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Kodak DCS600 Digital Camera User Manual

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1. GG tj 25 756 S l Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until S appears in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder 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 5 Confirm the automatically set aperture value Soort s mri C3 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image peoueApy 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 13 32 Locking Shutter Speed You can lock the selected shutter speed to avoid accidental changes of settings Press the Shutter Lock button and rotate the Main Command dial appears in the Top Status LCD panel and appears in the viewfinder above the shutter speed indications To release the lock press the button and rotate the Main Command dial again or select another exposure mode and d
2. E gk Csu 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 c e gt the sequence shown at the left Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Normal Sync i Slow Sync Making a Dark Background More Visible 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 11 13 Slow Sync 11 14 Normal Sync Set the Exposure mode to P for Programmed Auto or A for Aperture Priority Auto Refer to Setting Exposure Mode on page 8 17 Press and hold the camera s Flash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command dial until 2 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
3. and the compensated value appear in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder and remain on in the Top Status LCD panel until reset amp Once set exposure compensation remains fixed until reset 13 22 LL bo rd When you remove your finger from the E 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 HZ button again After you have captured the desired images reset the amount of compensation to 0 0 to resume normal operation mri C3 13 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 EV If you set a compensation degree of 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 E 1 Press and hold the eg Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing mode appears in the Top and
4. aN You cannot record sounds and the Microphone icon is not displayed in the Back Status LCD panel under the following circumstances 4 VY No image is in the current folder v No PC Card is in the camera v The PC Card in the camera is full v You are capturing an image Co Controlling Exposure insodxg This chapter describes the functions available for controlling exposure in your camera White Balance The DCS 620 620x and 660 cameras offer Custom White Balance functionality This feature is not available with the DCS 660M camera You can save White Balance settings using the your camera or the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source version 5 8 or later You can also delete White Balance settings when they are no longer needed 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 Be careful not to cover the white bala
5. LELELTETLLTII Remove your finger from the MODE button and 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 13 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 panel 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 13 9 par C3 4 Look into the viewfinder compose the scene and lightly press the Shutter Release button 5 Adjust the aperture and or shutter speed until the electronic analog exposure display shows 0 or the desired exposure value 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image 13 10 CUSTOM You can use Custom Setting 19 to change the lowest shutter speed from 30 seconds to as much as 30 minutes Refer to
6. The Date Time screen appears There are six fields year month day and hour minutes seconds Press and hold the Selector button and press the left or right side of the Navigate switch to highlight the desired field Press and hold the Selector button and press the top or bottom of the Navigate switch to change the highlighted field When you hold the Selector button to highlight the Seconds field the seconds stop counting and you can reset the field The counting resumes when you release the button Camera Properties You can set the following camera properties using camera controls Display Off time Powersave time Resolution Enable Sharpening Use FOLDERO1 and Total 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 Setting Display Off Time You can change the Display Off time the length of time before the Image LCD panel turns off Extended use of the Image LCD panel can drain your battery The Display Off Time screen and the PowerSave screen operate a little differently than the others e IPTE EET E OK Cancel Setting PowerSave Time Select the Menu icon then choose Properties from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 Select Display Off Time from the Properties menu The Display Off Time screen appears Press and hold
7. 2 8 Navigate IE EE 2 9 Using the Navigate switch to Navigate the Image LCD Panel 2 9 Using the Navigate switch to Select the Focus Area 2 0 Digital Function Buttons seeseeseeeeeeeeeeenen nee 2 10 LCIDPanelsc echte O ML 2 11 D 9 Top Status LCD Panel 1 rte erben rte iere timete 2 11 Back Status LGD Panel rre erret redeas 2 12 Image LCD Panelini a E eta Rena 2 12 Men Baf R 2 12 Navigation Techniques 222 2 14 Stat s vss e 2 16 Command Dials 3 insi IUE ER 2 17 Main Command Dial eee 2 17 Rotating the Main Command Dial by Itself 2 17 Rotating the Main Command Dial While Pressing Buttons 2 18 Sub Command Dial essen 2 19 Rotating the Sub Command Dial by itself 2 19 Rotating the Sub Command Dial While Pressing Buttons 2 19 Drive Mode Self Timer Selector sese 2 20 L6n8 i nian uer oem bci in bh rao 2 21 Mounting the Lens neret tese eee eret Eee ne 2 21 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture sese 2 22 Removing the Lens esee nennen 2 24 iuri 2 25 Anti aliasing filter ii
8. 11 5 Setting Up the SB 28D or SB 28DX sese 11 7 Test 11 9 Using the SB 28D e A 11 10 Auto Flash Distance Range eese ene 11 11 Flash Sync MOode eorr Ro rb t EO RD Se EHE ERE 11 13 11 13 Making a Dark Background More Visible 11 13 Rear Curtain Syne sb Biers 11 15 Creating a Natural looking Stream of Light 11 15 Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture 11 17 Calculating the Correct Aperture sese 11 17 Calculating the Shooting Distance sese 11 17 Guide Number Table sse 11 17 Working with Images on the Camera 12 1 Image Review Mode essere enne enn 12 1 Setting the Review Mode esee 12 2 Reviewing Images iecore Ste bett ttp ERES 12 3 Navigating in Single Image Review Mode 12 3 Navigating in Four or Nine Image Review Mode 12 3 Navigating Horizontally esee 12 4 Navigating Vertically sess 12 5 Adjusting Display Contrast esee 12 6 Selecting an eei iei Edere trt e rure ier torii ni tones 12 7 Setting Display Op
9. Deleting Images You can delete one or more images from a PC Card in your camera When you do so any associated sound files are also deleted Refer to Associating a Sound File with an Image on page 7 20 Deleting a Single Image 1 Press and hold the Display button and the Selector button at the same time If the Image LCD panel is off it will turn on The Delete Image screen appears showing the current image whether the Image LCD panel was on or off Release the Display button 3 While continuing to hold the Selector button use the Navigate switch to highlight Yes No or Done in response to the Delete this image prompt If you choose Yes the current image is deleted and the next image appears in the screen If you choose No the current image is not deleted and the next image appears in the screen If you choose Done the current image is not deleted and the screen goes away 7 18 Deleting More Than One Image You can delete all images on the PC Card all images in a folder all untagged images on the PC Card or all untagged images in a folder 1 To delete untagged images described below tag any images that you DO NOT want to delete 2 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 3 Select Delete Images from the Main menu The Delete Images menu Dalate Images appears
10. sees 8 6 Loading White Balance Settings esses 8 7 Saving White Balance Settings using your Camera 8 9 Saving White Balance Settings using the Computer 8 9 Exposure Metering 8 10 3D Color Matrix Metering sese 8 10 Center Weighted Metering essere 8 11 Spot M tering M 8 12 D 9 Setting the Metering System oo eee ee cseeeeeeseeceenaeeeeenees 8 13 MO M 8 14 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 8 14 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 8 15 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode 8 15 Manual Exposure Mode sese 8 16 Setting Exposure Mode sse 8 17 T tee 9 Focus Ata iaceo reip ROO RE re RU e i eb E 9 1 Selecting the Focus Area tarie vessie 9 1 Locking the Focus Area eee 9 3 Selecting AF Area Mode sene 9 4 Focus MOde 3 2 iine aset ten ipu rh 9 6 Pxuniver m 9 6 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Moving Subject 9 8 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 9 9 Manual tie exei et eun
11. To Display a Dropdown menu Highlight the Folder Menu or Display icon and continue pressing the Display button until the dropdown menu appears oou 2 14 To Choose item from dropdown menu Continue to press the Display button and use the Navigate switch until the desired menu choice is highlighted To Choose an item from a menu screen Press and hold the Selector button and use the Navigate switch to highlight your choice 2 15 PIQUED INOA Status Bar A Status bar appears whenever images are displayed Single Four or Nine Image Review mode Information about the currently selected image appears on the Status bar The currently active PC Card if there are two cards in the camera The currently active folder Two PC Cards Sound icon if one or more sound files are associated with the selected image Tag icon if the selected image has One PC Card been tagged 2 16 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 Rotating the Main Command Dial by Itself v Select the shutt
12. enne 3 11 PowerSave Mode aio D non eroe a 3 11 Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode 3 11 Image LCD Panel Timeout esee 3 12 Met r TIMEOUT m 3 12 Situations Using Extra Battery Power esses 3 12 AC Adapter for Camber oot obere 3 13 Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera 3 14 D 9 Configuring Your Camera osos icerisceszeoseessenevanerenae 4 1 Date and TIMO c ESER 4 1 C mera PFOperties tie er ie ee E e i EEEE 4 3 Setting Display Off Time sese 4 3 Setting PowerSave Time eese eene 4 3 Enabling Sharpening eese eene 4 4 Setting File Resolution irte tret erem 4 5 Determining Total Actuations eene 4 6 Use HOMME e e a 4 6 Custom Stun gs E 4 7 PC Card 5 1 Cards amp Eum RD dI 5 1 Dual Slots for PC Cards sess 5 2 Inserting Removing PC Cards see 5 3 Formatting a PC Card eren mte eritis 5 6 Selecting a PC Card or Folder sse 5 8 b ii 6 1 JPEG and TIFF File Processing 6 1 Processing with Two PC Cards esee 6 1 Processing Images eedem re rete HE Pelr seas a 6 2 Changing Processing Settings
13. option 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 Modem Reserved for Transmit option page 15 6 Remote Release Remote Release is automatically selected when you select Remote 15 Release in the Serial In menu Sync Pulse 3Vdc signal with a duration identical to the exposure duration is sent to the connected device S 3 o 3 E 15 5 Image Transmit You can transmit images from your camera to a remote computer using a cell phone The DCS Transmission kit available from your dealer of Kodak products includes hardware and documentation to be used when you connect your camera to a cell phone It also contains a certificate with information that you must use to acquire a special firmware key When you load firmware version 3 2 or later into your camera you can activate the Transmit option by loading the firmware key 15 6 Camera Care iat 0 amp D 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
14. Flexible Program Flexible Program changes the shutter 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 8 17 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button par C3 The shutter speed and aperture ia FS ic appear in the Top Status LCD fh p panel and viewfinder J ED G25 F55 P o 13 13 AE L AF L AF O Gum 5o F3 PU 2 bo B Focus Lock For Off center Subjects P Mr 3 Rotate the Main Command dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in the viewfinder and Top Status LCD panel 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 v Switch to a different Exposure mode Activate Two Button Reset by pressing the 9 and y buttons simultaneously v Turn the power switch Off In Single Servo AF mode focus remains locked as long as the Sh
15. sse 6 5 Working with TIFF Custom Files on your Computer 6 7 IPTC Data Managemient rette terre d preste pedet tetro p ees 6 8 Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card sess 6 9 QUICK S PAED to aU db uus 7 1 Before You eienn e ero cinia 7 1 The AC Adapter for Camera sess 7 5 Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera 7 5 Optional Settings Before You 7 7 Set the Date and Eme eei hee etra 7 1 Select a PC Card or Folder eee 7 1 EDD M S 7 8 Reviewing Images on Your Camera eee 7 13 Setting Display Contrast sess 7 14 Setting Display Options eene 7 15 Tagging TM aes me 7 17 Deleting E 7 18 Deleting a Single Image einem ee bte dire 7 18 Deleting More Than One Image eee 7 19 Associating a Sound File with an Image sees 7 20 Controlling PX posites sssisensnsnseespseoshsatziaasns sa ated ita pid 8 1 White Balances cc ettet eee e menie Rs 8 1 Selecting Custom White Balance eene 8 3 Using White Balance Settings 00 eee ceeeeecseecseesseceeeeenaeeneens 8 4 Selecting White Balance Settings sess 8 6 Deleting White Balance Settings
16. Custom Settings You can set Custom Settings using the Custom Settings menu described below or the button page 4 7 In general the method described below is easier to use since the settings are labeled 9 Frame Rabe in H 0 3 5 fps 9 1 3 0 fps Select the Menu icon then choose Custom Settings from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 Select the desired Custom Setting The selected Custom Setting screen appears Select the desired setting 4 7 A C 3 c d Using a PC Card As you capture images they are stored on a PC Card PCMCIA card Before capturing images you may want to make 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 camera accepts 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 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 w
17. To release the lock press the Navigate switch while pressing the button again so disappears from the Top Status i LCD panel 1 E n L ma Lh 9 3 Selecting AF Area Mode 1 Press 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 1 or 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 Bl Dynamic AF When Dynamic AF mode is selected a 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 t
18. Connecting the 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 This section describes how to change various camera settings Date and Time You can set the date and time 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 off the camera 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 you will need to reset the date and time 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select Date Time from the Main menu 4 1 aN C 5 Q 3 Q 4 2
19. Lock gam erm n Rear Status LCD panels and X Li Li Li Fin blinks in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder rd 25 r55 P ga 0 13 24 Shots Compensated Back Status LCD panel EV value Two Oand 1 3 2p03 m m m Two 0 and 1 3 2F0 3 ER Two Oand 2 3 2F0 7 a m Two 0 and 2 3 2F0 7 Ta Two 0 1 2 1 0 emmum Two 0 and 1 2 1 0 Three 0 1 3 and 3F0 3 Tal a 1 3 default Three 0 2 3 and 3F0 7 Ta 2 3 Three 0 1 and 1 3 1 0 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 mri C3 13 25 P 0 AF 13 26 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 have been captured and Drive mode stops automatically Refer to Choosing a Drive Mode on page 10 10 After the set
20. ME E C 6 Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter AF 60 2 8D Micro AF 85 1 8 AF 85 1 8D AF 85 1 4D AF 105 2D Defocus Control AF 105 2 8 AF 105 2 8D Micro Micro AF 135 2 Defocus Control AF 135 2D Defocus Control AF 180 2 8 AF 180 2 8D AF 200 4D AF 300 2 8 Micro 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 KL RK mS KL RK a KT KT OK KT KL KT mK mK OK OM mK RK mS KT RK a KT KT OK KT KL mK KK mK OM Autofocus Zoom Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter AF Zoom 20 35 2 8D X X AF Zoom 24 50 3 3 4 5 C 7 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter AF Zoom 24 50 3 3 4 5D X X 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
21. You can use Custom Setting 16 to change the self timer duration to any interval from 2 to 60 seconds Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 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 13 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 13 32 You can set the Alert LED to blink during Long Time Exposure using Custom Setting 11 Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 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
22. 6 1 6 5 14 Dui Aes Processing Images LES im C03 Abin fa Tagged an CANI All en CARD Change tithys Process T Tie Degen Processing Cancel 6 2 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select Processing from the Main menu The Processing menu appears If two PC Cards are inserted the active card is indicated for example All on CARDI 3 Select your choice Choice Images Processed OFF Turns off Processing Tagged All tagged images in in folder the selected folder on the active card All in All images in the Folder selected folder on the active card Tagged All tagged images on Images the active card All on All images on the Card active card Change Displays a screen Settings where you can change Processing settings page 6 5 The Processing confirmation screen appears 4 Select OK to begin processing or Cancel to return to the Main menu without processing When you enable processing certain conditions may exist which will cause other screens to appear as shown in the table below Condition Screen Your Action There is no PC Card in the camera Processing is enabled for the selected folder and there are no images in the folder Similar screens appear when the same condition exists for tagged image
23. Changing contrast does not affect the stored images only the view of the images on the Image LCD panel If you change the contrast setting the change is maintained during Powersave and when you turn off the camera Ss 1 Select the Contrast icon Refer to Menu Bar on page 2 12 A grayscale bar is displayed at the side of the image and a Slider is displayed across the top 2 Press and hold the Selector button and press the right or left side of the Navigate switch to move the slider Continue until the desired contrast is achieved The displayed image changes to reflect the contrast change as does the grayscale bar With proper contrast the grayscale bar runs from black to white with clearly defined steps in between 12 6 Selecting an Image You must select an image if you want to tag it record a sound file or specify that it not be deleted as described in the next few sections When you capture an image that image automatically becomes the current image If you need a different image to be current you will need to select it l Press and hold the Selector and navigate through the images until the selection rectangle is displayed over the image that you wish to select 2 Release the Selector button 12 7 N O 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 Setting Display Options You can specify that areas of
24. DD Da Data Da Da a IMPORTANT ro one 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 Lift the latch assembly on the Battery PC Card door and turn it counter clockwise to open the door 5 3 5 4 IMPORTANT Be sure that the Card Busy LED is Off before continuing 3 To insert a PC Card slide it all of the way into the card slot and press firmly A 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 5 Close the Battery PC Card door The Card Present icon is Iso HB BH r displayed on the Back Status LCD panel when there is a PC a mm Card the camera X t X 3 D IU Bu tt 1 1 101 no 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 defects on the PC Card Host Software the Recover function will not work Quick format while faster is not recommended if there is a possibility that there are The Recover function only works if a PC Card has been formatted on the
25. M4 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 blinks Can be released 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 Frames Remaining indicator on the Back Status LCD panel reads 0 The camera is busy writing to the PC Card The subject is not in focus No room on PC Card No PC Card in camera The PC Card is full Wait until the PC Card icon on the Back Status LCD panel stops blinking Wait until the subject is in focus Replace the PC Card or delete some images Insert a PC Card 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 Batte
26. ur e 3 Unlock the Vertical Shutter S release by turning the lock lever and lining up the white dot with the indentation on the camera e Ere 4 Press the Vertical Shutter Release to capture an image 5 When you are finished lock the M iL Vertical Shutter release by turning the lock lever and lining up the L with the indentation on the camera This prevents you from inadvertently bumping and activating the Vertical Shutter release 10 13 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 W 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 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu
27. 1 Capture an image with a neutral area such as a gray or white card in the center 2 Using the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source save the White Balance setting to a PC Card Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual When you save a White Balance setting to a PC Card a wb extension is added to the file name For example if you save the setting from a file named A0601385 TIF the setting will be named A0601385 wb on the PC Card 3 On your camera select Custom White Balance page 8 3 4 Load the White Balance setting from the PC Card to your camera page 8 7 5 Select the desired Custom White Balance setting page 8 6 8 9 Exposure Metering System Your camera has three types of exposure metering systems 3D Color Matrix Metering v Center Weighted Metering page 8 11 VY Spot Metering page 8 12 3D Color Matrix Metering ame E y 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
28. This equipment conforms with the requirements of Buropean Standard EN55022 with respect to radio interference for a Class B device Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la Classe B prescrites dans les r glements sur le brouillage redio lectrique dict s par le Minist re des Communications du Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications VCCI Statement TESTE SERE D UC TORRI EHI UZORE LRE OTi amp 5 CHEMMCORRMEMILEAME uris PRS VCCI CBU ET LPL RRB IVA FL UY ay SRR ICEL TOMI SL SRBHORANALEACLEAHAH ET WISN Hifi TIEL WRN EL TK HR 3 5 Q B Mim About Your Camera Your DCS 600 Series camera an integration of Nikon and Kodak technologies 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 sports photojournalism scientific industrial forensic and nearly every other professional use of photography as well as high quality personal photography Features Image quality DCS 620 2 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at
29. accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak Unauthorized modifications or service Misuse Abuse S S S Failure to follow Kodak s operating maintenance or repacking instructions Y 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 ins
30. Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing 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 58 Ai 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 Zoom36 72 3 5 Series Ai Zoom43 86 3 5 Ai Zoom50 135 3 55 Ai Zoom50 300 4 5 Ai Zoom50 300 4 5 Ai Zoom50 300 4 58 Zoom70 210 4 Zoom75 150 3 5 Series Series Ai Zoom80 200 2 85 Ai Zoom80 200 4S Ai Zoom80 200 4 5 C 5 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing Filter Ai Zoom 100 300 5 68 X X Ai Zoom180 600 8S Ai Zoom200 400 4S Ai Zoom200 600 9 55 Ai Zoom360 1200 11S Ai Zoom1200 1700 5 6 8S Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing Filter Works without Antialiasing 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 AF 50 1 4D AF 50 1 8 AF 55 2 8 AF 60 2 8 Micro Micro EN MN EMEN EN EE EM EE MM
31. Ma 2 sia es ee 4 Select the desired option then Uniaggedin FOLDERU3 respond to the confirmation All Can Card screen Unitagged On Card Remember that if you choose Untagged in FOLDERx or Untagged on Card images that you have tagged are NOT deleted 4 HEIS 7 19 Associating a Sound File with an Image You can record sound files for your images then play back the sound files using the DCS Host software if your computer has a sound board Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera uM NN KO 6 0171 L D E NN AUTO 9 sae he G aa 7 20 1 Select the image to which you wish to associate a sound file Refer to Selecting an Image on page 12 7 2 Press and hold the Record Tag button A Microphone icon appears in the Back Status LCD Panel indicating that you can begin recording 3 Speak into the microphone while continuing to press and hold the Record Tag button 4 Release the Record Tag button Recording stops and the Microphone icon disappears from the Back Status LCD panel A Sound icon appears in the Menu bar indicating that the currently selected image has one or more associated sound files
32. See PC Cards 5 1 Power Cords 3 8 7 6 PowerSave Mode 3 11 Index 4 Setting Time 4 3 Precautions 1 4 Problem Report E 1 Processing Changing Settings 6 5 Images 6 2 With 2 PC Cards 6 1 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 8 14 Properties 4 3 Display Time 4 3 PowerSave Time 4 3 Total Actuations 4 6 Use Folder 1 4 6 R Rear Curtain Sync 11 15 Reassembling Camera 16 8 Recharging Batteries See Conditioning Batteries Record Tag Button 2 10 Recording Sound Files 7 20 12 11 Recovering Deleted Images 12 15 Resetting Factory Settings 13 33 Resolution 4 5 Review Mode See Image Review Mode Reviewing Images 7 13 12 3 Navigating Horizontally 12 4 Navigating Vertically 12 5 Setting the Review Mode 7 13 12 2 S Safeguards 1 4 SB 28D Attaching 11 3 Setting Up 11 7 Standby Mode 11 4 Test Firing 11 9 Turning On 11 3 Using 11 10 Selecting Images 7 13 12 7 Selector Button 2 10 Self Timer 13 28 Self Diagnostic Shutter System 2 31 Serial In Mode 15 3 Status 15 4 Serial Out Mode 15 5 Serial Port Options 15 2 Serial Port Connecting 15 1 Sharpening 4 4 Shutter Speed Locking 13 3 Shutter Speed Aperture Locking 13 11 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 8 15 Capturing Images In 13 1 Single Frame Shooting 10 11 Single Image Review Mode 12 3 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 9 6 Moving Subject 9 8 Single Subject 9 7 Slow Sync 11 13 Sound Files Recording 7 20 12 11 Specifications A 1 Spot Metering 8 12 Standby Mode 1
33. button and press the right or left side of the Navigate switch to move the slider Continue until you achieve the desired contrast The displayed image changes to reflect the contrast adjustment as does the grayscale bar With proper contrast the grayscale bar will run from black to white with clearly defined steps in between 7 14 Setting Display Options You can view areas of overexposure an exposure histogram and information about the selected image 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select Display Options from the Main menu The Display Options screen appears A checkmark next to an option indicates that it is on 3 Press and hold the Selector button and use the Navigate f A switch to turn an option On or m Off Diplo pla rm If you turn on Highlighting any overexposed areas of the image O vi aN 4 HEIS 7 15 n1 Image name Date Time 1 Shutter speed ISO setting Aperture Exposure mode Exposure compensatio 7 16 If you turn the Histogram Info option on while in single image review mode the Histogram and exposure info will appear heinformation will not be displayed In Four or Nine Image Review mode The image
34. exposure mode P appears in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder n L Lh 7 Press the Navigate switch to position the focus brackets on your main subject Refer to Navigate Switch on page 2 9 105 rSb P 8 Lightly press the Shutter Release button ur e Buunjde2 If HI appears in the shutter TE rr speed position Over exposure ii i F I E 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 appears inside the viewfinder indicating successful focusing then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image 105 rSb P The frame number on the Back ISO Ju DD DN rd C Status LCD panel increases by aon juro a 3k 9 X DJ z RI XX HB 1 ou 0 771 mm 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 9 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 to prevent damage due to leaking batteries ur e Buunjd
35. 1 Press and 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 counter clockwise to turn the camera Off 3 1 Batteries Your camera can use either NiMH nickel metal hydride or NiCd 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 the camera can provide up to the following number of images Camera NiMH battery NiCd battery DCS 620 and 620x 1000 300 DCS 660 and 660M 300 100 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 AN 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 and return them to your camera dealer for recycling when you are finished with them CAUTION Z 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 and or damage due to battery leakage 3 2 Inserting Removing Batteries Y
36. 15 inch or larger color display 24 bit recommended Adobe Photoshop software version 4 0 4 01 5 0 or 5 5 or software that supports Photoshop Acquire Plug ins Windows v S S S 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 disk space Color display capable of 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater True color 24 bit is recommended Version 1 7 TWAIN compliant software application such as Adobe Photoshop software version 4 0 4 01 5 0 or 5 5 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 Refer to Inserting Removing PC Cards on page 5 3 50 uu EU I NN E Xtqk 5
37. 2 8 Ai 135 2 88 E 135 2 8 Ai 135 3 5 Ai 135 3 58 Ai 180 2 8 Ai 180 2 85 Ai 200 2 Ai 200 28 Ai 200 4 Ai 200 48 Ai 200 4 Micro Ai 200 45 Micro Ai 300 28 Ai 300 2 8 2 xipueddy ML P mK mS a RK OS KL mK RK OT KT KT OK KT KT mK Winx OO KL OK KL OK OK OX mM ms mK mM ms KL KK RK KT KT KT KT KT RK mK mK KT Om KT OK OK OK C 3 Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing or IR Filter Works without Antialiasing or IR Filter Ai 300 2 88 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 5S Ai 400 5 6 Ai 400 5 6 Ai 400 5 68 Ai 500 48 Ai 600 4 Ai 600 48 Ai 600 5 6 Ai 600 5 68 Ai 800 5 68 Ai 800 8 Ai 800 85 Ai 1200 11 Ai 1200 11S 28 3 5 Perspective Control EE EE EE EE EN GERE EM a 35 2 8 500 8 1000 11 Perspective Control Reflex Reflex gt lt gt lt 2000 11 Reflex 120 4 Micro 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 C4 Manual Zoom Lenses Lens Name Lens Type Works with
38. 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 or NIMH 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 Width 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 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 LCD Panel No indication No indication The battery is exhausted or improperly installed Rotate the power switch to OFF and replace the battery Viewfinder Shutter Cause and Remedy 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 F app
39. 7 16 I IEEE 1394 Connection 14 1 Illumination Switch 2 27 Image Selecting 12 7 Image LCD Panel 2 12 Timeout 3 12 Image Review Mode 7 13 12 1 Four Image Review Mode 12 3 Navigating 12 3 Nine Image Review Mode 12 3 Setting 12 2 Single Image Review Mode 12 3 Imager 16 5 Cleaning 16 8 Determining if Dirty 16 5 Overview 2 25 Images Capturing 10 1 Installing Camera Firmware 16 10 Intervalometer 10 14 IPTC 6 8 IR Filter 2 25 16 3 ISO 10 9 J JPEG Files 6 1 L LCD Panels Back LCD Panel 16 9 Back Status LCD Panel 2 12 Effects of Temperature on 16 9 Top LCD Panel 2 6 16 9 Top Status LCD Panel 2 11 Lens 2 21 Autofocus Single Lenses C 6 Autofocus Zoom Lenses C 7 Compatibility C 1 Manual Single Lenses C 1 Manual Zoom Lenses C 5 Mounting 2 21 Index 3 Removing 2 24 Locking Shutter Speed 13 3 Locking Shutter Speed Aperture 13 11 Long Time Exposure 13 30 M Macintosh System Requirements 1 2 Main Command Dial 2 17 Manual Exposure Mode 8 16 Capturing Images In 13 8 Obtaining Meter Reading 13 19 13 20 Manual Focus 9 10 Using a Clear Matte Field 9 13 Using the Electric Rangefinder 9 11 Mirror Lockup Lever 2 28 N Navigate Switch General Usage 2 9 Navigating Horizontally Through Images 12 4 Vertically Through Images 12 5 Neck Strap 2 35 Nine Image Review Mode 12 3 Nomenclature 2 3 P PC Card Reader 14 1 PC Cards 5 1 Formatting 5 6 Inserting 5 3 Removing 5 3 Types 5 1 PCMCIA Card
40. 9 10 Manual Focus with the Electronic Rangefinder 9 11 Manual Focus Using a Clear Matte Field 9 13 Special Focusing Situations in AF 9 13 Antialiasing Filter or IR Filter Effect on 9 15 Stn 9 16 Capturing Images coo ote eats eo ba Eod va dotes tae e nd 10 1 Preparing to Capture an Image ssseseeeeeeeeneeneen 10 1 Basic Shooting eiie Dette bete nee e e E sees 10 3 DSO MH PR T 10 9 Drive Mod s canyon aa E E E Ei 10 10 S Choosing a Drive Mode essere 10 10 Single Frame Shooting see 10 11 Continuous Shooting eene 10 12 Using the Vertical Controls eee 10 13 Intervalom etet iiiiin esie en ori eb baiser 10 14 Flash Photography 11 1 Recommendations for Flash Photography eese 11 1 Auto Aperture Mode 00 eeceecccescceeeccetecesaeceeeeensaeceeecaeeseeeceaeeeseeeenees 11 2 Attaching the SB 28D or SB 28DX sese 11 3 Turning on the SB 28D or SB 28DX sess 11 3 Standby iere EO ri Bed dies 11 4 Enabling Disabling Standby Mode sess 11 4 Waking the SB 28D or SB 28DX from Standby mode 11 4 Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography
41. Address Name Company Address E 3 Q x City State Zip i Phone Equipment Description Camera Serial Number K See the bottom of the camera next to S N The serial number begins with a K Problem Description E 1 Appendix F Remote Control Accessories The following accessories available from Nikon are compatible with your camera Nikon Code Name Compatibility Notes Adapter 2227 28 GNU SNR PN 4 xipueddy MC 21 Extension cord 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 No Necessary signal not connecting cord provided from 10 pin Windows terminal MC 34 Personal computer No 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 Nikon Code Name Compatibility Notes Adapter ML 2 Modulite remo
42. Buunjde2 10 11 Continuous Shooting 10 12 Images are captured continuously as long as you keep the Shutter Release button fully pressed With the DCS 620 and 620x you can capture up to 3 5 fps in CH mode up to 2 0 fps in CL mode and approximately 1 0 fps in Cs mode With the DCS 660 and 660M you can capture up to 1 0 fps in CH mode and up to 15 fps in CL and Cs modes 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 With the DCS 620 and 620x the buffer can fill when you capture 10 15 images in continuous shooting mode In this case the burst rate falls to 0 5 fps With the DCS 660 and 660M the buffer can fill when you capture up to 3 images in continuous shooting mode In this case the burst rate falls to 0 15 fps You can change the setting for shooting speed DCS 620 and 620x only Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 Using the Vertical Controls Your camera is designed to facilitate capturing images in a vertical orientation 1 Starting with the camera in the normal position for capturing images turn it 90 degrees in a counter clockwise direction Press the Vertical AF Start button if you plan to use autofocus
43. 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 PIQUED INOA Changing Viewfinders A modified DP 30 viewfinder is included with the DCS 620 and 620x cameras A standard DP 30 viewfinder is included with the DCS 660 and 660M cameras See Appendix C for a list of compatible 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 This button is metallic gray on the DCS 620 and 620x cameras and black on the DCS 660 and 660M cameras 3 Slide the viewfinder away from the lens 2 32 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 PIQUED INOA When removing a viewfinder be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached viewfinder on a soft clean c
44. Custom Settings on page 13 32 You can 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 13 32 par C3 Locking Shutter Speed Aperture You can lock the selected shutter speed aperture to avoid accidentally changing a setting Press the Shutter Speed Aperture Lock button and rotate the Main or Sub Command dial appears in the Top Status m LCD panel and appears in the 0 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 JN and disappear 13 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 panel and viewfinder Set the aperture manually with lens aperture ring Lens 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 13 12
45. Gm Frames remaining Card Image LCD Panel The Image LCD panel has been designed for ease of use with maximized space for menu choices and image related information Menu Bar The Menu bar is only displayed at your request When you turn on the Image LCD panel the last screen used appears without the Menu bar If you then press the Display button the Menu bar appears Shortcut press and hold the Display button to turn on the Image LCD panel and display the Menu bar When the Menu bar is displayed the remainder of the screen is grayed out 2 12 When you select a Menu bar icon the following screens appear dropdown menu with choices for the Main Properties and Custom Settings menus Icon Function Dropdown Menu Folder icon Displays the Folder One PC Card pu dropdown menu Menu icon Displays a Display icon Displays a dropdown menu with choices for Single Four and Nine Image Review mode Contrast icon Displays the Display Contrast screen where you can adjust contrast 2 13 BIQWED INO Navigation Techniques Use the following guidelines when navigating the Image LCD panel To Display the Menu bar and select a Menu bar icon Press and hold the Display button and use the Navigate switch until the desired icon is highlighted I i J 0 6 14 T
46. No IPTC data will be written to the image headers IPTC Data File If there is an IPTC file on the camera it is displayed Choosing this option writes the IPTC data to the image header Load from Card You can load an IPTC file from a PC Card Refer to Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card on page 6 9 6 8 Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card 1 With the Load IPTC Data screen displayed page 6 8 choose Load from Card The Load IPTC Data screen appears with a list of the IPTC files on the active PC Card If only one card is in the camera the card choices do not appear 2 Press and hold the Selector button and use the Navigate switch to choose the desired card You may need to scroll up to the card choices if there are numerous IPTC files Led UT Darm 3 Repeat step 2 to choose an IPTC file The file is loaded from the PC Card to your camera 18 M rumeur NL I s TER 6 Ou 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 5 14 Dui Aes 6 9 Quick Start This chapter contains information that enables you to start using your camera Much of the information in this chapter can be found in greater detail in other areas of the manual Before You Start 1 If you ha
47. Packaging Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be shipped Handling Handle your camera with care Treat the imager and the anti aliasing filter as you would your best lens Do not drop your camera Do not place your camera on an unstable cart stand bracket or table It can fall causing serious injury to persons and serious damage to your camera Dust lIf you operate the camera in environments with excessive dust levels dust may accumulate on the camera Water and Moisture Do not use the camera in heavy rain or near salt spray and do not immerse your camera in water or other liquids Do not use the AC adapter near water for example near a sink or in a wet room or basement 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
48. RIEN 16 5 Determining if the Imager is Dirty seen 16 5 Cleaning the Imager esee nennen 16 8 Reassembling the Camera see 16 8 SONDA T 16 9 Top and Back Status LCD panels sss 16 9 Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer es 16 10 Updating Camera Firmware sees 16 10 Updating From the PC Card eese 16 11 Appendix A Specifications 1 Appendix B Troubleshooting B 1 Other symptoms causes and remedies sse B 3 Appendix C Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility C 1 Compatible Eenses eter tete tie C 1 Manual Single Focal Length Lenses eee C 1 Manual Zoom Lenses esee C 5 Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses sees C 6 Autofocus Zoom Lenses C 7 Compatible 1 enne 9 Appendix D Glossary eene D 1 Appendix E Problem Report E 1 Appendix F Remote Control Accessories F 1 D 9 Important Information Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Camera DCS 620 6
49. 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 Using the SB 28D zoom Zt Zi 3 ZOOM MODE SEL Ln rn Ca 3k ON OFF 11 10 1 2 3 4 ce 5 Turn on the camera Turn 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 If your subject is relatively far off wait several seconds after the Ready light turns on before capturing the image Aim the camera at the subject Press the Shutter Release button to capture the image If the 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 Wait for a few seconds until the Ready light comes on again indicating that the flash is ready Capture a few
50. Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command Dial until amp 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 11 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 in the Manual ggg 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 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 Guide number f stop aperture nr Flash shooting distance m ft Calculating the Shooting Distance Guide number flash shooting distance m ft f stop aperture Guide Number Table Guide Numbers in meters feet at ISO 200 in Manual and Repeating Flash modes Flash Zoom head position Output Level 18mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 1 1 full 25 84 28 93 42 139 45 148 51 167 59 195 68 223 71 232 u2 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
51. and rear focus respectively 7 Aperture direct readout 8 Focus area indicators 2 8 9 10 12 2i BEBE 57 DA a 13 14 15 16 17 9 Shutter speed lock indicator 10 Aperture lock indicator 11 Exposure mode 12 Exposure compensation 13 Metering system 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture 16 Electronic analog exposure display 17 Exposure compensation Navigate Switch The Navigate switch is a four way rocker switch located on the back of the camera It is accessible whether you are holding the camera horizontally or vertically oa Display button Selector button Navigate Switch Record Tag button _1 White Balance button Using the Navigate switch to Navigate the Image LCD Panel The Navigate switch operates in the following manner when you use it with the Display or Selector buttons described on the next page VY Navigate through images displayed on the Image LCD panel by pressing and holding the Selector button and pressing the top bottom right or left side of the switch Refer to Image LCD Panel on page 2 12 PIQUED INOA VY Navigate up or down through vertically arranged menu options by pressing and holding the Selector button and pressing the top or the bottom of the switch VY Navigate across the menu bar or through horizontally arranged menu options by
52. from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Choose Intervalometer from the Main menu The Intervalometer screen Jr ien vni eer appears 3 Select the desired setting 10 14 Your choices on the Intervalometer screen cause the following screens to appear Intervalometer Settings Screen Your Action Result Timer Count Set the timer count 1 9999 frames Default 10 frames Specifies the number of frames to be captured Timer Interval a CELE DK Set the timer to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Default 10 seconds Specifies the interval 1 second interval between image captures Timer Delay Set the timer delay 1 second Specifies the delay before onset of the to 23 59 59 Intervalometer HH MM SS function Default 1 second Timer Enable Select Yes Enables the Thuc Probe Intervalometer function Select No Disables the Intervalometer Default No function To change settings in these screens use the same technique described for setting Display Off Time Refer to Setting Display Off Time on page 4 3 10 15 e Buunjde2 Flash Photography The NIKON Autofocus SB 28D Speedlight has been specifically designed for DCS 600 Series cameras This Speedlight retains all functionality of the NIKON SB 28 Speedlight and adds functionality developed specifically for your c
53. have selected a Review mode Press the Record Tag button 4 To remove a tag press and release the Record Tag button again 12 10 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 DCS Host 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 WAV files Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera ISO jt LOL mam Syt Iur I DIN ttt DIC lx 1121021 Hi cut E I XI S 1 Capture an image or select the image to which you wish to attach a sound file 2 Press and hold the Record Tag button for more than one second A Microphone icon in the Back Status LCD panel indicates that you can begin recording 12 11 m 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 3 Speak into the microphone while continuing to press the Record Tag button 4 Release the Record Tag button The recording stops and the Microphone icon goes away A Sound icon at th
54. histogram shows the range and distribution of tonal values for an image It displays the number of occurrences of each pixel code value and can be used to assess an image s brightness and contrast levels Pixel code values represent the relative value of light intensities in a scene They range from 0 darkest elements in a scene to 255 brightest elements in a scene For a high contrast image the histogram includes almost the entire range of pixel code values For a low contrast image the histogram includes a small range of pixel code values If you toggle the Selector button you can alternate between the full frame image view and the Histogram Info view Tagging Images You can tag images to be processed page 6 2 or NOT to be deleted page 7 19 Images retain their tags when acquired using the DCS Host software where you can select tagged or untagged images and perform a variety of operations Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera l Select the desired review mode Refer to Setting the Review Mode on page 12 2 2 Select an image Press the Record Tag button A Tag icon appears at the right of the Menu Bar tag the last image captured press the Record Tag button This will work until the camera enters PowerSave mode or you perform another operation 4
55. 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 Other features v SN SS S SS v 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 You can attach your camera to one of several computers then move your images from the camera to the computer using the DCS Host software included on the DCS Host Software CD Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s manual on the CD You can then use the images in other applications or edit them with your image editing software 2 2 Nomenclature Camera Front AF Area Mode button Exposure Mode MO
56. 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 Name Plate Using the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source you can 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 In the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source 1 Click the Camera Control button The Camera Control dialog box appears 2 Click the Properties button The Properties dialog box appears 3 Scroll through the list and select the Name Plate property 4 Enter up to 50 characters of text in the Name Plate text box The text appears in the following screens on the camera s Image LCD panel VY No images in folder VY No images in memory v No camera PIQUED INOA Powering Your Camera Operate your 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 a battery charger and an international power cord set These items are included with most cameras except base camera kit They are also 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 Turning the Camera On and Off
57. lock the selected aperture to avoid accidental changes of settings Press the Aperture Lock button and rotate the Sub Command dial appears in the Top Status LCD panel and Wi appears in the viewfinder above the aperture indications mri C3 To release the lock press the button and rotate the Sub Command dial again or select another exposure mode and disappear You can 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 13 32 13 7 Different Procedures for Different Lenses Lens Type Procedure Lens without a CPU Al type lens Lens having fixed aperture such as a Reflex Nikkor lenses F blinks instead of the aperture value in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder Set the aperture manually with the lens aperture ring Confirm the aperture value on lens barrel Aperture cannot be changed Lens without an auto diaphragm such as a PC Nikkor lenses 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 panel and the electronic analog display appears in the viewfinder
58. menu The Card menu appears Card 3 Choose Recover Card A confirmation screen appears A Recover folder is created on ee the PC Card when you recover Isa Fidija images 4 Click OK DK Cancel You cannot capture images to the Recover folder If you attempt to do so the image is saved to the default folder set in Properties and an appropriate message appears A recovery complete screen appears telling you how many files were recovered 5 Click OK Henor rne T han recovered 6 Copy images from the PC Card and format the card before using it to capture more images 12 15 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 mn Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode This operation can be performed only with lenses having a built in CPU Refer to Appendix C for more information 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 22
59. number of images have been captured cancel Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing by pressing the 9 button and rotating the Main Command dial BKT disappears from the Top Status and Back Status LCD panels The number of shots and the compensation value disappear from the LCD panels when you remove your finger from the 9 button The 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 13 32 You can perform only Auto Exposure bracketing or Flash Exposure bracketing using Custom Setting 24 Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 mri C3 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 13 32 In Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing the following are varied peoueApy v 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 c
60. remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire system it may be replaced 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 600 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following v Circumstances beyond Kodak s control v Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments
61. remove dust from the mirror or focusing screen gently blow the dust away using a 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 ethanol alcohol or 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 parts CAUTION A Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning with alcohol so that no alcohol gets on the viewfinder eyepiece not lubricate the camera 16 2 Anti aliasing Filter and IR Filter Your camera contains an anti aliasing or IR filter It may be necessary to remove the filter for cleaning Although it is not essential you can wear lint free static free gloves available from your camera dealer O o 3 amp The anti aliasing or IR 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 Re installing the Anti aliasing or IR Filter 1 Turn off the camera 2 Remove the lens from the camera CAUTION AN Be ve
62. select 5 1 6 Direction of Command Dial rotation Default 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 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 Drive rate in CH DCS 620 and 620x only 3 5 fps 9 0 At the default setting the frame rate is 3 5 fps 3 0 fps 9 1 To change the frame rate to 3 0 fps select 9 1 Custom Setting 9 is not available on the DCS 660 or 660M The frame rate is always 1 0 fps 13 35 mri C3 LCD Number Function Your Option Panel 10 Drive rate in CL DCS 620 and 620x only 2 0 fps 10 0 At the default setting the frame rate is 2 0 fps 5 5 fps 10 1 To change the frame rate to 2 5 fps select 10 1 Custom Setting 10 is not available on the DCS 660 or 660M The frame rate is always 0 15 fps 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 14 Center Weighted Metering Default 7596 14 0 In Center We
63. self timer selector to the self timer position Refer to Self Timer on page 13 28 2 20 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 Other lenses can potentially break your camera s anti aliasing or IR filter Refer to Anti aliasing filter on page 2 25 Mounting the Lens 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps PIQUED INOA 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 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 2 22 1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture f 16 2 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 it
64. specified in that documentation and that you are using the PC Card within its operating ranges for temperature humidity condensation etc 1 5 3 5 Q B 1 6 VY 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 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 that came with 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 If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of water it is not waterproof e If your camera does not operate normally according to the ope
65. 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 SLR A flash technique for using the 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 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 600 Series Digital Cameras Customer Return
66. to two thirds 50 The size and spatial resolution are reduced to one half 6 5 6 5 14 Dui Aes Processing Settings Screen Defaults Underlined Result Noise Reduction Yes Noise is reduced in processed images No Noise is not reduced Look Sharpening Level zal d Portrait Applies a lower contrast tone scale with more detail in the highlights and shadows Product None Applies a higher contrast more vibrant tone scale No sharpening is applied to the finished image High Medium Low Progressively less sharpening is applied to the finished image Exposure Exposure Yes Automatic exposure compensation is applied Automatic exposure compensation is not applied The Sharpening Level setting in the Processing menu determines whether sharpening is applied when images are processed on the camera The Sharpening property in the Properties menu determines whether sharpening is applied by the DCS Host software Refer to Enabling Sharpening on page 4 4 6 6 Working with TIFF Custom Files on your Computer If you don t process images on your camera you need to use one of the following software applications to work with the TIFF Custom files The TIFF Custom file format is proprietary to Kodak File Format Module This software application allows yo
67. 00 250 200 160 125 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 100 speed of x250 then rotate the Main Command 80 or dial to set 3oo 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 22 Aperture setting using the Sub Command Enabled 22 0 dial Disabled 22 1 At the default setting aperture 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 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 13 38 LCD Number Function Your Option Panel 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
68. 01E Flash Exposure bracketing select 0 or IOE bracketing Flash Exposure 10E bracketing Auto Exposure 11E Flash Exposure bracketing 13 39 par C3 Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to access camera images from your computer v Connect the camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 connection then access the images using the DCS Host software Y 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection Y You can capture images then view them on your computer within seconds Y You can update the firmware on your camera from your computer Advantages to using a Card Reader Y 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 DBuijoeuuo2 VY Many laptop PC s do not have IEEE 1394 connections however they do have PC Card readers 14 1 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 came
69. 1 4 Storing Your Camera 16 9 Sub Command Dial 2 19 Sync Terminal 2 30 System Requirements Macintosh 1 2 Windows 1 2 T Tagging Images 7 17 12 10 Test Firing 11 9 TIFF Files 6 1 Time See Date and Time Top Status LCD Panel 2 11 Total Actuations 4 6 Troubleshooting B 1 Turning the camera on or off 3 1 Two Button Reset 10 8 U Universal Power Cords 3 8 3 14 7 6 V VCCI Statement 1 7 Vertical Controls 10 13 Viewfinder 2 8 Changing 2 33 Compatibility C 1 Viewfinder Diopter 2 26 W Warnings 1 3 White Balance 8 1 Button 2 10 Color Temperature 8 2 Determining Current Settings 8 2 White Balance Settings 8 4 Deleting 8 6 Loading 8 7 Saving 8 9 Selecting 8 6 Windows System Requirements 1 2 Index 5
70. 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 5 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 5 The LCD panel will not show the f stop nor indicator bars when the f stop is out of range Your camera works within the following ISO range DCS 620 200 1600 DCS 620x 400 4000 DCS 660 80 200 DCS 660M 320 800 11 11 The range of f stops for your camera in Auto Aperture mode is ISO 80 F 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 Exposure compensation from 3EV to 1EV is possible in other Zones 11 12 Flash Sync Mode Flash Sync mode lets you modify how and when the flash fires during exposure Press and hold the Flash Sync Mode button and rotate the Main Command Dial to select the desired flash sync mode Ifyou are using a non NIKON flash unit and select Normal
71. 105 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 35 105 3 5 4 5D AF Zoom 35 135 3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 70 210 4 AF Zoom 70 210 4 5 6 AF Zoom 70 210 4 5 6D C 8 Works with Works without Lens Name Lens Type Antialiasing Antialiasing Filter Filter AF Zoom 70 300 X 4 5 5 6D AF Zoom 70 300 X 4 5 5 6 AF Zoom 80 200 X 2 8 AF Zoom 80 200 x X 2 8D AF Zoom 80 200 x X 4 5 5 6D AF Zoom 75 180 Micro x x 4 5 5 6D IX Zoom 20 60 3 5 5 6 IX Zoom 24 70 3 5 5 6 IX Zoom 60 180 3 5 5 6 Compatible Viewfinders Viewfinder Number Multi meter finder DCS 620 620x Modified DP 30 DCS 660 660M Standard DP 30 Action finder DA 30 Waist level finder DW 30 High magnification finder DW 31 2 xipueddy C 9 Appendix D Glossary xipueddy 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 Antialiasing filter Helps to reduce aliasing at certain focal distances CCD Charge coupled device The part of the camera that captures images Continuous Servo AF Focus detection continues as long as shutter release button is lightly pressed and the reflex mirror is in the viewing position Useful when the camera to subject di
72. 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 1 5 3 17 5 7 19 6 4 21 7 5 25 8 5 28 9 30 11 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 1600 2 827 For example if the ISO in the previous example was 800 rather than 200 the guide number is 102 51 x 2 11 18 En Images on the Camera a Working with The Image LCD panel allows you to view images and information about images stored on a PC Card You can adjust the display contrast for a better view of the images In addition you can record sound files to be associated with images and delete images to free up space on the PC Card Image Review Mode There are three modes available for viewing
73. 2 1 B 5i DDR DR You should operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter A line voltage outside this range can destroy the AC adapter and or the camera Use only the AC adapter either 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 600 Series camera The Battery PC Card door should always be closed when you are using the camera If a shock is applied to the camera the battery may fall out causing loss of data if an image is currently being saved to the PC Card 3 5 Q B 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
74. 2 8 Fish Eye Ai 8 2 8S Fish Eye Ai 13 5 6 Ai 13 5 6S Ai 15 5 6 Ai 15 3 5 Ai 15 3 55 Ai 16 2 8 Fish Eye Ai 16 2 85 Ai 16 3 5 Ai 18 3 55 Ai 18 4 Ai 20 2 85 Ai 20 3 5 xxx ade ae a a a LEE MEE a C 1 2 xipueddy Lens Name Lens Type Works with Antialiasing or IR Filter Works without Antialiasing or IR Filter Ai 20 3 55 Ai 20 4 Ai 24 2 Ai 24 28 Ai 24 2 8 Ai 24 2 85 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 45 Ai 35 2 Ai 35 28 HEN ME EE EN EE EE E 35 2 5 Ai 35 2 8 Series E Ai 35 2 85 Ai 50 1 2 Ai 50 1 28 Ai 50 1 4 Ai 50 1 45 Ai 50 1 8 EN E E M E ME Ai 50 1 8S E 50 1 8 Ai 50 2 Ai 55 1 2 Ai 55 2 8 Ai 55 2 8S Micro Micro gt gt pe gt mL mM mS LS SK OS KL mT LL mL LK KL mK KL mK mK OX C 2 Works with Works without Lens Name Lens Type Antialiasing or IR Antialiasing or IR Filter Filter Ai 55 3 5 Micro Ai 58 1 2 Noct Ai 58 1 25 Noct Ai 85 1 45 Ai 85 2 Ai 85 25 E 100 2 8 Ai 105 1 85 Ai 105 2 5 Ai 105 2 58 Ai 105 2 8S Micro Ai 105 4 Micro Ai 105 4S Micro Ai 105 4 5S Ultra Violet Ai 135 2 Ai 135 28 Ai 135
75. 200 1600 ISO DCS 620x 2 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at 400 4000 ISO DCS 660 6 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at 80 200 ISO DCS 660M 6 million pixel imager 2 3 aspect ratio operating at 320 800 ISO v Anti aliasing filter to minimize color aliasing or IR filter to improve image quality v Enhanced White Balance functionality including ability to save White Balance settings not available with DCS 660M WY Calibrated exposure and color VW 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 Image management v Dual active slots for PC Cards JPEG file processing allows you to finish files on the camera DCS 620 and 620x v Ability to recover deleted images vY IPTC data in image header Y Lossless compressed 12 bit raw data for processing with DCS Host software VY Microphone for recording sound files v Transmit data using serial port Transmit images with a purchasable option 2 1 PIQUED INOA Image Capture v v v DCS 620 620x 0 5 frame second continuous frame rate with 3 5 frame second burst for 12 images DCS 660 660M 0 15 frame second continuous frame rate with 1 0 frame second burst for 3 images Vertical shooting controls Intervalometer allows you to set your camera to capture a series of
76. 20x 660 or 660M This portable camera system which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corporation will allow you to take and 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 Y Read the Software License Agreement 3 5 Q B RI v Verify that your camera package contains everything mentioned in the list of Package Contents Verify that your Macintosh or PC meets the system requirements Read the Warnings section Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions S S S 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 DCS Host Software with Adobe Photoshop on the Macintosh and TWAIN compliant applications on the PC Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera Macintosh v S S S S 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 1or later system software Macintosh OS 8 5 1 or later for a tethered camera 64 MB RAM minimum allocated to Photoshop 200 MB minimum free hard disk space
77. 4 Self TIME E M 13 28 Long Time EXpOSsUre eiecit eerte te edebat ete nter see 13 30 Custom DD C 13 32 Making a Custom Setting essere 13 32 Reset Factory Settings sinners nn n reete ta 13 33 Custom Settings Table sse 13 34 Connecting to Your Computer 14 1 Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection 14 1 Advantages to using a Card Reader sse 14 1 Connecting Your Camera to the Computer 14 2 Quitting Disconnecting from the Computer sess 14 4 Using th Card Reader eei te tret tester enn 14 4 D 9 Transmitting Data iocis petens Da ER 15 1 Connecting a Device to the Serial Port 15 1 Accessing Serial Port Options 15 2 Setting the Baud Rate essere 15 2 Serial In enun RETRO ERE I eS 15 3 Serial Er M 15 4 Serial Out eet RR 15 5 Image Miran snot asics eic err bete ro SIR 15 6 cnc Ae 16 1 PV ADIN c GR 16 1 DEM SER 16 2 Anti aliasing Filter and IR Filter eene 16 3 Removing Cleaning and Re installing the Anti aliasing or IR Filter 16 3 Whe dima Seti eee EROR OR
78. AE AF Lock You can simultaneously lock both exposure and focus by pressing the AE L AF L button 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 WY You 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 v You 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 v You cannot change the metering system while pressing the AE L AF L button v You 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 13 14 v You lock only the exposure by pressing AE L AF L button in Manual Focus mode 13 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 8 11 or Spot Metering page 8 12 is recommended when using AE lock L 105 r55 P 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject Lightly press and hold the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation mri C3 Keeping the Shutter Release button lightly
79. 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 exposure 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 Viewfin
80. DE Viewfinder button Drive Mode Self timer selector Camera strap eyelet Exposure Compensation Sync terminal button Camera strap eyelet Self timer LED Lens Release button Shutter Release button Sub Command dial Depth of field Preview button Mirror Lockup lever Anti aliasing or IR filter Focus Mode selector White Balance sensor Product label Vertical Shutter release With firmware version 3 09 or higher white balance is accomplished using image data rather than the White Balance sensor An IR filter is included with the base camera kit An anti aliasing filter is included with the regular kit PIQUED INOA 2 3 Camera Back Eyepiece Shutter lever Finder Release button Alert LED Image LCD panel Display button Selector button Record Tag button White Balance button Back Status LCD pane do button Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing e button Shutter Speed Aperture Focus Area Lock C button Label 2 4 Viewfinder eyepiece Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button AF Start AF ON button Main Command dial Microphone Navigate switch Flash Sync Mode gt button Custom Setting Menu eS button Remote r
81. Professional DCS 600 Series Digital Cameras gt gt 4 Nikon PS 2 Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corp 2000 All 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 600 Series Cameras THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Camera to be free from defects in material and workmanship for year or 100 000 shutter activations from the day of purchase whichever comes 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
82. TL Auto Flash mode is recommended Refer to the Non TTL Auto Flash Mode section of the SB 28 instruction manual Set the lens to the minimum aperture 4 Set Exposure mode Refer to Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode on page 13 1 While you can use any exposure mode Aperture Priority A 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 Whenever you mount the SB 28D 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 1 Press the ZOOM button to set the Zoom setting at the same or wider f mm as that of the lens in use In the automatic Zoom setting the flash beam coverage always follows the picture field angle of MODE SEL the lens in use The ZOOM amp button allows you to change the flash beam coverage Refer to 9 amp E the SB 28 instruction manual O NoT 2 2 Set the Exposure compensation level to zero EV or to
83. amera Most of the SB 28D 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 the following ISO settings are recommended DCS 620 and 620x 200 DCS 660 80 DCS 660M 320 Aperture Priority Auto or P Programmed Auto exposure mode is recommended as your camera will automatically choose the appropriate f stop in these modes Y You 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 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 discussed in the SB 28 instruction manual Auto Aperture m
84. an be affected Determining if the Imager is Dirty O o 3 O amp Even though the imager is located inside the camera it can get dirty There two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning v Capture a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager VY Access then visually inspect the imager for dirt Examining a Test Image 1 Connect your camera to your computer Refer to Connecting Your Camera to the Computer on page 14 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 13 4 and Manual Exposure Mode on page 13 8 3 Capture an image of a plain white object such as a clean white wall 4 Examine the image on the computer monitor Imperfections in the image such as dark clusters or streaks may indicate a dirty imager 16 5 Visually inspecting the Imager 1 Turn off the camera 2 Remove the lens from the camera 3 Remove the anti aliasing or IR filter CAUTION Z 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 Turn on the camera 7 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu f
85. 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 Exposure 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 len
86. atus 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 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 Ke You may select any focus bracket c5 r5b P nN Q Q c o 5 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 9 13 4 blinks to indicate that the Electronic Rangefinder cannot be used in this situation Focus with the clear matte field described on page 9 13 3 Confirm that the in focus indicator appears then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image 25 rSB 0 9 12 Manual Focus Using a Clear Matte Field Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp K
87. ay 12 13 Deleting More Than One Image You can delete all images in a folder all untagged images in a folder all images on a PC Card or all untagged images on a PC Card 1 Select a PC Card if necessary 2 To delete all untagged images in a folder or on a card tag any images that you DO NOT want to delete Refer to Tagging Images on page 12 10 3 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu 4 Select Delete Images from the Main menu The Delete Images menu appears displaying choices for his the active PC Card li in FELDIERIDT d in FOLDEFRH 5 Select your choice A confirmation screen appears 6 Select Yes or No Dalmia all images a POLDEROA If you chose Yes the images that you specified are deleted If Yes moj you chose one of the tagged image options images that you tagged are NOT deleted 12 14 m 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 600 Series camera can be recovered For the Recover function to work the PC Card must have been formatted on the camera The Recover function will not work for a card out of the box or formatted using the DCS Host software 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu 2 Choose Card from the Main
88. button to capture the image The Shutter cannot be released in the following situations v When 4 blinks Focus manually v When 4 appears Subject 15 too close Move away from your subject To conserve battery power turn off the camera when it is not in use CAUTION leaking batteries Always remove batteries before storing your camera to prevent damage due to 7 12 Reviewing Images on Your Camera You can display one four or nine images on the Image LCD panel Single Image Review mode Four Image Review mode Nine Image Review mode 1 Select the Display icon then choose Single Four or Nine Image Review mode from the dropdown menu page 2 14 2 Press and hold the Selector button and press the right or left side of the Navigate switch to navigate through the images horizontally or press the top or bottom to navigate vertically 3 Release the Selector button to select an image You need to select an image to tag it view information about it or associate a sound file with it as described on subsequent pages 4 7 13 Setting Display Contrast You can change the contrast to lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD panel Select the Contrast icon Refer to Menu Bar on page 2 12 A grayscale bar is displayed at the side of the image and a slider is displayed across the top 4 Press and hold the Selector
89. camera Refer to Recovering Deleted Images on page 12 15 If you format a card using the DCS Cord Quick Forrai Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 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 CARDO is active you are prompted to remove CARDI Remove the inactive card then select Retry Formed card DAN date will be maradh Cancel If you remove the active card the message at the left appears Re insert the card in the proper slot then select Retry 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 wait for the progress bar to go to completion a full format occurs If you press the Cancel button a quick format occurs With a quick format the card will be usable but occasional errors may occur when you save images 5 7 Selecting a PC Card 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 numb
90. capture images they are written to the selected folder using the TIFF Custom format regardless of whether processing is turned on If you turn on processing JPEG Best Better Good or TIFF RGB files are created and saved when the camera is not busy with other tasks such as capturing images JPEG files are saved to a JPEG folder and TIFF RGB files are saved to a TIFF folder These folders are created on the PC Card when you turn processing on if they don t already exist If you select the JPEG or TIFF folder to review images then you capture an image a message informs you that images cannot be saved there The images are saved in the default folder established in Properties You can specify whether the original TIFF file is saved or deleted once the JPEG or TIFF RGB file is saved Processing is turned off by default When you turn on processing it stays on until you turn it off or remove the PC Card Processing with Two PC Cards When you have PC Cards in both slots images are processed on the card that is active when you turn on processing If you make the other card active processing continues on the inactive card For example if CARDO is active when you turn on processing then you change to CARD1 processing continues on CARDO but not on CARD 1 In this case if you want to switch processing to CARD1 you must turn off processing then turn it back on When turned on processing will automatically be set for the active card CARD1
91. connector cover at the side of the camera 2 Plug the AC adapter into the AC Adapter connection 4 HEIS 7 5 7 6 3 Select the power cord with universal plug 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 Optional Settings Before You Start Set the Date and Time 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 2 14 2 Select Date Time from the Main menu The Date Time screen appears 3 Press and hold the Selector button and press the left or right side of the Navigate switch to highlight the desired field om B i EHE O Select a PC Card or Folder 4 Press and hold the Selector button and press the top or bottom of the Navigate switch to change the highlighted field 5 Repeat for all fields on the Date Time screen Before capturing images you should specify a PC Card and folder for storing images Refer to Selecting a PC Card or Folder on page 5 8 N o ES X CD Y m 7 7 Basic Shooting 7 8 1 Set the lens aperture to its minimum position as described in the Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture section on page 2 22 2 Setthe Drive mode select
92. ctromagnetic Emissions 1 7 Exposure Compensation 13 19 Modifying 13 22 Exposure Metering 3DColor Matrix Metering 8 10 Center Weighted Metering 8 11 Setting 8 13 Spot Metering 8 12 Exposure Mode Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode 8 15 Capturing Images In 13 4 Manual Exposure Mode 8 16 Capturing Images In 13 8 Obtaining Meter Reading 13 20 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 8 14 Setting 8 17 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 8 15 Capturing Images In 13 1 F Features 2 1 Firmware Installing on Your Computer 16 10 Updating 16 10 From PC Card 16 11 Flash Auto Aperture Mode 11 2 Flash Photography 11 1 Aperture Controlled Auto Flash 11 1 SB 28D 11 1 Setting Up the SB 28D 11 7 Setting Up Your Camera For 11 5 Test Firing 11 9 Flash Sync Mode 11 13 Rear Curtain Sync 11 15 Slow Sync 11 13 Flexible Program 13 13 Focus Area Locking 9 3 Selecting 9 1 Focus Lock for Off center Subjects 13 14 Focus Mode Autofocus 9 6 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 9 9 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 9 6 Manual Focus 9 10 Using a Clear Matte Field 9 13 With Electronic Rangefinder 9 11 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Moving Subject 9 8 Single Subject 9 7 Focusing Special Situations 9 13 Tips 9 13 Focusing Screen Changing 2 34 Folders Selecting 7 7 Use Folder 1 4 6 Formatting a PC Card 5 6 Four Image Review Mode 12 3 G Glossary D 1 H Handling your Camera 16 1 Highlighting 7 15 Histogram
93. d shutter speed aperture combination and obtain the desired shutter speed aperture while retaining a consistent exposure Refer to Flexible Program on page 13 13 Shutter Priority Auto 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 13 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 th
94. de on page 8 16 Ifyou 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 Y Set the number of exposures and compensation value in Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing Refer to Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing on page 13 24 PIQUED INOA v Lock the aperture in A mode and Shutter speed in S mode Refer to Locking the Aperture on page 13 7 Y Select and make a Custom Setting Refer to Making a Custom Setting on page 13 32 2 19 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 ur Press the lock release for the Drive mode selector and rotate the Drive 3 mode Self timer selector Set S for c3 A Single 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 10 10 ef To set the Self timer Press the Drive mode selector lock release and rotate the Drive mode
95. der information Top LCD panel information Back LCD panel information LCD panel illumination ISO range Frame counter Frame rate Self timer Depth of field Preview button 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 660 and 660M modified for the DCS 620 and 620x fixed eyelevel pentaprism high eyepoint type 0 8X magnification 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 AE 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 focu
96. e nN Q Q c o 5 Special Focusing Situations in AF Autofocus operation depends on general lighting subject contrast and detail and other technical factors In rare situations where 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 9 13 or perform autofocus on another subject located at the same distance 9 13 9 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 13 14 Low contrast subject Focus manually with the clear matte field or for Single Servo AF 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 13 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 9 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 S
97. e right of the menu bar indicates that the current image has an associated sound file lt aN You cannot record sounds and the Microphone icon is not displayed in the Back Status LCD panel under the following circumstances Y No image in the current folder VY No PC Card in the camera The PC Card in the camera is full v Youare capturing an image or a burst of images Ifyou record a sound file after capturing a burst of images the file will be associated with the last image in the burst 12 12 m Deleting Images You can delete one or more images from a PC Card to make space for additional images Any sound files associated with an image are also deleted Deleting a Single Image 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 1 Press and hold the Display button and the Selector button at the same time If the Image LCD panel is off it will turn on The Delete Image screen Fel RST appears showing the current image whether the Image LCD panel was on or off Or Y 2 While continuing to hold the Selector button release the Display button and use the Navigate switch to highlight your choice Choice Result Yes The image is deleted and the next image is displayed No The image is not deleted and the next image is displayed Done The image is not deleted and the screen goes aw
98. e specific effect you want Refer to Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 13 4 8 15 Co eunsodx j Manual Exposure Mode The Manual exposure control allows you to change both 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 13 8 Images captured at different shutter speeds Images captured at different apertures eh en Slow Shutter Speed Small aperture 8 16 Setting Exposure Mode Programmed eg gt S Shutter Priority Auto M Manual 3 A Aperture Priority Auto 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 Use Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode v Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode automatically shift to Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Y F and the blinking exposure mode indicator appear in the Top Status LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder Y If 3D C
99. e2 10 7 Two Button Reset Pressing the 4 and lt 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 8 14 AF Area mode Single Area AF Page 9 7 Focus Area Center Page 9 1 Flash Sync Front Curtain Sync Page 11 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 13 32 Shutter speed lock Cancelled Aperture lock Cancelled Focus area lock Cancelled ISO The ISO setting controls imager sensitivity The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa ISO 400 is twice as sensitive as ISO 200 and half as sensitive as ISO 800 The following table shows the ISO range for your camera Camera ISO DCS 620 200 1600 DCS 620x 400 4000 DCS 660 80 200 DCS 660M 320 800 Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the Main Command dial 38 4 The setting appears in the Back Status LCD panel Note on ISO DCS 620x Only While the supported ISO range for the DCS 620x camera is 400 4000 the camera still works at settings up to and includi
100. ears Can be released 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 exposure mode cannot be selected Set aperture by rotating lens S xs D 3 W aperture ring In this case aperture can only be confirmed through the aperture direct readout in viewfinder Err and Alert LED Errand Alert LED Locked Your camera has detected an abnormality in the blink blink shutter diaphragm Turn it off and on If the same warnings continue to blink take the camera to an authorized dealer or service center 9 appears when Can be released 3D Color Matrix Metering is set even though attached lens has no CPU camera automatically resets meter to Center Weighted Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering is selected B 1 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
101. econd 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual 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 14 3 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 Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while the DCS Host Software Image window 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 14 4 Transmitting Da
102. eference to or Off images are sharpened or not regardless of the camera property setting Refer to the DCS Host Software User s manual The Sharpening property has no impact on whether sharpening is applied during processing in the camera The default Sharpening property setting is Yes for DCS 660 cameras and No for DCS 620 and 620x cameras The property is not available for on DCS 660M cameras If you remove the antialiasing filter you need to set the Sharpening property to Refer to Anti aliasing Filter and IR Filter on page 16 3 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Properties from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select Sharpening from the Enable Properties menu The Sharpening screen appears 3 Choose No or Yes 4 4 Setting File Resolution You can specify a file resolution to be saved in the header of subsequently captured images This property does not affect image processing in the camera the DCS Acquire Module or the DCS TWAIN Data Source The specified resolution is used by applications such as Photoshop when displaying the images zi nimis ul Fischen Select the Menu icon then choose Properties from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 Select Resolution from the Properties menu The Image Resolution screen appears Select R
103. elease port Vertical AF Start AF ON button Camera Top AF Area Mode button Power LCD Panel Illumination switch Metering System selector lock release Metering System selector Shutter Release button Drive Mode selector loc Power Switch lock release release Exposure Compensation button Exposure Mode MODE button Drive Mode Self Timer selector Accessory Shoe Top Status LCD panel Diopter Adjustment knob Camera Bottom L Tripod mount Data plate label BJOUJE 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 Card Busy LED Serial port 4 PC Card Eject button PIQUED INOA 2 7 Viewfinder 1 Focus area indicators 2 Exposure level for waist level finder DW 30 or 6x high magnification finder DW 3i in manual exposure 3 Reference circle for Center weighted metering 4 Focus brackets Spot metering 5 Green Ready light 6 Focus indicators indicates a subject is in focus blinking gt 4 indicate that autofocus is impossible and 4 arrows indicate front
104. er available 1 Select the Folder icon Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 If there is no PC card in the camera an X appears within the Folder icon Selecting the icon produces a menu stating No Card With one PC Card inserted this dropdown menu appears with a displayed next to the currently active folder With two PC Cards inserted this dropdown menu appears with displayed next to the currently active card and folder A 0 or 1 appears in the Folder icon indicating the active card 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 CARDO or CARDI then select a folder With one card inserted select a folder 5 8 Saving Files JPEG and TIFF File Processing The DCS 620 and 620x cameras support background image processing that produces JPEG or TIFF RGB files that can be opened directly by any image editing software This feature is not available on the DCS 660 or 660M cameras The choices for processed files are JPEG Good Better Best and TIFF RGB JPEG Good files have the most compression JPEG Best have the least The less compression the better the quality of the processed file and the larger the file size The file size varies depending on content TIFF RGB files are not compressed When you
105. er E E A E 2 25 IR Filt ssi svc cose 2 25 Viewtnder DiOpter e eer EH e E er EHE TEM Pede 2 26 Illumination S Witch inei oe EISE IR Gai ane 2 27 Mirror Lockup Lever on tts ient on 2 28 Depth of Field Preview Button sese 2 29 ACCESSOTY SHOC ss iot eee Orbe EHE CARET 2 30 Sync Terminal eeecice tees entes temet teer tti eet esee aste been 2 30 Self Diagnostic Shutter System seen 2 31 Changing Viewfinders oe e 2 32 Removing the Finder esent reete 2 32 Attaching the Finder aeneis deterior arae 2 33 Changing Focusing Screens 2 34 Camera Straps e 2 35 Attaching the Neck Strap essen 2 35 Attaching the Hand Strap sse 2 36 Name Plate zeit eO need 2 37 Powering Your Camera yes scsvsssccesavseessmsrasivonssupiniaceesnens 3 1 Turning the Camera On and 3 1 Batteries c um i ee e Sesh 3 2 Inserting Removing Batteries sssessseeeeeenee 3 3 Checking Battery Status sss 3 6 rig 3 7 Charging Batteries 3 8 Conditioning Discharging Batteries 3 10 Battery Conservation
106. er speed in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Refer to Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode on page 13 1 or Manual Exposure Mode on page 13 8 V Perform the Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode Refer to Flexible Program on page 13 13 PIQUED INOA Rotating the Main Command Dial While Pressing Buttons v 2 18 Select Exposure mode Refer to Exposure Mode on page 8 14 Perform Exposure Compensation Refer to Exposure Compensation on page 13 19 Select AF area mode Refer to the Selecting AF Area Mode section on page 9 4 Select ISO Refer to ISO on page 10 9 Select Flash Sync mode Refer to Flash Sync Mode on page 11 13 Select the Custom Setting menu Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 Lock shutter speed aperture focus area Refer to Locking Shutter Speed on page 13 3 Set or cancel Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing Refer to Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing on page 13 24 Sub Command Dial Use the Sub Command dial by itself or with various buttons to perform the following 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 13 4 or Manual Exposure Mo
107. esolution or Units If you select Resolution the Resolution screen appears Press and hold the Selector button and press the left or right side of the Navigate switch to highlight the desired field Press and hold the Selector button and press the top or bottom of the Navigate switch to change the highlighted field If you select Units the Resolution Units screen appears Select Pixels inch or Pixels cm 4 5 A c 5 Determining Total Actuations You can determine the number of images captured by your camera from the time of its manufacture 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Properties from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select Total Actuations from the Properties menu Total Actualimna The Total Actuations screen 13054 appears informing you of the number of images captured Use Folder 1 You can specify whether the default place to store images is an empty folder or folder 1 when you insert a new PC Card 1 With the Properties menu displayed select Use FOLDEROI This Use Folder 1 screen appears 2 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 gt Vise FOLDERS 4 6
108. fer to Inserting Removing PC Cards on page 5 3 5 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 2 14 6 Select Firmware from the Main menu The Firmware screen appears 8 Select Version or Update from Firrrenra card If you choose Version the version number of the camera firmware appears If you choose Update from card a second screen appears Firmware 9 Choose or Cancel about 15 peronda If you choose Cancel the UK Cancel firmware will not be updated The process takes approximately 15 seconds 16 11 O o 3 o amp 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 620 and 620x 2 million pixels DCS 660 and 660M 6 million pixels Nikon F mount Refer to Appendix C Autofocus and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder Single Area
109. g Display Off Time on page 4 3 Press the Display button to turn the Image LCD panel On again oe DH 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 13 32 When the meter times out the following turn off v Viewfinder LCD V Top Status LCD panel Situations Using Extra Battery Power V Use of a telephoto or wide angle fisheye lens and constant auto focusing V Frequent use of the Image LCD panel VY 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 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 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 lt Do not use AC adapter for any purpose other than for camera v The AC adapter does not have an On Off switch To turn off the AC adapter you will need to unplug it
110. g 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 operates 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 f stop 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 histogram displays the number of occurrences of each pixel code value and can be used to assess an image s brightness and contrast levels Pixel code values represent the relative value of light intensities in a scene They range from 0 darkest elements in a scene to 255 brightest elements in a scene For a high contrast image the histogram will include almost the entire range of pixel code values For a low contrast image the histogram will include a small range of pixel code values ISO is the international sta
111. he LCD panels return to normal function when the temperature returns to normal 16 9 Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer Firmware is the software program that runs within the camera and controls its operation Access new firmware versions them from the Kodak WWW site http www kodak com Before you update the firmware on your camera install it on your computer Download the firmware from the Kodak WWW site From the Kodak Home page search for Digital Cameras DCS 600 Series and look for software 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 the PC Card Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera for instructions on updating using the DCS Host software 16 10 Updating From the PC Card 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 14 4 3 On your computer copy the firmware file dcs6xx bin to the cards root directory 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 Re
112. he 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 AC Adapter for Camera on page 3 13 3 5 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 3 2 Turn on the camera 3 Check the Battery icon on the ISO um p oy m SLOW a E C Back Status LCD panel I4 C AUTO y 533055 D m 0 t Gm The icon indicates whether the battery needs changing Full If the icon indicates that the battery is empty the camera al Low will not capture images 9 Insufficient a q j Empty Always check the battery status at the following times VY When loading a new battery v After lengthy storage VY If the shutter will not release V Incold weather Y Before an important assignment 3 6 Battery Charger You need to charge a battery before using it for the first time and whe
113. he entire range of pixel code values For a low contrast image the histogram will include a small range of pixel code values The histogram and exposure information are not displayed in Four or Nine Image Review mode To temporarily toggle between the display of the Histogram and the image press and release the Selector button 12 9 N O 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 Tagging Images You can tag one or more images then perform operations on the tagged or untagged images using the camera or the DCS Host software On the camera you can specify that the tagged images be processed page 6 2 transmitted or NOT deleted page 12 14 Image transmission is described in the DCS Transmission kit which can be purchases separately In the DCS Host software you can select tagged or untagged images and perform a variety of operations Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera 1 Select the desired review mode 2 Select an image 3 Press the Record Tag button Do not hold the Record Tag button for more than one second or you will activate the microphone used for attaching sound files to images A Tag icon appears above the image at the top right of the Menu Bar You can also tag the last image captured until the camera enters PowerSave mode or you perform another operation regardless of whether you
114. he subject progressively shifting among the sensors Dynamic AF is capable of following and maintaining accurate focus on moving subjects The viewfinder indication does not change even though the sensor is shifted Ke nN Q Q c o 5 Focus Mode Your camera has two focus modes autofocus and manual Autofocus There are two default Autofocus modes v 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 9 7 or the Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority section on page 9 9 Do 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 13 32 9 6 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Stationary Subject 1 Set the Drive Mode selector t
115. hen 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 O o 3 O amp v Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used v prevent corrosion avoid storing the camera in a laboratory or other location where chemicals are used Y Do not store the camera in a drawer or other non ventilated place v 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 prevent build up of mold or corrosion 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 s 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 LCD panels Liquid crystal may respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 32 degrees F 0 degrees C It may also darken in temperatures of around 140 degrees F 60 degrees C T
116. hile the Card Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel or the Card Busy LED inside the Battery PC Card door is 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 CARDO and the card in the slot closest to the camera front is referred to as CARD 1 CARDO CARDI With one card you can insert a PC 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 IMPORTANT Your camera uses 3 volt or 5 volt PC Cards When you use two cards they must both have the same voltage rating If you insert two cards with different voltages neither is powered A Card Voltage Mix message appears You need to remove one of the cards so that the other can be powered 5 2 Inserting Removing PC Cards It is not necessary to turn off the camera before inserting or removing a card 150 0100071 10 Sow C 1 Check the Card Present icon on P LI a the Back Status LCD panel It ain blinks when a card is busy gute yy xk maa te Xk L
117. ht 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 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 patterns 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 i e 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
118. idden by the image Trimble card Remote An image is captured when you Use the remote release to minimize Release activate the connected remote camera movement or when you are cable release away from the camera Modem Reserved for Transmit option Set automatically when you use the page 15 6 Transmit option 15 3 S 3 o 3 E 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 menu Rata arial in ET LIEST Salal In Bimus If the connected device is sending Date Fic ntranci data a message indicates the most IET B recent data received If there is no device connected or if a connected device is not currently Beia in Statue sending data this message appears Ho data reculwed 15 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 15 2 The Serial Out Mode menu appears ene Puma Hum be Modem 2 Select your choice described in Felpass the table below Syre Pulsu The setting is retained until you change it or use the Transmit option page 15 6 Modem is selected automatically with this
119. ighted Metering 7596 of the concentration in meter s sensitivity is concentrated in the 12 mm diameter 12 mm diameter circle within the viewfinder area and 25 of the sensitivity is outside this circle 7596 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 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 seconds 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 L4 seconds in one second steps select L 2 L 3 L60 13 36 L 4 or L60 Number Function Your Option LCD Panel 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 O1A speed aperture or flash outpu
120. il you change it or modem is selected as the Serial In or Serial Out mode When Modem is selected baud rate is 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 1 Select Serial In from the Serial Port menu page 15 2 The Serial In Mode menu appears 2 Select your choice described in the table below The setting is retained until you change it disconnect the device or use the Transmit option page 15 6 Modem is selected automatically with this option Manu Action Comments Choice None No data transmitted Serial port is unavailable New Images The text string from the connected device is written to the header of subsequent images Text string must be 250 valid characters or less Valid characters consist of ASCII characters carriage 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 15 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 over r
121. images on the Image LCD panel Single Four and Nine Image Review mode Single Image Review mode Four Image Review mode Nine Image Review mode 12 1 N 5 5 5 Ke 2 Setting the Review Mode DH 12 2 1 Insert a PC Card Refer to Inserting Removing PC Cards on page 5 3 Press the Display button to turn on the Image LCD panel Select the Display icon then select Single Four or Nine image Review mode Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 One four or nine images will be displayed Refer to Image Review Mode on page 12 1 Reviewing Images You can review any images that are stored on the PC Card a folder at a time Only the images in the currently selected folder are available for display at any one time 1 Select a PC Card and folder page 5 8 2 Select the Display icon then select the Image Review mode page 2 14 3 Adjust the contrast if needed page 12 6 4 Navigate through the images in the currently selected folder described on the next few pages Navigating in Single Image Review Mode Press and hold the Selector button and press the right or left side of the Navigate switch to scroll forward or backward through the images in the currently selected folder Navigating in Four or Nine Image Review Mode You can navigate horizontally o
122. included with your camera 9 16 Capturing Images 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 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 QO v Do not block the lens with your hair or hand VY 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 Y Do not block the White Balance sensor Buunjde2 10 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 Fully press the Shutter Release button to release the shutter Press the Shutter Release butto
123. ingle Area AF mode and select the subject s focus area described on page 9 1 or focus manually with the clear matte field v With an extremely bright object near your subject use Single Area AF mode and select the subject s focus area or focus manually with the clear matte field v When using a linear polarizing filter or other special filter such as a soft focus filter focus manually with the clear matte field A circular polarizing filter can be used in connection with autofocus operation Ke Antialiasing Filter or IR Filter Effect on Focus The antialiasing or IR 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 nN Q Q c o 5 The antialiasing filter also slightly increases the minimum distance at which you can focus It does not affect focusing either manual or automatic 9 15 Sharpening Your DCS 620 620x or 660 camera is equipped with an antialiasing filter an optical filter that is mounted inside the camera in front of the electronic imager 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 antialiasing filter is installed There may be special situations where you will not want to sharpen or where you want to remove the antialiasing filter When you use the DCS Host software with your camera y
124. isappear 13 3 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode 1 Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until A appears in the Top Status LCD panel and in the viewfinder 25 r5b A Mr 2 Remove your finger from the MODE button and rotate the Sub Command dial to select the desired aperture aaow r1 3 Setthe lens to its minimum aperture Refer to Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture on page 2 22 The aperture setting is indicated in the Top Status LCD panel 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 panel 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 13 5 par C3 8 A n m 5 Confirm the automatically set shutter speed 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture an image Locking the Aperture You can
125. ll number is provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled Calls to arrange for service will have the charges cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS 600 Series camera and software are available Please contact the regional Service Marketing group at North America 1 800 645 6325 No charge options include e Kodak Professional World Wide Web site http www kodak com go support e FaxBack system documents e Kodak Professional dealer where you purchased this product Table of Contents Important Information 1 1 System Requirements for your Computer sse 1 2 Macintoshi M 1 2 WINCOWS m E E 1 2 bun 1 3 Important Safeguards and Precautions esee 1 4 Electromagnetic Emissions eese eene nennen 1 7 VCCI Statement eie IDEEN RU ee ee ase 1 7 About Your Camera 2 2 2 1 Nomenclature Rik eh 2 3 Camefa Front M iioii erein ee RE ETE ieai 2 3 Camera Back E E EE 2 4 Camera Top priini ecir ea aa 2 5 Camera Ea R E AR E 2 5 Cameta S1des E E aE 2 6 Open Battery PC Card Door 2 7
126. loth 2 33 Changing Focusing Screens 2 34 Turn off the camera and remove the finder Refer to Removing the Finder on page 2 32 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 IMPORTANT When removing a focusing screen be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached screen on a soft clean cloth 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 PIQUED INOA 2 35 Attaching the Hand Strap 2 36 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
127. lso shifts the Spot Metering area to the corresponding position Ifyou are using a lens without a CPU or accessories such as r a F bellows or extension rings the E 1 005 pixel 3D Color Matrix T p Metering automatically E Lt 03 switches to Center Weighted 1 A dn Metering ae If Programmed Auto CUN 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 8 12 Co Setting the Metering System Rotate the Metering System Selector while pressing the Metering System Selector Lock Release to select the desired type of exposure metering rm je 2 S The appropriate symbol appears in the viewfinder 3D Color Matrix Metering Center Weighted Metering Spot Metering t3 125 r55 P C ig5 P a 25 r55 P Uo 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 The relationship between aperture and shutter
128. m the previously loaded setting page 8 7 are applied to images that you capture Deleting White Balance Settings You can delete White Balance Settings that have been loaded on your camera 1 With the White Balance Settings menu displayed page 8 4 choose Delete WB Settings The Delete White Balance Setting menu appears 2 Select the setting to be deleted Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 Ae Ch Hail Gis T A confirmation screen appears 3 Select Yes to delete the setting or No to leave it intact 8 6 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 There are a few rules to remember when you load White Balance settings If you should forget any of the rules an appropriate error message appears as shown in the table below Rule Error Message You can only load settings into the camera that was originally used to capture the images Unable In uae WE bow irem other cures Each setting that you load must have a unique name Your camera holds up to ten Custom White Balance settings Me numbar of WH flew me i 8 7 Co eunsodx j 8 8 5 iz un LE AFIDZ 0 CTY HALL Wa DORE ju STADIUM WB With the White Balance Setting screen displayed page 8 4 choose Load fr
129. main subject is centered is also detected By analyzing this data your camera is able to provide 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 Co Center Weighted Metering eunsodxj With approximately 75 of the meter s sensitivity concentrated on the 12 mm diameter circle within the viewfinder and 25 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 13 16 CUSTOM You can change the diameter of the viewfinder circle using Custom Setting 14 Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 Spot Metering Nearly 100 of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated in a 4 mm diameter area approximately 1 5 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 6mm 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 a
130. more images changing exposure compensation on the flash or on the camera as needed 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 4 7 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 2 8 4 15 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 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 r 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 Z 2 5 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 x 5 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
131. n 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 13 32 To deactivate autofocus when the Shutter Release button is lightly pressed use Custom Setting 4 Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 Basic Shooting 1 Set the lens aperture to its minimum position Refer to Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture on page 2 22 2 Set the Drive Mode selector to S for Single frame shooting Refer to Drive Mode on page 10 10 ur e 3 Setthe Focus mode selector to S for Single Servo AF Refer to Focus Mode on page 9 6 Buunjde2 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 8 10 Press and hold the Exposure Mode MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Programmed Auto
132. n t 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 four hours after the green light turns on You can condition a battery in one slot while charging a battery in the other 3 10 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 will not be kept charged and the backlight for the Top Status and Back Status LCD panels will turn off You can change the setting for PowerSave time Refer to Setting PowerSave Time on page 4 3 Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode Lightly press the Shutter Release button MODE E p Image LCD Panel Timeout The Image LCD panel will turn off if you have not used the camera for 60 seconds You can change the setting for Image LCD timeout Refer to Settin
133. nce sensor window on the front of the camera with the hand grip or your finger as this will affect auto white balance settings 8 1 180 pray 101 H AUTO Auto TETT Flourescent O Daylight Tungsten 5 Flash Custom To determine the current white balance setting check the White Balance icons on the Back LCD panel The icons reflect the current setting 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 White Balance Color Temperature Setting Degrees Kelvin Daylight 5500 Tungsten 3200 Fluorescent 5000 On Camera Flash 5600 8 2 Selecting Custom White Balance You must select Custom White Balance before selecting deleting or loading Custom White Balance settings Press and hold the White Balance 8888 oy mame ELA 91 55 I50 7071071 SLow LUC mnm AB Pa Dat 70 0 61 0 07071 button and use the Navigate switch until no White Balance icons appear in the Back LCD panel When no icons appear Custom White Balance is selec
134. ndard 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 sensitivity 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 Multi Meter Finder DP 30 and D type AF Nikkor lenses 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated with the F5 With the classic techniques of evaluating for 1846 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 brig
135. never it is low If you plan to use your camera without the AC adapter for an extended period of time it is 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 C 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 While you can use a battery when the light turns green you will have optimal results if 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 you leave the battery in the charger for 2 hours after the light turns green 3 7 Charging Batteries 3 8 Remove the battery from the camera page 3 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter for charger into the battery charger jack Select the international power cord that is appropriate for your area Insert the appropriate end of the international power cord into the receptacle on the rear of the AC adapter for charger Plug the power cord into a wall outlet 6 Insert one or two batteries in the slots in the battery charge
136. ng 6400 Settings above 4000 can degrade image quality In some instances you may want to use an ISO between 4000 and 6400 At these times it is suggested that you first capture some test images to determine results ur e Buunjde2 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 Y Continuous low speed shooting Y Continuous high speed shooting Y 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 Defaults for these settings are 4 DCS 620 and 620x CL 2 0 CH 3 5 Cs 1 0 DCS 660 and 660M CL 15 CH1 0 Cs 15 You can change the settings for CH and CL Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 10 10 Single Frame Shooting 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 Single frame shooting for stationary subjects or subjects that do not require several frames of rapid firing ur e
137. ning on and off 3 1 Capturing Images 10 1 Basic Shooting 7 8 10 3 Preparations 10 1 Card Reader 14 1 14 4 Using 14 4 Cards Inserting 7 2 Center Weighted Metering 8 11 Charging Batteries 3 8 7 1 Cleaning Antialiasing Filter 16 3 Imager 16 8 Your Camera 16 2 Clock 4 1 Computer Connecting to 14 2 Disconnecting From 14 4 System Requirements 1 2 Conditioning Batteries 3 10 Configuring Your Camera 4 1 Connecting to the Computer 14 2 Index 1 Conserving Batteries 3 11 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 9 9 Continuous Shooting 10 12 Custom Settings 13 32 Description 13 34 Making 13 32 Resetting to Factory Settings 13 33 Using the Properties Menu 4 7 D Data 6 8 Date and Time 4 1 7 7 DCS 600 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 Images All in Folder or PC Card 12 14 Multiple Images 7 19 12 14 Single Image 7 18 12 13 Untagged Images in Folder or PC Card 12 14 Depth of Field Preview Button 2 29 Dioptric Adjustment of the Viewfinder 4 3 Discharging Batteries See Conditioning Batteries Disconnecting From Your Computer 14 4 Display Button 2 10 Display Contrast 7 14 Adjusting 7 14 12 6 Display Off Time 4 3 Display Options 12 8 Highlight 12 8 Histogram 7 15 12 9 Setting 12 8 Drive Mode 10 10 Choosing 10 10 Index 2 Continuous Shooting 10 12 Single Frame Shooting 10 11 Drive Mode Self Timer Selector 2 20 E Ele
138. nto the microphone to record a sound file and associate it with the current image Refer to Associating Sound Files With Images on page 12 11 White Balance Button ak V Select Preset White Balance then press and hold the button and use the Navigate switch to select the desired White Balance icon on the Back Status LCD panel Refer to White Balance on page 8 1 2 10 LCD Panels Top Status LCD panel Image LCD panel Back Status LCD panel Top Status LCD Panel r Aperture lock Shutter speed lock Shutter speed _ It De D j ru Aperture e Xaan an S Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing Es ECTS Focus area lock Se Exposure mode Jt 1 t3 Focus area AF area mode A 2 Flexible program Exposure compensation Exposure compensation valu Back Status LCD Panel ISO Bracketing information m Flash sync mode Custom Setting Personal computer connection ISO Setting mode 1so rn SLOW Da ru Bracketing bar graphs amt am am oam aa de aca Exposure 4g n ui Cam Custom setting racketing AUTO White Balance Bete rk JM Card present rumcumwmeummo Frame nunt
139. o 1 1 Pull the Diopter Adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in the viewfinder s reference circle appears sharp NS Co 2 Push the knob back in to lock A 28 2 26 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 to illuminate the Top and Back Status LCD panels The LCD 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 13 32 To turn the illumination off before it times out rotate the LCD Panel Illumination switch clockwise again After the shutter is released the LCD panel illumination automatically turns off PIQUED INOA 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 An
140. o S Single Servo AF Ke nN Q Q c o 5 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to activate autofocus 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 autofocus t3 105 Fob P 9 7 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority Moving Subject Perform steps 1 3 as fora stationary subject page 9 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 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 on
141. ode 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 Attaching the SB 28D or SB 28DX Li ISO 0608 1152 3 4 6 9 13 18 5 zoom Zi Zi ZOOM MODE SEL oe HO OO ER 0 V OFLASH ON OFF Mount the SB 28D 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 V Nikkor lens Turn on the camera Turn on the Speedlight by pressing its ON OFF button for approximately 0 5 seconds Standby Mode The SB 28D features a Standby mode that helps conserve the ba
142. olor Matrix Metering is set on the camera the metering system is also automatically shifted to Center Weighted 8 17 Co eunsodx j Focusing This chapter discusses focus area Focus mode special focusing situations and the effect of the antialiasing filter on focus It also discusses sharpening in the DCS 660 camera O Focus Area Five focus areas are available with your camera Selecting the Focus Area NN s 2 3 To select the desired focus area press the top bottom left or right of the Navigate switch 9 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 9 Left e Right L S Top Bottom PI When Spot Metering is selected shifting the focus area also shifts the Spot Metering area accordingly 9 2 Locking the Focus Area You can lock the focus area using the lock function 1 Select the desired focus area then press the Navigate switch to any position while pressing the Focus area lock button Ke nN Q Q c o 5 appears above the focus i WC PL C area icon in the Top Status LCD m al Fac panel
143. om 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 Select 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 The setting is loaded from the PC Card to your camera and appears in the list of settings When you load settings from a PC Card the last setting loaded is the active White Balance setting Co Saving White Balance Settings using your Camera You can save the current camera generated White Balance settings then apply the settings to subsequently captured images Baa camen WE IET TERT TR Saving White Balance Settings using the Computer eunsodx j Capture an image with a neutral area such as a gray or white card in the center With the White Balance Setting screen displayed page 8 4 choose Save Image nnnn A confirmation screen appears Select Yes to save the setting or No to return to the White Balance Settings menu without saving If you save the setting it appears on the White Balance Settings and the Delete White Balance Settings screens You can also save White Balance settings to a PC Card using the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source then load the settings in your camera
144. ompensation function is also set bracketing will be combined with 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 13 27 Self Timer 1 While pressing the Lock release set the Drive mode Self timer selector to self timer position Compose the picture Lightly press the Shutter Release button and confirm focus and exposure Refer to Selecting the Focus Area on page 9 1 and Setting Exposure Mode on page 8 17 13 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 par C3 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
145. on 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 1 Continuous Servo AF Release Priority 1 0 Release Priority is the default setting for Focus Priority 1 1 Continuous Servo AF To change to Focus Priority choose 17 1 2 Single Servo AF Focus Priority 2 0 Focus Priority is the default setting for Single Release Priority 2 1 Servo AF To change to Release Priority choose 2 1 3 Bracketing order 0 3 0 At the default setting images are captured in 0 3 1 13 34 LCD Number Function Your Option Panel 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
146. on number The number appears in the Back Status LCD panel 3 Rotate the Sub Command Dial to set your desired option appears in the Back Status LCD panel par C3 Reset Factory Settings To reset all Custom Settings press the and SRI 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 13 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 panel 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 Number Function Your Option Eee Panel 0 Selecting Custom Setting Custom Setting 0 A To store a combination of your Custom Custom Setting B 0 6 Settings select 0 A or 0 b then set Custom Setting 1 to 24 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 Butt
147. or to S for Single frame shooting 3 Setthe Focus mode selector to S for Single Servo AF 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 Press and hold the Exposure mode MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial to select Programmed Auto Exposure mode 7 9 4 HEIS P appears in the Top Status LCD C rE C panel and viewfinder 7 Press the Navigate switch to position the focus brackets on your main subject 7 10 ED 105 P 8 Lightly press the Shutter Release button 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 4 HEIS 105 r56 P CO D 9 Confirm that a green appears inside the viewfinder indicating successful focusing then fully depress the Shutter Release
148. ou can specify whether you want the image sharpened To use the Sharpening feature you may need to change settings on both your camera and in the DCS Host software The Sharpening feature does not work with the 660M cameras The antialiasing filter uses optical design to reduce or eliminate the high frequency image patterning problems associated with single shot digital capture and interpolation The optical effect 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 experiences 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 antialiasing filter s optical effect Preparing for Sharpening in the DCS Host software You can set a camera property that tells the DCS Host software whether sharpening should be applied Refer to Enabling Sharpening on page 4 4 For information on the Sharpening function refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD
149. ou must charge a battery before using it for the first time 1 Check that the Card Present icon ISO 74474474 Stow Ir P on the Back Status LCD panel is LALLA L Ba EY l not blinking Ex xt3E 5 0 ee IMPORTANT VOLO 0 6107 11 6 mm 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 stop 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 Turn off the camera 3 3 Lift the latch assembly on the Battery PC Card door and turn it counter clockwise to open the door 3 4 IMPORTANT Be sure that the Card Busy LED is Off before you continue The white arrow opposite the connector should be pointing upwards as the battery is inserted Some 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 t
150. overexposure be highlighted In addition you can specify that the exposure histogram and information about the image be displayed The histogram is only displayed in Single Image Review mode 1 Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 2 14 2 Select Display Options from the Main menu The Display Options screen appears Display f van ee 3 Click an option to turn it on or off E UNE If you turn Highlighting on any overexposed areas of the image blink This is not necessarily a bad thing The highlighting indicates areas where the light exceeds an RGB value of 255 To temporarily stop the blinking of highlights press and hold the Selector button 12 8 Image name Date Shutter speed ISO setting Aperture Exposure mode Exposure compensatio Time r L 1 TNZX 1483 PO Nt If you turned the Histogram Info option On the histogram and exposure information appears The image histogram shows the range and distribution of tonal values for an image It displays the number of occurrences of each pixel code value and can be used to assess an image s brightness and contrast levels Pixel code values represent the relative value of light intensities in a scene They range from 0 darkest elements in a scene to 255 brightest elements in a scene For a high contrast image the histogram will include almost t
151. page 9 13 Single Servo AF is convenient for off center subjects Refer to Focus Lock For Off center Subjects on page 13 14 9 8 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 gt which appear in the viewfinder display in Autofocus mode can be canceled using Custom Setting 23 Refer to Custom Settings on page 13 32 Ke Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 1 Setthe Focus Mode selector to C for Continuous Servo AF nN Q Q c o 5 EX 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button Autofocus begins and the lens D 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 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 9 9 105 rSB P Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start autofocus When
152. pressed confirm that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Then press and hold the AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure 13 17 4 Keep pressing the AE L AF L button recompose the scene then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image LJ 25 F56 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 13 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 13 32 13 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 situation
153. pressing and holding the Display button and pressing the right or left side of the switch Using the Navigate switch to Select the Focus Area When you use the Navigate switch without the Display or Selector buttons you can select the desired focus area Refer to Selecting the Focus Area on page 9 1 Ifyou select Dynamic AF s primary sensor or the single AF sensor you can prevent accidental change by using the Navigate switch with the Focus Area Lock button 2 9 Digital Function Buttons There are four buttons associated with your camera s digital functions You can access the digital functions when you use these buttons in conjunction with the Navigate switch Display Button Ee V Press and release the button to turn the Image LCD panel On or Off V Press and hold the button and use the Navigate switch to scroll across the menu bar icons Selector button V Press and hold the button and use the Navigate switch to scroll through images or menu options Release the button to select the desired image or menu option V Press and hold the Display button and the Selector button at the same time to turn the Image LCD panel on and display a screen where you can delete the currently selected image Record Tag Button Ww v Press and release the button to tag or untag the selected image You can tag images that you do not wish to delete Refer to Tagging Images on page 12 10 V Press and hold the button and speak i
154. r 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 7 Once the green light turns on wait four hours then remove the battery or batteries from the charger If you don t wait two hours batteries will only be charged to 80 of capacity 8 Insert a charged battery into the camera 9 Close the camera door d The Battery icon is displayed on Iso HH E SLOW Le Iu c mD Goo the Back Status LCD panel m when a battery is in the camera EC the camera is turned on and the camera is not in PowerSave mode page 3 11 Ium I d 0 607171 The Battery icon is not displayed if the AC adapter is connected If your battery charger does not function as expected check the following VY The wall adapter is properly connected v There are 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 batteries if you leave them in the charger for an extended period of time 3 9 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 50 of normal capacity IMPORTANT Do
155. r vertically in Four or Nine Image Review mode Examples of navigation in Four Image Review mode appear on the next two pages Navigation works the same way in Nine Image Review mode 12 3 N O 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 Navigating Horizontally Press and hold the Selector button and press the right side of the Navigate switch to scroll horizontally from the lower numbered to the higher numbered images in the currently selected folder Ir I Press and hold the Selector button and press the left side of the Navigate switch to scroll horizontally from the higher numbered to the lower numbered images in the currently selected folder 44 45 44 46 47 46 12 4 Navigating Vertically Press and hold the Selector button and press the bottom of the Navigate switc h to scroll vertically from the lower numbered to the higher numbered images in the currently selected folder 42 43 44 45 42 El Press and hold the Selector button and press the top of the Navigate switch to scroll vertically from the higher numbered to the lower numbered images in the cu selected folder z BLU Em ale rrently Jo 12 5 m 5 3 5 3 5 Ke D 2 Adjusting Display Contrast You can change the contrast to lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD panel
156. ra or the computer and you don t 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 8 or the Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera section on page 3 14 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 Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera 3 Connect either end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the camera port 14 2 RES 1 5 Z n e PHS YD Pa Pm Pe Po at ru x 0702 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 s
157. rating instructions e If your camera has been dropped or the housing has been damaged When your camera exhibits a distinct change in performance Disassembling the Camera Never attempt to take the camera apart The camera is shipped as a single unit Do not disconnect the parts except when cleaning a dirty anti aliasing filter or imager Refer to Cleaning the Imager on page 16 8 Electromagnetic Emissions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning your camera off and on you can 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
158. rcle for Center Weighted Metering or Spot Metering is fully covered by the subject 2 Lightly press the Shutter Release button 13 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 par C3 4 Recompose the picture and capture the image Ifyou are using Single Servo AF mode 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 13 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 x the desired compensation value AF L_AF OI
159. rom the dropdown menu page 2 14 The Main menu appears 8 Select Imager Clean If there is no battery in the camera or the camera is not connected to the AC adapter a screen informs you Insert a battery or connect the AC adapter Press and hold the Selector button and use the Navigate switch to select Retry Rairy Cancel 16 6 Ou A 4 9 If the battery and AC adapter are in place the Open Shutter screen appears in the Image LCD panel 9 Select OK to proceed or Cancel to cancel the process If you chose Cancel you can turn off the camera 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 10 Hold the camera so that light reflects off the imager Visually inspect the imager 16 7 O o 3 o amp Cleaning the Imager If the imager is dirty check the Kodak Web site for instructions on cleaning Reassembling the Camera You must reassemble your camera after inspecting or cleaning the imager 1 Select Yes in the Close Shutter screen The mirrors lower and the shutter closes Turn off the camera Carefully replace the anti aliasing or IR filter 4 Replace the lens 16 8 Storing v W
160. rth America 1 800 508 1531 Authorized Dealers Contact your authorized Kodak Professional dealer for help with camera operation and connection to your computer Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics application software integration consulting and supporting equipment such as Kodak DS8650 PS Dye Sublimation Printers Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement Telephone Support Currently telephone support is provided without charge during your warranty period only Your camera must be registered with Eastman Kodak to qualify for no charge support You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera and proof of purchase 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 Eastman Kodak Company United States Call 1 800 23 KODAK 1 800 235 6325 Outside United States Contact your local Kodak service representative 5 Out of Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative A call incident is defined as 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 ca
161. ry 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 16 3 CAUTION parts of the camera camera s anti aliasing filter 16 4 Carefully remove the filter bracket from the camera Gently blow off the dust using commercially available canned air If the anti aliasing filter is still dirty contact your dealer or service representative To re install place the filter bracket tabs into the upper two notches on 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 21 If you break the glass on the anti aliasing or IR filter while it is in the camera call your service representative The broken glass can damage the imager and other Use only lenses listed in Appendix C Other lenses can potentially break your The Imager The imager records light when you capture an image If it should get dirty the quality of your images c
162. ry is low Recharge the battery replace it with a freshly charged battery or connect the AC adapter Exposed a burst of images and the Card icon continues to flash It takes time to save a burst of images 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 camera 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 off the camera 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 S 3 Q gt Appendix C Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility Compatible Lenses Your camera works with the following NIKKOR lenses Some work with the camera s antialiasing or IR 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 Works without Lens Name Lens Type Antialiasing or IR Antialiasing or IR Filter Filter Ai 6 2 8S Fish Eye Ai 8
163. s If you click Cancel processing is not started The Processing menu appears The active PC Card becomes full as images are being processed This can occur regardless of whether there are one or two cards in the camera You remove a PC Card while processing is enabled whether or not images are currently being processed CARDO ful Promina tared OFF _oK Click OK and delete some images or insert a different card 6 4 Changing Processing Settings There are several processing settings that you can change The settings are applied to images as they are processed Fraceez ng Settings uH uid EI i Fila Types JPG Basi Raa olution 907 Lec Parahin 1 Select Change Settings from the Processing menu The Processing Settings menu appears with the current values shown in parentheses 2 Select the desired setting The following screens appear depending on your choice Processing Settings Screen Defaults Underlined Result Original TIFF Cirigirad TIFF Saves the TIFF image default Deletes the TIFF image after the processed JPEG file has been saved File Type JPEG Best Better Good TIFF RGB Files are processed to the selected JPEG quality Resolution Maintains the size and spatial resolution of the original image 67 The size and spatial resolution are reduced
164. s It is not recommended that you use manually or automatically applied exposure 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 or Spot par C3 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 VY Using the AE L AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button page 13 16 peoueApy v Obtaining a meter reading for a subject in Manual Exposure mode page 8 16 VY Using the Exposure Compensation button page 13 22 Using Auto Exposure Flash Exposure bracketing page 13 24 Results will vary depending on conditions so you will want to experiment with each method 13 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 the metering system to Center Weighted or Spot and use the following method 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and or move in closer until the reference ci
165. s 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 each 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 changin
166. s 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 620 200 1600 in 1 3 stop increments DCS 620x 400 4000 in 1 3 stop increments DCS 660 80 200 in 1 3 stop increments DCS 660M 320 800 in 1 3 stop increments Counts the number of images captured Shooting Mode Eo go ur CH Continuous High 3 5 fps 1 0 fps CL Continuous Low 2 0 fps 15 fps CS Continuous Silent 1 0 fps 15 fps Refer to Continuous Shooting on page 10 12 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 Reflex mirror Accessory shoe Flash sync control Flash synchronization Flash ready light Power source Battery power confirmation External Battery Charger AC Adapter Dimensions Weight Automatic instant return type 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
167. s 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 PIQUED INOA 2 23 Removing the Lens 2 24 1 Press and hold the Lens Release button and turn the lens clockwise If you don t 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 The imager size and ISO varies depending on your camera model Camera Imager Size ISO DCS 620 2 million pixels 200 1600 DCS 620x 2 million pixels 400 4000 DCS 660 6 million pixels 80 200 DCS 660M 6 million pixels 320 800 Anti aliasing filter The DCS 620 DCS 620x and DCS 660 cameras each contain an anti aliasing filter which improves overall image quality and helps reduce aliasing at certain focal distances PIQUED INOA IR Filter The DCS 660M and some DCS 620 cameras base camera kits use an IR filter in place of an anti aliasing filter 2 25 Viewfinder Diopter You can compensate for near or far sightedness and see more clearly through the viewfinder by adjusting the finder diopter within a continuous range of from 3 t
168. s or for all images on the card 3 in camem not esi Processing is enabled for the selected folder and all images in the folder have been processed Similar screens appear when the same condition exists for tagged images or for all images on the card All images in POLDER proceed Ennis processing for rend rursum t Cancel Click OK and insert a PC Card If you click OK new images are processed when you capture them to that folder If processing is enabled for tagged images or all images on the card then images are processed as you tag or capture them If you click Cancel processing is not started There are two PC Cards in the camera With processing enabled for one card you make the other card active then access the Processing menu ambad for rede IAH Proceseing T If you click OK processing continues on the inactive card If you click Cancel processing stops on the inactive card You can then enable processing on the active card if desired if desired 6 3 6 5 14 Dui Aes Condition Screen Your Action Your processing settings are set to delete the original TIFF image when you process files Refer to Changing Processing Settings on page 6 5 original TIEF images IT Coninen OK Cancel If you click OK a second confirmation screen appear
169. 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 aperture 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 Aperture Priority Auto A Y 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 selecte
170. stance 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 Depth 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 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
171. t level shutter speed 00A respectively select 11A 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 2 0 in 0 5EV steps 0 5EV 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 19 Prolonged shutter speed Disabled 19 0 Long Time Exposures of 40 seconds to Enabled 19 1 30 minutes can 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 13 37 mri C3 LCD Number Function Your Option Panel 20 Flash Sync speed Default 1 250 20 0 To lock the flash sync speed at 1 300 1 250 1 300 1 250 1 300 1 200 1 160 1 125 1 100 1 80 or 1 60 select 200 1 160 1 125 250 3
172. ta You can use the serial port on your camera to transfer data between your camera and other devices In addition there is a purchasable option that enables you to transmit images to a remote location using a cellular phone 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 5 5 o 3 E 5 15 1 Accessing Serial Port Options Amin ees Serial in Hore Saral Cat Moree Setting the Baud Rate Select the Menu icon then choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu page 2 14 Select Serial Port from the Main menu The Serial Port menu appears Select one of the following VY Baud Rate page 15 2 v Serial In page 15 3 v Serial Out page 15 3 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 15 2 1 Select Baud Rate from the Serial Port menu page 15 2 The Baud Rate menu appears Select the appropriate baud rate for the connected device The setting is retained unt
173. te 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 software package not provide from 10 pin for Macintosh terminal MF 27 Data back Out of use Can not attach MF 28 Multi control back Out of use Can not attach F 2 Numerics 3D Color Matrix Metering 8 10 A AC Adapter 3 13 7 5 Connecting 3 14 7 5 Accessory Shoe 2 30 Actuations 4 6 AE AF Lock 13 16 AF Area Mode Selecting 9 4 Anti aliasing Filter 2 25 16 3 Cleaning 16 3 Effect on Focus 9 15 Re installing 16 3 Removing 16 3 Aperture Locking 13 7 Setting 13 4 13 9 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode Capturing Images In 13 4 Auto Aperture Mode 11 2 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 13 24 Autofocus 9 6 Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority 9 9 Single Servo AF with Focus Priority 9 7 B Back Status LCD Panel 2 12 Basic Shooting 7 8 10 3 Batteries 3 2 Charging 3 8 7 1 Checking Status of 3 6 Conditioning 3 10 Conserving 3 11 Discharging 3 10 Inserting 3 3 7 2 Removing 3 3 Battery Charger 3 7 Battery PC Card Door 2 7 Baud Rate 15 2 2 4 Battery PC Door 2 7 Bottom 2 5 Care 15 1 16 1 Front 2 3 Handling 15 1 16 1 Properties See Properties Sides 2 6 Specifications A 1 Storage 16 9 Top 2 5 Tur
174. ted 8 3 Co eunsodx j Using White Balance Settings Once you have selected Custom White Balance you can access several Custom White Balance functions 1 Press the White Balance button If the Image Display was Off it turns On If there are no images in the folder this screen appears If the selected folder contains images this screen appears showing the currently selected image 2 Select your choice OK The White Balance values from the selected image are saved using the same name as the image The setting is applied to subsequent images that you capture This setting overwrites the setting that was saved the last time you chose OK Cancel The White Balance setting does not change 8 4 Co Options The White Balance Settings menu appears You can VY Select a White Balance setting from those loaded on the camera page 8 6 v Delete a White Balance setting from the camera page 8 6 Y Load a White Balance setting from a PC Card to the camera page 8 7 eunsodx j v Savea White Balance setting page 8 9 8 5 Selecting White Balance Settings With the White Balance Settings menu displayed page 8 4 choose one of the following Image xxxx The White Balance values from the selected image are applied to images that you capture Previously loaded setting The White Balance values fro
175. 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 viewfinder Unless you remove your finger from the Shutter Release button the motor will start driving the lens again to obtain an in focus picture if the 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 Ifa 4 blinks in the viewfinder autofocus is not possible Refer to Special Focusing Situations in AF on page 9 13 Focusis not locked in Continuous Servo AF To capture an off center subject use the AE L AF L button and recompose the image Refer to AE AF Lock on page 13 16 Manual Focus CI oJ 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 an AF I or AF S 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 You can use the Electronic Rangefinder or the viewfinder s clear matte field to ensure precise manual focus 9 10 Manual Focus with the Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder provides you with viewfinder indications that show the focus st
176. the Display button and press the left or right side of the Navigate switch to highlight the desired number Press and hold the Display button and press the top or bottom of the Navigate switch to change a number Change the PowerSave time using a procedure similar to that described for changing Display Off time 4 3 A C 3 c Enabling Sharpening DCS 620 620x and 660 cameras are equipped with an antialiasing filter an optical filter that is mounted inside the camera in front of the electronic imager This filter eliminates unwanted color artifacts and improves overall image quality at the expense of a small loss of sharpness Depending on your subject you may or may not want to allow sharpening when the image is processed For example you might want to sharpen an image of a piece of equipment and might not want to sharpen a portrait or an image of clothing items The DCS 660M and some DCS 620 cameras base camera kit use IR filters instead of antialiasing filters Sharpening can be applied in one of two places v Inthe DCS Host software during image processing v On the camera when you process an image Refer to Changing Processing Settings on page 6 5 This section describes your camera s Sharpening property which determines whether sharpening is applied by the DCS Host software s At Capture setting in the Sharpen Image preference If you set the Sharpen Images pr
177. 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 AI IL Zoom Zt 2 2 ZOOM MODE SEL ew Ge ce CM m The Plus and minus buttons allow you to set the appropriate compensation level in 1 3EV increments from 3EV to LEV in Auto Aperture mode The following list provides information specific to the different zones Refer to Auto Flash Distance Range on page 11 11 v Negative exposure compensation is not possible in Zone A v Exposure compensation exceeding 1EV is not possible in Zone B v Exposure compensation exceeding 2EV is not possible in Zone C v Exposure compensation exceeding 1EV is not possible in Zone D v 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 oG XP V OFLASH ON OFF Turn on the camera Turn on the Speedlight 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
178. 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 11 15 Set the camera s exposure mode to M for Manual exposure mode Refer to Setting Exposure Mode on page 8 17 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 F 45 VY ISO 400 F 4 to F 64 ISO 800 F 5 6 to F 64 VY ISO 1600 F 8 to F 64 Press and hold the Flash
179. this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Cables Do not use cables other than those supplied with the camera Use only the IEEE 1394 cable supplied with your camera to attach the camera to the computer If you use other cables you may violate FCC emission requirements Power Cord Protections Route power supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items 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 will fit 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 Cards you obtain to ensure that you are handling the PC Card as
180. tions sss 12 8 Tagging Images einer Dern ii 12 10 Associating Sound Files With Images seen 12 11 Deleting eom USUS ERU n 12 13 Deleting a Single Image esee e 12 13 Deleting More Than One Image eee 12 14 Recovering Deleted Images essere 12 15 Advanced Operation cott ences 13 1 Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode sees 13 1 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode sss 13 1 Locking Shutter Speed see 13 3 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode sss 13 4 Locking the Apert re ero been bebes 13 7 Different Procedures for Different Lenses 13 8 Manual Exposure Mode eee 13 8 Locking Shutter Speed Aperture sse 13 11 Different Procedures for Different Lenses 13 12 Flexible Program iii i rae E teet petris dope 13 13 Focus Lock For Off center Subjects sse 13 14 AB AE itr rt Er EHE pt FU eR 13 16 About AE LOCK niteat tren eie ieia 13 17 Exposure Compensation sees enne 13 19 Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode 13 20 Exposure Compensation Function eseeeene 13 22 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 13 2
181. to your body in cold conditions 13 30 1 Press and hold the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial to select M for Manual Exposure mode M appears in the Top Status LCD panel 2 Remove your finger from the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial until buLb Bulb exposure appears in the Top Status LCD panel and viewfinder 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button Hold the Shutter Release button as long as desired To close the shutter remove your finger from the Shutter Release button 13 31 par C3 Custom Settings You can use the Custom Setting 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 7 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 13 32 Press and hold the 7 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 functi
182. truct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Camera for repair the unit should be packed 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 If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available packing will be the purchaser s responsibility Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment arrives at the service center Product Support Options During the warranty period for the Kodak Professional DCS 600 Series digital camera you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software provided your camera is registered with the Eastman Kodak Company You may register with Eastman Kodak via mail fax or through Kodak s WWW World Wide Web site http www kodak com Support is provided through a variety of options 1 Technical support through the WWW site http www kodak com v Support includes FAQs Frequently Asked Questions downloadable software updates and technical topic articles for reading and downloading FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects The FaxBack system is available at the following phone number No
183. ttery in your Speedlight When the Speedlight is in this mode it will go to sleep if you don t 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 STBY appears in the Speedlight s LCD panel when the Speedlight is in e 1 Standby mode CO gt V OFLASH yy ON OFF Waking the SB 28D or SB 28DX from Standby mode If your Speedlight goes to sleep while in Standby mode you can wake it by doing the following Lightly press the camera s Shutter Release button The Speedlight wakes up automatically Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography Press and hold the ISO button and rotate the Main Command dial to set the desired ISO Refer to ISO on page 10 9 The setting appears in the Back Status LCD panel Confirm that you are using a D type AF Nikkor lens AF Nikkor lens except for 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 T
184. u to open high resolution TIFF Custom images directly into Photoshop DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source v These are full featured image editing and acquire software applications If the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera includes the DCS Acquire Module and DCS TWAIN Data Source version 5 8 or later you will be given the option of installing the DCS File Format Module If the CD includes a version prior to 5 8 the DCS File Format Module is not included To download the DCS File Format Module visit the Kodak Web site www Kodak com Ifyou attempt to open TIFF Custom files in Photoshop without using the DCS File Format Module the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source only the thumbnail version is available yielding a less than optimal image resolution 6 7 6 5 14 Dui Aes IPTC Data Management This feature allows inclusion of International Press Telecommunication Council IPTC data as part of the image header You enter the IPTC data on your computer using the DCS Acquire Module or DCS TWAIN Data Source version 5 8 or later and save it to a PC Card Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User s Manual Once IPTC data has been saved to a PC Card you can load the data into your camera page 6 9 1 Select the Menu icon then choose IPTC Data from the dropdown menu Refer to Navigation Techniques on page 2 14 2 Select your choice from the IPTC Data menu None
185. use it at the beach clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth VY Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place v Do not touch the camera s electronic contacts with your fingers Touching the contacts can cause corrosion and affect proper camera operation v 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 v 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 bag so that condensation forms on the outside of the bag A 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 16 1 Cleaning Turn off the camera Disconnect the camera from the AC adapter and from the computer if they are connected Using a damp cloth clean only the outside cabinet the Top Status LCD panel the Back Status LCD panel and the Image LCD panel Do 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
186. utter Release button is kept lightly pressed Focus can be locked in any of the five focus areas With a moving subject focus cannot be locked Continuous Servo AF mode lock the focus using the AE L AF L button Refer to AE AF Lock on page 13 16 In this case both exposure and focus are simultaneously locked 13 14 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation par C3 2 Confirm that the green in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 105 rSb P 3 Keeping the Shutter Release button lightly pressed recompose then fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image 105 r56 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 13 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 13 32 13 15 Jfa subject is covered by one of the five focus brackets you can also capture an 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 9 1
187. ve not already done so charge your battery using the external battery charger that was included with your camera You can insert either one or two batteries in the battery charger either slot The light on the battery charger turns green when the batteries are completely charged Refer to Charging Batteries on page 3 8 Turn off the camera 3 Lift the latch assembly on the Battery PC Card door and turn it counter clockwise to open the door N O S Ie A Y 5 7 1 7 2 4 Insert the battery into the battery slot 5 Insert a PC Card into the card slot 6 Turn the latch assembly clockwise to close the Battery PC Card door 7 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps N HEIS 7 3 7 4 8 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 counter clockwise until it locks in place 9 Press the Power Switch Lock release 10 Rotate the Power switch clockwise to turn on the camera The AC Adapter for Camera Conserve your battery and power your camera by using the AC adapter for camera whenever possible Refer to AC Adapter for Camera on page 3 13 1 Open the
188. when using the Depth of Field Preview button During preview the aperture cannot be adjusted and autofocus is not possible 2 29 Accessory Shoe Sync Terminal 2 30 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 on page 11 3 CAUTION A 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 A Flashes with excessive trigger circuit voltage can damage your camera Consult your service representative for questions on compatible flashes Self Diagnostic Shutter System 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
189. y indication of light in the LCD is aresult of light entering through the viewfinder eyepiece CAUTION AN Do not to leave the camera in direct sunlight when the reflex mirror is locked in the up position The sunlight may damage the shutter curtain 2 28 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 Field 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 PIQUED 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

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