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Kodak DCS 700 User's Manual

1. Set the camera s exposure mode to M for Manual Exposure mode Refer to Setting Exposure Mode on page 6 16 Set the f stop to a setting appropriate for the ISO v ISO 80 f 2 to f 32 WY ISO 200 f 2 8 to 45 v ISO 400 f 4 to f 64 Press and hold the Flash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial until 58 appears in the Back Status LCD panel Rear Curtain Sync cannot be used with a studio flash system because the correct synchronization cannot be attained IMPORTANT To avoid image blur attach the camera to a tripod 9 16 Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture Guide numbers help you determine a correct exposure or proper aperture f stop when using the SB 28D Speedlight in the Manual pyg or Repeating Flash mode The guide number represents the amount of light at ISO 200 for meters feet m ft generated by the flash With the SB 28D Speedlight you can calculate a correct aperture or desired flash shooting distance by using the following equations and the guide number table Calculating the Correct Aperture f stop aperture Flash shooting distance m ft Calculating the Shooting Distance Guide number flash shooting distance m ft T stop aperture Guide Number Table Guide Numbers in meters feet at ISO 200 in Manual and Repeating Flash modes Flash Zoom head position
2. 2 18 Y Set the number of exposures and compensation value in Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing Refer to Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing on page 11 24 Lock the aperture in A mode and Shutter speed in S mode Refer to Locking the Aperture on page 11 7 Select and make a Custom Setting Refer to Making a Custom Setting on page 11 32 Drive Mode Self timer Selector This dual purpose control allows you to select a Drive mode or set the Self timer When you select a Drive mode you specify whether one or more images will be captured when you depress the Shutter Release button To set a Drive mode pem 1 Press the Drive mode selector lock l d 1 1 9 release and rotate the Drive mode 2 3 Self timer selector Set S for Single Eu frame shooting CL for Continuous low speed shooting CH for Continuous high speed shooting or CS for Continuous silent low speed shooting Refer to Drive Mode on page 8 10 To set the Self timer Press the Drive mode selector lock release and rotate the Drive mode Self timer selector to the self timer position Refer to Self timer on page 11 28 PJOUJE7 INOA 2 19 Lens Refer to Appendix C for a list of lenses that are compatible with your camera CAUTION AN Only use lenses that are listed in Appendix C
3. Image LCD Panel Timeout The Image LCD panel turns off if you have not used the camera for 60 seconds You can change the setting for Image LCD timeout Press the OK button to turn the Image LCD On again CANCEL amp Ow MENU Meter Timeout Your camera s meter remains on for 8 seconds after you lightly press the Shutter Release button You can change the setting for meter timeout Refer to Making a Custom Setting on page 11 32 When the meter times out the following turn off v Viewfinder LCD VY Top Status LCD panel Situations Using Extra Battery Power v Use of a telephoto or wide angle fisheye lens and constant auto focusing VY Frequent use of the Image LCD panel v Cold temperatures VY Turning the camera on and off frequently AC Adapter for Camera Use an AC adapter whenever possible to lessen drain on the battery You should also use it when your camera is connected to a computer to prevent loss of power if the battery should lose its charge CAUTION AN Operate the equipment only from the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter A line voltage outside of this range can destroy the AC adapter and or the camera Tips v Use only the KODAK AC adapter do not plug other chargers or adapters into the camera v The AC adapter is for indoor use only v Do not use the AC adapter for any purpose oth
4. a ac DICTO a Wi amu IB 5 5 Formatting a PC Card To prevent formatting the wrong PC Card there can only be one card in the camera when you format a card Format the card using either the quick format or the full format feature IMPORTANT Quick format while faster is not recommended if there is a possibility that there are defects on the PC Card Card Quick Format Full Format Recover Card CARD1 must be removed before formatting CARD2 CARD2 has been removed Insert CARD2 to format Retry Cancel 5 6 Highlight the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Select Card from the Main menu The Card menu appears Choose Quick Format or Full Format If two cards are in the camera you are prompted to remove the inactive card For example if CARD2 is active you are prompted to remove CARDI Remove the inactive card then select Retry If you remove the active card the message at the left appears Re insert the card in the proper slot then select Retry Format card All data will be erased Formatting card n La Cancel A confirmation screen appears Select Yes or No If you choose No the Main menu appears and the card is not formatted If you choose Yes the card is formatted A Progress screen appears If you chose Full Format and wait for the progress bar to go to complet
5. 1 ISO LtLt 06081152 3 4 6 9 13 18 a Z Z zoom 21 Zi F 3 ZOOM MODE SEL 1 3 CE gt Turn the camera Turn the Speedlight on Lightly press the Shutter Release button then release Aim the Speedlight at the subject and press its FLASH button Confirm that the Ready light is On If the Ready lights on the Speedlight and inside the camera viewfinder blink for approximately 3 seconds after the firing the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure If this occurs use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject before capturing images Refer to the SB 28 instruction manual In Auto Aperture mode the camera determines the aperture and the flash conducts auto flash with that f stop 9 9 Using the SB 28D Speedlight 1 Tum the camera on 2 Turm the Speedlight on by pressing its ON OFF button for approximately 0 5 seconds The Speedlight s Ready light comes on as soon as the flash is recycled and ready to fire ac cer zoom i2 If your subject is relatively far ZOOM MODE SEL off wait several seconds after cC the Ready light turns on before capturing the image o e UJ 3 Aim the camera at the subject O FLASH Jj ON OFF ES 4 Press the Shutter Release button to capture the image
6. Problem Description E 1 Appendix F Remote Control Accessories The following accessories available from NIKON are compatible with your camera NIKON qd Code Name Compatibility Notes Adapter MC 20 Remote card Yes 21 Extension cord Yes MC 22 Remote cord with Yes banana terminal MC 23 Connecting cord for No Necessary signal not simultaneous shutter provided from 10 pin release terminal MC 30 Remote cord Yes MC 33 Personal computer Necessary signal not connecting cord provided from 10 pin Windows terminal MC 34 Personal computer Necessary signal not connecting cord provided from 10 pin Macintosh terminal MT 1 Intervalometer No Switch 1 does not provide proper signal MT 2 Intervalometer Yes Pulse duration should MC 25 be set to over 0 2 sec MW 1 Radio control unit No Switch 1 does not provide proper signal MW 2 Radio control unit Yes AF switch should be set MC 25 to AF On ML 1 Modulite remote No Switch 1 does not control set provide proper signal F 1 4 xipueddy NIKON Code Name Compatibility Notes Adapter ML 2 Modulite remote Yes MC 25 control set ML 3 Modulite remote Yes control set AC IWE Computer link Out of use Necessary signal does software package not provide from 10 pin for Windows terminal AC IME Computer link Out of use Necessary signal does s
7. 10 8 LOCA OM MM 10 8 Deleting Groups of Images esee 10 9 Display Cohtrast err ettet rere ie ertet E E 10 10 Overexposure Indicator eee cee ceceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeesaecaeesaecaeeaees 10 10 Tagging MAS eS eret hh eter loreet e 10 11 Associating Sound Files With Images see 10 12 Recovering Deleted Images seeeeeeeeeee 10 14 Advanced Operation 11 1 Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode sss 11 1 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 11 1 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode sees 11 4 Manual Exposure Mode sese 11 8 Flexible Program iier tte eere ene EEE 11 13 Focus Lock For Off center Subjects sse 11 14 Lock nene eee OPI epe 11 16 About AE Lock 11 17 Exposure Compensation nennen 11 19 Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode 11 20 Exposure Compensation Function esee 11 22 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 11 24 SIduBun A 11 28 Long Time Expos te uaeeee er iet en oien e 11 30 CUSTOM Se THU BS 11 32 Making a Custom Setting sss 11
8. ui OK Button CT 2 14 Cancel Button aie ERE RE REDE HERO 2 14 Tag Record Burton eee ve Eas 2 14 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons 2 15 Command Dials io itte etre 2 16 Main Command Dial eese 2 16 Sub Command Dial seen 2 18 Drive Mode Self timer Selector cece ceeceseeseceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 2 19 E temer n eas Be aes 2 20 Mounting the Lens nett tie 2 20 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ssssees 2 21 Removing the Lens eese ener 2 22 eet techo as ee a den apte 2 23 IR FICC cL 2 23 Viewfinder Diopter 2 24 Illumination 1 2 25 Mirror Lockup event aii 2 26 Depth of Field Preview Button eese 2 21 htnc uad 2 28 Sync oue etes Ee Ee MO CE 2 28 Self Diagnostic Shutter 2 29 Changing 2 30 Removing the Finder 2 30 Attaching the Finder scssscsssscssocseesonsseessesesersessesee
9. After capturing images with the Drive mode set to S you do not have to remove your finger from the Shutter Release button to capture the next image Slightly release pressure on the button so it is only half depressed then fully depress it to release the shutter again The focus setting remains locked unless you remove pressure on the button With the Drive mode set at CL CH or CS the camera refocuses every time the shutter is released CUSTOM The 4 and which appear in the viewfinder display in Autofocus mode can be canceled using Custom Setting 23 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 N Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 1 Set the Drive Mode selector to for Continuous Servo AF 2 O 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button Autofocus begins and the lens O continues to focus for as long as you keep the Shutter Release button lightly pressed Because the priority is on shutter release you can fully depress the Shutter i Release button regardless of focus status Whenever the subject distance changes due to recomposition or movement of the subject your camera refocuses at the new distance 7 9 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start autofocus When the subject is in focus the camera s autofocus motor or the motor of an AF I or AF S Nikkor lens stops driving the autofocus lens and a appears in the viewfi
10. If you are using a lens without a CPU or accessories such as bellows or extension rings the 1 005 pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering automatically switches to Center Weighted Metering If Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto is set the exposure mode switches automatically to Aperture Priority Auto The exposure mode indicator blinks F appears in the Top Status LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder In this case use Center Weighted Metering or Spot Metering Setting the Metering System The appropriate symbol appears in the viewfinder 3D Color Matrix Metering Rotate the Metering System Selector while pressing the Metering System Selector Lock Release to select the desired type of exposure metering Center Weighted Metering Spot Metering A Darm 25 r5 P ol 25 F55 P B Exposure Mode Light reaching the imager is controlled by the shutter speed and lens aperture The proper combination results in a correct exposure Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO speed and the operation of the camera s exposure control system eunsodx3 The relationship between aperture and shutter speed is described in the following example A shutter speed of 1 500 second admits half the light of a shutter speed of 1 250 second and double the light of a shutter speed 1 1000 second An apertur
11. The last setting loaded becomes the active White Balance setting Under the following conditions White Balance settings cannot be loaded Condition Error Message Solution You attempt to load settings into a camera that was not used to capture the image from which the setting was saved The camera must have same serial number Unable to use WB files from other cameras Select a setting from an image captured on your camera You attempt to load a setting with the same name as one on your camera Each setting that you load must have a unique name Replace Studio 3 WB setting OK Cancel Rename the setting on the PC Card or overwrite an existing file with a file of the same name You attempt to load a setting when there are already ten settings on your camera Your camera holds up to ten Custom White Balance settings Max number of WB files reached Delete unwanted settings from the camera so that others can be loaded 6 7 Saving White Balance Settings Using your Camera You can save the current camera generated White Balance setting When you save using this method the setting for the current image is not overwritten the next time you use the setting from the current image page 6 4 Alternatively you can save settings using the included Photo Desk software Refer to the Photo Desk documenta
12. Camera Straps A neck strap and a hand strap are included with your camera You can attach either or both Attaching the Neck Strap Thread the ends of the neck strap through the strap fixtures Pull firmly on the strap to make sure it is held securely by the buckles PJOUJE7 INOA 2 33 Attaching the Hand Strap 2 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Thread the strap through both loops in the hand strap pad Place the three holed buckle on the strap and thread through the camera s top strap fixture Thread the other end of the strap through the camera s bottom strap fixture Thread the top strap back through the buckle as shown Thread both ends of the strap back through the loops on the hand strap pad Place the two holed buckle on the top strap Tuck the top strap through the bottom loop in the hand strap pad Thread the bottom strap through the two holed buckle as shown Tuck the bottom strap through the top loop in the hand strap pad Software Overview There is a DCS Host Software CD included with your camera On the CD are two programs v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager Allows automatic transfer of captured images from DCS 700 Series Camera memory to your computer when the camera is connected using the IEEE 1394 interface You can also view and change camera properties on the connected camera and copy or m
13. Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Pressand hold the Power Switch Lock release 2 While continuing to press the Power Switch Lock release rotate the Power switch clockwise to turn the camera On and counterclockwise to turn the camera Off 3 1 Batteries Your camera can use either Ni MH nickel metal hydride or Ni Cd batteries Extended camera metering autofocus or extensive LCD panel operation reduces the number of images available from a full battery charge With a fully charged battery your camera can provide up to the following number of images Battery DCS 760 DCS 720x Ni MH 300 1000 Ni Cd 100 300 Battery performance deteriorates in temperatures below 32 F 0 C Keep the camera and a spare battery close to your body or in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use WARNING A Batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled shorted exposed to high temperatures or disposed of in fire Be sure to observe all precautions indicated on the battery package Always keep batteries out of the reach of children CAUTION AN If you don t plan to use your camera for five or more days remove the battery from the camera and carrier This will prevent battery discharge 3 2 Disposing of Batteries Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations Utilize established retailer manufac
14. Ifthe Ready lights on the Speedlight and inside the camera viewfinder blink for approximately 3 seconds after you capture the image the light may be insufficient for correct exposure If this occurs use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject before capturing any more images 5 Wait for a few seconds until the Ready light comes on again indicating that the flash is ready Capture a few more images changing exposure compensation on the flash or on the camera as needed 9 10 Auto Flash Distance Range ISO Number Distance Range According to Zoom Settings f number Upper figures are in feet lower figures are in meters 80 200 400 800 1600 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm Zone 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 2 6 29 2 9 32 4 4 49 47 52 5 2 59 6 1 66 7 0 66 7 2 66 A 0 8 9 0 9 10 1 4 15 1 5 16 1 6 18 1 9 20 2 2 20 2 2 20 Zone F 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 2 0 20 2 1 23 3 1 34 3 3 37 3 7 41 4 3 48 4 9 55 5 1 57 B 0 6 6 0 7 7 1 0 10 1 0 11 1 2 12 1 4 14 1 5 16 1 6 17 3 0 Zone 4 5 6 8 11 16 2 0 14 2 0 16 2 2 24 2 4 26 2 6 29 3 0 34 3 5 39 3 6 41 C 0 6 4 0 6 5 0 7 7 0 7 8 0 8 9 1 0 10 1 1 12 5 0 5 0 0 1 1 12 5 8 8 11 16 22 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 17 2 0 18 2 0 20 2 2 24 2 5 27 2 6 28 t 0 6 3 0 6 3 0 6 5 0 6 5 0 7 6 0 7 7 0 8 8 0 8 8 h 1 5 3 6 3 4 4 8 8 11 16 22
15. Remove your finger from the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial to select the desired shutter speed Shutter speed is divided into 1 3 stop increments from 30 seconds to 1 8000 second and the flash sync speed is 1 250 second x250 4 Look inside the viewfinder compose and lightly press the Shutter Release button m 5 Confirm the automatically set aperture value 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image CUSTOM You can change the direction that the Main Command dial must be turned to increase decrease shutter speed using Custom Setting 6 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 Locking Shutter Speed You can lock the selected shutter speed to avoid accidental changes of settings Y Press the Shutter Lock button and rotate the Main Command dial appears in the Top Status LCD and BB appears in the viewfinder above the shutter speed indications v Torelease the lock press the button and rotate the Main Command dial again or select another exposure mode and B disappear from the Top Status LCD Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until A appears in the Top Status LCD and in the viewfinder tj 105 F56 8 2
16. Do not use speedlights from other manufacturers since higher voltages and or extra hot shoe contacts can damage your camera Your camera features a separate sync terminal that accepts all flashes with standard PC type plug in sync cords CAUTION Flashes with excessive trigger circuit voltage can damage your camera Consult your service representative for questions on compatible flashes Self Diagnostic Shutter System P G KJ Er r 5 Your camera is equipped with a self diagnostic shutter that automatically controls the shutter speed for each release of the shutter The self diagnostic shutter automatically detects inaccuracies in performance and readjusts the shutter speed accuracy for subsequent image capture If a malfunction occurs or the shutter curtain fails to operate the alert LED blinks and Err blinks in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder Turn the camera power Off then On Refer to Turning the Camera On and Off on page 3 1 If the blinking stops the malfunction is corrected If the alert LED and Err resume blinking turn the power off and take the camera to your service representative PJOUJE7 INOA 2 29 Changing Viewfinders A DP 30 viewfinder is included with the DCS 760 Camera A modified DP 30 viewfinder is included with the DCS 720x Camera See Appendix C for a list of compatible
17. iat je o Using the Image LCD you can view and manage images on the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera You can v View images in a variety of Display modes page 10 2 VY Navigate to and select an image page 10 7 v Adjust the display contrast page 10 10 VY Tag images page 10 11 v Associate sound files with images page 10 12 VY Delete images page 10 9 Reviewing Images You can view images on the active PC Card in one of five Display modes VY Single Image mode page 10 3 v Zoom mode page 10 3 VY Histogram mode page 10 5 VY Multiple Image mode page 10 5 V Image Delete mode page 10 6 The Status bar page 10 8 appears at the bottom of the screen in Single Image or Multiple Image Display modes While you are navigating through images in either of these modes the Status bar is replaced by the Location bar page 10 8 Selecting a Display Mode 1 Press the OK button to turn the Image LCD on or if a menu is displayed press the Cancel or Menu button to return to Display mode 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the Display mode A pop up display containing Single icons for each Display mode Zoom appears briefly with the active Histogram icon highlighted Multiple Delete 10 2 Single Image Display Mode The thumbnail for the current image appears with the Status bar at the bottom Zoom Display Mode In Zoom Display mode
18. Use FOLDERO1 Yes e No 4 4 1 Choose Use FOLDEROI from the Properties menu The Use FOLDEROI screen appears Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight Yes or No If you select Yes every time you replace your PC Card images will be stored in folder 1 If you select No every time you replace your PC Card images will be stored in the first empty folder found on the PC Card Video Format You can specify the format standard used when you view images on an external monitor NTSC North America default v PAL Europe and Asia 1 Choose Video Format from the Properties menu 2 Choose NTSC or PAL from the Video Format screen 3 Press the OK button Custom Settings You can set Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu described below or the S button In general the method described below is easier to use since the settings are labeled Refer to Custom Settings Table on page 11 34 1 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Custom Settings from the dropdown menu 2 Choose the desired setting from the Custom Settings menu The selected Custom Setting 0 Custom Settings screen appears 3 Choose the desired setting 4 Press the OK button J A Setlings 4 5 Q e 3 Ke 5 Using Card As you capture images they stored on a PC Card PCMCIA card Before capturing images you may want to make
19. button Custom Setting Menu 3 button Remote release port Vertical AF Start AF ON button AF Area Mode button Power LCD Panel Illumination switch Metering System selector lock release Metering System selector Shutter Release button Drive Mode selector loc release Power Switch lock release Exposure Compensation button Drive Mode Self Time selector Exposure Mode MODE button Accessory Shoe Top Status LCD panel Diopter Adjustment knob Camera Bottom L Tripod mount Data plate label PJOUJE7 INOA 2 5 Camera Sides Battery PC Card door Battery PC Card door latch IEEE 1394 cable port cover not shown Vertical shutter release lock AC Adapter connection cover not shown Vertical Shutter release Camera strap eyelet 2 6 Open Battery PC Card Door Battery Serial port Card Busy LED Video Out port CARDI CARD2 A Eject button CARDI Eject button CARD2 PJOUJE7 INOA 2 7 Viewfinder 2 8 Focus area indicators Exposure level for waist level finder DW 30 or 6x high magnification finder DW 3i in manual exposure Reference circle for Center weighted metering Focus brackets Spot metering Green Ready light Focus
20. not all cameras have a white arrow pointing downwards towards the camera bottom just above the battery compartment If your battery and your camera both have the arrows then the arrows should be aligned as you insert the battery into the camera To insert slide the battery to the back of the battery slot and press firmly in place To remove slide the battery out of the battery slot Close the Battery PC Card door Turn the latch assembly clockwise and return it to its flat position You can insert or remove a battery while the camera is connected to an AC adapter for camera Refer to Adapter for Camera on page 3 14 Checking Battery Status You can determine whether a battery needs charging by viewing the Battery icon on your camera s Back Status LCD panel If the camera is using an AC adapter the Battery icon is not displayed 1 Inserta battery if there is not one in the camera Refer to Inserting Removing Batteries on page 3 4 2 Turn the camera on 3 Check the Battery icon on the ISO 4 474474 SLOW Back Status LCD panel gt REAR Lucii s Ij NN HSA 0 IC E 1 mcs rui ia The icon indicates whether the battery needs changing the icon indicates that the battery is empty the camera d a Low will not capture images ee A Insufficient Ps Pd q E
21. 1 5 fps 4 3 fps CS Continuous Silent 1 5 fps 4 3 fps Refer to Continuous Shooting on page 8 11 Electronically controlled 10 seconds duration can be changed to interval from 2 to 60 seconds using custom setting 16 Provides visual verification of depth of field Automatic instant return type Accessory shoe Flash sync control Flash synchronization Flash ready light Power source Battery power confirmation External Battery Charger AC Adapter Dimensions Weight Standard ISO type hot shoe contact ready light contact monitor contact mount receptacle for SB 28D SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 s Posi Mount System provided Slow Sync and Rear Curtain Sync built in In Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto shutter operates from 1 250 to 1 60 second in normal sync 1 250 to 30 seconds in slow sync in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode shutter operates at speed set or at 1 250 if speed is set between 1 250 and 1 8000 seconds 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync can be selected using Custom Setting 20 in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Speedlight attached Lights up in red when NIKON dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire or blinks to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure Single rechargeable nickel cadmium battery On Back Status LCD panel Charges one or two batteries An alternative power source that allows you to conserve your battery while working indoors Wi
22. 20 Autofocus Single Lenses C 6 Autofocus Zoom Lenses C 8 Compatibility C 1 Manual Single Lenses C 1 Manual Zoom Lenses C 5 Mounting 2 20 Removing 2 22 Location bar 10 8 Locking Shutter Speed 11 3 Locking Shutter Speed Aperture 11 11 Long Time Exposure 11 30 M Macintosh System Requirements 1 2 Main Command Dial 2 16 Manual Exposure Mode 6 15 Capturing Images In 11 8 Obtaining Meter Reading 11 19 11 20 Manual Focus 7 10 Using a Clear Matte Field 7 13 Using the Electric Rangefinder 7 11 Mirror Lockup Lever 2 26 Index 3 N Neck Strap 2 33 Nomenclature 2 3 P PC Card Reader 12 1 PC Cards 5 1 Formatting 5 6 Inserting 5 3 Removing 5 3 Types 5 1 PCMCIA Card See PC Cards 5 1 Power Cords 3 9 PowerSave Mode 3 12 Problem Report E 1 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 6 13 Properties 4 2 Display Time 4 3 Use Folder 1 4 4 R Rear Curtain Sync 9 15 Reassembling Camera 14 8 Recharging Batteries See Conditioning Batteries Recording Sound Files 10 12 Recovering Deleted Images 10 14 Resetting Factory Settings 11 33 S SB 28D Attaching 9 3 Setting Up 9 7 Standby Mode 9 4 Test Firing 9 9 Turning On 9 3 Using 9 10 Index 4 Self Diagnostic Shutter System 2 29 Self timer 11 28 Serial In Mode 13 3 Status 13 4 Serial Out Mode 13 5 Serial Port Options 13 2 Serial Port Connecting 13 1 Shutter Speed Locking 11 3 Shutter Speed Aperture Locking 11 11 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 6 14 Capturing Imag
23. Anti aliasing Filter Ai 20 3 5 Ai 20 3 55 Ai 20 4 Ai 24 2 Ai 24 28 Ai 24 2 8 Ai 24 2 8S Ai 28 2 Ai 28 28 Ai 28 2 8 E 28 2 8 Ai 28 2 85 Ai 28 3 5 Ai 28 3 55 Ai 35 1 4 Ai 35 1 48 Ai 35 2 Ai 35 28 EN MEE ME MEM ME E 35 2 5 Series E Ai 35 2 8 Ai 35 2 85 Ai 50 1 2 Ai 50 1 28 Ai 50 1 4 Ai 50 1 45 Ai 50 1 8 Win 1 50 1 85 E 50 1 8 Ai 50 2 Ai 55 1 2 Ai 55 2 8 Micro ec ces ek a E C 2 Lens Name Lens Type Works with IR or Anti aliasing Filter Works without IR or Anti aliasing Filter Ai 55 2 85 Micro X Ai 55 3 5 Micro Ai 58 1 2 Noct Ai 58 1 2S Noct Ai 85 1 4S Ai 85 2 Ai 85 2S E 100 2 8 Ai 105 1 8S Ai 105 2 5 Ai 105 2 5S Ai 105 2 8S Micro Ai 105 4 Micro Ai 105 4S Micro Ai 105 4 5S Ultra Violet Ai 135 2 Ai 135 2S Ai 135 2 8 Ai 135 2 8S E 135 2 8 Ai 135 3 5 Ai 135 3 5S Ai 180 2 8 Ai 180 2 8S Ai 200 2 Ai 200 2S Ai 200 4 Ai 200 4S Ai 200 4 Micro Ai 200 4S Micro Ai 300 2S a E EE EM
24. Card in either slot With two cards the first card inserted will be the active card When you capture or delete images they will be saved to or deleted from the active card 5 2 Inserting Removing PC Cards It is not necessary to turn off the camera before inserting or removing a PC Card AUTO ae rm gt _ gt REAR E a A Do DD B Lt 5i LULL m D 1 Check the Card Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel It blinks when a card is busy IMPORTANT If the Card Present icon is blinking wait until it stops before continuing You can lose data if you remove the PC Card while it is busy 2 Liftthe latch assembly on the Battery PC Card door and turn it counterclockwise to open the door 5 3 5 4 IMPORTANT Be sure that the Card Busy LED is not blinking before continuing 3 To insert a PC Card slide it all of the way into the card slot and press firmly label inside the door indicates the proper position for the card 4 Toremove a PC Card press the Eject button and pull the card out Close the Battery PC Card door ISO SLOW The Card Present icon is HH HH i AGAR displayed on the Back Status ETT 5 LCD when there is a PC Card in the camera A Xr aS
25. Condensation may be present if the camera system and or PC Cards are moved from a relatively cold environment like an air conditioned hotel room into a warm humid environment We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and or PC Cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation PC Cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges Refer to the specifications accompanying your PC Cards Servicing Do not attempt to service your camera yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the warranty Damage Requiring Service Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions e Tf liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera e If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of water your camera is not waterproof e If your camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions f your camera has been dropped or the housing has been damaged When your camera exhibits a distinct change in performance Disassembling the Camera Never attempt to take the camera apart The camera is shipped as a single unit Do not disconnect the parts except when cleaning a dirty anti aliasing filter or imager Electromagnetic Emissions This equipment has
26. Defocus Control AF 105 2 8 Micro AF 105 2 8D Micro AF 135 2 Defocus Control AF 1352D Defocus Control AF 180 2 8 AF 180 2 8D AF 200 4D Micro AF 300 2 8 AF 300 4 AF I 300 2 8D AF I 400 2 8D AF 1500 4D AF I 600 4D AF S 300 2 8D AF S 400 2 8D AF S 500 4D AF S 600 4D EE EE 7 2 xipueddy Autofocus Zoom Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter AF Zoom 20 35 2 8D X X AF Zoom 24 50 3 3 4 5 AF Zoom 24 50 3 3 4 5D AF Zoom 24 120 3 5 5 6D AF Zoom 28 70 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 28 70 3 5 4 5D AF Zoom 28 80 3 5 5 6D AF Zoom 28 85 3 5 4 5S AF Zoom 28 85 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 28 200 3 5 5 6D AF Zoom 35 70 2 8 AF Zoom 35 70 2 8D AF Zoom 35 70 3 3 4 5 AF Zoom 35 80 4 0 5 6D AF Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5D C 8 Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter AF Zoom 35 135 3 5 4 5 X X AF Zoom 70 210 4 AF Zoom 70 210 4 5 6 AF Zoom 70 2
27. Dismiss a menu without implementing change Press the Cancel button Press the Cancel button Disable the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Navigate through images in all Display modes except Zoom mode when Region of Interest box 15 on Press the Cancel button Press the left or right side of the Four way switch Navigate the Menu bar and display menus Navigate a dropdown menu Press the left or right side of the Four way switch Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch Change to a different display mode Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch Press any edge of the Four way switch 2 15 PJOUJE7 INOA Command Dials Your camera s Main Command dial and Sub Command dial can be used alone or in combination with other buttons to select various functions or modes Main Command Dial Use the Main Command dial by itself or with various buttons to perform the following functions Rotating the Main Command Dial by Itself AE L AF L AF ON OO cD 2 16 v Select the shutter speed in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Refer to Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 11 1 or Manual Exposure Mode on page 11 8 v Perform the Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode Refer to Flexible Program on page 11 13 Rotating
28. ERE OO K AUTO Auto Flourescent Daylight Tungsten Flash Custom To determine the current white balance setting check the White Balance icons on the Back LCD If a flash is attached to your camera and you choose Auto mode the Auto Flash icons appear The table below shows the predicted color temperature at each White Balance setting 6 2 White Balance Color Temperature Setting Degrees Kelvin Daylight 5500 Tungsten 3200 Fluorescent 5000 On Camera Flash 5600 Choosing a White Balance Setting e Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom image 2613 Custom WB Setup 59 n n g PT Do Dt B Et 5i DILL Highlight the White Balance icon eunsodx3 The White Balance menu appears An asterisk appears next to the current setting Choose a Preset option or a Custom setting You can also choose Custom WB Setup page 6 4 Press the OK button to select the option or the Cancel button to return to the previous screen without changes If you choose a Custom White Balance setting no icons appear in the Back Status LCD 6 3 Custom White Balance Setup When you choose Custom WB Setup from the White Balance menu the following options are available v Choose the cu
29. Exposure compensation from 3EV to 1EV is possible in other zones 9 12 Flash Sync Mode Flash Sync mode lets you modify how and when the flash fires during exposure Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Normal Sync Slow Sync Making a Dark Background More Visible v Press and hold the Flash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial to select the desired flash sync mode If you are using a non NIKON flash unit and select Normal Sync mode the icon disappears from the Back Status LCD panel after you release the Flash Sync Mode button The flash sync mode changes as in the sequence shown at the left Without Slow Sync the automatically controlled shutter speed is controlled between 1 250 second and 1 60 second When flash pictures are taken with this rather narrow shutter speed range in dim light the subject appears bright and well exposed but the background may appear very dark almost black Setting Slow Sync extends the automatic controlled shutter speed range down to 30 seconds enabling background details to stand out IMPORTANT To avoid image blur attach the camera to a tripod 9 13 9 14 Normal Sync Set the Exposure mode to P for Programmed Auto or A for Aperture Priority Auto Refer to Sett
30. Lens Compatibility chart in Appendix C 1 Look through the viewfinder and position the selected focus bracket on the main subject then lightly press the Shutter Release button 7 You may select any focus bracket 105 r56 P DBuisn204 2 While lightly pressing the Shutter Release button rotate the lens focusing ring in the direction indicated by the focus to left arrow 4 or focus to right arrow gt until the arrow disappears and the in focus indicator appears If the focus to left arrow 4 does not disappear when you turn the focus ring counterclockwise to its limit the subject is too close for the lens to focus Move back from the subject For special focusing situations described on page 7 13 4 blinks to indicate that the Electronic Rangefinder cannot be used in this situation Focus with the clear matte field described on page 7 13 3 Confirm that the in focus indicator appears then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image 7 12 Manual Focus Using a Clear Matte Field Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp 7 DBuisn204 Special Focusing Situations in AF Autofocus operation depends on general lighting subject contrast and detail and other technical factors In rare situations whe
31. ME a Winx C 3 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with IR or Anti aliasing Filter Works without IR or Anti aliasing Filter Ai 300 2 8 Ai 300 2 85 Ai 300 4 5 Ai 300 4 55 Ai 300 4 5 Ai 300 4 5 Ai 300 4 55 Ai 400 2 85 Ai 400 3 5 Ai 400 3 55 Ai 400 5 6 Ai 400 5 6 Ai 400 5 65 Ai 500 48 Ai 600 4 Ai 600 48 Ai 600 5 6 Ai 600 5 65 Ai 800 5 65 Ai 800 8 Ai 800 85 Ai 1200 11 Ai 1200 118 28 3 5 Perspective Control EE E E E EE E E OX 35 2 8 Perspective Control 500 8 Reflex 1000 11 Reflex 2000 11 Reflex 120 4 Micro 45 mm f 2 8 P C4 1 Lenses with product number 906200 and before cannot be used Lenses with product number between142361 and 143000 cannot be used Lenses with product number between 200111 and 200310 cannot be used Manual Zoom Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter Ai Zoom25 50 4 Ai Zoom25 50 4S Ai Zoom28 45 4 5 Ai Zoom28 50 3 5S Ai Zoom28 85 3 5 4 58 Ai Zoom35 70 3 3 4 55 A
32. Metering is fully covered by the subject 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button 11 20 3 Adjust the shutter speed and aperture by rotating the Main and or Sub Command dials until the electronic analog exposure display shows the desired exposure 4 Recompose the picture and capture the image peoueApy If you are using Single Servo AF mode and recomposing the picture could change subject to camera distance refocus by briefly removing your finger from the Shutter Release button then lightly pressing again Continuous Servo AF is not recommended if the subject becomes off center after recomposing 11 21 Exposure Compensation Function To modify exposure control from the ISO standard use the exposure compensation button Compensation can be applied from 5EV to 5EV in 1 3 EV steps After capturing your images be sure to reset the compensation to 0 to resume normal operation If Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing is also set exposure compensation will be the combined compensation values Without Compensation With Compensation 1 Press and hold the Exposure Compensation button and rotate the Main Command dial to set the desired compensation value The 4 symbol and the compensated value ap
33. Other lenses can potentially break your camera s IR filter Mounting the Lens 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps 2 Position the lens in the camera s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned Taking care not to press the lens release button twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks in place When mounting or removing a lens make sure that the camera s power is turned Off 2 20 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture For Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto mode use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f 16 1 ce Set the lens to its minimum aperture f 16 Slide the lock lever in the direction of the aperture ring so that the white dot on the tab aligns with the orange dot Slide the lock lever in the opposite direction to release the lock Aperture setting operations are performed using the Sub Command dial Do not move the lens aperture once it is set to its minimum aperture The aperture can also be set with the lens aperture ring in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode In these cases the aperture can only be verified through aperture direct readout PJOUJE7 INOA Removing the Lens AG 3 2 22 Press and hold the Lens Release
34. Output Level 18 mm 20 mm 24 28 mm 35 mm 50mm 70mm 85 mm 1 1 full 25 84 28 93 42 139 45 148 51 167 59 195 68 223 71 232 1 2 18 59 20 66 30 98 32 105 36 118 42 138 48 157 50 164 1 4 12 7 42 14 46 21 69 22 5 74 25 5 84 30 98 34 112 36 118 1 8 9 30 10 33 15 49 16 53 18 59 21 69 24 79 25 82 1 16 6 4 21 7 23 10 5 35 11 3 37 12 7 42 15 49 17 56 18 59 1 32 4 5 15 5 16 7 5 25 8 26 9 30 10 5 35 12 39 12 7 42 1 64 32 10 3 5 11 5 3 17 5 7 19 6 4 21 7 5 25 8 5 28 9 30 9 17 With ISO set to 200 you can locate the guide number in the table shown on the previous page then use the formulas on the previous page to determine aperture or the optimal flash shooting distance For example with ISO 200 a Flash output level of 1 1 full a Zoom head position of 35 mm the guide number is 51 167 If the Flash shooting distance is 9 meters approximately 30 feet the appropriate aperture is f stop 51 9 meters 5 67 approximately 5 6 f stop 167 30 feet 5 57 approximately 5 6 For ISO settings other than 200 multiply the guide number by the factors shown below ISO Setting Multiplier 80 0 632 200 1 400 1 414 800 2 For example if the ISO in the previous example was 800 rather than 200 the guide number is 102 51 x 2 9 18 Working with Images on the Camera 9
35. Remove your finger from the MODE button and rotate the Sub Command dial to select the desired aperture 3 Set the lens to its minimum aperture Refer to Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture on page 2 21 The aperture setting is indicated in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder The aperture indication changes in 1 3 stop increments between the lens maximum and minimum apertures You can also set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring In this case F blinks in the viewfinder and in the Top Status LCD and you can only confirm the aperture setting through the aperture direct readout in the viewfinder To select the minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring you must also set the minimum aperture with the Sub Command dial Look inside the viewfinder Compose and lightly press the Shutter Release button 5 Confirm the automatically set shutter speed 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image Locking the Aperture You can lock the selected aperture to avoid accidental changes of settings Y Press the Aperture Lock button and rotate the Sub Command dial appears in the Top Status LCD and appears in the viewfinder above the aperture indications v Torelease the loc
36. Speedlight features a Standby mode that helps conserve the battery in your Speedlight When the Speedlight is in this mode it will go to sleep if you do not touch any camera or Speedlight controls for 80 seconds STBY appears in the Speedlight s LCD panel when the flash is in Standby mode Enabling Disabling Standby Mode You can enable or disable Standby mode according to your personal preference Hold the Speedlight s MODE button and press its ON OFF button If the Speedlight was in Standby mode Standby mode will be disabled If not Standby mode will be enabled ZOOM MC STBY appears in the GIO Speedlight s LCD panel when the Speedlight is in Standby ga mode Roa X ON Lu Waking the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlights from Standby mode If your Speedlight goes to sleep while in Standby mode you can wake it by doing the following Y Lightly press the camera s Shutter Release button The Speedlight wakes up automatically 9 4 Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography 1 Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the Main Command dial to set the desired ISO Refer to ISO on page 8 9 The setting appears in the Back Status LCD panel 2 Confirm that you are using a D type AF Nikkor lens AF Nikkor lens except for
37. White Balance Settings You can delete White Balance settings from your camera Your camera can store a maximum of ten settings and you may need to delete unused settings to make room for new ones 1 With the Custom WB menu displayed choose Delete WB Setting The Delete White Balance Delete White Balance Setting menu appears Setting 2 Choose the setting to be deleted Showroom Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 A confirmation screen appears 3 Press the OK button to delete the setting or the Cancel button to leave it intact Delete Studio 3 WB setting OK Cancel 6 5 Loading White Balance Settings You can load White Balance settings from a PC Card into your camera The settings are saved to the card using the DCS Host software Load White Balance Setting CARD1 5 settings CARD2 0 settings NY studio Fashion Studio 5 6 6 With the Custom WB Menu displayed choose Load from Card The Load White Balance Setting screen appears with a list of the White Balance settings on the active PC Card If only one card is in the camera the card choices do not appear Choose the desired card You may need to scroll up to the card choices if there are numerous White Balance settings Repeat step 2 to choose the desired Custom White Balance setting Press the OK button Barring conditions described on the next page the setting is loaded from the PC Card to your camera
38. a return authorization number When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera for repair you should pack the unit in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions located on the shipping container The problem report form located at the back of this manual should also be completed and enclosed with your camera Packing will be the purchaser s responsibility if the original packaging has been discarded or is not available Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company You may register with Kodak via mail fax or through Kodak s World Wide Web site http www kodak com Support is provided through a variety of options 1 Technical Support through the web site http www kodak com Support includes FAQs Frequently Asked Questions downloadable software updates and technical topic articles for reading and downloading FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects In North America the FaxBack system is available at the following phone number 1 800 508 1531 Authorized Dealers Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL deal
39. 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 Y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v Increase the separation between your camera and receiver v Connect your camera into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected v Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help VCCI Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual S B J o Mim About Your Camera Your KODAK PR
40. button and turn the lens clockwise Ifyou do not plan to mount a lens for a while attach the supplied BF 1A body cap The BF 1 body cap cannot be used on your camera Imager The imager records light when you capture an image Camera Size ISO Range DCS 760 6 million pixels 80 400 DCS 720x 2 million pixels 400 4000 IR Filter Your camera contains an IR filter which maintains proper focus filters out infrared light and helps protect the imager s coverglass You can replace the IR filter with an anti aliasing filter available as an accessory The anti aliasting filter improves overall image quality and helps reduce aliasing at certain focal distances PJOUJE7 INOA 2 23 Viewfinder Diopter You can compensate for nearsightedness or farsightedness and see more clearly through the viewfinder by adjusting the finder diopter within a continuous range from 3 to 1 1 Pull the Diopter Adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in the viewfinder s reference EE circle appears sharp eS 5S 2 Push the knob back in to lock 2 24 Illumination Switch You can illuminate the Top and Back Status LCD panels for easy viewing at night or in low light situations Rotate the LCD Panel Illumination switch toward the x to illuminate the Top and Back Status LCD panels The LCD
41. desired option appears in the Back Status LCD pc peoueApy Reset Factory Settings To reset all Custom Settings press the and SR buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds All Custom Settings but 0 revert to the factory settings If 0 b is selected when you reset the factory settings it will remain selected To reset an individual Custom Setting select the desired function then select 0 the default option 11 33 Custom Settings Table The following table describes Custom Settings functions and options and indicates the values that are displayed in the Back Status LCD Number Function Your Option LCD 0 Selecting Custom Setting To store a combination of your Custom Settings select 0 A or 0 b then set Custom Setting 1 to 424 After you have completed the two groups of settings you can easily switch between combination A and B by selecting 0 A or 0 b To change settings in A or B select 0 A or 0 b then change settings 1 to 24 Two Button Reset resets all settings in the selected Custom Setting menu 0 A or 0 b to their default setting To keep any of the settings in 0 A or 0 b do not perform Two Button Reset Custom Setting A 0 A Custom Setting B 0 b Continuous Servo AF Release Priority is the default setting for Continuous Servo AF To change to Focus Priority choose 7 1 Rele
42. discussed in the SB 28 instruction manual Auto Aperture mode has been developed specifically for your camera Auto Aperture mode automatically controls flash output to achieve correct exposure for both the subject and background When you use Auto or Manual Exposure modes your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture size according to scene brightness in ambient light The SB 28D Speedlight adjusts the flash output based on the f stop in use thus ensuring proper exposure You should use Auto Aperture mode for flash photography with your camera TTL auto flash is NOT recommended Auto Aperture mode works only when you use D type AF Nikkor lenses AF Nikkor lenses except for AF Nikkor for F3AF or AI P Nikkor lenses Refer to Appendix C for more information 9 2 Attaching the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight 1 Mount the SB 28D Speedlight onto your camera s accessory shoe The red flash symbol appears in the viewfinder when a flash is installed Attach one of the following lenses D type AF Nikkor lens AF Nikkor lens except for AF Nikkor for F3AF VY AI P Nikkor lens Turning on the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight ZOOM MODE eee 0 e a CED up mum Turn the camera on Turn the Speedlight on by pressing its ON OFF button for approximately 0 5 seconds 9 3 Standby Mode The SB 28D
43. indicators indicates a subject is in focus blinking gt 4 indicate that autofocus is impossible and 4 arrows indicate front and rear focus respectively Aperture direct readout Focus area indicators 9 10 11 12 2 EBSA etl 0 13 14 15 16 17 Shutter speed lock indicator 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Aperture lock indicator Exposure mode Exposure compensation Metering system Shutter speed Aperture Electronic analog exposure display Exposure compensation LCD Panels Top Status LCD Image LCD Back Status LCD Top Status LCD Shutter speed lock Aperture lock P gt Shutter speed IX CC yn F Ett Aperture e EA E Auto Exposure Flash Exposur a bracketing 0 A Focus area lock e Eu 3 Exposure mode i E DN DN CI Focus area AF area mode iel DU Flexible program Exposure compensation Exposure compensation value Back Status LCD ISO Bracketing information 4 r Flash sync mode Custom Setting ISO Setting mode iso ut SLOW REAR Eun ma Bracketing bar graphs Auto Exposure Flash Exposure qu B Cam Custom setting Bracketing AUTO White Balance 4 E
44. international power cord that is appropriate for your area 4 Insert the appropriate end of the international power cord into the receptacle on the rear of the AC adapter for charger 5 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet 3 9 ISO 74474474 474 xxx S 3 BH UH 21021121 B VO 0 0 610 1101 6 Insert one or two batteries in the slots in the battery charger If you are charging one battery you can use either slot On average a battery is charged in approximately one hour If two batteries are inserted they are charged simultaneously Once the green light turns on wait two hours then remove the batteries from the charger If you do not wait batteries will only be charged to 80 of capacity Insert a charged battery into the camera Close the camera door The Battery icon is displayed on the Back Status LCD panel when a battery is in the camera the camera is turned on and the camera is not in PowerSave mode page 3 12 The Battery icon is not displayed if the AC adapter is connected If your battery charger does not function as expected check the following v The wall adapter is properly connected v There no foreign objects lodged in the pockets v The batteries are inserted so that they properly mate with the connector in the bottom of the pocket No harm will come to your b
45. its powerful microcomputer and database together guide it to unequaled exposure control PC Card PCMCIA card The media which stores images captured by your camera Your camera is designed to accept Type I Type IL or Type III PC Cards which are compatible with the PCMCIA ATA interface standard Most hard disk drive and flash memory cards may be used Hard disk drive cards will hold more images and are usually faster than flash memory cards but flash memory cards are more rugged Rear Curtain Sync Flash fires an instant before the second rear curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move When slow shutter speeds are used this feature can create a blur effect from the ambient light i e a flowing light pattern following a moving subject with subject movement frozen at the end of the light flow See also Front Curtain Sync D 5 Release Priority for autofocus Shutter can be released anytime 1 even when subject is not in focus Helps you avoid missed opportunities when you are not concerned with absolute focusing precision Release Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF mode while Focus Priority is given to Single Servo AF Using Custom Setting however you can change the priority to Focus Priority Continuous Servo AF or Release Priority Single Servo AF Single Servo AF Once the subject is in focus focus is locked Useful for recomposing the picture Slow Sync A flash technique for using the
46. management v S S S lt S Dual active slots for PC Cards DCR image files Ability to recover deleted images IPTC data in image header Lossless compressed 12 bit raw data for processing with included KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software Photo Desk Microphone for recording sound files Transmit data using serial port In Camera Finished Files DCS 760 1 5 frames second for 24 images burst depth DCS 720x 4 3 frames second for 25 images burst depth Other features v S SN S S v Larger brighter Image LCD panel where you can perform functions such as setting the date time formatting a PC Card deleting images displaying a histogram and specifying camera properties Back Status LCD panel displays camera and digital information white balance frame remaining frames battery level PC Card present and microphone active 3D Color Matrix Metering Flexible Center Weighted Meter Custom Settings for added versatility 1 300 High Speed Flash Sync with Custom Setting 1 250 sec and slower at normal setting High speed IEEE 1394 serial interface connector AC adapter connector on camera Removable rechargeable battery Self diagnostic double bladed shutter tested to over 100 000 cycles Video output You can attach the DCS 700 Series camera to one of several computers then move images from the camera to the computer using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager software included on the DCS Host
47. may replace it with a remanufactured system Repair or replacement carries a 30 day warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution This warranty will not extend the original warranty period and in the case of parts replacement will only apply to parts and labor performed to repair the equipment Limitations REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase Please return the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of purchase As a condition of warranty service before sending in your equipment to a Kodak authorized service center for repair you must first contact a Kodak representative for return authorization and instructions Should you need to return equipment to Kodak Kodak is not responsible for the loss or damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center You may at your option choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your choice This warranty becomes null and void if during shipment you fail to pack your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following v Circumstances beyond Kodak s control VY Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak Unauthorized modifications
48. panel illumination switch automatically returns to the on position and the LCD panels remain illuminated as long as the meter is on You can change the time that the meter remains on using custom setting 15 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 To turn the illumination off before it times out rotate the LCD Panel Illumination switch clockwise again After the shutter 15 released the LCD panel illumination automatically turns off PJOUJE7 INOA 2 25 Mirror Lockup Lever When using super telephoto lenses or performing photomicrography it is necessary to reduce camera vibration to the absolute minimum Lock the reflex viewing mirror in the up position by rotating the mirror lockup lever counterclockwise until it stops When the mirror is locked up you cannot operate the camera in any Auto Exposure or Autofocus mode even though the viewfinder LCD may indicate otherwise Any indication of light in the LCD is a result of light entering through the viewfinder eyepiece CAUTION AN Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight when the reflex mirror is locked in the up position The sunlight may damage the shutter curtain 2 26 Depth of Field Preview Button The depth of field is the zone of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject You can preview this zone using the Depth of F
49. po xke D D as present Microphone Frame number A ic ONAN Ai Battery level Personal computer connection Frames remaining on PC Card 2 10 Image LCD There is a 2 inch diagonal Image LCD on the rear of the camera where you can view images and change settings How the Image LCD Works You can view images on the Image LCD in a variety of Display modes You can also access a variety of options from the Menu bar and from menus which are accessible through the Menu bar Access the options on the Image LCD in a hierarchical manner Display mode Appears when you turn the Image LCD on Menu bar Accessible from Display mode Menus Accessible from the Menu bar Turning the Image LCD On There are two ways to turn the Image LCD on V Press the OK button to turn the Image LCD on in Display mode v Press the Menu button to turn the Image LCD on with the Menu bar page 2 12 and the last used menu displayed Turning the Image LCD Off v Press the Cancel button to turn the Image LCD off If you turned the LCD on using the OK button and the LCD is not in Display mode press the Cancel button more than once If you turned the LCD on using the Menu button pressing the Cancel button once turns the LCD off without returning to Display mode PJOUJE7 INOA Menu Bar The Menu bar is available on the Image LCD in any Displa
50. set the shutter speed by rotating the Main Command dial Shutter speed can be set in 1 3 stop increments In Manual exposure mode you can set the shutter speed to buLb for extended time exposures Refer to Long Time Exposure on page 11 30 Rotate the Sub Command dial to set the aperture The lens aperture is set to its minimum position Aperture is divided into 1 3 step increments from the maximum to the minimum apertures You can also set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring In this case F blinks in the viewfinder and Top Status LCD and the aperture can be confirmed only through the viewfinder s aperture direct readout When setting the minimum aperture using the lens aperture ring be sure to set the aperture to the minimum with the Sub Command dial first Look into the viewfinder compose the scene and lightly press the Shutter Release button Adjust the aperture and or shutter speed until the electronic analog exposure display shows 0 or the desired exposure value Examples Quac haac Over 2EV 2EV f LI Ta g x I 3bEV tau 1 3EV Below 2EV 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 19 to change the lowest shutter speed from 30 seconds to as much as 30 minutes Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 You ca
51. store high resolution high quality digital images Before you start using the camera you should follow the instructions listed below Y Read the Warranty statement WY Verify that your camera package contains everything mentioned in the list of Package Contents S B J o Verify that your Macintosh or PC meets the system requirements Read the Warnings section Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions SS S Send in the Warranty registration card 1 1 System Requirements for your Computer The following sections list the required and optional computer hardware and software needed to run the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software Macintosh v 100 MHz Power PC processor with on board IEEE 1394 port and or available PCI bus slots and or PC Card reader IEEE 1394 adapter cards if tethering camera without on board IEEE 1394 port Macintosh OS 8 1 or later system software Macintosh OS 8 5 1 or later for a tethered camera 64 MB RAM minimum 200 MB minimum free hard disk space 15 inch or larger color display 24 bit recommended Windows v S NS S 1 2 Personal computer with a 100 MHz Pentium processor with on board IEEE 1394 port and or PCI bus slots available and or PC Card reader IEEE 1394 adapter cards if tethering camera without on board IEEE 1394 port Windows 2000 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 or later system software 64 MB RAM minimum 200 MB minimum free hard dis
52. the Main Command Dial While Pressing Buttons 2 S aa Select Exposure mode Refer to Exposure Mode on page 6 13 Perform Exposure Compensation Refer to Exposure Compensation on page 11 19 Select AF area mode Refer to Selecting AF Area Mode on page 7 4 Select ISO Refer to ISO on page 8 9 Select Flash Sync mode Refer to Flash Sync Mode on page 9 13 PJOUJE7 INOA Select the Custom Setting menu Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 Lock shutter speed aperture focus area Refer to Locking Shutter Speed on page 11 3 Set or cancel Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing Refer to Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing on page 11 24 2 17 Sub Command Dial Use the Sub Command dial by itself or with various buttons to perform the following functions Rotating the Sub Command Dial by itself v Select the aperture in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode Refer to Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 11 4 or Manual Exposure Mode on page 6 15 If you are using a non CPU lens without a microprocessor you must set the aperture on the lens aperture ring Rotating the Sub Command Dial While Pressing Buttons TAG RECORD
53. the OK or Cancel button If you Press the OK button a progress screen appears If you press the Cancel button while the deletion is in progress images that have not yet been deleted remain on the card A final screen appears informing you of the number of images deleted Press the OK button 3 3 D Display Contrast You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD panel Changing contrast does not affect the stored images only the view of the images on the Image LCD WB E 1 Highlight the Contrast icon The Contrast screen appears 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to move the slider bar up to lighten or down to darken the displayed image 1 Press the OK or Cancel button Overexposure Indicator You can highlight areas of overexposure in Single or Multiple Image Display modes 1 Choose Single or Multiple Image mode 2 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 3 Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Main menu A checkmark appears when highlighting is on 4 Press the OK button to toggle highlighting on or off Single or Multiple Image Display modes 10 10 Tagging Images You can tag one or more images then perform operations on the tagged or untagged images using the camera or the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software On the camera
54. the battery may fall out causing loss of data if an image is currently being saved to the PC Card S B J o Important Safeguards and Precautions 1 4 The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your camera Read Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your camera Follow Instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions Controls Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Heed Warnings Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating instructions Retain Instructions and Packaging Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be shipped Handling Handle your camera with care Treat the imager and the anti aliasing filter as you would your best lens Do not drop your camera Do not place your camera on an unstable cart stand bracket or table It can fall causing serious injury to persons and serious damage to your camera 005 1 you operate the camera in environments with excessive dust levels dust may accumulate on the camera Refer to Cleaning on page 14 2 Water and Moisture Do not use the camera in heavy rain or near salt spray and do not immerse your camera
55. the thumbnail for the current image appears with a Region of Interest box and luminometer crosshairs The Region of Interest box includes the area of the image that appears when you zoom in If an image has previously been viewed in Zoom Display mode the thumbnail appears at the last used zoom level Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box You can pan and zoom when the Region of Interest box is enabled When it is disabled you can navigate to a different image or change the display mode When the Region of Interest box is enabled it has a higher contrast giving it a bold appearance when disabled it has a lower contrast giving it a more transparent appearance v Press the OK button to enable the Region of Interest box v Press the Cancel button to disable the Region of Interest box jab iat Ke 2 Zooming Y With the Region of Interest box enabled press the OK button The first actuation zooms to 1 3 one pixel displayed for every three the second to 1 1 and the third returns to the un zoomed 1 10 When zoomed in to 1 1 the crosshairs appear but the Region of Interest box does not You can still pan however Panning Y With the Region of Interest box enabled press the top bottom left or right of the Four way switch This moves the Region of Interest box If the edge of the thumbnail is reached the image moves in the opposite direction Luminometer
56. to select M for Manual Exposure mode M appears in the Top Status LCD 2 Remove your finger from the I t I MODE button and rotate the Du ot Main Command dial until buLb Bulb exposure appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder C rj E 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button Hold the Shutter Release button as long as desired peoueApy To close the shutter remove your finger from the Shutter Release button 11 31 Custom Settings You can use the Custom Settings feature to create a combination of functions that are different from the factory settings Use the method described below or the Custom Settings menu available through Properties page 4 2 In general the Custom Settings menu is easier to use since the settings are labeled Making a Custom Setting To make a custom setting select a custom function then select the option for the custom function 11 32 Press and hold the 9 Custom Setting Menu button and rotate the Main Command dial to Select Custom Setting mode Keeping the button pressed rotate the Main Command dial further to select the desired function number The number appears in the Back Status LCD 3 Rotate the Sub Command dial to set your
57. viewfinders Using other viewfinders with your camera can decrease the active area of the viewfinder Removing the Finder 1 Tum the camera off Refer to Turning the Camera On and Off on page 3 1 2 Press and hold the Finder Release button 3 Slide the viewfinder away from the lens 2 30 Attaching the Finder Slide the finder in until it clicks in place 4 Be sure that the Finder Release button has returned to its original position Be sure the viewfinder is attached when you are capturing images If the shutter is released without a viewfinder attached stray light may enter through the focusing screen PJOUJE7 INOA When removing a viewfinder be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached viewfinder on a soft clean cloth Changing Focusing Screens Turn the camera off and remove the finder Refer to Removing the Finder on page 2 30 Insert your fingernail under the rear edge of the focusing screen and lift the screen out To install a focusing screen insert the front edge under the central ridge then push the rear edge down into place 2 32 IMPORTANT When removing a focusing screen be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached screen on a soft clean cloth
58. with 50mm lens set at infinity approximately 100 frame coverage metering system selector diopter adjustment knob accessory shoe and eyepiece shutter lever provided interchangeable with NIKON action finder DA 30 6X high magnification finder DW 31 and waist level finder DW 30 with limited functionality Approximately 20 5 mm Provided NIKON advanced EC B type screen interchangeable with 12 other optional screens LCD shows metering system focus indication exposure mode shutter speed aperture electronic analog exposure display exposure compensation value and exposure compensation mark exposure level indicators flash ready light LED aperture direct readout focus indicators and focus area indicators are also shown Shutter speed aperture exposure information mode AF area mode focus area Flexible Program mark exposure compensation mark exposure compensation value exposure bracketing mark and shutter speed aperture focus area position lock marks ISO Flash Sync mode personal computer connection auto exposure flash exposure bracketing custom setting white balance microphone active card present frame number frames remaining battery level LCD panel illuminated by rotating power LCD panel illumination switch DCS 760 80 400 in 1 3 stop increments DCS 720x 400 4000 in 1 3 stop increments Counts the number of images captured Shooting Mode DCS 760 DCS 720x Camera Camera CL Continuous Low
59. 10 4 5 6D AF Zoom 70 300 4 5 5 6D AF Zoom 70 300 4 5 5 6 AF Zoom 80 200 2 8 AF Zoom 80 200 2 8D AF Zoom 80 200 4 5 5 6D AF Zoom 75 180 4 5 5 6D Micro IX Zoom 20 60 3 5 5 6 IX Zoom 24 70 3 5 5 6 IX Zoom 60 180 3 5 5 6 C 9 2 xipueddy Compatible Viewfinders Viewfinder Number Multi meter finder DCS 760 Standard DP 30 DCS 720x Modified DP 30 Action finder DA 30 Waist level finder DW 30 High magnification finder DW 31 Appendix D Glossary AE Automatic Exposure lock Used to hold an automatically controlled shutter speed and or aperture Recommended when the photographer wants to control an exposure based on a scene s particular brightness area with Center Weighted or Spot Metering Anti aliasing filter Helps to reduce aliasing at certain focal distances CCD Charge coupled device The part of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera that captures images Continuous Servo AF Focus detection continues as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed and the reflex mirror is in the viewing position Useful when the camera to subject distance is likely to change CPU Central Processing Unit The electronic component that controls an electronic product s functions AF Nikkor including D type AF Nikkor and AI P Nikkor lenses have built in CPUs Dept
60. 32 Reset Factory Settings sess 11 33 Custom Settings Table ites 11 34 Connecting to Your Computer 12 1 ui Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection 12 1 Advantages to using a Card Reader esses 12 1 Connecting Your Camera to the Computer sese 12 2 Quitting Disconnecting from the Computer sess 12 4 Using the Card Reader ete eter 12 4 Transmitting i pectet i ent CERO todas 13 1 Connecting a Device to the Serial 13 1 Accessing Serial Port Options esse 13 2 Setting the Baud Rate sse 13 2 Serial In Mode ette ette rete e are rn tata 13 3 Serial In Status RR RR RUBRI HEINE ERROR 13 4 serial Out Mode poete bore ECCE HERE RS 13 5 Camera Care P M 14 1 Handling sho nies ETE 14 1 Cleaning enu ERROR EE ERI EE US 14 2 IR Filter or Anti aliasing 14 3 Removing Cleaning and Installing the IR or Anti aliasing Filter 14 3 The VM a SOF ssc 14 5 Determining if the Imager is Dirty eene 14 5 Cleaning the Imagerie ettet tee etna ttr e Siro cien odia 14 8 Reassembling the C
61. 32 2 0 7 2 0 8 2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 14 2 0 17 2 0 19 2 0 20 t 3 2 0 6 3 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 6 5 0 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 2 0 6 2 7 0 5 2 0 2 2 2 5 t 11 16 22 32 45 2 0 5 2 0 5 2 0 8 2 0 9 2 0 10 2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 14 20 6 1 7 6 2 0 6 3 0 6 3 0 6 4 0 6 4 Es 0 6 1 0 6 2 0 6 2 1 7 2 4 7 6 8 18 22 32 45 64 2 0 3 2 0 4 2 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 7 2 0 8 2 0 9 2 0 10 6 1 1 5 3 6 8 0 6 3 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 6 3 1 1 2 8 0 2 6 0 22 32 45 64 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 4 2 0 4 2 0 5 2 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 7 6 8 3 6 2 0 9 2 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 2 0 6 2 7 8 3 4 9 8 1 2 Zone 32 45 64 2 0 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 4 2 0 4 2 0 5 D 0 6 0 2 6 3 9 1 0 6 0 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 9 0 1 3 5 2 The LCD panel will not show the f stop nor indicator bars when the f stop is out of range Your camera works within an ISO range of 80 to 400 The range of f stops for your camera in Auto Aperture mode is ISO 80 E 2 to F 32 ISO 200 F 2 8 to F 45 ISO 400 F 4 to F 64 ISO 800 F 5 6 to F 64 ISO 1600 F 8 to F 64 Minus exposure compensation is not possible in Zone A Exposure compensation exceeding 1EV is not possible in Zone B Exposure compensation exceeding 2EV is not possible in Zone C Plus Exposure compensation is not possible in Zone D
62. 6 0 At the default setting turning the Command counterclockwise dials counterclockwise increases the selected Opposite 6 1 value or selects a certain function To change clockwise the direction to clockwise select 6 1 7 AE Lock when Shutter Release button is Disabled 7 0 lightly pressed Activated 7 1 At the default setting exposure does not lock when the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed To lock exposure when the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed select 7 1 8 Reserved 8 0 9 Reserved 9 0 10 Reserved 10 0 11 Alert LED in buLb exposure Does not blink 11 0 To enable the alert LED to blink during buLb Blinks 11 1 exposure select 11 1 12 Reserved 12 0 13 Reserved 13 0 11 35 Number Function Your Option LCD 14 Center Weighted Metering Default 7596 14 0 In Center Weighted Metering 7596 of the concentration in meter s sensitivity is concentrated in the 12 mm diameter 12 mm diameter circle within the viewfinder 8I a and 25 of the sensitivity is outside this circle 75 C8 To change the size of the circle to 8 mm concentration in 8 C12 12 mm 15 mm 20 mm diameter or to the mm 12 mm 15 C15 average of the entire viewfinder select C 8 mm 20 mm C20 A 15 15 C 20 or A diameter area 15 Time delay for auto meter switch off Default 8 15 0 The camera meter remains on approximately 8 Seconds seco
63. AF Nikkor for F3AF or AI P Nikkor lens If you use a different type of lens Auto Aperture mode will not be possible In this case Non TTL Auto Flash mode is recommended Refertothe Non TTL Auto Flash Mode section of the SB 28 instruction manual 3 Setthe lens to the minimum aperture 9 5 9 6 4 Set Exposure mode Refer to Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode on page 11 1 While you can use any exposure mode Aperture Priority or Program P are recommended Manual M or Shutter Priority S modes are not recommended as they allow you to set an f stop which is out of range for Auto Aperture mode If you set Manual or Shutter Priority mode the f stop indicator on the flash LCD panel flickers and the indicator bars disappear Setting Up the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight Whenever you mount the SB 28D Speedlight on your camera the Flash mode is automatically set to Auto Aperture mode The Mode indicator on the Speedlight s LCD panel shows A If the f stop indicator on the Speedlight s LCD panel flickers and the indicator bars disappear the f stop is out of usable range Choose a different aperture r ri LL 150 Z 6081152 3 4 6 9 13 18 zur ce Zoom Zt Z 2 OM MODE SEL C 1 Press the ZOOM button to set the Zoom setting at the same or wider f mm as that of the
64. CS 700 Series camera you can get it back if you immediately perform the Recover function page 10 14 1 Choose Delete Display mode The current image appears 2 Pressthe OK button to delete the Press OK button to delete image 2613 TIF 3 Press the OK or Cancel button in response to the confirmation screen The Cancel button dismisses the screen without Delete image j 2613 TIF deleting the image A feedback screen appears for two seconds or until you manipulate a digital button Image 2613 TIF deleted 10 6 Navigating Through Images Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder This works in all Display modes except Zoom mode when the Region of Interest box is enabled see below The right side of the Four way switch navigates forward to higher numbered images in the folder the left side navigates backward If you continue navigating forward after the last image in the folder the navigation wraps around to the first image If you continue navigating backward after the first image in the folder the navigation wraps around to the last image A blank screen appears after the first or last image to indicate that the display is wrapping Navigating Through Images in Zoom Mode 1 Disable the Region of Interest box page 10 3 2 Press the left or right of the Four way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder 3
65. Crosshairs The crosshairs which appear in Zoom Display mode indicate the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels below the center of the crosshairs This level is indicated on the Status bar in stops 3 to 3 25 and percentages 2 to 180 The crosshairs move with the Region of Interest box when you pan 10 4 Histogram Display Mode When Histogram mode is active the image thumbnail and histogram appear along with the following information The tick marks at the bottom of the histogram represent photographic stops relative to the factory determined 18 gray level The range of stops is from 3 to 7 The double bar tick mark indicates the exposure value associated with 18 gray Tick marks to the right of the double mark indicate one stop increments brighter than 1846 gray and tick marks to the left indicate one stop increments darker than 1846 gray jab iat Ke o Image number Active folder number Date of capture bar enn a Time of capture Aperture Exposure mode Exposure compensation Multiple Image Display Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar at the bottom The current image is highlighted Delete Display Mode Use Image Delete Display mode to delete the current image You can also delete groups of images using a Main menu option page 10 9 If you delete an image by mistake and the image was captured by a D
66. Enable the Region of Interest box to pan or zoom or press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the Display mode Selecting an Image As you navigate through the images in Multiple Image Display mode the images are highlighted one at a time Release the Four way switch when the desired image is highlighted As you navigate in other Display modes the displayed image is selected when you release the Four way switch 3 3 D Status Bar When image thumbnails are displayed in Single Image page 10 3 or Multiple Image page 10 5 Display modes a Status bar appears containing some or all of the following information Active card 12 if 2 are present ag Active folder if 1mage tagged Location Bar The Location bar appears at the bottom of the Image LCD while you are pressing the left or right of the Four way switch to navigate through images in Single Image or Multiple Image Display mode It indicates the position of the current image relative to the other images in the selected folder 10 8 Deleting Groups of Images You can delete groups of images using a Main menu option You can also delete single images using Delete Display mode page 10 6 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Choose Delete Images from the Main menu Choose the desired option from the Delete Images menu When prompted press
67. Exposure Mode This mode allows you to manually set your desired shutter speed To freeze the action use a high shutter speed to create motion effects choose a slower shutter speed Your camera automatically selects the proper aperture to match the manually set shutter speed ensuring a correct exposure Refer to Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 11 1 Note that Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode operates only with NIKON lenses having a built in CPU AF Nikkor and AI P Nikkor lenses Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode By varying the aperture you can control the depth of field Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper recommended for landscapes while larger apertures tend to blur the background recommended for portraits Your selected aperture determines the shutter speed that is automatically set by your camera When using smaller apertures with correspondingly slower shutter speeds remember that generally any speed below 1 focal length in use second requires the use of a tripod to prevent image blur due to camera shake The higher the corresponding shutter speed to the aperture you set the easier it is to stop action Adjust the selected aperture if the speed is not appropriate for conditions or the specific effect you want Refer to Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 11 4 6 14 Manual Exposure Mode The Manual Exposure control allows you to change bot
68. F Refer to Focus Mode on page 7 6 Buunjde2 8 3 8 4 Press and hold the AF Area Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Single Area AF mode The selected focus area of the Top Status LCD panel displays only The Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder While pressing the lock release set the metering system selector for 3D Color Matrix Metering Refer to 3D Color Matrix Metering on page 6 9 Press and hold the Exposure Mode MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Programmed Auto Exposure mode P appears in the Top Status LCD i cc panel and viewfinder ica Fou n 2 E 7 Press the Four way switch to position the focus brackets on your main subject 105 r56 P 8 8 Lightly press the Shutter Release button Buunjde2 8 5 105 rSb P n e S 0 paca UU i 020020 uM um 8 6 If HI appears in the shutter speed position Over exposure alert Use a NIKON ND filter If Lo appears in the shutter speed position Under exposure alert Use an accessory NIKON Speedlight Confirm that a a
69. Function Your Option LCD 22 Aperture setting using the Sub Command Enabled 22 0 dial Disabled 22 1 At the default setting aperture can be changed by rotating the Sub Command dial To disable this function select 22 1 Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring in this case 23 4 and gt focus indicators Displayed 23 0 To stop the display of the 4 or gt indicators in Not displayed 23 1 the viewfinder in Autofocus mode select 23 1 4 or gt indicate if the focus is behind or in front of the subject 24 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing Default Auto 24 0 At the default setting when bracketing is Exposure Flash activated both Auto Exposure and Flash Exposure Exposure bracketing are performed bracketing To perform only Auto Exposure bracketing or Auto Exposure O1E Flash Exposure bracketing select 01 or JOE bracketing Flash Exposure 10E bracketing Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing 11 38 Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to access camera images from your computer Y Connect the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 connection then access the images using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager VY Remove the PC Card from the camera insert it into a PC Card reader in your computer then access the images using the DCS Host software Refer to the documentation accompanying the DCS Camera Manager
70. Menu from the dropdown menu Choose Serial Port from the Main menu Select one of the following from the Serial Port menu Y Baud Rate page 13 2 VW Serial In page 13 3 Serial Out page 13 5 Before transmitting data between the camera and a connected device you must set the correct baud rate required by the device Choose from 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 1 2 Baud Rate Select Baud Rate from the Serial Port menu Select the appropriate baud rate for the connected device from the Baud Rate menu The setting is retained until you change it or modem is selected as the Serial In or Serial Out mode When Modem is selected baud rate 15 automatically set to 19200 Serial In Mode Using Serial In mode your camera accepts text strings from a connected external device The information is then added to specified image headers Serial In and Serial Out modes can work at the same time Serial In Mode New iipit 1 Select Serial In from the Serial Port menu page 13 2 2 Select your choice from the Serial In Mode menu described in the table below The setting is retained until you change it or disconnect the device Menu Action Comments Choice None No data transmitted Serial port is unavailable New Images The text string from the Text string must be 250 valid connected device is written to characters or less V
71. OFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera DCS 700 Series camera is an integration of NIKON and Kodak technologies It provides a rich set of features that allow you to capture images of the highest quality The camera has been designed and built to meet the needs of demanding professionals for portrait fashion commercial and advanced military applications Features Image quality v SN SS Image Capture v v DCS 760 6 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at 80 400 ISO DCS 720x 2 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at 400 4000 ISO IR filter to improve image quality White Balance functionality including ability to save White Balance settings Calibrated exposure and color Large wide cross array with five area autofocus sensor Multi CAM1300 system incorporating three cross type sensors covers wider horizontal and vertical ranges in the viewfinder than other systems PJOUJE7 INOA Burst frame rate in CH CL and CS Drive modes for 12 images DCS 760 1 5 frames second DCS 720x 4 3 frames second Vertical shooting controls Intervalometer allows you to set your camera to capture a series of images automatically Global Positioning System option determines the latitude and longitude of the camera Dynamic Autofocus for moving subjects and choice of five fixed Single Autofocus areas Two autofocus modes Continuous Servo AF and Single Servo AF 2 1 Image
72. Professional DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corp 2001 rights reserved Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA UNUSED ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WARRANTY KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100 000 shutter activations from the day of purchase whichever occurs first Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship Kodak will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts are used in making repairs these parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire system Kodak
73. Select your choice from the Serial Gui Mode Serial Out Mode menu described in the table below Hone The setting is retained until you change it Menu Choice Action Comments None No data transmitted Image Number A text string containing the image number of the just captured image is sent to the connected device ev H S 3 o TY Camera Care O Y O Handling With careful handling your camera should produce images of the highest quality for years to come v Becareful not to drop your camera or subject it to shock While the camera has been designed for durability it is a precision instrument and should be handled with care Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessive moisture If you use it at the beach clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth Y Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place Y Do not touch the camera s electronic contacts with your fingers Touching the contacts can cause corrosion and affect proper camera operation After removing a lens from the camera place it face down on a flat surface to avoid damaging the electronic contacts on the lens mount Y Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm place If the autofocus optics cloud over accuracy may be seriously affected Before entering a warm place put equipment in a plastic
74. Software CD You can then use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk softeare also included on the DCS Host Software CD to open edit process and save the images 2 2 Nomenclature Camera Front AF Area Mode button Exposure Mode MODE button Camera strap eyelet Exposure Compensation button Shutter Release button Sub Command dial Depth of field Preview button Mirror Lockup lever Vertical Shutter release Viewfinder Drive Mode Self timer selector Sync terminal Camera strap eyelet Self timer LED Lens Release button IR filter Focus Mode selector Product label PJOUJE7 INOA 2 3 Camera Back Eyepiece Shutter lever Finder Release button Alert LED FUT TT IA Image LCD OK button Cancel button Menu button Tag Record button Back Status LCD gD Ybutton Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing Cl button Shutter Speed Aperture Focus Area Lock button 2 4 Ho CANCEL MENU K e TAS RECORD LE NDS 150 Ce en CD Gi Viewfinder Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button AF Start AF ON button Main Command dial Microphone Four way switch Flash Sync Mode
75. V files IE SEN ISO 0 fesa L e S C EJ lx FU xx Um Pa 10 12 1 Capture or select an image 2 Press and hold the Tag Record button for more than one second A Microphone icon appears in the Back Status LCD indicating that you can begin recording 3 Speak into the microphone while continuing to press the Tag Record button 4 Release the Tag Record button The recording stops and the Microphone icon disappears from the Back Status LCD 3 3 D 10 13 Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images that were previously deleted from a PC Card if they have not been overwritten Only images that were written to a PC Card by a DCS 700 Series camera can be recovered The Recover function will not work for a card out of the box 1 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 2 Choose Card from the Main menu 3 Choose Recover Card from the can Card menu Quick Format Full Format Recover Card A confirmation screen appears A Recover folder is created on Files will be recovered to the PC Card when you recover the Recover folder images OK Cancel 4 Press the OK button You cannot capture images to the Recover folder If you attempt to do
76. a few preparations so that the images will be stored according to your needs This chapter describes the use of the PC Card and provides instructions for storing images PC Cards Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera accepts Type I Type II or Type III PC Cards which are compatible with the PCMCIA ATA interface standard Most hard disk drive and flash memory cards may be used Hard disk drive cards will hold more images and are usually faster than flash memory cards but flash memory cards are more rugged Cards must be ATA compatible CAUTIONS AN Use extreme care when handling PC Cards as they are easily damaged If dropped a PC Card may be destroyed resulting in the loss of all data on the card Do not remove a PC Card from the camera while the Card Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel or the Card Busy LED inside the Battery PC Card door are blinking The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the PC Card You may lose data if you remove a card at this time 5 1 Dual Slots for PC Cards Your camera has two PC Card slots With Type II PC Cards you can use one or both slots With Type III PC Cards only one slot can be used The card in the slot closest to the camera back is referred to as CARDI and the card in the slot closest to the camera front is referred to as CARD2 CARDI CARD2 With one card you can insert a PC
77. a from a previously loaded file to the header of subsequently captured images In the sample screen at the left a file named Station has been previously loaded 8 Load from Card You can load a Job Tracker file from a PC Card page 8 16 Your choice of None or a Job Tracker file will persist until you change the setting Loading Job Tracker Data from a PC Card 1 Choose Load from Card from the Job Tracker Data menu The Load Job Tracker Data Load Job Tracker Data menu appears with a list of the S CARDI 3 Tio Job Tracker IPT files on the CARD 0 files active PC Card stations eT If two cards are in the camera Station2 IPT 1 the number of IPT files on each card appears in parenthesis after each card choice If one card is in the camera the card choices do not appear 2 Choose the desired card You may need to scroll up to the card choices if there are numerous Job Tracker files Repeat step 2 to choose a Job Tracker file The file is loaded from the PC Card to your camera Each file must have a unique name If you attempt to load a file with the same name as one on your camera a message asks if you want to replace the existing file Flash Photography The NIKON Autofocus SB 28D Speedlight has been specifically designed for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series and DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras This Speedlight retains all
78. ach change results in a doubling or halving of the amount of light transmitted by the lens xipueddy Flexible Program Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speed aperture combination while maintaining correct exposure That is a desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected in Programmed Auto exposure mode Focus Priority for autofocus The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus Focus Priority is given to Single Servo AF mode while Release Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject according to the focus data detected and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject s position and driving the lens to that position at the exact moment of exposure Focal length The distance from the principal point to the focal point In 35 mm format cameras lenses with a focal length of approximately 50 mm are called normal or standard lenses Lenses with a focal length less than approximately 35 mm are called wide angle lenses and lenses with a focal length more than approximately 85 mm are called telephoto lenses Lenses which allow the user to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses Front Curtain Sync The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane This is the way the F5 oper
79. alid characters the header of subsequent consist of ASCII characters carriage images return and line termination Previous A text string from the connected When you select New Images or Image device is written to the header of Previous Image a Serial In Status previously captured image option page 13 4 becomes available GPS A text string from the connected If a Trimble GPS card is inserted in GPS device is written to the the camera the serial port GPS header of the just captured functionality is overridden by the image Trimble card N ev H RS 3 o 3 E Kel Serial In Status When you select New Images or Previous Image from the Serial In Mode menu the Serial In Status choice becomes available Select Serial In Status from the Serial Port Serial Port menu page 13 2 Baud Rate 4800 Serial In New Images Serial Out None Serial In Status If the connected device is sending Data Received data a message indicates the most lt text string gt recent data received If there is no device connected or if a connected device is not currently Serial In Status n sending data this message appears No data received 13 4 Serial Out Mode When the serial port is in Serial Out mode your camera sends data to a remotely connected device Serial In and Serial Out modes can work at the same time 1 Select Serial Out from the Serial Port menu page 13 2 2
80. amera eee 14 8 Nou i 14 9 Top and Back Status LCDs sse 14 9 Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer 14 10 Updating Camera Firmware sese 14 10 Updating From the PC see 14 11 Appendix A Specifications 1 Appendix B Troubleshooting sss B 1 Other symptoms causes and remedies sese B 3 Appendix C Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility C 1 Compatible Lenses eret eet ere herbe C 1 Manual Single Focal Length Lenses eese C 1 Manual Zoom Lenses sessirnir orek rieo eeni 5 Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses eese C 6 Autofocus Zoom amp eere C 8 Compatible Viewfinders essere C 10 Appendix D Glossary D 1 Appendix E Problem Report E 1 Appendix F Remote Control Accessories F 1 ui Important Information Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera DCS 700 Series camera This portable camera system which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation allows you to take and
81. amera off then on or remove the battery and install it again You just inserted a new battery and the camera is locked You didn t turn the camera Off before changing batteries Turn the camera off Remove the new battery Wait 10 seconds insert the same battery then turn the camera On The Depth of Field Preview button does not work properly No PC Card is inserted Insert a PC Card B 3 Ee 23 e x Appendix C Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility Compatible Lenses Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera works with the following Nikkor lenses Some work with the camera s IR or anti aliasing filter in place some work without it and some work in either situation Use the table below as a reference You cannot use non AI or modified AI lenses with your camera Manual Single Focal Length Lenses Works with IR or Works without IR Lens Name Lens Type Anti aliasing or Anti aliasing Filter Filter Ai 6 2 8S Fish Eye X X Ai 8 2 8 Fish Eye Ai 8 2 88 Fish Eye Ai 13 5 6 X Ai 13 5 6S X x Ai 15 5 6 x x Ai 15 3 5 x Ai 15 3 5S x Ai 16 2 8 Fish Eye X X Ai 16 2 8S Fish Eye X Ai 16 3 5 Fish Eye Ai 18 3 5S Ai 18 4 Ai 20 2 85 X C 1 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with IR or Anti aliasing Filter Works without IR or
82. ange for your camera appears below The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa Camera ISO Range DCS 760 80 400 DCS 720x 40 4000 Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the Main Command dial The setting appears in the Back Status LCD panel 8 Buunjde2 8 9 Drive Mode Drive mode determines whether one or more images are captured when you are pressing the Shutter Release button There are four automatic Drive modes Y Single frame v Continuous low speed shooting v Continuous high speed shooting v Continuous silent low speed shooting Choosing a Drive Mode Rotate the Drive mode Self timer selector while pressing the Drive mode selector lock release Set S for Single frame shooting CL for Continuous low speed shooting CH for Continuous high speed shooting or CS for Continuous silent low speed shooting DCS 760 default settings CL CH Cs 1 5 frames second DCS 720x default settings CL CH C 43 frames second Single Frame Shooting Continuous Shooting E With the Drive mode at S fully pressing the Shutter Release button captures one image To capture the next image lift your finger from the button then fully press it again Use Si
83. ase Priority 1 0 Focus Priority 1 1 Single Servo AF Focus Priority is the default setting for Single Servo AF To change to Release Priority choose 2 1 Focus Priority 2 0 Release Priority 2 1 Bracketing order At the default setting images are captured in progressive order from no compensation to negative compensation to positive compensation To change the order and capture the first image with negative compensation select 3 1 0 3 0 9 0 3 1 11 34 Number Function Your Option LCD 4 Autofocus activated when the Shutter Activated 4 0 Release button is lightly pressed Disabled 4 1 At the default setting autofocus is activated and the lens starts focusing when the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed To disable autofocus select 4 7 Use the AF start button to start autofocus in this case 5 AE Lock Detected value 5 0 At the default setting exposure is locked based Controlled value 5 1 on the conditions detected when the AE L AF L button is pressed In this case the shutter speed aperture combination can be shifted in Programmed Auto Exposure mode the shutter speed can be shifted in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode and aperture can be shifted in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode To lock the shutter speed and aperture select 5 1 6 Direction of Command Dial rotation Default
84. ates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync See also Rear Curtain Sync D 3 Guide number The guide number indicates the power of a flash in relation to ISO Guide numbers quoted in either meters or feet are used to calculate the f stop for correct exposure as follows guide number ee flash to subject distance Using a selected aperture we can calculate the required flash to subject distance with the formula guide number flash to subject distance f stop Useful for determining the maximum flash to subject distance for flash photography Histogram ISO LCD D 4 The image histogram shows the range and distribution of tonal values for an image The tick marks at the bottom of the histogram represent photographic stops relative to the factory determined 18 gray level The range of stops is from 3 to 7 The double bar tick mark indicates the exposure value associated with 18 gray Tick marks to the right of the double mark indicate one stop increments brighter than 18 gray and tick marks to the left indicate one stop increments darker than 18 gray ISO is the international standard for representing film sensitivity The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa For example ISO 200 is twice as Sensitive as ISO 100 and half that of ISO 400 When you change the ISO setting on your camera you adjust the sensitivity of the imager equivalent to the corresponding film sensit
85. atteries if you leave them in the charger for an extended period of time Conditioning Discharging Batteries You may occasionally need to condition a battery You would only do so if a battery provides a noticeably shorter run time less than 5096 of normal capacity IMPORTANT Do not condition your batteries too often or they will wear out prematurely 1 Insert one or two batteries into the slots on the top of the battery charger 2 Press the Condition buttons associated with the batteries that you wish to condition The batteries will first be conditioned then charged The whole process can take up to 5 1 2 hours 3 Remove the batteries from the battery charger two hours after the green light turns on Youcan condition a battery in one slot while charging a battery in the other Battery Conservation Your camera has several built in functions that minimize drain on your battery PowerSave Mode If your camera is powered by an AC adapter or is connected to a computer with IEEE 1394 cable it will not enter PowerSave mode If you don t use your camera for 30 minutes it will enter PowerSave mode go to sleep In PowerSave mode the flash is not charged and the backlight for the Top Status and Back Status LCD panels turns off You can change the setting for PowerSave time Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode Lightly press the Shutter Release button
86. bag so that condensation forms on the outside of the bag spray gun type blower may damage the optical glass if used to clean the lens especially if ED glass is used for the front lens element To avoid damage hold the blower upright with its nozzle more than 30 cm approximately 12 inches from the lens surface and keep the nozzle moving so that the stream of air is not concentrated in one spot 14 1 Cleaning 1 Turn the camera off Disconnect the camera from the AC adapter and from the computer Using a damp cloth clean only the outside of the camera body the Top Status LCD panel the Back Status LCD panel and the Image LCD panel not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the camera 4 5 Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft clean cloth Do not use alcohol To remove dust from the mirror or focusing screen gently blow the dust away using commercially available bulb type blower Avoid directly touching any of these surfaces Do not wipe the camera body with any type of cleaner containing organic solvents When further cleaning is necessary consult your nearest service center Clean the lens surface with a blower brush To remove dirt and smudges remove the lens from the camera then use a soft clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with lens cleaner Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge taking care not to leave traces and not to touch the other lens pa
87. be selected by rotating the Main Command dial when the Custom Setting is set to 79 1 Selectable shutter speeds are 40 seconds 50 seconds 1 minute 1 5 minutes 2 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes 13 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes and 30 minutes Shutter speed is not varied when bracketing is performed and the electronic analog display does not appear IMPORTANT Long exposures may add noise and produce a less desirable image For quality purposes single image exposure of more than 5 second is not recommended 20 Flash Sync speed Default 1 250 20 0 To lock the flash sync speed at 1 300 1 250 1 300 1 250 1 1 200 1 160 1 125 1 100 1 80 or 1 60 select 200 1 160 1 125 250 300 250 200 160 125 loo 80 or 60 1 100 1 80 1 60 200 You can set the flash sync speed to only 1 300 in 160 Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure 125 mode To select 1 300 select a flash sync loo speed of 250 then rotate the Main Command 80 or dial to set 300 Shutter speed is controlled to 60 1 250 in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 21 AE L AF L button Default Double 21 0 At the default setting the AE L AF L button lock locks both focus and exposure To lock AE Lock AF AEL exposure or focus only select AEL or AFL Lock Double AFL lock L L 11 37 Number
88. compensation when using 3D Color Matrix Metering If you identify an extreme condition under which Matrix may have some difficulty such as a severely backlit scene or one with extremes of contrast it is recommended that you use your camera s other built in meters Center Weighted page 6 10 or Spot page 6 11 Ultimately only you know what the subject or scene requires in terms of exposure measurement That s why your camera incorporates three meters plus a variety of exposure compensation systems Your creativity is always the final deciding and controlling factor To use the various exposure compensation functions refer to the following v Using the AE L AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button page 11 16 peoueApy Obtaining a meter reading for a subject in Manual Exposure mode page 11 20 VY Using the Exposure Compensation button page 11 22 v Using Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing page 11 24 Results will vary depending on conditions so you will want to experiment with each method 11 19 Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode If you are using Manual Exposure mode and want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene switch to Center Weighted page 6 10 or Spot metering page 6 11 and use the following method 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and or move in closer until the reference circle for Center Weighted Metering or Spot
89. connecting From 12 4 System Requirements 1 2 Conditioning Batteries 3 11 Configuring Your Camera 4 1 Connecting to the Computer 12 2 Conserving Batteries 3 12 Continuous Servo AF with Release Index 1 Priority 7 9 Continuous Shooting 8 11 Contrast Changing on Image LCD 10 10 Custom Settings 11 32 Description 11 34 Making 11 32 Resetting to Factory Settings 11 33 Using the Properties Menu 4 5 D Date and Time 4 1 DCS 700 Series Camera Back 2 4 Camera Bottom 2 5 Camera Front 2 3 Camera Sides 2 6 Camera Top 2 5 Specifications A 1 Deleting Groups of images 10 9 Depth of Field Preview Button 2 27 Digital buttons See Buttons 2 14 Dioptric Adjustment of the Viewfinder 4 2 Discharging Batteries See Conditioning Batteries Disconnecting From Your Computer 12 4 Display contrast 10 10 Display mode Histogram 10 5 Display Off Time 4 3 Drive Mode 8 10 Choosing 8 10 Continuous Shooting 8 11 Single Frame Shooting 8 11 Drive Mode Self Timer Selector 2 19 E Electromagnetic Emissions 1 7 Exposure Compensation 11 19 Modifying 11 22 Index 2 Exposure Metering 3DColor Matrix Metering 6 9 Center Weighted Metering 6 10 Setting 6 12 Spot Metering 6 11 Exposure Mode Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode 6 14 Capturing Images In 11 4 Manual Exposure Mode 6 15 Capturing Images In 11 8 Obtaining Meter Reading 11 20 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 6 13 Setting 6 16 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure M
90. d Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing is selected Other symptoms causes and remedies Symptom Cause Remedy The camera settings cannot be changed The camera is turned Off Turn on the camera Autofocusing does not operate The Focus Mode selector is set to M Set the Focus Mode selector to C or S The shutter does not release The camera is busy writing to the PC Card Wait until the PC Card icon on the Back Status LCD panel stops blinking The subject is not in focus Wait until the subject is in focus No room on PC Card Replace the PC Card or delete some images No PC Card in camera Insert a PC Card The Frames Remaining indicator on the Back Status LCD panel reads 0 The PC Card is full Insert a different PC Card or delete some images from the PC Card The battery icon on the Back Status LCD panel shows that the battery is low Exposed a burst of images and the Card icon continues to flash Battery is low It takes time to save a burst of images Recharge the battery replace it with a freshly charged battery or connect the AC adapter or the Auto DC adapter Wait a few seconds The camera is locked Nothing works The battery is not securely in place Remove then insert the battery The camera turned Off This can be caused by static electricity or a poorly loaded battery Turn the c
91. dth 158 mm Height 194 mm Depth 88 mm 1 86 KG This is the weight of a camera containing a battery and PC Card with no lens attached v xipueddy Appendix B Troubleshooting If you run into a problem operating your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera check the following table to see if you can find the cause of the problem If the trouble persists take the camera to your nearest dealer or service center Top Status Viewfinder hutter nd Rem LCD Panel e de Shutte Cause and Remedy No indication No indication Locked The battery is exhausted or improperly installed Rotate the power switch to OFF and replace the battery FEE blinks FEE blinks Can be released In Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode the lens is not set to the smallest aperture setting Set the lens to the smallest aperture F appears Err and Alert LED blink F appears Err and Alert LED blink Can be released Locked With built in CPU lens in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode lens is not set to the smallest aperture setting Set the lens to the smallest aperture with the Sub Command dial Aperture can also be set by rotating the lens aperture ring In this case F remains in the viewfinder and top LCD panel and aperture can only be confirmed through the aperture direct readout in the viewfinder Non CPU lens is attached Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto
92. e Mode on page 11 8 Capture an image of a plain white object such as a clean white wall Examine the image on the computer monitor Imperfections in the image such as dark clusters or streaks may indicate a dirty imager 14 5 Visually inspecting the Imager 1 Turm the camera off 2 Remove the lens from the camera 3 Remove the IR filter or anti aliasing filter page 14 3 CAUTION AN Be very careful when removing the filter as it is a fragile device 4 Insert a battery if one is not present 5 Connect the camera to an AC adapter if one is not already connected CAUTION AN Two sources of power are needed as a safeguard to prevent the shutter closing unexpectedly and being ruined 6 Turn the camera on 7 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 8 Choose Imager Clean from the Main menu If there is no battery in the camera or the camera is not Charged battery must be AC adapter must be connected to the AC adapter a screen informs you Insert a Retry Cancel Retry Cancel battery or connect the AC adapter Select Retry installed connected 14 6 A If the battery and AC adapter are or the Cancel button to cancel the process in place the Open Shutter Open shutter screen appears in the Image S LCD panel D 9 1 9 Press the OK button to proceed amp If you chose Cancel turn the cam
93. e ERE tives 4 2 Displaying the Properties Menu eee 4 2 Battery Save Onset sescenti tete ERR 4 3 ui Display Oil TIME 4 3 Total ACtuations 8 e Ree DRI REPOS bs 4 4 USC Folder 4 4 Vid o Format 4 5 Custom Settings 4 5 Using a PG Cate 5 1 Cards MM 5 1 Dual Slots for PC Cards sess 5 2 Inserting Removing PC Cards eee 5 3 Formatting a PC Card eee tee 5 6 Selecting a PC Card or Folder esee 5 8 Controlling Exposure 6 1 Wh ite Balance E 6 1 Choosing White Balance Setting 6 3 Custom White Balance Setup sseeeeeeee 6 4 Exposure Metering System sese 6 9 3D Color Matrix Metering essere 6 9 Center Weighted Metering ssseseseeeeneene 6 10 Spot Metering acero mone n repete wets 6 11 Setting the Metering System ssseeeme 6 12 6 13 Setting Exposure Mode essere 6 16 FOCUSING 7 1 FOCUS WIDE 7 1 Selecting the Focus Area essen nenn
94. e of f 8 admits half the light of an aperture of f 5 6 and double the light of an aperture of f 11 If the correct exposure for a scene is 1 500 at f 8 you can also select 1 250 at f 11 or 1 1000 at f 5 6 and achieve the same exposure results In selecting the Exposure mode you can choose whether you want to set the shutter speed and or lens aperture automatically or manually Your camera offers four types of exposure modes v Programmed Auto P Y Shutter Priority Auto S v Aperture Priority Auto A v Manual M If there is no lens on your camera or if you are using a non CPU lens Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto modes do not work even though a P or S appears in the Top Status LCD panel The camera will revert to Aperture Priority Auto mode Programmed Auto Exposure Mode With automatic selection of shutter speed and aperture you can concentrate on image composition without worrying about exposure Programmed Auto Exposure mode is the most commonly used Exposure mode Programmed Auto Exposure modes operate only with NIKON lenses that have a built in CPU AF Nikkor and AI P Nikkor lenses In Programmed Auto Exposure mode you can use the Flexible Program function to temporarily shift an automatically selected shutter speed aperture combination and obtain the desired shutter speed aperture while retaining a consistent exposure Refer to Flexible Program on page 11 13 6 13 Shutter Priority Auto
95. ecial focusing situations the effect of the IR and anti aliasing filters on focus and sharpening 4 Focus Area Five focus areas are available with your camera Selecting the Focus Area Buisn204 To select the desired focus area press the top bottom left or right of the Four way switch OK 9 CANCEL 7 1 Corresponding focus areas appear in the Top Status LCD panel and the viewfinder Arrows on top and to the right of the viewfinder also indicate the selected focus area Focus Area Top Status LCD panel Viewfinder Center e Left e Right x Top M Bottom When Spot Metering is selected shifting the focus area also shifts the Spot Metering area accordingly 7 2 Locking the Focus Area You can lock the focus area using the lock function 1 Select the desired focus area then press the Four way switch to any position while pressing the Focus area lock button OK CANCEL 7 DBuisn204 appears above the focus TWO rl OC area icon in the Top Status LCD 2 panel To release the lock press the dB CC rF FC Four way switch while pressing 21 Fin the button again so grag disappears from the Top Status LCD panel J E 7 3 Selecting AF Area Mode 1 P
96. ecifies the number of frames to be captured during the specified interval Timer Interval Set the timer interval 1 second Specifies the interval between to 23 59 59 image captures HH MM SS Default 10 seconds Timer Delay Set the timer Specifies the delay delay 1 second before onset of the to 23 59 59 Intervalometer HH MM SS feature Default 1 second Timer Enable Choose Yes Enables the Enable Intervalometer feature Choose No Disables the Intervalometer Default No feature To change settings in these screens use the same technique described for setting Display Off Time page 4 3 Job Tracker This feature allows you to enter data using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software load the data from a PC Card into camera memory then include it in image headers The Job Tracker data follows the International Press Telecommunication Council IPTC standard Job Tracker files have an IPT extension Job Tracker Data Job Tracker Data None Load from Station1 Load from Card 1 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Choose Job Tracker from the Main menu Select your choice from the Job Tracker Data menu If a Job Tracker file has already been loaded its name appears None No Job Tracker data is written to the image headers Job Tracker file Choosing this option writes the job tracker dat
97. ect causes a small change in how lenses perform compared to cameras without the filter installed The auto focus capability adapts to the presence of the antialiasing filter and will compensate for any variations under normal use If you choose Manual focus be advised that zoom lenses experience a shift in the focus point as the focal length of the zoom is changed If you zoom into your subject matter for close focus and then zoom out to compose your image the focus point will change This is easily remedied by only focusing at the zoom setting that you will capture the image with or reverting to auto focus and allowing the focusing computer to accommodate the anti aliasing filter s optical effect 7 16 kiu Capturing Images rhe XLI sa This chapter provides an overview of the things you need to do to capture and manage images Much of the information is described in greater detail in other parts of the manual Preparing to Capture an Image 1 Hold the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera properly 2 Stand with one foot forward a half step to balance your body 3 Grasp the camera hand grip with your right hand 4 Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support as you look through the viewfinder Use your right index finger to press the Shutter Release button 5 Check that nothing gets between your camera and the desired scene Co Y Do not block the
98. een appears Press the OK or Cancel button If you choose Cancel the firmware is not updated The process takes approximately 15 seconds 14 11 Appendix A Specifications Type of camera Imager size Lens mount Lens Focus mode AF area mode Autofocus area Autofocus mode Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Electronic rangefinder Exposure metering Metering range at ISO 200 with f1 4 lens Exposure meter ON OFF Exposure mode Programmed auto exposure control Shutter priority auto exposure control Aperture priority auto exposure control Manual exposure control Exposure compensation Auto exposure lock Integral motor autofocus 35 mm single lens reflex DCS 760 6 million pixels DCS 720x 2 million pixels NIKON F mount Refer to Appendix C Autofocus and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder Single Area AF and Dynamic AF selectable Five selectable focus areas Single Servo AF with Focus Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority Automatically activated when subject moves NIKON Multi CAM1300 autofocus module Approximately EV 1 to EV 19 at ISO 200 Possible once stationary subject is in focus in Single Servo AF in Continuous Servo AF focus can be locked with AE L AF L button Available in Manual focus mode with AF Nikkor and other AI type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Three built in ex
99. en 7 1 Selecting AF Area Mode sese 7 4 Focus Mode essen eesin rete rne nnn nnns 7 6 AULOLOCUS cacumine RIO REI ORE OR es 7 6 Pocus c a 7 10 Special Focusing Situations in AF esses 7 13 IR Filter or Anti aliasing Filter Effect on Focus sss 7 15 z Sharpei apnee 7 16 Capturtag Images SP ep EP SEP a FERRE rp RERO 8 1 Preparing to Capture an Image 8 1 Basic Shootnp eoim etie un ie itr ERE 8 3 Two Button Reset 8 8 Kj 8 9 Drive MGC ss 8 10 Choosing a Drive Mode sse 8 10 Using the Vertical Controls seseeeeeeeeeee 8 12 Intervalomet et eee EE tyr DERE crib ous 8 13 8 15 Loading Job Tracker Data from a PC Card 8 16 Flash Photography 9 1 Recommendations for Flash Photography eee 9 1 Auto Aperture recette ten 9 2 Attaching the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight 9 3 Turning on the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight 9 3 Standby Mode rere PRO e oue pee 9 4 Enabling Disabli
100. ents you from inadvertently bumping and activating the Vertical Shutter release Intervalometer Your camera has an Intervalometer which you can set so that a sequence of images are captured automatically at specified intervals over a specified period of time You might use the Intervalometer to capture a flower bud opening or for unattended surveillance You can set the following VY Number of frames to be captured v Interval between exposures Y Delay before the timer begins v Enable or disable the Intervalometer The Intervalometer is disabled automatically after the specified time has elapsed even if the specified number of images have not been captured For example if you set the Intervalometer for fifteen exposures at one second intervals the camera would stop capturing images after fifteen seconds regardless of whether fifteen images had been captured While the Intervalometer is enabled the camera does not enter PowerSave mode 1 Highlight the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 8 2 Choose Intervalometer from the Main menu The Intervalometer screen appears Buunjde2 3 Select the desired setting Frames Caunt al 8 13 Your choices on the Intervalometer screen cause the following screens to appear Intervalometer Settings Screen Your Action Result Frame Count Set the frame count 1 9999 frames Default 10 frames Sp
101. er for help with camera operation and connection to your computer Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics application software integration consulting and optional equipment Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement Telephone Support Telephone support is available without charge during your warranty period only by calling United States Call 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 Outside United States Contact your local Kodak service representative Your camera must be registered with Kodak to qualify for no charge support You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera and proof of purchase also may be requested to verify the current status of your warranty Cameras found to be out of warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident There is no charge to register your camera with Kodak 5 Out of Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for out of warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised during the first telephone or email contact Follow up telephone calls by Kodak s representative and callbacks to Kodak s Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged provided a valid active call number is provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled Calls to arrange for service will have the charg
102. er speed aperture combination in Programmed Auto Exposure mode Flexible Program lets you temporarily change an automatically set shutter speed aperture combination in 1 3 step increments while maintaining consistent exposure 1 Select Programmed Auto Exposure mode P Refer to Setting Exposure Mode on page 6 16 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button The shutter speed and aperture appear in the Top Status LCD i DL C CL of F3 and viewfinder F S 0 11 13 3 Rotate the Main Command dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in the viewfinder and Top Status LCD The Flexible Program indicator P appears indicating that the program has been shifted or changed The shifted program is maintained unless you rotate the Main Command dial to the previous shutter speed aperture Flexible Program is canceled when you do one of the following 5 n e V Switch to a different Exposure mode xL WY Activate Two Button Reset x j by pressing the 9 and Qy buttons 3 bo rB P Ql simultaneously Turn the power switch Off Focus Lock For Off center Subjects In Single Servo AF mode focus remains locked as long as the Shutter Release button is kept lightly pressed Focus can be locked in any of the five focus areas With a moving
103. er than for the camera v The AC adapter does not have an On Off switch To turn off the AC adapter you need to unplug it Connecting AC Adapter for Camera 1 Open the connector cover at the side of the camera 2 Plug the AC adapter for camera into the AC Adapter connection 3 Select the international power cord that is appropriate for your area 4 Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the AC adapter for camera 5 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet You connect or disconnect the AC adapter while a battery is in the camera The AC adapter for camera will NOT charge a battery in the camera Configuring Your Camera m Ka This section describes how to change various settings on KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras Date and Time You can set the date and time on your camera The date and time is associated with each image captured The format for the date is year month day and the format for time is hour minute second based on a twenty four hour clock The setting is maintained when you turn the camera off after PowerSave or when you remove the battery for a few days There is a small rechargeable battery in the camera which can lose its charge if you remove the main battery for a long period of time When you insert the main battery the small battery is recharged but y
104. era off and replace the filter and lens If you chose OK the mirror raises and the shutter opens The Close Shutter screen appears in the Image Display Close shutter 10 Hold the camera so that light reflects off the imager Visually inspect the imager 11 Clean the imager if needed page 14 8 12 Reassemble the camera page 14 8 14 7 Cleaning the Imager If the imager is dirty check the Kodak Web site www kodak com for instructions on cleaning Choose Service and Support then under Professional Photography choose Cameras Digital and choose DCS 700 Series Digital Camera Follow the instructions under Cleaning Recommendations for CCD Coverglass Reassembling the Camera You must reassemble your camera after inspecting or cleaning the imager 1 Choose Yes on the Close Shutter screen Close shutter The mirrors lower and the shutter closes Turn the camera off Carefully replace the IR or anti aliasing filter 4 Replace the lens 14 8 A Storing v When storing your camera wrap it in a clean soft cloth and place it in a well ventilated cool dry dust free place v Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car D 5 3 5 C v Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used v prevent corrosion avoid storing the camera in a laboratory or other locat
105. es In 11 1 Single Frame Shooting 8 11 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 7 6 Moving Subject 7 8 Single Subject 7 7 Slow Sync 9 13 Sound Files Recording 10 12 Specifications 1 Spot Metering 6 11 Standby Mode 9 4 Status bar 10 8 Storing Your Camera 14 9 Sub Command Dial 2 18 Sync Terminal 2 28 System Requirements Macintosh 1 2 Windows 1 2 T Tagging Images 10 11 Test Firing 9 9 Time See Date and Time Top Status LCD Panel 2 9 Total Actuations 4 4 Troubleshooting B 1 Turning the camera on or off 3 1 Two Button Reset 8 8 U Universal Power Cords 3 9 3 15 V VCCI Statement 1 7 Vertical Controls 8 12 Viewfinder 2 8 Changing 2 31 Compatibility C 1 Viewfinder Diopter 2 24 W White Balance 6 1 Color Temperature 6 2 Determining Current Settings 6 2 White Balance Settings 6 4 Deleting 6 5 Loading 6 6 Saving 6 8 Windows System Requirements 1 2 Index 5 m A0601385 TIF 1999 07 17 11 44 58 0 25 iso200 f4 E ll Incooperation with Nikon
106. es cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS 700 Series Camera and software are available In North America please contact the regional Service Marketing group at 1 800 645 6325 No charge options include KODAK PROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site http www kodak com go support e FaxBack documents Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer Table of Contents Important Information 1 1 System Requirements for your Computer esse 1 2 Macintosh MU P 1 2 BAUR TEE 1 2 Electromagnetic Emissions eese nennen 1 7 MCCI Statement iter ette ree a ere eee Ee UY e prebere 1 7 About Your Camera enses rper tkkrRtn ias tb 2 1 INOMENG 2 3 C mera Front see tee i ee tereti tere e 2 3 Camera 2 4 Camera TOD ME 2 5 Camera Bottoni ricette 2 5 Camera SIGS ESL 2 6 Open Battery PC Card Door sese 2 7 2 8 ECD Panne 2 9 Top Status LCD aeneae n ORO RI RT i 2 9 c 2 10 LCD 2 11 Digita UCM CL 2 14 Fo r way Switch iuniore teet e er USES ERIS e nn 2 14 Men Button rece ertet ete ae bls oes eases 2 14
107. exposure mode cannot be selected Set aperture by rotating lens aperture ring In this case aperture can only be confirmed through the aperture direct readout in viewfinder Your camera has detected an abnormality in the shutter diaphragm Turn it off and on If the same warnings continue to blink take the camera to an authorized dealer or service center appears when 3D Color Matrix Metering is selected Can be released 3D Color Matrix Metering is set even though attached lens has no CPU camera automatically resets meter to Center Weighted Metering B 1 S O 2 Q x W Top Status Viewfinder Shutter Cause and Remed LCD Panel y P or S blinks A appears Can be released Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode is set even though attached lens has no CPU Camera automatically resets exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto b4 blinks Locked Autofocus and manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder is not possible Focus manually HI appears HI appears Can be released Overexposure possible Lo appears Lo appears Can be released Underexposure possible Selected shutter speed blinks 250 or Custom set sync speed appears Can be released In Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode selected shutter speed is faster than 1 250 or selected flash sync speed in Custom Setting appears UB blinks Can be release
108. flash at a slow shutter speed Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash illuminated subject against a dark background Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings out the background details in the picture Use of a slow shutter speed with Rear Curtain Sync is particularly effective for illustrating the movement of a stream of light Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range in Programmed Auto and Aperture Priority Auto down to 30 seconds SLR Single Lens Reflex A type of camera that allows you to see through the camera lens as you look in the viewfinder Other camera functions such as light metering and flash control also operate through the camera s lens Vignetting Progressively diminished illumination on the image from the center to the corners There are two kinds of vignetting natural vignetting caused by the lens and vignetting that is caused by improper use of accessories such as a lens hood or filter White balance D 6 Provides adjustments to match the type of lighting used to capture an image Appendix E Problem Report KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera Customer Return Address Name Company gt Address 3 3 Q City State Zip m Phone Equipment Description Camera Serial Number See the bottom of the camera next to S N The serial number begins with a K
109. focus area or focus manually with the clear matte field Y When using a linear polarizing filter or other special filter such as a soft focus filter focus manually with the clear matte field circular polarizing filter can be used in connection with autofocus operation 7 IR Filter or Anti aliasing Filter Effect on Focus The IR or Anti aliasing filters cause the distance indicator on your lens to show that an object is closer than it actually is This is particularly true when you use a wide angle lens DBuisn204 The anti aliasing filter also slightly increases the minimum distance at which you can focus It does not affect focusing either manual or automatic 7 15 Sharpening You may decide to use an anti aliasing filter instead of the included IR filter The anti aliasing filter an optional accessory is an optical filter that is mounted in place of the IR filter This filter improves overall image quality at the expense of a small loss of sharpness in the image In general sharpen the image when the anti aliasing filter is installed There may be special situations where you will not want to sharpen When you use KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk with your camera you can specify whether you want the image sharpened The anti aliasing filter uses optical design to reduce or eliminate the high frequency image patterning problems associated with single shot digital capture and interpolation The optical eff
110. functionality of the NIKON SB 28 Speedlight and adds functionality developed specifically for your camera Most of the SB 28D Speedlight functionality is described in the SB 28 instruction manual included with your Speedlight and you will need to refer to that manual This chapter describes only the functionality specific to your camera Recommendations for Flash Photography The following settings are recommended when you use flash photography VW For better quality images with a greater choice of f stops an ISO setting of 80 is recommended VW A Aperture Priority Auto or P Programmed Auto exposure mode is recommended as your camera will automatically choose the appropriate f stop in these modes v You can also use 8 Shutter Priority Auto or M Manual exposure mode but be careful that your camera does not go beyond the usable f stops in dark lighting conditions CAUTION AN Use only NIKON Speedlights Other units may damage your camera s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements electrical contact alignment or switch phase Your camera is not compatible with voltages of 250V or higher TTL flash is NOT recommended with your camera Be aware that some flash units default to TTL and you will need to change the mode 9 1 Auto Aperture Mode While a variety of flash modes are available with the SB 28D Speedlight only Auto Aperture mode is discussed in this Chapter Others are
111. h aperture and shutter speed settings For a technically correct exposure follow the recommendation of the camera s light meter as indicated in the viewfinder To achieve a specific creative effect for example intentional blur intentional under or over exposure disregard the LCD and modify the recommended exposure settings Refer to Manual Exposure Mode on page 6 15 eunsodx3 Images captured at different shutter speeds Images captured at different apertures 7 ur Slow Shutter Speed 6 15 Setting Exposure Mode Programmed Auto e S Shutter Priority Auto M Manual 48 gt A Aperture Priority Auto 6 16 Rotate the Main Command dial while pressing the MODE button The exposure mode changes as in the sequence shown at the left If you use lenses that don t have a CPU or accessories such as a bellows attachment or extension rings v v Use Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode automatically shift to Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode F and the blinking exposure mode indicator appear in the Top Status LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder If 3D Color Matrix Metering is set on the camera the metering system is also automatically shifted to Center Weighted Focusing This chapter discusses focus area focus mode sp
112. h of field The zone of sharpest focus in front of behind and around the subject can be previewed in the F5 and some other NIKON cameras Drive mode Drive mode determines whether one or more images are captured when you are pressing the Shutter Release button There are four automatic Drive modes Single frame Continuous low speed shooting Continuous high speed shooting and Continuous silent low speed shooting xipueddy EV Exposure Value A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO At ISO 100 the combination of a one second shutter speed and an aperture of f 1 4 is defined as EV1 The camera may be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter For example with the F5 the exposure metering range is from EVO to EV20 for 3D Color Matrix Metering and Center Weighted Metering at ISO 100 with an f 1 4 lens Exposure bracketing Shooting the same subject using a range of different exposures Your camera provides Auto Exposure Bracketing Flash Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing performs automatic exposure bracketing with varied shutter speed and or aperture Flash Exposure Bracketing Enables you to automatically bracket exposures at varied flash output levels in TTL auto flash shooting without changing the shutter speed and or aperture Expo
113. h the exposure compensation values Bracketing with varying flash output levels can be performed at the buLb setting Bracketing is performed one frame at a time when the self timer is set When a prolonged shutter speed slower than 40 seconds is selected with a Custom Setting shutter speed is not varied in bracketing When flash sync speed is selected in Manual Exposure mode shutter speed is not varied in bracketing 11 27 Self timer 1 While pressing the Lock release set the Drive mode Self timer selector to self timer position 2 Compose the picture Lightly press the Shutter Release button and confirm focus and exposure Refer to Exposure Mode on page 6 13 11 28 3 With all auto exposure modes close the eyepiece shutter before starting the self timer to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and affecting the exposure Fully depress the Shutter Release button The Self timer LED starts blinking and the shutter will be released after 10 seconds During the final two seconds the LED stays on warning you to get ready to capture the image To cancel the self timer operation turn the Drive mode Self timer selector to another position You can use Custom Setting 16 to change the self timer duration to any
114. i Zoom35 70 3 5 Ai Zoom35 70 3 5S Ai Zoom35 105 3 5 4 58 Ai Zoom35 135 3 5 4 58 Ai Zoom35 200 3 5 4 58 E Zoom36 72 3 5 Series E Ai Zoom43 86 3 5 Ai Zoom50 135 3 58 Ai Zoom50 300 4 5 Ai Zoom50 300 4 5 Ai Zoom50 300 4 58 E Zoom70 210 4 Series E Zoom75 150 3 5 Series E C 5 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter 2 88 X Ai Zoom80 200 X Ai Zoom80 200 4S Ai Zoom80 200 4 5 Ai Zoom100 300 5 65 Ai Zoom180 600 8S Ai Zoom200 400 4S 9 58 Ai Zoom200 600 X X Ai Zoom360 1200 118 Ai Zoom1200 1700 5 6 8S Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter AF 16 2 8D Fish Eye AF 18 2 8D AF 20 2 8 AF 20 2 8D AF 24 2 8 AF 24 2 8D AF 28 1 4D AF 28 2 8 AF 28 2 8D AF 35 2 AF 35 2D AF 50 1 4 CENE i EE EM E E MM win Ini xmi xuix mix C 6 Lens Name Lens Type Works with Anti aliasing Filter Works without Anti aliasing Filter AF 50 1 4D AF 50 1 8 AF 55 2 8 Micro AF 60 2 8 Micro AF 60 2 8D Micro AF 85 1 8 AF 85 1 8D AF 85 1 4D AF 105 2D
115. ield Preview button The Depth of Field Preview button will not work properly if there is no PC Card inserted In Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode press the Depth of Field Preview button to stop the lens down to the aperture that was set with the Sub Command dial In Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode the lens will be stopped down to the automatically set aperture When you press the Depth of Field Preview button the viewed image becomes progressively darker as the aperture gets smaller Those portions of the image that appear in focus when the button is pressed are within the depth of field Be aware of the following when using the Depth of Field Preview button PJOUJE7 INOA VY When using lenses with a meter coupler it is not possible to attain correct exposure because exposure must be determined by full aperture metering VY Do not use the Spot Metering system when using the Depth of Field Preview button During preview the aperture cannot be adjusted and autofocus is not possible 2 27 Accessory Shoe Sync Terminal 2 28 Located at the top of the Multi Meter Finder the ISO type hot shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of NIKON dedicated electronic Speedlights Refer to Attaching the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight on page 9 3 CAUTION AN
116. in water or other liquids Do not use the AC adapter near water for example near a sink or in a wet room or basement Disposal This digital camera contains lead and mercury Disposal of lead and mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance www eiae org 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 Attachments Do not use attachments that are not recommended The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera Power Sources Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter If you are not sure of the type of AC power that will be used consult a dealer or local power company Overloading Do not overload power outlets and extension cords this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Cables Do not use cables other than those supplied with the camera Use only the IEEE 1394 cable included with your camera to attach the camera to the computer If you use other cables you may violate FCC emission requirements Power Cord Protections Route power supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them
117. indow is open Doing so may result in the loss of data from the PC Card 1 If the DCS Host Software is running click the Done button in the Image window 2 Disconnect the camera from the computer Using the Card Reader If your computer has a card reader you can access images by placing a PC Card containing camera images in the reader If you have a new card reader install it using the instructions accompanying the reader 1 Remove the PC Card from your camera 2 Insert the PC Card into the card reader on your computer If your PC is running Windows NT 4 0 you may need to restart the PC each time you insert a PC Card into the reader 12 4 Iransmitting Data You can use the serial port on your camera to transfer data between the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera and other devices Connecting a Device to the Serial Port You can connect a variety of devices to your camera s serial port using a serial cable available from your dealer of KODAK products Devices used to transmit text strings must be RS 232 compliant 1 Connect the appropriate end of the serial cable to the serial port on your camera 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the device a o 3 Accessing Serial Port Options Serial Port Baud Rate 4800 Serial In None Serial Out None Setting the Baud Rate Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main
118. ing Exposure Mode on page 6 16 Press and hold the camera s Flash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial until appears in the Back Status LCD panel Rear Curtain Sync Creating a Natural looking Stream of Light Normally in flash synchronization the Speedlight fires at the beginning of the exposure When the shutter speed is slow the result is a streaking light pattern in front of the subject When Rear Curtain Sync is set the Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash illuminated moving subject Since Rear Curtain Sync is especially effective at a slow shutter speed Slow Sync is automatically set at the same time that Rear Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode To set a specific shutter speed set your camera to Manual Exposure mode Manual Exposure mode M is recommended with Rear Curtain Sync Aperture Priority A or Programmed P Auto Exposure modes can also be used In these modes the camera automatically chooses the proper f stop and shutter speed Confirm the shutter speed If it is too slow use Manual M Exposure mode Shutter Priority Auto S Exposure mode is not recommended because the f stop goes out of range for Auto Aperture mode in dark scene conditions Rear Curtain Sync with slow shutter Front Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed speed 9 15
119. interval from 2 to 60 seconds Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 CUSTOM In Single Servo AF with Focus Priority the self timer operates only when the green in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Once the self timer starts the shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus at the time of shutter release When you select buLb the shutter speed automatically sets to 1 250 second 11 29 Long Time Exposure At buLb setting the shutter stays open as long as the Shutter Release button remains depressed IMPORTANT Long exposures may add noise and produce a less desirable image For quality purposes single image exposure of more than 5 second is not recommended Use a tripod to avoid camera shake which may blur the image Use of remote control accessories such as the NIKON Remote Cord MC 20 MC 30 or Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 is also recommended CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 19 to change Long Time Exposures from 40 seconds to 30 minutes Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 You can set the Alert LED to blink during Long Time Exposure using Custom Setting 11 The duration of an exposure may depend on the condition of the batteries At low temperatures batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens Keep the camera close to your body in cold conditions 11 30 1 Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial
120. ion a full format occurs If you press the Cancel button a quick format occurs With quick format the card will be usable but if there were pre existing problems on the PC Card occasional errors may occur when you save images 5 7 Selecting a PC or Folder Images are stored in folders on a PC Card There is always at least one empty folder on your PC Card When you store an image in an empty folder a new empty folder is automatically created The new folder is called FolderX X being the next number available 1 Highlight the Folder icon If there is no PC Card in the camera an X appears in the Delete Images Folder icon Selecting the icon External Video produces a menu stating No Firmware Intervalometer Card Job Tracker With one PC Card inserted this dropdown menu appears with an mo 7 B asterisk next to the currently Cos 0 Ens active folder C104 0 J IPTC Data With two PC Cards inserted this dropdown menu appears with asterisks next to the currently active card and folder CARD2 0 101 18 C302 7 C103 0 A 1 or 2 appears in the Folder iron dudicatns the active carl The listed folders are on the active card The folder list changes when you change cards The numbers in parentheses next to the cards and folders indicate the number of images in each 2 With two PC Cards inserted select CARD1 or CARD2 then select a folder With one ca
121. ion where chemicals are used VY Do not store the camera in a drawer or other non ventilated place VY Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for several days Y Take the camera out and release the shutter occasionally to assure camera function In a humid environment store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate IMPORTANT A minute amount of battery power is used even when the Power switch is set to Off This will affect the camera 5 shooting capacity after several days of storage Carefully check the camera s operation after lengthy storage when the camera has not been used for a long time or before an important trip or shooting assignment Top and Back Status LCDs Liquid crystal may respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 32 F 0 C It may also darken in temperatures of around 140 F 60 C The LCD panels return to normal function when the temperature returns to normal 14 9 Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer Firmware is the software program that runs within the camera and controls its operation Download the firmware from the Kodak Web site http www kodak com From the Kodak Home page choose Service and Support then under Professional Photography choose Cameras Digital and choose DCS 700 Series Digital Camera Choose Firmwa
122. ivity Liquid Crystal Display Your camera has four the Top Status LCD panel Back Status LCD panel Image LCD panel and the LCD inside the viewfinder Manual flash Flash output is controlled manually in manual flash mode unlike in auto flash mode where flash output power varies automatically according to the selected aperture Some Speedlights including the NIKON SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 and SB 20 provide selectable manual outputs full 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 etc while others provide full manual output only xipueddy Matrix Metering system An advanced exposure metering system using a multi segment sensor and computer 3D Color Matrix Metering With a standard Multi Meter Finder DP 30 DCS 760 or a modified Multi Meter Finder DP 30 DCS 720x and D type AF Nikkor lenses 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated with the F5 With the classic techniques of evaluating for 18 reflectance factors such as brightness and contrast are primarily used to determine exposure In addition it is essential to evaluate each scene s esthetic factors such as color to get the best exposure The shadows of a building cool with blue A panoramic landscape with a bright blue sky Or a winter scene covered with pristine white snow Your camera s 3D Color Matrix Meter evaluates not only each scene s brightness and contrast but using a special Red Green Blue RGB sensor it also evaluates the scene s colors Then
123. k press the button and rotate the Sub Command dial again or select another exposure mode and Bi disappear from the Top Status LCD Lp C You use Custom Setting 22 to set the aperture so that it will not change when you rotate the Sub Command dial Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring in this case Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 Different Procedures for Different Lenses Lens Type Procedure Lens without a CPU F blinks instead of the aperture value in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Set the aperture manually with the lens aperture ring Al type lens Confirm the aperture value on lens barrel Lens having fixed aperture such as a Reflex Nikkor lens Aperture cannot be changed Lens without an auto diaphragm such as a PC Nikkor lens Manual Exposure Mode Switch to Manual exposure mode See below 1 Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until M appears in the Top Status LCD and the electronic analog display appears in the viewfinder C3 25 p56 7 3 0 So Foo n LJ 2 050 F55 ta des 10 300 So rf ili 250 B Remove your finger from the MODE button and
124. k space Color display capable of 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater True color 24 bit is recommended Warnings v v v To prevent fire or shock hazard use only the recommended accessories and attachments Use extreme care when handling PC Cards as they are easily damaged If dropped the PC Card may be destroyed resulting in the loss of all data on the card Do not remove a PC Card battery or AC adapter from the camera while the Card Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel or the Card Busy LED inside the Battery PC Card door are blinking The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the PC Card You may lose data if you remove a card at this time K ISO 010101001 LIC rc Fal D RS xe 2k g J PC Card icon 010 6 mw Operate your camera from the type of power source indicated on plate of the AC adapter A line voltage outside this range can destroy the AC adapter and or the camera Use only the AC adapter included with your camera or available from Kodak as an accessory Do not plug other adapters into the camera The AC adapter is for indoor use only Do not use the supplied AC adapter for any purpose other than for the DCS 700 Series Camera The Battery PC Card door should always be closed when you are using the camera If a shock is applied to the camera
125. lens in use In the automatic Zoom setting the flash beam coverage always follows the picture field angle of the lens in use The ZOOM button allows you to change the flash beam coverage Refer to the SB 28 instruction manual Set the Exposure compensation levelto zero EV or to the desired level Refer to the SB 28D instruction manual The compensation level is shown at the upper right of the Speedlight s LCD panel 9 7 9 8 I ISO Z 0608 1152 3 4 6 9 13 18 Ej TI Fe zoom Zi Zi 2 200 oea OO CE gt ON OFF The plus and minus buttons allow you to set the appropriate compensation level in 1 3EV increments from 3EV to in Auto Aperture mode The following list provides information specific to the different zones Refer to Flash Distance Range on page 9 11 v Negative exposure compensation is not possible in Zone A Exposure compensation exceeding 1EV is not possible in Zone B VY Exposure compensation exceeding 2EV is not possible in Zone C VY Exposure compensation exceeding 1EV 15 not possible in Zone D VY Exposure compensation from 3EV to 1EV is possible in other zones Test Firing You can test to determine if a subject is within the appropriate distance range for the current aperture
126. lens with your hair or hand v When capturing an image without looking through the viewfinder make sure nothing such as your camera strap is between your camera and the subject Y Do not block the flash during flash photography Buunjde2 8 1 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation and switch the exposure meter on Indicators inside the viewfinder and Status LCD panels turn On They remain on for approximately 8 seconds after you take your finger off the Shutter Release button then automatically turn Off Lr MODE Fully press the Shutter Release button to release the shutter Press the Shutter Release button slowly Depressing the Shutter Release button abruptly may result in camera shake To set the meter so the Status LCD panels turn Off after 4 seconds 16 seconds or 32 seconds use Custom Setting 15 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 To deactivate autofocus when the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed use Custom Setting 4 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 8 2 Basic Shooting 1 Set the lens aperture to its minimum position Refer to Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture on page 2 21 2 Setthe Drive Mode selector to S for Single frame shooting Refer to Drive Mode on page 8 10 8 3 Setthe Focus mode selector to S for Single Servo A
127. mpty a TS Always check the battery status at the following times Y When loading a new battery v After lengthy storage VY If the shutter will not release v Incold weather v Before an important assignment 3 7 Battery Charger You need to charge a battery before using it for the first time and whenever it is low If you plan to use your camera without the AC adapter for an extended period of time itis a good idea to charge one or more batteries before you begin An external battery charger is included with your camera For the best results store and use the battery charger within the following temperature ranges Storage temperature range 25 C to 70 C 77 F to 158 F Charging temperature range 0 to 45 C 32 F to 113 F The battery charger has two slots A yellow and a green light near the slots illuminate to indicate the status of the batteries Yellow light Green light Battery Status Off Off No battery inserted On Off Charging Off On Fully charged Slow Flashing Off Conditioning Discharging Fast Flashing Off Error While you can use a battery when the light turns green you will have optimal results if you leave the battery in the charger for two hours after the light turns green 3 8 Charging Batteries 1 Remove the battery from the camera page 3 4 2 Plug the cable from the AC adapter for charger into the battery charger jack 3 Select the
128. n use Custom Setting 22 to set the aperture so that it will not change when you rotate the Sub Command dial Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring in this case Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 11 10 Locking Shutter Speed Aperture You can lock the selected shutter speed aperture to avoid accidentally changing a setting V Press the Shutter Speed Aperture Lock button and rotate the Main or Sub Command dial appears in the Top Status LCD and appears in the viewfinder above the shutter speed aperture indications To release the lock press the button and rotate the Main or Sub Command dial or select another exposure mode and disappear 11 11 Different Procedures for Different Lenses Lens Type Procedure Lenses without a CPU F blinks instead of the aperture value in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder Set the aperture manually with lens aperture ring Lenses having fixed aperture such as a Reflex Nikkor lenses Aperture cannot be changed Adjust exposure by changing the shutter speed Lenses without an auto diaphragm such as a PC Nikkor lens Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture larger f stop is selected Focus manually with the lens at the maximum aperture 11 12 Flexible Program Flexible Program changes the shutt
129. nder Unless you remove your finger from the PEN Shutter Release button the motor will start driving the lens again to obtain an in focus picture if the focus distance changes If a 4 appears in the viewfinder the lens is focused behind the subject If a gt appears in the viewfinder the lens is focused in front of the subject If a 4 blinks in the viewfinder autofocus is not possible Refer to Special Focusing Situations in AF on page 7 13 Focus is not locked in Continuous Servo AF To capture an off center subject use the AE L AF L button page 11 16 and recompose the image Manual Focus D To focus manually when using a NIKON lens that does not have an A M switch set the camera s Focus Mode selector to M When using a NIKON lens with an A M switch set the lens switch to M When using a NIKKOR lens set the switch on the lens to M or M A With these lens types it is not necessary to change the camera s Focus Mode selector e o You can use the Electronic Rangefinder or the viewfinder s clear matte field to ensure precise manual focus 7 10 Manual Focus with the Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder provides you with viewfinder indications that show the focus status while you are focusing It works with most NIKON lenses including AF Nikkor when operated manually having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster For a complete list of usable lenses refer to the
130. nds after the Shutter Release button is 4 8 16 32 L4 L8 pressed To change the delay time to 4 16 or 32 seconds L16 seconds select L 4 L 8 L 16 or L 32 L32 16 Self timer duration Default 10 16 0 At the default setting the shutter is released 10 Seconds seconds after the Shutter Release button is fully 2 to 60 seconds L2 L3 depressed To change the delay time to 2 to 60 seconds in one second steps select L 2 L 3 L60 L 4 or 1 60 17 Bracketing in Manual Exposure mode Default shifts 17 0 At the default setting the shutter speed shifts Shutter speed with each image captured when bracketing is Shifts shutter 11A performed To change the shifting factor to a speed aperture 10A shutter speed aperture combination shutter combination 01A speed aperture or flash output level shutter speed 00A respectively select LIA 10A 01A or 00A aperture or flash output level 18 Focusing screen compensation 0 18 0 To change the EV level of the focusing screens 2 0 to 2 0 in 2 0 C E G1 G4 or U to 2 0 to 42 0 in 0 5EV steps 0 5 steps 15 select 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 1 0 See the instruction manual for the focusing 2 0 screen for the required compensation value 11 36 Number Function Your Option LCD 19 Prolonged shutter speed Disabled 19 0 Long Time Exposures of 40 seconds to Enabled 19 1 30 minutes can
131. nect either end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the camera port 12 2 CEE G D SN O N a Dat Dat Dat to 3 ISO TUTTE Gm stow a A a 4 Connect the other end of the cable into any available port on the IEEE 1394 adapter card on your computer The adapter card may have multiple ports You may connect more than one camera or other IEEE 1394 devices to the card as long as you avoid a closed loop configuration The drawing indicates an acceptable configuration The camera s IEEE 1394 port does not support a second pass through connector and is meant to be the last device on the daisy chain You are now ready to access your camera from the computer Refer to the documentation for the DCS Host software on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera When the camera and computer are communicating the Personal Computer Connection icon in the Back Status LCD panel blinks m N Buijeuuo2 Quitting Disconnecting from the Computer Complete these steps when your work with the camera and the computer is complete You can connect or disconnect the camera without turning the camera or the computer Off CAUTION AN Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while the DCS Host Software Image w
132. ng Standby Mode sees 9 4 Waking the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlights from Standby mode 9 4 Setting Up Your Camera for Flash 9 5 Setting Up the SB 28D or SB 28DX Speedlight 9 7 Test PIrIDE a see oU ote tree pee eiecit es 9 9 Using the SB 28D Speedlight eee 9 10 Auto Flash Distance Range 9 11 Blash Syne Mode inem 9 13 SLOWS YING EC EE 9 13 Rear Curtain SYM use ee seeded doors 9 15 Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture 9 17 Calculating the Correct Aperture serene 9 17 Calculating the Shooting Distance sese 9 17 Guide Number Table eren ettet tnnt ite 9 17 Working with Images on the Camera 10 1 Reviewing ertt EE PERIERE vH eta 10 1 Selecting a Display Mode esee 10 2 Single Image Display Mode eee 10 3 Zoom Display Mode eere 10 3 Histogram Display Mode eee 10 5 Multiple Image Display Mode eee 10 5 Delete Display Mode 10 6 Navigating Through Images eee 10 7 Selecting an Image p te epe eere eie 10 7 Status Baf MR
133. ngle frame shooting for stationary subjects or subjects that do not require several frames of rapid firing Images are captured continuously as long as you keep the Shutter Release button fully pressed 8 DCS 760 You can capture up to 1 5 fps in CH CL and CS modes DCS 720x You can capture up to 4 3 fps in CH CL and CS modes Buunjde2 These figures represent normal temperature 20 C or 68 F and a shutter speed of 1 250 second or higher in Manual exposure and Continuous Servo AF modes With shutter speeds slower than 1 250 second the framing rate becomes progressively slower The buffer can fill when you capture up to DCS 760 24 images DCS 720 25 images in continuous shooting mode Using the Vertical Controls Your camera is designed to facilitate capturing images in a vertical orientation 8D CD GS 1 Starting with the camera in the normal position for capturing images turn it 90 degrees in a counterclockwise direction Press the Vertical AF Start button if you plan to use autofocus Unlock the Vertical Shutter release by turning the lock lever and lining up the white dot with the indentation on the camera Press the Vertical Shutter Release to capture an image When you are finished lock the Vertical Shutter release by turning the lock lever and lining up the L with the indentation on the camera This prev
134. nutes 1 Display the Properties menu Q e 3 Ke 2 Choose Battery Save Onset from the Properties menu The Battery Save Onset screen appears 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 5 Press the OK or Cancel button Display Off Time Extended use of the Image LCD can drain your battery For this reason the LCD turns off after the length of time specified in the Display Off Time property The default Display Off Time is 60 seconds 1 Choose Display Off Time from the Properties menu The Display Off Time screen appears Display Off Time 00 01 OK Cancel 2 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 4 Press the OK or Cancel button 4 3 Total Actuations You can determine the number of images captured by your camera from the time of its manufacture Total Actuations 13954 Use Folder 1 1 Choose Total Actuations from the Properties menu The Total Actuations screen appears showing the number of images captured Press the OK button to dismiss the screen You can specify whether the default place to store images is an empty folder or folder 1 when you insert a new PC Card
135. ode 6 14 Capturing Images In 11 1 F Features 2 1 Firmware Installing on Your Computer 14 10 Updating 14 10 From PC Card 14 11 Flash Auto Aperture Mode 9 2 Flash Photography 9 1 Aperture Controlled Auto Flash 9 1 SB 28D 9 1 Setting Up the SB 28D 9 7 Setting Up Your Camera For 9 5 Test Firing 9 9 Flash Sync Mode 9 13 Rear Curtain Sync 9 15 Slow Sync 9 13 Flexible Program 11 13 Focus Area Locking 7 3 Selecting 7 1 Focus Lock for Off center Subjects 11 14 Focus Mode Autofocus 7 6 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 7 9 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 7 6 Manual Focus 7 10 Using a Clear Matte Field 7 13 With Electronic Rangefinder 7 11 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Moving Subject 7 8 Single Subject 7 7 Focusing Special Situations 7 13 Tips 7 13 Focusing Screen Changing 2 32 Folders Use Folder 1 4 4 Formatting a PC Card 5 6 G Glossary D 1 H Handling your Camera 14 1 Histogram Display mode 10 5 I IEEE 1394 Connection 12 1 Illumination Switch 2 25 Image Delete Display mode 10 6 Image LCD Location bar 10 8 Status bar 10 8 Image LCD Panel Timeout 3 13 Imager 14 5 Cleaning 14 8 Determining if Dirty 14 5 Overview 2 23 Images Capturing 8 1 Installing Camera Firmware 14 10 Intervalometer 8 13 IR Filter 2 23 14 3 ISO 8 9 L LCD Panels Back LCD Panel 14 9 Back Status LCD Panel 2 10 Effects of Temperature on 14 9 Top LCD Panel 2 6 14 9 Top Status LCD Panel 2 9 Lens 2
136. oftware package not provide from 10 pin for Macintosh terminal MF 27 Data back Out of use Cannot attach MF 28 Multi control back Out of use Cannot attach F 2 Numerics 3D Color Matrix Metering 6 9 A AC Adapter 3 14 Connecting 3 15 Accessory Shoe 2 28 Actuations 4 4 AE AF Lock 11 16 AF Area Mode Selecting 7 4 Anti aliasing Filter Cleaning 14 3 Effect on Focus 7 15 Re installing 14 3 Removing 14 3 Aperture Locking 11 7 Setting 11 4 11 9 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Capturing Images In 11 4 Auto Aperture Mode 9 2 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 11 24 Autofocus 7 6 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 7 9 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 7 1 B Back Status LCD Panel 2 10 Basic Shooting 8 3 Batteries 3 2 Charging 3 9 Checking Status of 3 7 Conditioning 3 11 Conserving 3 12 Discharging 3 11 Inserting 3 4 Removing 3 4 Battery Charger 3 8 Battery PC Card Door 2 7 Baud Rate 13 2 C Camera Back 2 4 Battery PC Card Door 2 7 Bottom 2 5 Care 13 1 14 1 Front 2 3 Handling 13 1 14 1 Properties See Properties Sides 2 6 Specifications A 1 Storage 14 9 Top 2 5 Turning on and off 3 1 Capturing Images 8 1 Basic Shooting 8 3 Preparations 8 1 Card Reader 12 1 12 4 Using 12 4 Center Weighted Metering 6 10 Charging Batteries 3 9 Cleaning Antialiasing Filter 14 3 Imager 14 8 Your Camera 14 2 Clock 4 1 Computer Connecting to 12 2 Dis
137. om mode Press the top or bottom to Change the Display mode Navigate a dropdown menu Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Menu Button Toggles the Menu bar off and on OK Button lt lt S S lt Turns the Image LCD Enables the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Implements a zoom when Region of Interest box is enabled Implements a highlighted menu option Deletes the active image Delete mode Turns the Overexposure indicator on Cancel Button S S SIN S S S S Exits from menus without making any changes Turns the Image LCD off Disables the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Turns the Overexposure indicator off Turns the Menu bar off Tag Record Button Tags or untags images when pressed and released in less than one second Activates the microphone when pressed and held for more than one second 2 14 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons The digital buttons take on different functions depending on the current state of the Image LCD Turn the Image LCD on Press the OK button Select a highlighted menu option Press the OK button Enable the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Press the OK button Implement a zoom Zoom mode Press the OK button Delete an image Delete mode Press the OK button Toggle the Menu bar on off Press the Menu button Turn the Image LCD off
138. on AE AF lock can be used with both Single Area AF or Dynamic AF operation and with all metering systems used for automatic exposure control functions v You can achieve correct exposure using Single Servo AF when Single Area AF mode and Spot Metering are selected by choosing a focus area that corresponds to your picture composition Y You can change the aperture in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode and shutter speed in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode while pressing the AE L AF L button Y You cannot change the metering system while pressing the AE L AF L button Y You can lock only the focus in Single Servo AF by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button and recomposing Refer to Focus Lock For Off center Subjects on page 11 14 Y You can lock only the exposure by pressing the AE L AF L button in Manual Focus mode 11 16 About AE Lock When you are using Auto Exposure mode use AE lock to control exposure based on the brightness of a specific area within a scene Center Weighted page 6 10 or Spot Metering page 6 11 is recommended when using AE lock 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject 2 Lightly press and hold the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation 3 Keeping the Shutter Release L6 button lightly pressed confirm that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Then v press and hold the AE L AF L t V exposure peoueA
139. on does not change even though the sensor is shifted 7 5 N 2 Focus Mode Your camera has two focus modes autofocus and manual Autofocus There are two default Autofocus modes Single Servo AF with Focus Priority v Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority In either of these modes and in any Drive mode focus tracking is automatically activated when the subject starts moving Exceptions to this are when you are using Single Servo AF mode and the focus has already locked or you are using Continuous Servo AF mode and are pressing the AE L AF L button Refer to the Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Stationary Subject section on page 7 7 or the Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority section on page 7 9 not attempt to turn the lens focusing ring or impede its rotation when the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF S or Continuous Servo AF C Custom Settings provide two Autofocus mode variations CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 1 to assign Release Priority to Single Servo AF and Custom Setting 2 to assign Focus Priority to Continuous Servo AF Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 7 6 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Stationary Subject 1 Setthe Drive Mode selector to S Single Servo AF NL C S e M 07 9 9 3 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to acti
140. on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection mn N v You can capture images then view them on your computer within seconds v You can update the firmware on your camera from your computer Advantages to using a Card Reader v You do not need a camera present while you access images from your computer Someone else can be using the camera while you work with the images Buijoeuuo2 UV Many laptop PC s do not have IEEE 1394 connections however they do have PC Card readers Connecting Your Camera to the Computer You connect your camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 cable This cable moves images from the camera to the computer at a very rapid rate The IEEE 1394 cable is easy to use you can plug either end into the camera or the computer and you do not need to turn off the computer or the camera before connecting or disconnecting You must use an IEEE 1394 connector and adapter card To Connect to the Computer 1 Charge and insert the battery or hook up the AC adapter Refer to the Charging Batteries section on page 3 9 or the Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera section on page 3 15 Although it is not necessary to use the AC adapter it is highly recommended as insurance against possible loss of data if the battery should lose its charge 2 Install the DCS Host software for Macintosh or Windows if you have not already done so 3 Con
141. 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 Grounding The AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug with a third grounding pin The three wire plug fits into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace the outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Lightning For added protection for your camera during a lightning storm or any time when you will leave your camera unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera from the computer This will protect your camera from damage caused by lightning or power line surges PC Cards PC Cards not supplied with the camera are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with care Refer to the documentation accompanying any PC Card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified in that documentation and that you are using the PC Card within its operating ranges for temperature humidity condensation etc S B J o 1 6 v Humidity Condensation We recommend operating your camera within the range of 8 to 85 relative humidity non condensing If condensation occurs added time may be required to read from or write to a PC Card
142. or service Misuse Abuse Failure to follow Kodak s operating maintenance or repacking instructions SS 8 v Failure to use Kodak supplied items such as cables KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DOWNTIME COSTS LOSS OF USE OF YOUR CAMERA COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT FACILITIES OR SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES Outside the United States In countries other than the United States warranty terms may be different Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak no warranty or liability exists even though defect damage or loss may be by negligence or other act of Kodak How to obtain service In the United States call 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 In Canada call 1 800 GO KODAK 1 800 465 6325 In other countries call your nearest Kodak representative If service is required your Kodak representative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue
143. ou need to reset the date and time 1 Highlight the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 2 Choose Date Time from the Main menu The Date Time screen appears There are six fields year month day and hour minutes seconds Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 5 Press the OK or Cancel button 4 1 Camera Properties You can change the following camera properties to meet your needs v Delay before Battery Save mode activation Y Delay before the Image LCD display turns off v Default folder for image capture v Video format You can also view the total number of camera actuations The list of properties may change as new versions of firmware become available The wording in the screens may not be exactly as shown Displaying the Properties Menu v Highlight the Menu icon then choose Properties from the dropdown menu The Properties menu appears Properties Save Dinplay Cl Tatal buck ices Lam FOLDER Video Format 4 2 Battery Save Onset When your camera is powered by battery it enters Battery Save state if you do not touch any controls for the Battery Save Onset time You can change the onset time from 01 00 00 to 23 59 59 HH MM SS The default onset time is 60 mi
144. ove images to the computer from a folder on a PC Card in the camera v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Allows you to open edit process and save images captured on a DCS 700 Series Camera after transferring the images to the computer You can also save images then open them directly in another image editing application Refer to the on line help associated with each program for more information Name Plate The Name Plate property accessible by the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager allows you to enter text that appears in certain screens on your camera The Name Plate is useful for personalizing your camera for example This camera belongs to Joe Smith Refer to the documentation on the included DCS Host Software CD The text appears in the following screens on the camera s Image LCD VY No images in folder PJOUJE7 INOA VY No images in memory v in camera 2 35 Powering Your Camera Operate your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera using either battery or AC power You can preserve battery power by using the AC adapter whenever possible You can charge your camera batteries using the included battery charger and international power cord set These items are included with your camera and are available from Kodak as accessories The power cords allow you to use the AC adapter and the battery charger in Australia Great Britain Germany Japan and the United States
145. pear in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder and remain on in the Top Status LCD until reset compensation remains fixed until reset 11 22 LL ba rd When you remove your finger from the HZ button the symbol in the viewfinder stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on but the compensation value disappears To display the compensation value press the A button again After you have captured the desired images reset the amount of compensation to 0 0 to resume normal operation 11 23 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing In situations where you might find it difficult to obtain a proper exposure Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at two or three different exposures with a variable exposure compensation degree of 0 3 EV 0 7 EV or 1 EV If you set a compensation degree of 1 EV in a three step bracket for example you will capture three images the first shot having no compensation the second shot having a 1 EV compensation and the third shot having a compensation of 1 EV 1 Press and hold the 9 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing mode 2 LOCK LOCK appears in the Top and X 121 ruv FH Rear Status LCDs and gg blinks in the Top S
146. posure meters 3D Color Matrix Center Weighted and Spot EVO to EV20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center Weighted EV2 to EV 20 in Spot Activated when the Shutter Release button or AF start button is pressed or when other camera controls are operated turns off after 8 seconds or when the camera is switched Off Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto and Manual Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically Flexible Program is possible in increments of 1 3 EV Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually With exposure compensation button 5 EV range in 1 3 EV steps By pressing the AE L AF L button while meter is on v xipueddy Shutter speeds Viewfinder Eyepoint Eyepiece shutter Focusing screen Viewfinder information Top LCD panel information Back LCD panel information LCD panel illumination ISO range Frame counter Burst Frame rate Self timer Depth of field Preview button Reflex mirror Lithium niobate oscillator controlled speeds from 1 8000 to 30 seconds in 1 3 stop increments electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting NIKON multi meter finder DP 30 provided as standard for the DCS 7760 Camrera modified DP 30 for the DCS 720x Camera fixed eyelevel pentaprism high eyepoint type 0 8X magnification
147. ppears inside the viewfinder indicating successful focusing then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image The frame number on the Back Status LCD panel increases by one The Shutter cannot be released in the following situations VY When gt 4 blinks Focus manually Refer to Special Focusing Situations in AF on page 7 13 VY When 4 appears Subject is too close Move away from your subject conserve battery power turn off the camera when you are not using it IMPORTANT Always remove batteries before storing your camera 8 Buunjde2 8 7 Two Button Reset Pressing the 9 and 9 amp 3 buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds resets or cancels various settings Two Button Reset sets the following modes Mode Set To Reference Exposure mode Programmed Auto Page 6 13 AF Area mode Single Area AF Page 7 7 Focus Area Center Page 7 1 Flash Sync Front Curtain Syne _ Page 9 13 Two Button Reset cancels the following modes Mode Effect Flexible Program Cancelled Exposure compensation 0 0 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Cancelled Bracketing Custom Setting Factory setting except for menu 0 See page 11 32 Shutter speed lock Cancelled Aperture lock Cancelled Focus area lock Cancelled 8 8 ISO The ISO setting controls imager sensitivity The ISO r
148. py button to lock focus and LJ 25 r55 P 11 17 4 Keep pressing the AE L AF L button recompose the scene then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image C 105 r56 P CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 21 to set the AE L AF L button to lock either focus or exposure not both as with the default You can use Custom Setting 5 to set the AE L AF L button to lock the camera s controlled shutter speed and aperture instead of the detected exposure value Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 You can use Custom Setting 4 to deactivate autofocus and keep the lens from focusing when you lightly press the Shutter Release button In this case focus can be locked by keeping the AF start button pressed Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 11 18 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is a photographic technique that enables you to vary the final exposure settings from those measured by the camera s light meter 3D Color Matrix Metering employs methods of exposure calculation that automatically apply exposure compensation depending upon scene brightness contrast focused subject s distance and color distribution of the entire frame As a result your subject whether it is centered in the viewfinder or not is given corrected exposure in most lighting situations It is not recommended that you use manually or automatically applied exposure
149. racketing by pressing the 9 button and rotating the Main Command dial BKT disappears from the Top Status and Back Status LCD The number of shots and the compensation value disappear from the LCDs when you remove your finger from the T8 button 8 set number of shots and the compensation value remain unchanged after Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing is canceled CUSTOM In Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing mode you can set Custom Setting 3 to start shooting with negative compensation no compensation and positive compensation in that order Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 You can perform only Auto Exposure bracketing or Flash Exposure bracketing using Custom Setting 24 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 In Manual Exposure mode various factors flash output level shutter speed aperture or shutter speed aperture combination within the bracketing operation can be changed using Custom Setting 17 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 In Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing the following are varied Y Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto mode v Aperture in Shutter Priority Auto mode Y Shutter speed in Aperture Priority Auto mode and Manual Exposure mode VY Flash output level with a dedicated NIKON Speedlight If the exposure compensation function is also set bracketing will be combined wit
150. rd inserted select a folder 5 8 6 Controlling Exposure eunsodx3 This chapter describes the functions available for controlling exposure in your camera White Balance The KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera offers both Preset and Custom White Balance functionality There are five Preset options Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent and Flash With Custom White Balance you can save White Balance settings using your camera or the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software Photo Desk then reuse the settings on subsequently captured images You can also delete White Balance settings when they are no longer needed Refer to the Photo Desk documentation for instructions on saving the settings using the software This feature saves you time if you repetitively work under the same lighting conditions For example if you frequently work in an indoor stadium with a particular type of lighting you can name and save a White Balance setting for reuse When you select a white balance option you identify the type of lighting used to capture an image For example if you capture an image in daylight you would set the white balance to daylight for the best results IMPORTANT White balance affects how your color image is captured If you use an incorrect setting you may not get optimal results 6 1 ISO 4474474 Lut ir ra 0
151. re and Host Software and follow the download instructions Updating Camera Firmware Once you download the firmware to your computer you can update the firmware on your camera There are two ways to update your camera s firmware v Using the DCS Host software while your camera is connected to the computer using IEEE 1394 cable v Update from a PC Card Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host software documentation for instructions on updating using the DCS Host software 14 10 A Updating From the PC Card 1 Install the firmware on your computer 2 Insert a PC Card into the card reader on your computer Refer to Using the Card Reader on page 12 4 3 On your computer copy the firmware file dcs7xx bin to the card s root directory D 5 3 5 O 5 IMPORTANT Place the firmware file in the root directory It will not work if placed in a folder 4 Insert the card in your camera Refer to Inserting Removing PC Cards on page 5 3 5 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 6 Choose Firmware from the Main menu Firmware Version Update fromcard Kodak DCS7XX 0 10 1999 01 04 04 35 38 PM Firmware update willtake about 15 seconds OK Cancel Select Version or Update from card from the Firmware menu If you choose Version the version number of the camera firmware appears If you choose Update from card second scr
152. re autofocus and manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder is not possible 4 blinks telling you to focus manually with the clear matte field described on page 7 13 or perform autofocus on another subject located at the same distance 7 13 7 14 Very dark subject Focus manually with the clear matte field or for Single Servo AF focus on another brighter subject located at the same distance then lock the focus and recompose Refer to Focus Lock For Off center Subjects on page 11 14 Low contrast subject Focus manually with the clear matte field or for Single Servo focus on another subject at the same distance but with more contrast then lock focus and recompose Refer to Focus Lock For Off center Subjects on page 11 14 Strong lighting With a strongly backlit subject a bright or shiny subject or a scene in which there is a pronounced difference in brightness use Single Area AF mode and select the subject s focus area described on page 7 1 or focus manually with the clear matte field In the following situations ignore the in focus indicator v When the subject is obscured by an object such as a fence in the foreground use Single Area AF mode and select the subject s focus area described on page 7 1 or focus manually with the clear matte field Y With an extremely bright object near your subject use Single Area AF mode and select the subject s
153. ress and hold the AF Area Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF mode Single Area AF mode and Dynamic AF mode are described on the following pages When Single Area AF mode is selected you may designate the focus area and that choice remains unchanged regardless of subject movement Z appears in the selected focus area of the Top Status LCD panel The example at the left shows center Single Area AF focus area selection You may alternately choose any one of the five available focus areas In Single Area AF mode the sensor calculates the focused distance by using the selected focus area exclusively 7 4 Dynamic AF When Dynamic AF mode is selected or appears in the selected focus area appears in all five focus areas of the Top Status LCD panel and all five AF sensors are active The example at the left shows center focus area selection In Dynamic AF mode the selected focus area designates the primary sensor This sensor is first to detect a subject If the subject moves the Dynamic AF operation automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject progressively shifting among the sensors Dynamic AF is capable of following and maintaining accurate focus on moving subjects The viewfinder indicati
154. rovide correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations The Matrix Metering system can only be used with lenses having a built in CPU such as AF Nikkor and AI P lenses Refer To Appendix C If there is no lens attached to your camera 3 D Color Matrix Metering reverts to Center Weighted metering 6 9 Center Weighted Metering With approximately 75 of the meter s sensitivity concentrated on the 12 mm diameter circle within the viewfinder and 2546 outside this circle the meter becomes useful in situations where you want to base exposure on a specific area in the scene To measure the brightness of the picture s off center portion in auto exposure mode use the camera s AE L AF L button Refer to AE AF Lock on page 11 16 CUSTOM You can change the diameter of the viewfinder circle using Custom Setting 14 Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 6 10 Spot Metering eunsodx3 Nearly 10046 of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated in a 4 mm diameter area approximately 1 546 of the entire frame within the selected focus area of the viewfinder With focusing screens other than EC B type the sensitivity is concentrated in a 6 mm diameter area or approximately 3 3 of entire frame Use this meter for highly selective exposure control When Spot Metering is selected shifting the focus area also shifts the Spot Metering area to the corresponding position
155. rrently selected image as the White Balance setting see below Y Choose a previously loaded White Balance setting v Delete previously loaded White Balance settings VY Load a White Balance setting from a PC Card v Save settings from the current image 1 Choose Custom WB Setup from the White Balance menu page 6 3 If there are no images in the currently selected folder this screen appears No image is selected _ option If the selected folder contains images this screen appears showing the current image 2 Do one of the following Use image 2613 Press the OK button to save the OK Cancel Menu White Balance values from the current image The setting is saved with the same name as the image and overwrites the setting saved the last time you chose OK This setting will be overwritten the next time you repeat this process Press the Cancel button to return to the previous screen without changing settings Press the Menu button see next page 6 4 If you pressed the Menu button Custom WB Menu the Custom WB menu appears e image 2613 Studio 2 3 Choose one of the following Studio 3 Delete WB setting A previously loaded White Load from Card Save image 2613 Balance setting listed at the top of the menu V Delete WB Setting v Load from Card page 6 6 eunsodx3 v Save the setting from the current image page 6 8 Deleting
156. rts CAUTION Z Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning Do not lubricate the camera 14 2 A IR Filter or Anti aliasing Filter Your camera contains an IR filter You can if you wish purchase an anti aliasing filter to use instead It may be necessary to remove the IR or anti aliasing filter for cleaning Although not essential you can wear lint free static free gloves available from your camera dealer D 5 3 5 C The IR or anti aliasing filter can accommodate a fair amount of dust before cleaning is necessary It should be cleaned less often than the imager to avoid damage Removing Cleaning and Installing the IR or Anti aliasing Filter 1 Turn the camera off 2 Remove the lens from the camera CAUTION AN Be very careful when removing the filter as it is a fragile device 3 Carefully unscrew the two screws at the sides of the filter bracket using a jewelers screwdriver Phillips 00 CAUTION AN Be careful that the screws do not fall into the camera as they can cause damage 14 3 Carefully remove the filter bracket from the camera Gently blow off the dust using commercially available canned air If the filter is still dirty contact your dealer or service representative To re install place the filter bracket tabs into the upper two notches on
157. seseseesesersets 2 31 Changing Focusing Screens essent 2 32 Straps PR 2 33 Attaching the Neck Strap sese 2 33 Attaching the Hand Strap see 2 34 Software OVerVIeW eva Boca ae eg eee cU tea uou 2 35 Name Plate e 2 35 Powering Your Camera Lasse epe Hte 3 Turning the Camera On and Off sss 3 1 Batteries Re P 3 2 Disposing of Batteries oo eee 3 3 Inserting Removing Batteries 3 4 Checking Battery Status sess 3 7 Battery Charger RRARERE RA EER FUMER 3 8 Charging Batteries icri ete i oe i epe 3 0 Conditioning Discharging Batteries sss 3 11 Battery Conservation sssseeeeeeeeeee nennen enne 3 12 PowerSave Mode E eter 3 12 Image LCD Panel Timeout 3 13 Meter Blur 3 13 Situations Using Extra Battery Power eese 3 13 AC Adapter for Camer ene 3 14 Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera 3 15 Configuring Your Camera UE 4 Dat and bu cC 4 1 Properties eniti nr eei etr
158. so the image is saved to the default folder set in Properties and an appropriate message appears A screen appears telling you how many files were recovered Recover complete recovered 5 Press the OK button Copy images from the PC Card LE and format the card page 5 6 before using it to capture more images 10 14 Advanced Operation This chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications such as Exposure mode Flexible program Focus lock AE AF lock and Exposure compensation It also explains the use of the Self timer long term exposure and Custom Settings Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode This operation be performed only with lenses having a built in CPU Refer to Appendix C for more information paeoueApy If bulb is set on the camera selecting the Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode will cause buLb to blink a warning that the bulb setting cannot be used in Shutter Priority mode 1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture Refer to Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture on page 2 21 16 11 8 56 i 105 r55 S C5 aao F3 Lini Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until S appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder
159. subject focus cannot be locked In Continuous Servo AF mode lock the focus using the AE L AF L button Refer to Lock on page 11 16 In this case both exposure and focus are simultaneously locked 11 14 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation 2 Confirm that the green in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 105 rSb 3 Keeping the Shutter Release button lightly pressed recompose then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image 105 rSb P CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 7 to set both exposure and focus to lock simultaneously when you lightly press the Shutter Release button Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 You can use Custom Setting 4 to deactivate autofocus and keep the lens from focusing when you lightly press the Shutter Release button In this case focus can be locked by keeping the AF start button pressed Refer to Custom Settings on page 11 32 11 15 Ifa subject is covered by one of the five focus brackets you can also capture image of an off center subject by shifting the focus to the relevant focus area without changing the composition Refer to Selecting the Focus Area on page 7 1 AE AF Lock You can simultaneously lock both exposure and focus by pressing the AE L AF L butt
160. sure compensation Exposure compensation for available light is activated by changing the shutter speed and or lens aperture This is done by using AE L AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button or exposure compensation button or by Auto Exposure Bracketing In flash photography with a NIKON dedicated TTL Speedlight exposure compensation can also be performed by varying the amount of flash output Camera originated exposure compensation affects both the foreground subject and the background variations in flash output amount affect only the foreground Exposure control D 2 Programmed Auto Camera sets both shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure Shutter Priority Auto User selects shutter speed and camera sets matching lens aperture for correct exposure Aperture Priority Auto User selects aperture and camera sets matching shutter speed for correct exposure Manual User selects both shutter speed and aperture following or ignoring the meter s recommendations to achieve the desired exposure F number The numbers on the lens aperture ring and in the camera s LCD that indicate the relative size of the lens aperture opening The f number series is a geometric progression based on changes in the size of the lens aperture as it is opened and closed As the scale rises each number is multiplied by a factor of 1 4 The standard numbers for calibration are 1 0 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 etc and e
161. tatus LCD and viewfinder 6 9 25 r56 P 0 11 24 Gi Shots Compensated Back Status LCD EV value Two 0and4l 2 m o Two and 1 3 2F0 3 HN Two 0and42 2 07 m Two 0 and 2 3 2F0 7 Ei Two Oand l 2 1 0 91 emmum Two 0 and 1 2 1 0 Hi Three 0 1 3and 370 3 m am mm 1 3 default Three 0 2 3 and 3F0 7 Ta a 2 3 Three 0 1 and 1 3FI 0 Hg 2 While pressing the egg button rotate the Sub Command dial to select the desired number of shots and the compensation value from one of those shown in the table below 11 25 ED 25 F56 P a D HEC Compose the picture confirm the focus and exposure then fully depress the Shutter Release button With the Drive mode at Single frame shooting S fully depress the Shutter Release button the set number of times With the Drive mode at continuous shooting CH CL or Cs fully depress the Shutter Release button and hold it in until the set number of images has been captured and Drive mode stops automatically Refer to Choosing a Drive Mode on page 8 10 After the set number of images has been captured cancel Auto Exposure Flash Exposure b
162. the camera lens opening and secure the screws at the sides Carefully screw in the two screws Alternate the tightening sequence so that each screw is tightened a little at a time until both screws are snug Do not overtighten or cross thread the screen Replace the camera lens Refer to Mounting the Lens on page 2 20 CAUTION AN and other parts of the camera camera s anti aliasing filter If you break the glass on the IR filter or anti aliasing filter while it is in the camera call your service representative The broken glass can damage the imager Use only lenses listed in Appendix C Other lenses can potentially break your 14 4 A The Imager The imager records light when you capture an image If it should get dirty the quality of your images can be affected Determining if the Imager is Dirty D 5 5 C Even though the imager is located inside the camera it can get dirty There are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning v Capture a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager Y Visually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image 1 Connect the camera to your computer Refer to Connecting Your Camera to the Computer on page 12 2 2 Setthe lens aperture to its highest f stop to provide for maximum depth of field Refer to Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 11 4 and Manual Exposur
163. tion for instructions on saving the settings using the software 1 Capture an image with a neutral area such as a gray or white card in the center 2 With the Custom WB Menu displayed choose Save Image nnnn This screen appears Save camera 3 Press the OK button to save the WB setting setting or press the Cancel button to return to the White Balance Settings menu without saving If you save the setting it will appear on the White Balance Settings and the Delete White Balance Settings menus the next time you view them image 2613 6 8 Exposure Metering System Your camera has three types of exposure metering systems 3D Color Matrix Metering v Center Weighted Metering page 6 10 eunsodx3 Y Spot Metering page 6 11 3D Color Matrix Metering With D type AF Nikkor lenses including AF I or AF S Nikkor 3D Color Matrix metering is automatically activated 3D Color Matrix Metering uses various types of data scene brightness scene contrast focused subject s distance distance information and color distribution of the entire frame Data on scene brightness contrast and color distribution is detected by the camera s 1 005 pixel Matrix Sensor while data on the focused subject s distance is detected and relayed by the D type AF Nikkor lens Information on whether the main subject is centered is also detected By analyzing this data your camera is able to p
164. turer or community battery recycling programs where they are available Check the battery for any recycling information Consult battery or equipment manufacturers for additional assistance 3 3 Inserting Removing Batteries 8 You must charge a battery before using it for the first time Check the Card Present icon on ISO p p as SLOW 1 Bh the Back Status LCD panel to be sure that it is not blinking G D Ext 5 QD IMPORTANT V0 60 0 If the Card Present icon or the Card Busy LED inside the Battery PC Card door are blinking wait until the blinking stops before continuing You can lose data if you remove the battery while the card is busy Turn off the camera before changing batteries otherwise the camera can lock up and prevent you from doing anything If this happens turn off the camera remove the new battery wait 10 seconds insert the new battery then turn on the camera 2 Tum the camera off 3 4 3 Liftthe latch assembly on the Battery PC Card door and turn it counterclockwise to open the door IMPORTANT Be sure that the Card Busy LED is not blinking before you continue 3 5 3 6 The white arrow opposite the connector should be pointing upwards as the battery is inserted Some
165. vate autofocus 3 Confirm that a green appears in the viewfinder then fully depress the Shutter Release button If the subject moves before the shutter releases remove your finger from the Shutter Release button then lightly press it again to re activate LEN autofocus 7 1 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Moving Subject t3 i95 r5b P al Perform steps 1 3 as fora stationary subject page 7 7 Confirm that a green appears in the viewfinder then fully depress the Shutter Release button If you press the Shutter Release button before the green appears in the viewfinder the shutter is released as soon as the subject comes into focus Focus tracking remains activated as long as you keep the Shutter Release button lightly pressed If the subject stops moving and a green appears focus is locked If the subject moves again remove your finger from the Shutter Release button and lightly press it again to start autofocus with focus tracking If a 4 appears in the viewfinder the lens is focused behind the subject If a appears in the viewfinder the lens is focused in front of the subject Ifa 4 blinks in the viewfinder autofocus is not possible Refer to Special Focusing Situations in AF on page 7 13 Single Servo AF is convenient for off center subjects Refer to Focus Lock For Off center Subjects on page 11 14 7 8
166. y mode except Zoom mode when the Region of Interest box is disabled page 10 3 The Menu bar contains icons which access various digital functions Folder icon Menu icon White Balance icon Video icon pears i if Video is enabled through Main menu t Main Menu Daylight d Tungsten Video Fluorescent Firmware Flash DEM Intervalometer Custom image 261 Job Tracker Displaying and Navigating the Menu Bar 1 Turn the Image LCD on 2 Press the Menu button to turn the Menu bar on 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to highlight the needed Menu bar icon 4 Press the Cancel button or Menu button to turn the Menu bar off 2 12 Making a Menu Selection 1 Navigate the Menu bar page 2 12 until the Folder or Menu icon is highlighted A dropdown menu appears listing the available options r d E rProperties 50200 ns t Custom Settings E mM Ext Firmware ER Intervalometer Firmware Job Tracker mr 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight an option 3 Press the OK button to activate the option 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any additional menus PJOUJE7 INOA 2 13 Digital Buttons The Four way switch and digital buttons activate the digital functions Four way Switch Press the left or right side to v v v Navigate through images Navigate the Menu bar Move the Region of Interest box Zo
167. you can specify that the tagged images are not deleted page 10 9 In the DCS Host software you can select tagged or untagged images and perform a variety of operations 3 3 D 1 Select the desired Display mode page 10 2 2 Select an image page 10 7 Press the Tag Record button briefly less than one second Do not hold the Tag Record button for more than one second or you will activate the microphone used for attaching sound files to images instead of tagging A Tag icon appears below the image at the right of the Status OK CANCEL Bar C You can also tag the last image ceu captured unless the camera enters Battery Save state page 4 3 or you perform another operation Press the Record Tag button You do not need to select a Display mode for this 4 To remove a tag press and release the Tag Record button while a tagged image is selected 10 11 Associating Sound Files With Images You can attach a sound file to the current image either immediately after you capture it or later when you review it If you delete the image using camera controls or copy or delete it using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software the sound file will also be copied or deleted If you copy or delete images without using the DCS Host software you must also copy or delete the sound WA

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