Dial.......................................................................................................................................................2-5
S-Dial/Mode Selector Lever..................................................... ... ........................................... ....................2-5
Turning the Camera On and Off.......................................................................................................................2-6
Viewfinder and Focus Screen............................................................................. ... ...........................................2-6
Digital Buttons.................................................................................................................................................2-7
Five-way control........................................................................................................................................2-7
OK Button.................................................................................................................................................2-8
Cancel Button...........................................................................................................................................2-8
Menu Button.............................................................................................................................................2-8
Nav+ Button .................................................................................... .........................................................2-8
Hotkey Button...........................................................................................................................................2-9
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Digital Status Button..................................................................................................................................2-9
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
Display Activation............................................................................................................. .......................2-12
Turning Off the Image LCD......................................................................................................................2-12
Digital Status LCD....................................................................................................................................2-13
Using the Menus............................................................................................................................................2-14
Navigating Through the Menus................................................................................................................2-15
Using the Digital Status Button and Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options.................................... 2-16
Using the Hotkey Button to Highlight Menu Options................................................................................2-17
Lens...............................................................................................................................................................2-18
Mounting the Lens...................................................................................................................................2-18
Removing the Lens...................................................................................................... ... .........................2-19
Imager...........................................................................................................................................................2-19
Shutter Button .................................................................................................. .. ...........................................2-19
Diopter Adjustment........................................................................................................................................2-20
Depth of Field Preview Button........................................................................................................................2-21
Depth of Field .........................................................................................................................................2-21
Hot Shoe........................................................................................................................................................2-22
PC Sync Terminal...........................................................................................................................................2-22
Remote Release Accessory Port .....................................................................................................................2-22
Viewfinder Cap........................................................................................................................................2-23
Camera Straps ....................................................... ........................................... .............................................2-24
Attaching the Neck Strap .................................................. ........................................... ... .........................2-24
Attaching the Hand Strap.......................................................... ........................................... ....................2-24
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....................................................................................................................3-4
Checking Battery Status............................................................................................ .................................3-4
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Conserving Batteries.................................................................................................................................3-5
Situations Using Extra Battery Power..................................................................................................3-5
CR 2032 Coin Cell.....................................................................................................................................3-6
Disposing of Batteries...............................................................................................................................3-6
4 The Basics
Basic Mode.....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Setting Basic Mode....................................................................................................................................4-2
Accessing Functions Using the Basic Menu ...............................................................................................4-2
Digital Status LCD......................................................................................................................................4-3
Using the Digital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options............................................................................4-3
Setting ISO................................................................................................................................................4-4
Setting White Balance................................................................................................................................4-5
Setting Raw Resolution..............................................................................................................................4-6
Setting JPEG Resolution.............................................................................................................................4-6
Formatting a Card......................................... ............................................................................................4-7
Changing the Display Contrast...................................................................................................................4-8
Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off.......................................................................................4-9
Firmware................................................................................................................................................4-10
Checking the Firmware Version........................................................................................................ 4-10
Updating Firmware...........................................................................................................................4-11
Setting the Time/Date..............................................................................................................................4-13
Setting User Mode...................................................................................................................................4-13
Using the Hotkey button to Highlight Menu Options................................. ... ............................................4-14
Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images.................................................................................................4-15
5 Configuring your Camera
Setting the User Mode......................................................................................................................................5-1
Setting Battery Save..........................................................................................................................................5-2
Camera.....................................................................................................................................................5-2
Image LCD................................................................................................................................................5-2
Custom Settings...............................................................................................................................................5-3
Custom Settings Table.............................................................................. ... ..............................................5-3
Firmware.........................................................................................................................................................5-5
Checking the Firmware Version............................................................... ... ..............................................5-5
Downloading Firmware to your Computer................................................................................................5-6
Firmware Features....................................................................................................................................5-6
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Updating Firmware....................................................................................................................................5-6
Folder and File Naming....................................................................................................................................5-8
Setting Hotkeys................................................................................................................................................5-9
Using Job Tracker..........................................................................................................................................5-10
Saving a Job Tracker File to a Card.............................................. ........................................... .................5-10
Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card...................................................................................................5-11
Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera Memory..................................................................................5-12
Selecting a Language......................................................................................................................................5-12
Resetting Defaults..........................................................................................................................................5-13
User Setups....................................................................................................................................................5-14
Creating a New User Setup................................................... ........................................... .. .......................5-14
Saved Setups ...........................................................................................................................................5-15
Loading a Setup from a Card.............................................................................................................5-15
Saving a Setup to a Card....................................................................................................................5-15
Deleting Setups from Camera Memory................. .............................................................................5-16
Selecting a User Setup................................................... ... ........................................... ............................5-16
Editing an Existing Setup.........................................................................................................................5-16
Using Setups on More than One Camera..................................................................................................5-17
Time and Date............................................................ ........................................... ........................................5-17
Using the Vertical Release..............................................................................................................................5-18
Long Exposure............................................................................................... ................................................5-19
Intervalometer...............................................................................................................................................5-20
Changing Intervalometer Settings........................................ .. ........................................... ... ....................5-21
ISO................................................................................................................................................................5-22
Setting ISO using the Image LCD.................................................. ... ........................................... ..............5-22
Setting ISO using Camera Controls .................................................... ... ...................................................5-22
Drive Mode....................................................................................................................................................5-23
Drive Area of the D-Dial........................................................ ........................................... ... ....................5-23
Single Frame Shooting.............................................................................................................................5-23
Continuous Shooting........................................................... ........................................... .. ....................... 5-24
Self Timer ...............................................................................................................................................5-25
To Cancel the Self Timer...................................................................................................................5-25
Mirror Lock-Up.......................................................................................................................................5-26
Remote Controller................................................................................................. ... .....................................5-27
Setting the Remote Controller..................................................................................................................5-27
Setting the Camera to Remote Control Mode...........................................................................................5-28
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Cancelling Remote Control Mode.................................................................. ...................................5-28
Using the Mirror Lock-Up with the Remote Controller......................................................................5-29
Replacing the Remote Controller Battery..........................................................................................5-29
Setting the Electronic Sound..........................................................................................................................5-30
Lens Optimization..........................................................................................................................................5-31
Overview.................................................................................................................................................5-31
Selecting the Method of Lens Optimization..............................................................................................5-32
Auto.................................................................................................................................................5-32
Manual.............................................................................................................................................5-33
Select a Lens from the User List........................................................................................................5-33
When you Change Lenses .................................................................................................................5-34
Maintaining the User List.........................................................................................................................5-35
Adding Lenses from the Master List..................................................................................................5-35
Removing Lenses from the User List................................. .............................................. ..................5-37
Saving a List .....................................................................................................................................5-38
Loading a List...................................................................................................................................5-38
Defining New Lenses...............................................................................................................................5-39
Defining New Fixed Lenses...............................................................................................................5-39
Defining New Zoom Lenses ..............................................................................................................5-40
Deleting Defined Lenses................................................................. ... ...............................................5-41
Editing the Lens Name......................................................................................................................5-42
Changing the Strength.............................................................................. ... ............................................5-44
Determining the Optimum Strength..................................................................................................5-44
Assigning Optimum Strengths to Lenses in the User List....................................................................5-45
Resetting to Defaults.........................................................................................................................5-46
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
File Type and ISO.............................. .. ........................................... ... .................................................6-4
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...........................................................................................................................6-12
Setting JPEG Quality.................................................................................................................................6-13
Correcting Digital Exposure....................................................................................................................6-14
Setting Exposure Bias..............................................................................................................................6-14
Setting Look............................................................................................................................................6-15
Setting Noise Reduction...........................................................................................................................6-15
Selecting the Sharpening Level .................................................................................... ... .........................6-16
7 Controlling Exposure
White Balance..................................................................................................................................................7-1
Preset White Balance............................................ ........................................... ... .......................................7-2
Click Balance............................................................................................................................................7-3
Using the Current Image for Click Balance..........................................................................................7-3
Displaying the Saved Settings Menu.....................................................................................................7-4
Using a Saved Setting..........................................................................................................................7-4
Saving a Setting on the Camera...........................................................................................................7-5
Loading Settings from a Card..............................................................................................................7-6
Deleting Settings............................................ ........................................... ... .......................................7-6
Exposure.........................................................................................................................................................7-7
Exposure Metering Modes.........................................................................................................................7-7
Choosing a Metering Mode.................................................................................................................7-7
Exposure Modes ..................................................... ... ...............................................................................7-7
Program Auto Exposure Mode............................................................................................................7-8
Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode.............................................................................................7-11
Shutter Speed Priority Auto Exposure Mode......................................................................................7-12
Manual Exposure Mode......................... ...........................................................................................7-13
Bulb Setting.............................................. .. ........................................... ...........................................7-15
Auto Exposure Lock................................................................................................................................7-16
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Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................................7-17
Cancelling Exposure Compensation............................................................ ......................................7-17
Auto Bracketing............................................................................... .......................................................7-18
Cancelling Auto Bracketing ............................................................................................... ... ............7-19
Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Compensation........................................................................ 7-19
8 Focusing
Autofocus........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Autofocus Modes......................................................................................................................................8-1
Setting Autofocus......................................................................................................................................8-1
Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected.............................................................................8-2
Selecting the Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................8-2
Selecting the Autofocus Zone....................................................................................................................8-3
Capturing Images in Single AF Mode.........................................................................................................8-4
Capturing Images in Continuous AF Mode.................................................................................................8-4
Locking Focus...........................................................................................................................................8-5
Manual Focus..................................................................................................................................................8-5
9 Capture Workflow
Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer.............................................................. 9-1
Device and Media Preparation..................................................................................................................9-2
Capturing and Evaluating Test Images.......................................................................................................9-3
Capturing Images......................................................................................................................................9-3
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....................................................................9-6
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
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Compatible Flash Units ..................................................................................................................................10-1
Mounting a Hot Shoe Flash............................................................................................................................10-2
Connecting a Studio Flash..............................................................................................................................10-2
Available Features........................ ... ........................................... .. .................................................................. 10-3
E-TTL Autoflash .............................................................................................................................................10-3
High Speed Sync Mode ..................................................................................................................................10-4
Flash Exposure Lock.............................................................................................. ........................................10-4
Flash Exposure Compensation........................................................... ... .........................................................10-5
Flash Exposure Bracketing ............................................................................................................................10-5
Previewing Flash Results......................... ........................................... ............................................................10-5
Wireless Flash with One or More Flash Units.................................................................................................10-5
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 .....................................................................................................................................11-3
Interpreting a Histogram..................................................................................................................11-3
Zoom Mode ............................................................................................................................................11-4
Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box.............................................................................. 11-4
Zooming...........................................................................................................................................11-4
Panning............................................................................................................................................11-4
Luminometer....................................................................................................................................11-5
Multiple Image Mode.......................................................... ........................................... .. .......................11-5
Status Bar................................................................................................................................................11-5
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
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Deleting Images...........................................................................................................................................11-11
Tagging Images ...........................................................................................................................................11-12
Recording Sound Files.................................................................................................................................11-13
12 Viewing Image LCD Information on External Video
Connecting....................................................................................................................................................12-1
Enabling 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................................................................................................13-3
Using the Card Reader ...................................................................................................................................13-3
14 Camera Care
Handling.......................................................................................................................................................14-1
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................14-2
The Imager....................................................................................................................................................14-3
Determining if the Imager is Dirty...........................................................................................................14-3
Examining a Test Image ......................................................... ..........................................................14-3
Inspecting and Cleaning the Imager .................................................................................................14-4
...............................................................................................................................................................14-4
Storing..........................................................................................................................................................14-5
Top Status and Image LCDs...........................................................................................................................14-5
15 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System
Serial Data Collection....................................................................................................................................15-1
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.....................................................................................................................................................A-4
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Appendix B Lens Compatibility
SIGMA Lenses............................................................. ... ........................................... .......................................B-1
CANON Lenses .................................................................................................................................................B-3
Appendix C Troubleshooting
Problems, Causes, and Remedies.....................................................................................................................C-1
Appendix D Warranty
KODAK PROFESSI0NAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera....................................................................................D-1
Warranty Repair Coverage ..............................................................................................................................D-1
Limitations......................................................................................................................................................D-2
Outside the United States ................................................................................................................................D-3
How to Obtain Service.................................................................................................................................... D-3
Product Support Options................................................................................................................................D-4
Glossary
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Important Information
Thank you for purchasing your KODAK PROFESSION AL DCS Pro SLR/c
Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). This portable camera system 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 computer 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 a card is dropped, all data on the card can be lost.
• 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 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 Powe r Module included
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 SLR/c Digital Camera.
• Use the Image LCD to verify that a picture was captured correctly during
your photo session.
• Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen. Return the camera to an
authorized KODAK service center if the focus screen needs replacing.
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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: 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.
Camera Cables—Use only the cables supplied with 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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Important Information
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About Your Camera
Nomenclature
Camera Front
Camera Strap eyelets
Depth of Field
Preview button
Remote Control
sensor
Lens Release
button
Vertical Shutter button
Remote Release
Accessory port
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About Your Camera
Camera Back
ISO button
Hotkey button
Menu button
Nav+ button
Digital Status button
Image LCD
Digital Status LCD
Camera Top
D-Dial (Drive dial)
Viewfinder
Hot shoe
AE Lock button
Exposure Compensation /
AF Zone button
Microphone
Cancel button
Delete button
Tag/Record button
OK button
Five-way Control
Media Door latch
Media door
Card Busy LED
S-Dial (Shutter dial)
C-Dial (Command dial)
Metering Mode button
Function button
AF Mode button
Hotkey button
ISO button
Diopter adjuster
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Shutter button
Top Status LCD
Mode selector lever
Exposure Compensation
/ AF Zone button
AE Lock button
Camera Bottom
Camera Strap eyelet
Left Side
About Your Camera
Tripod mount
Name plate
Battery slot
PC Sync terminal
Coin cell battery slot
Video port
IEEE 1394 port
Serial port
Battery
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About Your Camera
Right Side
Vertical Shutter button
Open Media Door
CF Eject button
CF card slot
Card Busy LED
SD/MMC card slot
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Control Dials
D-Dial
S-Dial/Mode Selector Lever
Auto Bracketing
Mirror Lock-Up
Self Timer (2s)
Self Timer (10s)
Continuous shooting
Single Frame shooting
Power off
About Your Camera
Drive Area
Manual Exposure
Shutter Speed Priority AE
Aperture Priority AE
Program AE
S-Dial
Mode selector lever
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About Your Camera
Turning the Camera On and Off
Connect your camera to a power source before turning it on
(see page 3-1).
• Turn the D-Dial to (Single Frame shooting) to turn the camera
on. Turn the D-Dial to to turn the camera off.
Viewfinder and Focus Screen
Crop lines for 8 x 10 format
Center Area metering
Autofocus zone
Exposure meter
Flash indicator
Focus indicator
Shutter speed
NOTE: Do not attempt to replace the Focus screen. Return the camera to
an authorized KODAK service center.
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Auto bracketing
Aperture value
AE Lock indicator
Digital Buttons
Hotkey button
Menu button
About Your Camera
Cancel button
Delete button
Tag/Record button
Nav+ button
Digital Status button
NOTE: Use the buttons to the left of the Image LCD with the Five-way
control. Use the buttons to the right side of the Image LCD without
the Five-way control.
OK button
Five-way Control
Five-way control The Five-way control consists of an OK button surrounded by four
navigation controls. See page 2-8 for a description of the OK button.
When the Image LCD is on, use the Five-way control to access digital
functions (see below).
Press the right or left side of the Five-way control to:
• Navigate through images in Image mode
• Move the Region of Interest box right or left in Zoom Image mode
• Navigate among tabbed menus
• When a menu option is highlighted, press the right side of the Five-way
control to display/enable a cascaded menu (press the left side to
remove/disable the cascaded menu)
Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control 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
OK Button • Turns on the Image LCD in Image mode
• Implements a highlighted menu option
• Enables the Region of Interest box in Zoom Image mode
• 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
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 Five-way control
• 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
Five-way control
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About Your Camera
Hotkey Button The Hotkey button provides a shortcut to frequently used (user-definable)
digital functions.
NOTE: The Digital Status button 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 left or right of the Five-way control
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.
• 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, left, top, or bottom of the Five-way control
• 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
Sound setting
Shutter speed/ISO setting
Frame counter
Auto bracketing
ISO
Exposure meter
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.
Aperture value
Metering mode
Remote control
AF mode
Battery indicator
• 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 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)
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
✓
✓
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About Your Camera
Display Activation If you use your right eye when capturing images, your nose may
accidentally press one of the buttons on the left side of the camera (Nav+,
Menu, Digital Status, or Hotkey). If you use your left eye when capturing
images, your nose may accidentally press the OK button on the right side of
the camera.
If this is a problem, you can disable the buttons so you don’t accidentally
turn on the Image LCD.
1. Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the
Five-way control to highlight the Review menu.
2. Release the Menu button.
3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to highlight the
Display Activation option.
4. Press the righ t side of the Five-w ay control to display a the Display
Activation menu. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to
highlight one of the following:
Enable All - The buttons on the left and the OK button on the right
can turn on the Image LCD.
OK only - The buttons on the left are disabled and cannot turn on the
Image LCD.
Disable OK - The OK button on the right is disabled and cannot turn
on the Image LCD.
5. Press the OK button.
Turning Off the Image LCD
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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.
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 Shutter button, the Digital Status LCD displays
capture-related information and provides shortcuts to associated menu
options on the Image LCD.
NOTE: The Digital Status LCD shown here appears when the camera is in
Advanced mode. In Basic mode 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
About Your Camera
Using the Menus
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 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 2-16).
• Shortcut to some digital functions using the Hotkey button
(see page 2-17).
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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Navigating Through the Menus
About Your Camera
1. Press and hold the Menu button and press the right or left side of the
Five-way control to highlight the tab containing the desired set of
functions.
2. Release the Menu button.
3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to highlight a menu
option.
4. Press the right side of the Five-way control to display a cascade d
menu with the options available for the highlighted menu option.
Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control 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, the Digital Status LCD, and the Five-way control
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, left, top, or bottom of the Five-way
control 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 butto n 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.
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
Five-way control 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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About Your Camera
Lens
Mounting the Lens
Your camera uses CANON EF lenses or SIGMA lenses with a CANON EF
mount (see page B-1).
1. Turn the D-Dial to .
2. Remove th e camera’s body cap and the lens’ rear cap.
3. Align the red mark on the camera mount with the red dot on the lens.
Insert the lens into the mount on the camera, and rotate the lens
clockwise until it snaps into the locked position.
NOTE: To ensure proper connection, do not press the Lens Lock button
while mounting the lens.
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Removing the Lens
Imager
Shutter Button
About Your Camera
• Press the Lens Release button and turn the lens counterclockwise until
it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body.
NOTE: On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electric
contacts. Keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid
damaging them, put on the lens’ rear cap when the lens is off the
camera.
Light from the scene you are photographing strikes the imager when the
camera’s shutter is open. The imager converts this light into a digital image.
Your camera has an approximately 14 million pixel imager with an ISO
range of 160 - 1600 (Raw files) or 160 - 800 (JPEG files).
The Shutter button has two positions. When you lightly press the Shutter
button, the camera's Autofocus and Exposure Systems activate. When you
then press the button all the way down, the shutter releases to capture an
image.
NOTE: Before you start to take pictures, you should become familiar with
the light press position.
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About Your Camera
Diopter Adjustment
Adjust the Viewfinder Diopter so that you can see clearly through the
viewfinder.
• While looking through the viewfinder, slide the Diopter adjuster to the
left or to the right, until the image appears sharp on the focus screen.
The camera's adjustable diopter range is -3 to +1 dpt.
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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 stops 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.
Depth of Field Your camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically
executed.
When focusing, you should consider depth of field. Depth of field is the
zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens
is focused. Depth of field varies according to shooting distance, focal
length, and especially aperture.
Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) produce a deeper depth of field
where the background and foreground become sharper. Larger apertures
(smaller f-numbers) produce a shallower depth of field where the
background becomes blurred.
Similarly, shorter shooting distance or longer focal length produce a
shallower depth of field, and longer shooting distance or shorter focal
length produce a deeper depth of field. Note that depth of field tends to be
shallower in front of the subject in focus and deeper behind the subject.
NOTE: Confirm the depth of field with the Depth of Field Preview button.
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About Your Camera
Hot Shoe
The Hot Shoe allows the mounting of electronic flash products and
accessories. See page 10-1 for a list of compatible flash units.
CAUTION
Do not use flash models other than those listed in chapter
10 since high sync voltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts
can damage your camera.
PC Sync Terminal
The PC Sync Terminal is compatible with flash sync cords with standard
plug-in PC-type sync plugs.
CAUTION
Flashes with excessive trigger circuit voltage will damage
your camera. Your camera is not compatible with sync
voltages higher than 250V.
WARNING:
The PC Sync Terminal is for a flash sync cable system
ONLY! Do NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS
CONNECTOR! Doing so can cause electric shock and can
damage your camera.
Remote Release Accessory Port
Use this port to connect the optional Remote Release cable.
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About Your Camera
Viewfinder Cap When using the Self Timer or the Remote Controller, cover the Viewfinder
eyepiece with the Viewfinder cap to prevent stray light from entering the
Viewfinder.
NOTE: Attach your Viewfinder cap to the neck strap (see page 2-24). The
strap also helps prevent stray light from entering.
1. Remove th e ey ecup from the Viewfinder.
2. Attach th e Viewfinder cap to the Viewfinder.
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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.
• Slide the Viewfinder cap (see page 2-23) on the neck strap then 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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3
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)
•
International power cord set
NOTE: You can also operate your camera using a KODAK PROFESSIONAL
DCS Pro 14n battery.
Battery
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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 maintains the time and date when your
camera is not powered.
CR 2032 coin cell battery
Powering Your Camera
D
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. Using the appropriate international power cord, plug the
charger/adapter into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED is green when the charger/adapter is powered.
NOTE: You cannot charge batteries while the power 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.
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.
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Powering Your Camera
Inserting/Removing Batteries
• To insert, slide a charged battery in the battery slot on the camera and
turn the latch clockwise.
• To remove, lift the latch, turn the latch counterclockwise and slide the
battery out.
Checking Battery Status You can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the
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 battery save features that do the following:
• Puts the camera into a low power mode if you don’t touch any controls
for a specified period of time (see page 5-2).
• Turns off the exposure meter if you don’t touch any controls for a
specified period of time (see page 5-3).
• Turns off the Image LCD if you don’t touch any digital buttons for a
specified period of time (see page 5-2).
To maximize battery performance, turn the camera off or remove the
battery when not in use.
For more information on battery conservation, go to
http://www.kodak.com/go/DCS.
NOTE: You can change the battery save time for the camera or Image LCD
or change the Meter Off time (see page 5-3).
Situations Using Extra
Battery Power
• Use of a telephoto or wide-angle fisheye lens and constant autofocusing
• Frequent use of the Image LCD
• Cold temperatures
• Frequently turning the camera on and off
• Setting the Meter Off Time custom setting 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 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
Basic Mode
This chapter describes the functions available in Basic mode and provides
basic instructions for composing, focusing, and capturing images.
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
and access the entire set of digital functions.
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 Five-way control to highlight the Tools tab.
3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to highlight User
Mode.
4. Press the righ t side of the Five-way contro l to enable the User Mode
menu.
5. Press the botto m of the Five-way control 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 Five-way control to highlight a menu
option.
If a pop-up menu appears, press the right side of the Five-way control
to enable the menu, then press the top or bottom of the Five-way
control 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 Shutter 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 Five-way control 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 ISO range is 160 - 1600 (Raw files), or 160 - 800 (JPEG files). See
page 6-4.
You can change the ISO setting in 1/3 stop increments.
1. Choose ISO from the Basic 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.
NOTE: You can also set ISO using camera controls (see page 5-22).
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The Basics
Setting 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.
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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The Basics
Setting Raw Resolution The three resolutions for Raw files are:
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 1500)
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.
Shortcut:
• You can also access this function using the Digital Status LCD shortcut.
Setting JPEG Resolution The four resolutions for JPEG files are:
13.5 MP—Full-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)
0.8 MP—0.8 resolution JPEG images (1125 x 750)
1. Choose JPEG Resolution 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.
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The Basics
Formatting a Card 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.)
Cards are formatted in PC DOS format.
NOTE: In Advanced mode, both Quick Format and Secure Erase are
available. In Basic mode, Quick Format is available.
1. Insert a card.
2. Choose Forma t Card from the Basic menu, then choose CF Card or
MM Card.
3. Press the OK button. (Press the Cancel button to close the
confirmation screen without formatting the card.)
The Card Busy LCD and the Card icon on the Digital Status LCD blink
during formatting. When the blinking stops, formatting is complete.
Card Busy LED
Shortcut:
• You can also access this function using the Hotkey shortcut.
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Card icons
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 Con trast from the Basic menu.
2. Press the OK button.
Two slider bars and a gray scale appear.
3. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control to lighten or darken
the displayed image.
4. Press the left or right of the Five-way control to adjust the displayed
image’s contrast.
Use the gray scale bar as a guide in adjusting contrast.
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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 and update the firmware in your
camera.
NOTE: The first time you attempt to download KODAK PROFESSIONAL
DCS firmware, you must supply an email address and register your
camera. From then on, you only need to enter your email address
on the DCS Firmware and Software page to obtain access to the
firmware download page. If you are not skilled in web navigation,
downloading files and opening compressed software files, you
may want to ask for help from a friend who has experience.
Checking the Firmware
Version
You can view information about your current firmware version.
1. Choose Firmware from the Basic menu, then highlight the firmware
version.
2. Press the OK button.
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Updating Firmware 1. Using your computer’s web browser, go to
www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware.
2. Enter your email address and click the Continue button.
3. Register your camera if the registration page appears.
4. Select Firmware: DCS Pro SLR/c and click the Download Software
button.
5. Read all of the information on the firmware download page. It
contains important information about the firmware update, including
data about compatible KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS host software, bug
fixes, new features and other pertinent information.
6. Select the download file for your operating system. For WINDOWS
machines, click the filename ending in .exe. For MACINTOSH
machines, click the filename ending in .hqx.
7. Follow the instructions that appear.
IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the filename and the location where
the file is saved. You will need to find and access this
file once the download is complete.
The Basics
8. MACINTOSH: The browser changes the .hqx file into a .sit file.
Double-click the .sit file to expand it into a folder containing a
readme file and a proslrc.bin file.
WINDOWS: Double click the downloaded .exe file and unzip the file to
a folder on your computer. After unzipping, a readme.pdf file and a
proslrc.bin file appear in the folder.
9. Read the information in the readme file.
10. Copy the firmware file (proslrc.bin) to the root directory of a memory
card.
IMPORTANT: You must update the camera firmware using a memory
card. You cannot update the firmware using the IEEE
1394 interface.
11. Insert the card straight into your camera.
12. Put a fully charged battery in your camera and turn the camera on.
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The Basics
13. Choose Firmware from the Basic menu, then highlight Update.
14. Press the OK button.
A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating. The update
takes about 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT: After the firmware has been written to the camera
memory, the camera reboots and loads the new
firmware. This may take up to fifteen seconds, during
which time the camera does not appear to be
functioning. Do not adjust camera controls or turn the
camera off and on while the rebooting procedure is in
progress.
15. When the Image LCD turns back on, press the OK button to
acknowledge the update message.
16. Repeat steps 12 - 14 to update the second firmware copy in your
camera. When this second update completes, you will not receive the
firmware update message.
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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 and reset the time and date.
1. Choose Time/Date from the Basic menu.
2. Press the righ t or left side of the Five-way control to select hours,
minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the Five-way control
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.
Setting User Mode Follow the ste ps on page 4-2 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.
You cannot change Hotkey settings in Basic mode. Advanced mode
provides five Hotkey positions and the option to change their settings. To
access functions using the Hotkey while in Basic mode, the functions must
be assigned to Hotkey positions in Advanced mode (see page 5-9).
To access a function using the Hotkey button:
1. Press the Hotkey button 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 Five-way control 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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Composing, Focusing, and Capturing Images
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 your subject in the Viewfinder and lightly press the Shutter
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.
Tips:
• To capture a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area or
use Focus Lock (see page 8-5).
• See page 8-2 for situations where autofocus may produce
unexpected results.
3. Slowly press the Shutter button.
NOTE: You can capture images in a vertical orientation (see page 5-18)
using Advanced mode (see page 4-2).
The Basics
NOTE: The last three digits of the image number appear on the T op Status
LCD in the Frame Counter location.
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5
Configuring your Camera
Setting the User Mode
This chapter describes features and methods for configuring your KODAK
PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c). Access
most of the tools through the Tools menu on the Image LCD. You must be in
Advanced mode for the menus to appear. See below.
Your camera has two user modes:
Advanced mode—provides access to all digital functions
Basic mode—provides access to some digital functions.
• 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, then choose
Advanced.
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Configuring your Camera
Setting Battery Save
You can set separate battery save times for the camera and the Image LCD.
Camera To conserve battery power, your camera goes into a low-power mode if not
used for a specified amount of time.
1. Choose Battery Save from th e Tools menu, choose Camera, then
highlight the desired time-out.
2. Press the OK button.
NOTE: When the Camera Battery Save time elapses, both the Image LCD
and the Top Status LCD turn off. To exit the Battery Save state, turn
the D-Dial to OFF, then turn it to Single Frame shooting.
Alternatively, lightly press the Shutter Release button.
NOTE: If the camera has an IEEE 1384 connection to a computer that is
turned on, the camera never enters the Battery Save state. As long
as the IEEE 1394 connection remains, the camera stays "awake",
checking to see if the DCS Camera Manager software is running on
the computer.
Image LCD
1. Choose Battery Save from th e Tools menu, choose Display, then
highlight the desired time-out.
2. Press the OK button.
The Image LCD turns off when the Display Battery Save time elapses.
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Custom Settings
Custom Settings Table
Configuring your Camera
You can change Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu. See the
table below for a complete list of custom settings.
1. Choose the desired setting from the Custom Setting menu (CSM), then
highlight an option.
2. Press the OK button.
Custom
Setting
Description Option
Mirror Prerelease Time delay for Mirror Lock-Up
function (see page 5-26)
Bracket Order Ordered sequence of frames for
exposure bracketing
Soft Press AE-L Auto Exposure Lock with soft
press of Shutter button
0.5 sec.
1 sec. (default)
2 sec.
5 sec.
0, -, + (default)
0, +, -
-, 0, +
Disabled
(default)
Enabled
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Configuring your Camera
Custom
Setting
Description Option
IR Remote Channel Assignment of channels to
infrared Remote Control
Sound Cues Assignment of sound cues to
various camera functions
NOTE: You can also turn the AF
Lock sound cue on or off
using the Electronic
Sound function
(see page 5-30).
Meter Off Time Time delay for camera’s
exposure metering system to
switch off
Off (default)
1
2
3
AF Complete
•Off
• 1 beep
(default)
Card full
• Off (default)
• 1 beep
• 2 beeps
• 3 beeps
10 seconds
(default)
30 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
Never
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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 firmware version
• Download new firmware versions from the Kodak Web site and update
the firmware in your camera (see page 5-6)
• Enable optional firmware features
NOTE: You must register your camera (see page 1-1) before you can
download firmware.
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
• On your computer, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware and
follow the instructions.
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.
Updating Firmware 1. Using your computer’s web browser, go to
http://www.kodak.com/go/dcssoftware.
2. Enter your email address and click the Continue button.
3. Register your camera if the registration page appears.
4. Select Firmware: DCS Pro SLR/c and click the Download Software
button.
5. Read all of the information on the firmware download page. It
contains important information about the firmware update, including
data about compatible KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS host software, bug
fixes, new features and other pertinent information.
6. Select the download file for your operating system. For WINDOWS
machines, click the filename ending in .exe. For MACINTOSH
machines, click the filename ending in .hqx.
7. Follow the instructions that appear.
IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the filename and the location where
the file is saved. You will need to find and access this
file once the download is complete.
8. MACINTOSH: The browser changes the .hqx file into a .sit file.
Double-click the .sit file to expand it into a folder containing a
readme file and a proslrc.bin file.
WINDOWS: Double click the downloaded .exe file and unzip the file to
a folder on your computer. After unzipping, a readme.pdf file and a
proslrc.bin file appear in the folder.
9. Read the information in the readme file.
10. Copy the firmware file (proslrc.bin) to the root directory of a memory
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Configuring your Camera
card.
IMPORTANT: You must update the camera firmware using a memory
card. You cannot update the firmware using the IEEE
1394 interface.
11. Insert the card straight into your camera.
12. Put a fully charged battery in your camera and turn the camera on.
13. Choose Firmwa re from the Tools menu, then highlight Update.
14. Press the OK button.
A progress screen appears while the firmware is updating. The update
takes about 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT: After the firmware has been written to the camera
memory, the camera reboots and loads the new
firmware. This may take up to fifteen seconds, during
which time the camera does not appear to be
functioning. Do not adjust camera controls or turn the
camera off and on while the rebooting procedure is in
progress.
15. When the Image LCD turns back on, press the OK button to
acknowledge the update message.
16. Repeat steps 12 - 14 to update the second firmware copy in your
camera. When this second update completes, you will not receive the
firmware update message.
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Configuring 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 Nam e from the Tools menu, then highlight
Continuous, Auto Restart, Manual Reset, 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.
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Setting Hotkeys
Configuring your Camera
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 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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Configuring your Camera
Using Job Tracker
You can enter International Press Telecommunication Council (IPTC) data
on your computer using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Software,
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.
Loading a Job Tracker File from a Card
Configuring your Camera
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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Configuring your Camera
Loading a Job Tracker File From Camera Memory
Selecting a Language
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, Portuguese, or Korean).
1. Choose Lang uage from the Tools menu then highlight a language.
2. Press the OK button.
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Resetting Defaults
Configuring your Camera
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.
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Configuring your Camera
User Setups
Using User Setups, you can save a "snapshot" of camera settings and menu
options. You can then select this collection of settings and the camera is
configured accordingly.
User Setups are useful when more than one individual uses the same
camera. Each user can save their preferences for easy reuse.
User Setups are also useful for different applications, for example, setups
for wedding ceremony, wedding reception, wedding family shots, or
wedding outdoor scenes.
You can transfer setups from one KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/c
Digital Camera (DCS Pro SLR/c camera) to another (see page 5-17).
Creating a New User Setup
1. If there are ten setups saved in camera memory, delete one or more to
make room for the new setup (see page 5-16).
2. Prepare your camera with the settings to be saved.
3. Choose User Setup s from the Tools menu, then choose New.
4. This screen appears where you can name the setup. Enter a name (up
to eight characters). Trailing underscores are dropped.
a. To enter a character, press the right or left side of the Five-way
control to highlight the character, then press the OK button.
b. To change a character, highlight > or <, then press the OK button
to move to the next or previous character in the folder name.
c. When finished, highlight ✔ and press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button.
The setup is saved to camera memory.
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Configuring your Camera
Saved Setups You can do the following with saved setups:
• Load a setup from a memory card into camera memory
• Save a setup from camera memory to a memory card
• Delete setups from camera memory
Loading a Setup from a Card You can load a setup from the root directory of a memory card into camera
memory. This setup might have been saved on your camera or on a
different DCS Pro SLR/c camera.
1. If there are ten setups saved in camera memory, delete one or more to
make room for the new setup (see page 5-16).
2. Insert the memory card containing the setting to be loaded (see
page 6-2).
3. Choose User Se tups from the Tools menu, then choose Saved.
4. Choose Load From Card, choose CF Card or MM Card, then choose
the setting to be loaded.
5. Press the OK button.
The setup is loaded into camera memory and the camera is
configured to that setup.
Saving a Setup to a Card Once a setup is in camera memory, you can save it to a card.
1. Insert a memory card (see page 6-2).
2. Choose User Se tups from the Tools menu, then choose Saved.
3. Choose Save to Card, th en choose the setting to be saved.
4. Press the OK button.
The setup is saved to the card’s root directory.
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Configuring your Camera
Deleting Setups from
Camera Memory
You can save up to ten setups in camera memory. If there are already ten
setups saved, you must delete one or more setups before new setups can be
saved or loaded.
1. Choose User Setup s from the Tools menu, then choose Saved.
2. Choose Delete, then choose the setup to be deleted.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button again to respond to the confirmation screen.
Selecting a User Setup You can select setups that are in camera memory. Once selected, the
camera is configured according to that setup.
1. Choose User Setup s from the Tools menu, then choose the desired
setup.
2. Press the OK button.
It takes about two seconds for the camera to be configured to the new
setup.
Editing an Existing Setup 1. Select a User Setup.
2. Change camera settings, as needed.
3. Create a new User Setu p (s ee page 5-14).
4. When the name entry screen appears, it shows the current setup
name. Highlight ✔ and press the OK button.
The setup is changed and saved to memory. (Y ou can save it to a card,
if needed.)
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Configuring your Camera
Using Setups on More than One Camera
Time and Date
Most settings are transferred when you load User Setups that have been
saved to a card using a different DCS Pro SLR/c camera. The exceptions are
Click Balance and Job Tracker settings, but you can work around these
exceptions.
Before saving a User Setup on one camera and loading it on another:
1. Set up Click Balance identically on both cameras.
a.Capture the same image using both cameras, then perform the
same Click Balance on both images (see page 7-3).
b. Save the Click Balance setting (see page 7-6). The settings must
have the same names on both cameras.
c.Repeat for all need Click Balance settings.
2. Load iden tical Job Tracker files into the memory of both cameras
(see page 5-10). The settings must have the same names on both
cameras.
NOTE: If the Job Tracker file named in the User Setup is no longer in
camera memory, Job Tracker will be disabled.
A time and date stamp is associated with each image file.
Inside your camera, a CR 2032 Coin Cell battery maintains the time and
date for one to two years. If this battery loses its charge, you must replace
the battery and reset the time and date.
1. Choose Time/Date from the Tools menu, then choose Time or Date.
2. If you chose Time, press the right or left side of the Five-way control to
select hours, minutes, or seconds. Press the top or bottom of the
Five-way control to change the value.
If you chose Date, press the right or left side of the Five-way control to
select year, month, or day. Press the top or bottom of the Five-wa y
control to change the value.
3. Press the OK button.
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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 operates when the camera is in portrait
orientation (turned 90° clockwise or counterclockwise).
Unlock—The vertical shutter release operates when the camera is in any
orientation.
Lock—The vertical shutter release does not operate.
1. Choose Vertical Release from the Tools menu, then choose Auto,
2. Press the OK button.
Unlock, or Lock.
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Long Exposure
Configuring your Camera
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 use a long shutter speed to capture an image 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 produce high quality images during
longer exposures by specifying an ISO and a shutter speed setting. Use
Longer with either the Manual or Shutter Speed Priority AE exposure mode.
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 Five-way control to change the ISO
setting. Press the left or right of the Five-way control to change the
shutter speed setting. (In the example above, ISO is set to 50 and
shutter speed is set to 2 seconds.)
NOTE: While Longer is enabled, its exposure settings override the
existing exposure setting. Do not change the exposure mode,
shutter speed, or ISO setting using the camera controls.
b. Press the OK button.
The camera’s metering system is now enabled. Use the Viewfinder’s
Exposure meter for assistance when setting the aperture.
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Configuring your Camera
Intervalometer
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 60 exposures at one second
intervals, the buffer will eventually fill, and the camera cannot maintain the
one second interval. The camera would stop capturing images after 60
(60 x 1) seconds even though 60 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 Five -way
control to change the first digit.
3. Press the right of the Five-way control 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 Five-way
control to access hours, minutes, or
seconds. Press the top or bottom of the
Five-way control 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 Five-way
control to access hours, minutes, or
seconds. Press the top or bottom of the
Five-way control 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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Configuring your Camera
ISO
Setting ISO using the Image LCD
ISO sets the sensitivity of the camera system to light. Increasing or
decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity.
The ISO range is 160 - 1600 (Raw files), or 160 - 800 (JPEG files). See
page 6-4.
You can change the ISO in 1/3 stop increments.
You can set ISO using the Image LCD (see below) or using camera
controls.
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.
Setting ISO using Camera Controls
1. Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the C-Dial to select the ISO
value. Release the button when the desired value appears.
The ISO settings are in 1/3 stop increments.
2. To confirm the ISO setting, press the ISO button.
The ISO icon and the current ISO setting appear in the Top Status LCD.
NOTE: A lower ISO setting generally produces images with less digital
noise (compared with images with higher ISO settings). However,
lower ISO image captures require slower shutter speeds, wider
apertures, more light, or some combination of the three. The
higher ISO settings provide greater photosensitivity, which is
advantageous when capturing images in dim lighting conditions,
but the images contain more noise. You must analyze the scene
and the desired results when choosing the ISO setting.
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Configuring your Camera
Drive Mode
Drive Area of the D-Dial Use the Drive area of the D-Dial to access the following functions: Mirror
Lock-Up, Self Timer, Continuous shooting, and Single Frame shooting.
Mirror Lock-Up
Self Timer (2s)
Self Timer (10s)
Continuous shooting
Single Frame shooting
Single Frame Shooting When you press the Shutter button in Single Frame Shooting mode, only
one image is captured. You must press the Shutter button for each image
capture.
• Rotate the D-Dial to .
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Configuring your Camera
Continuous Shooting When you keep the Shutter button fully depressed in Continuous Shooting
mode, the camera continuously captures images at the rate of 1.7
images/sec. (as long as there is room in camera memory).
• Rotate the D-Dial to .
Continuous Shooting Drive mode Notes:
• When AF mode is set to AF (Single AF mode) mode and the focus
indicator in the viewfinder is on, focus distance and exposure values are
fixed at the setting for the first image. If the subject moves or the scene
brightness changes, the lens focus and camera’s exposure may not be
correct for subsequent images. When AF mode is set to AF mode
(Continuous AF mode), the camera continuously focuses on the subject.
However, you can release the Shutter button even if the Auto Focus
function has not completed. Therefore, images may be out of focus.
• When you use Continuous Shooting mode with external flash on the Hot
shoe, the camera’s frame rate may slow down. This is because the
camera will not capture images while the flash is re-charging.
• Images captured in rapid succession are initially stored in the camera's
internal memory buffer. This lets you continue shooting without having
to wait for images to be written to the CF card. The internal memory
buffer can store about 20 images (at Raw 13.5 MP resolution). Once the
memory buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until some images
have been transferred to the CF card.
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Configuring your Camera
Self Timer Use the Self Timer to include yourself in the picture or to avoid camera
shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using
the Self Timer.
When you set the Self Timer to 10s, the shutter will be released 10 seconds
after you fully press the Shutter button.
When you set the Self Timer to 2s, then the shutter will be released 2
seconds after you fully press the Shutter button.
After you compose the picture, lightly press the Shutter button and adjust
the focus. When you fully press the Shutter button, the viewfinder display
disappears and the Self Timer is activated. During the Self Timer
countdown, you hear an electronic beeping sound which speeds up during
the last two seconds. The Top Status LCD displays a countdown of the
remaining time.
1. Rotate the D-Dial to either 2s or 10s.
2. If you are using an Exposure mode other than Manual, cover the
eyepiece with the supplied viewfinder cap (see page 2-23) or with
your hand before pressing the Shutter button. This helps achieve
correct exposure by preventing interference from stray light.
3. Compose the picture, focus by lightly pressing the Shutter button, then
fully press the Shutter button.
NOTE: Once the Self Timer is activated, the shutter releases in two or ten
seconds. The electronic sound operates during Self Timer
operation, even if you set the Electronic Sound option to OFF.
To Cancel the Self Timer • Rotate the D-Dial to another position.
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Configuring your Camera
Mirror Lock-Up The Mirror Lock-Up function raises the mirror, but delays tripping the
shutter until after a fixed delay. Use Mirror Lock-Up when performing
close-up photography or when using a long telephoto lens.
1. Rotate the D-Dial to UP.
2. Lightly press the Shu tter button to set au tofocus and exposure.
3. Fully press the Shutter button.
The mirror raises and the exposure values are fixed.
4. Release the Shutter button.
After a fixed time interval, the image is captured and the mirror
returns home. See page 5-3 for information on setting the time
interval of the Mirror Prerelease function.
Notes:
• You can use Mirror Lock-Up with the IR Remote Controller
(see page 5-27).
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Remote Controller
Configuring your Camera
With this included accessory you can release the camera's shutter from up
to 16 ft (5 m) away from in front of the camera, or up to 9.8 ft (3 m) away
if you are 30 degrees to either side. (Depending on the lens, there may be
some restrictions when using it from the left side of the camera.)
NOTE: Before using the Remote Controller, cover the Viewfinder eyepiece
with the Viewfinder cap (see page 2-23) to prevent stray light
from entering the viewfinder. The Remote Controller already has
batteries installed.
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Setting the Remote Controller
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On the Remote Controller:
1. Select the delay time.
If you select , the shutter releases immediately after you press the
the Transmit button.
If you select , the shutter releases 3 seconds after you press the
the Transmit button. The electronic sound beeps during the 3 second
countdown.
2. Select channel 1, 2, or 3 by sliding the switch on the side of the
Remote Controller.
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Configuring your Camera
Setting the Camera to Remote Control Mode
When using the Remote Controller, use either AF or Manual focus to set the
lens focus for the scene, then switch the lens to the MF position. If the lens
is left in AF, the camera performs an autofocus when it receives the signal
from the Remote Controller and you will not be able to verify the correct
focus.
1. Press and hold the FUNC button.
The Top Status LCD shows the mark.
2. Continue pressing the FUNC button and rotate the C-Dial to select the
channel (same channel as the Remote Controller). Release the FUNC
button.
After you set the channel, the mark appears on the Top Status LCD.
3. Check that the subject is framed correctly.
4. Lightly press the Shutter button to set the focus, then set the lens
switch to MF.
5. Point the transmitting diode at the camera and press the Transmit
button.
Notes:
• The Remote Controller cannot be used with Continuous Shooting mode.
If the D-Dial is set to Continuous Shooting, the camera captures only a
single image for each activation by the Remote Controller.
• The Remote Controller may not work properly if strong sunlight is
shining directly on the camera's remote control sensor.
• The camera’s Meter Off time changes to a fixed five minutes when
Remote Control mode is enabled. To reactivate the camera, lightl y press
the Shutter button.
Cancelling Remote Control
Mode
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• After capturing the image, repeat steps 1 and 2 (above), choosing - - to
cancel the remote control function.
Configuring your Camera
Using the Mirror Lock-Up
with the Remote Controller
Replacing the Remote
Controller Battery
When using Mirror Lock-Up mode with the Remote Controller, use either
AF or Manual focus to set the lens focus for the scene, then switch the lens
to the MF position. If the lens is left in AF, the camera performs an
autofocus when it receives the signal from the Remote Controller, and you
will not be able to verify the correct focus.
1. Rotate the D-Dial to UP.
2. Set the camera to Remote Control mode.
3. Lightly press the Shutter button to set the focus, then set the lens
switch to MF.
4. Aim the Remote Controller at the camera’ s Remote Control sensor and
press the Transmit button.
After a fixed time interval, the image is captured and the mirror
returns home. See page 5-3 for information on setting the time
interval of the Mirror Prerelease function.
Use two CR 1220 3V Lithium coin type batteries.
1. Remove the bottom cover screws with a screwdriver.
2. Open the bottom cover an d replace the batteries.
3. Replace th e cover and tighten the screws. Be careful not to
over-tighten.
Check the Remote Controller operation after replacing the batteries.
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Configuring your Camera
Setting the Electronic Sound
Your camera can emit a beep for a variety of functions. This section
discusses setting the focus confirmation beep. The Sound Cues Custom
function (see page 5-3) provides information on the other functions.
1. Press the FUNC button two times (press and hold the button the
second time). The Top Status LCD shows a .
2. While continuing to press the FUNC button, rotate the C-Dial until On
appears in the Top Status LCD.
To cancel the focus confirmation Electronic Sound, choose " - - ".
NOTE: You can also turn Electronic Sound on or off, and specify the
NOTE: The camera beeps when focus is confirmed (when the Viewfinder
Tips:
• When the appears in the Top Status LCD, the focus confirmation
Electronic Sound function i s on .
• You cannot turn off the Electronic Sound when using the Self Timer or
the Remote Controller with the 3 second delay.
number of beeps using the Sound Cues Custom Setting (see
page 5-3).
Focus indicator illuminates).
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Configuring your Camera
Lens Optimization
Overview Some lenses produce a color shift in the corners of images. Your camera
has a feature that corrects this color shift to create a more uniform image.
There are three methods for controlling the strength of this correction.
Method one: Auto—(see page 5-32) This method automatically
determines the correction strength for each image based on analysis of the
image data. This feature works with most lenses and may be the only
method you ever need to use. When the camera is in Auto, all of the work is
done for you.
NOTE: The Auto method is recommended if your images are not showing
anomalies.
Method two: Manual—(see page 5-33) This method allows you to
directly input the correction strength. This method is provided for testing,
and is not for daily use.
Method three: Lens Selection—(see page 5-33) This method
determines the correction strength by selecting the specific lens you are
using. Since the camera cannot uniquely identify every lens attached, you
must select the lens from a list. Your camera contains a master list of
commonly used, current model lenses from several manufacturers. You
can easily add additional lenses to the master list. There is a conveniently
accessible user list for the lenses you use most often. The camera can
usually automatically identify and select the current lens if it is in the user
list. It is easy to maintain this list by adding and removing lenses.
The master list includes default correction strengths for each lens.
Sometimes these defaults are not ideal. You can adjust the strength for any
lens in the master list. If you define new lenses (see page 5-39), you will
need to set the strengths for them as well.
We recommend that you try the Auto method first and only use the Lens
Selection method if you are not satisfied with the results of the automatic
optimization.
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Configuring your Camera
Selecting the Method of Lens Optimization
Auto
There are three methods for optimizing your lens:
1. Choose Lens Optimization from the Capture menu.
2. Choose Auto.
3. Press the OK button.
NOTE: Auto is the factory default. If you reset defaults (see page 5-13),
the camera resets to the Auto method.
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