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Kodak 645 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Professional DCS Pro Back 645 gt a TAN me OF ARS 1 Vii lt i y F j Ba r F wa Users Guide for the DCS Pro Back 645 Overview About This Manual Introduction Features System Requirements When in Portable Mode When Connected to a MACINTOSH When Connected to a PC Capture Workflows Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer Device and Media Preparation Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Capturing Images Occasional Verification Transferring Images Editing Images Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply Starting the Capture Software Device and Media Preparation Table of Contents Capturing and Evaluating Test Images 0000s 25 Capturing Images lt ss ic2gaseseseduces ican cacembacedeawe as dae tobe caches 26 Occasional VemiecaiOn vccckenewuselnewer spate ein buwee ie ewe tae ee ome 26 Editing Images Jacchecics sema Gade es eee mance sae oaeeeeeesadenaaseusaweaes 26 Using the Included Software 00 00 cece 27 Included on the Software CD 2 2 ccccdecedseneecnameceehdeceekgeenevanecaewdeds 27 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio DCS Capture Studio 27 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager DCS Camera Manager 28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk DCS Photo Desk 28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCR File Format Module DCR File Format Module 29
2. Adjust lens focus and or check and adjust the depth of field Color Click Balance page 89 neutralizes color shifts in Repeat as necessary when lighting conditions change Scene content and Composition Appearance of image on Image LCD Zoom Display mode Look for details such as closed eyes or undesirable details Recapture image if needed Contents Back Next Index Capture Workflows Capturing Images Using the DCS 645 v Select the desired folder to store captured images v Enable processing if you want images processed to JPEG or TIFF RGB on camera page 94 Change processing settings page 95 if needed It is recommended that you save the original DCR files Consider the DCR file as your digital negative Contents Back Next Occasional Verification Conditions such as lighting and composition vary between locations for example between the bride s home the church and the reception site To assure the highest image quality evaluate test images page 18 at each location and make necessary adjustments You may also want your customer to review images while still on location View images using one of the following v Image LCD using one of several Display modes page 99 v Connected video monitor page 121 The Image LCD is disabled when this is in use v Remove the CF card from the DCS 645 and plug it into a laptop computer View the images using the inc
3. Telecommunication Council IPTC standard Job Tracker files have a IPT extension 1 Choose Job Tracker from the Main menu Job Tracker Data Job Tracker Data e None Station1 Load from Card Load from Card Contents Back Next 2 Select your choice from the Job Tracker Data menu If a Job Tracker file has already been loaded its name appears None No Job Tracker data is written to the image headers Job Tracker file Choosing this option writes the job tracker data from a previously loaded file to the header of subsequently captured images In the sample screen at the left a file named Station1 has been previously loaded Load from Card You can load a Job Tracker file from a PC Card Your choice of None or a Job Tracker file persists until you change the setting 75 Loading Job Tracker Data from a CF Card 1 Choose Load from Card from the Job Tracker Data menu Load Job Tracker Data e PHOTOGRAPHER IPT STUDIO IPT WEB IPT 2 Choose a Job Tracker file from the Load Job Tracker Data menu The file is loaded from the CF Card to your camera Each file must have a unique name If you attempt to load a file with the same name as one on your camera a message asks if you want to replace the existing file Getting Started To start using your camera connected to a computer do the following Itis not necessary to turn off the computer 1 Assemble the camera page 50 2 Insta
4. manage color and control the DCS 645 when it is connected to a computer The DCS 645 provides an option to process JPEG or TIFF RGB images which can be opened by most image editing applications Contents Back Next KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio DCS Capture Studio Platform MACINTOSH only Using DCS Capture Studio you can v Capture images on the DCS 645 page 116 v Perform advanced color management including building color profiles v Create IPTC data v Save and reuse image editing settings v Track job information v Check camera settings v Crop and rotate vY Sharpen by increasing contrast of edges v Reduce noise unwanted artifacts Index 27 Using the Included Software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Manager DCS Camera Manager Desk DCS Photo Desk Platforms WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Platforms WINDOWS and MACINTOSH When using the DCS 645 connected to a DCS Photo Desk works with DCS Camera WINDOWS computer you must use DCS Manager Camera Manager When using the DCS 645 connected to a MACINTOSH computer you Using DCS Photo Desk you can must use either DCS Camera Manager or KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio e erop And rotat v Color Balance Using Camera Manager you can v Sharpen Vv Select a folder on the CF Card in the DCS f 645 v Reduce noise v Copy images from camera to computer v Check camera settings v Capture images on the DCS 645 page 116 v Create IPTC
5. system profile has been created If there is none a default profile is used Default Source Profile It is recommended that you choose DCSPB Daylight Source Correction to represent how the DCS 645 interprets color in daylight illuminant Tungsten and Fluorescent are also available Default Look Profile Choose Kodak Professional Product for a bright saturated look or Kodak Professional Portrait for flatter smoother images with less saturation Default Destination Profile lIt is recommended that you choose ProPhoto RGB Index 31 Using the Included Software Exposure and Tone Tools Color Adjustment Tools Proper use of this tool is critical to image quality These tools let you make minor adjustments to images processed through profiles in the Neutral Reference To ensure that there is no Exposure and Tone tools color cast in a neutral area in an image click Enable then click a gray area of the image Make minor adjustments using the RGB curves Color Balance and Saturation features Profiles Change Camera and Look profiles if needed Exposure Evaluate the histogram for distribution of tones v Adjust highlights and shadows by moving the red lines on the histogram by using the two lower eyedroppers to click a spot in the image or by entering numeric values Highlights are adjusted at the right and shadows are adjusted at the left v Make aglobal exposure shift by moving the
6. Back Next For factory use only Do not insert any plugs into this port The included AC adapter or a third party battery is connected here The third party battery charge status does not appear on the Status screen A 6 pin to 4 pin IEEE 1394 cable connects here An standard composite video cable connects here and lets you review your images on an external video monitor page 121 You can obtain this type of cable at any high end video dealer Index 49 Assembling the Camera Do the following before using your camera 1 Verify that your computer meets system requirements page 13 2 Attach the DCS 645 to the camera body page 51 3 Connect the following cables as needed v IEEE 1394 cable page 78 v Video cable page 121 The Basics To remove the body cap rotate the DCS 645 Release button to the left and press then pivot the top of the cap away from the DCS 645 DCS 645 Release button Contents Back Next Do not touch or strike the exposed IR filter or anti aliasing filter or set it down on a surface Do not install the DCS 645 battery or connect the AC adapter to the DCS 645 until it is mounted on the camera body Index 51 The Basics Using isopropyl alcohol on a lint free lens cleaning tissue clean the contact pads on the DCS 645 and the contact pins and locating posts on the camera body Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid It can cause eye irritation and dry skin High vapor
7. Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager software DCS 645 battery 8VDC Approximately 1 7 pounds with CF Card and body cap With battery 110 mm x 117 mm x 63 5 mm Without battery 110 mm x 93 mm x 63 5 mm 1 image every 1 8 seconds 8 possibly more depending on scene content and COMPACTFLASH Card in use 256 MB 100 400 NTSC or PAL Next Index 118 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features CONTAX 645 Unsupported Partially supported v Shutter speeds greater than 1 4 second v TTL flash performance Use the CONTAX unless Long Exposure Processing is used TLA360 flash unit in TTL Auto mode v ISO outside of the range 100 400 adjust the flash output by using the camera body and flash exposure compensation v Multiple exposure functions Verify exposure using the DCS v Frame rate of 1 6 frame second in 645 histogram continuous shoot C mode v Data recording function v Infrared photography Unsupported Features Unsupported or Partially Supported Features MAMIYA 645AF MAMIYA 645AFD Unsupported v Shutter speeds greater than 1 4 second unless Long Exposure Processing is used v Self Timer mode works with 645AFD model only v Data imprinting feature v ISO outside of the range 100 400 Partially supported v Multiple exposure v Frame rate 645AFD model 1 2 frames second when the Shutter release mode selector lever is in Continuous Mode 645AF model 1 2 frames second when the Shu
8. Exposure Compensation slider Contents Back Next Index 32 Composition Tools These tools let you prepare images for output by cropping sharpening and selecting an output profile Noise Reduction Tools Using these tools you can reduce noise in the following ways Low Redtuces statistical noise compares the brightness of pixels in relation to their neighbors and corrects small variations in the image structure Medium Reduces low level noise and chromatic noise with a color component Moir Reduces low level and medium level noise and color moir aliasing DCS Photo Desk DCS Photo Desk provides a variety of color management tools You can access the tools from the Image menu or from the Image Control panel which is accessed from the View menu There are tools for Click Balance Exposure Compensation Color Balance Lighting and Noise Reduction Setting up Color in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP When you edit DCS 645 images in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP not included you can define the most appropriate RGB color space ProPhoto RGB is the default RGB color space in both DCS Photo Desk and DCS Capture Studio If you plan to open images in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP that have been edited in either DCS Photo Desk and DCS Capture Studio you should select the same RGB color space in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Use ADOBE PHOTOSHOP s Color Settings option to set up an RGB color space About the DCS 645 Menu button Kodak yg fey n
9. Files Storing Images Power Supply AC Adapter Battery Attaching a Battery Removing a Battery Checking Battery Status Battery Charger Charging Batteries COMPACTFLASH CF Cards Inserting a CF Card Ejecting a CF Card Selecting a Folder Accessing Images on a CF Card Formatting a CF Card Recovering Data on a CF Card Configuring Your Camera Choosing a Language Setting the Date and Time Setting Camera Properties Displaying the Properties Menu Setting Battery Save Onset Setting Display Off Time Long Exposure Total Actuations Use Folder01 Video Format Using Job Tracker Loading Job Tracker Data from a CF Card Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Getting Started Connecting the Camera to the Computer and Power Supply Connecting to a Computer Powering Your Camera Using the Camera in Portable Mode Getting Started Connecting to a Power Supply Connecting to the AC Adapter Conserving Batteries Battery Save State Capturing and Processing Images Overview Image Format Intervalometer Intervalometer Options Setting ISO White Balance Accessing White Balance Click Balance Long Exposure Processing Images Changing Processing Settings Using the Image LCD Reviewing Images Selecting a Display Mode Navigating through Displayed Images Single Image Display Mode Zoom Display Mode Histogram Display Mode Multiple Image Display Mode Image Delete Display Mode Status Bar Location Bar Deleting Groups of Images Dis
10. Kodak via mail fax or through Kodak s World Wide Web site http www kodak com Support is provided through a variety of options Contents Back Next Index 134 Warranty p N Oe pay S Technical Support through the Web site http www kodak com Support includes FAQs Frequently Asked Questions downloadable software updates and technical topic articles for reading and downloading FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects In North America the FaxBack system is available at the following phone number 1 800 508 1531 Authorized Dealers Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer for help with operation and connection to your computer Your dealer can also provide training for your DCS 645 application software Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement Telephone Support Telephone support is provided without charge during your warranty period only by calling your authorized dealer Your camera must be registered with Eastman Kodak Company Fill out and return to Eastman Kodak Company the warranty registration card included with your camera Failure to register your camera will cause delays in requesting repair of your camera during the warranty period Out of Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for out of warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised
11. Managing COlOr tveidcues Searles a eds Baek ete eas ee eke he ree eGaeaee wee 30 DCS Capture Studio 2 2 0 te eee 31 DCS Photo Desk ceca eect eseaeea es woes e a A S a a AE ca beep eu ae 33 Setting up Color in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 2 44 6606600 sG ede vee bade weed ey 34 About Ie DCS 645 cca yeeeee oe 565s Sec see heer eee ee eee est coos 35 OVEIMIEW rariss aua odessa tae see see a ened E aa E EARE na an aa i Pause tues 35 ACO cca eie n a e a a a a o a aa Daa bbe e eee E EA 35 Front Attaches to Camera Body eveecveeeeasewede Dine davies dad obo eeneds 35 SIdOS g cece ame S O a hu a a a E E E Be E anni as Bek ae 36 IMAGEN aia a ioia ae a Ee a aga a aa a aaa E a EE o aE adia daa i aaa an Me aa e a aaoi amp warn 37 Masked Focus Screen annaa annann 38 Contents Back Next Index Contents 3 IR Filter Anti aliasing Filter Removing an IR or Anti aliasing Filter Inserting a Filter Image LCD How the Image LCD Works Turning the Image LCD On and Off Menu Bar Status Screen Displaying the Status screen Digital Buttons Four way Switch Menu Button OK Button Tag button Cancel Button Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons Serial Debug Port Power Port IEEE 1394 Port Video Output Port The Basics Assembling the Camera Attaching the DCS 645 to the Camera Body and Connecting Accessories Attaching the DCS 645 to the Camera Body Disconnecting the DCS 645 from the Camera Body Connecting Flash Strobe Units Image
12. cleaning tissue CAUTION Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid It can cause eye irritation and dry skin Wash hands with soap and water following maintenance procedures Refer to the material safety data sheet from the supplier for additional safe handling and first aid information Index 110 Caring for Your DCS 645 Remove the filter from the DCS 645 page 40 These storage tips apply to the DCS 645 Store Gently blow off the dust using commercially the camera body as described in its User s available canned air low pressure If the filter Manual is still dirty contact your dealer or service representative If you have an IR or anti aliasing filter not in use If the imager is dirty check the KODAK Web store it in the pocket on the included body cap site www kodak com for instructions on cleaning Choose Service and Support then under Professional Photography choose Cameras Digital then DCS 645 Follow the instructions under Cleaning Recommendations for CCD Coverglass Contents Back Next Index 111 Caring for Your DCS 645 v Attach the body cap over the exposed IR or anti aliasing filter to protect it from damage v Wrap in a clean soft cloth and place ina well ventilated cool dry dust free place v Keep out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk of a car v Avoid places where chemical agents such as moth balls are used v In extreme humidity u
13. concentrations may cause drowsiness and irritation of the respiratory tract Wash hands with soap and water following maintenance procedures Refer to the material safety data sheet from the supplier for additional safe handling and first aid information Position the slot at the bottom of the DCS 645 in the locating hook on the camera body and gently press the top of the DCS 645 onto the camera body Contents Back Next Ensure that the DCS 645 is firmly attached before releasing your grip Index 52 The Basics Place the camera on a table or other flat surface If the DCS 645 is being powered by battery remove the battery If the DCS 645 is being powered by AC adapter disconnect the AC adapter Remove the IEEE 1394 cable page 78 if it is connected Rotate the DCS 645 Release button to the left and press then pivot the top of the camera body away from the DCS 645 Contents Back Next DCS 645 Release button Carefully remove the DCS 645 from the camera body Connect flash and studio strobes following the instructions in your camera body s manual 53 Image Files Images captured using the DCS 645 are saved in a proprietary file format with a DCR extension You must use one of the following included software packages to convert the DCR files to a format such as JPEG or TIFF before you can open view or print them using other image editing or processing applications Alternatively yo
14. data v View and set camera properties v View camera information and synchronize camera date time to the computer Contents Back Next Index 28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCR File Format Module DCR File Format Module Platforms WINDOWS and MACINTOSH The DCR File Format Module can be installed as a plug in to ADOBE PHOTOSHOP You can then open DCR camera images directly into ADOBE PHOTOSHOP If you need to edit camera images using the specialized functionality of DCS Photo Desk or DCS Capture Studio you should make the changes in one of those software applications before opening the file in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Managing Color DCS Capture Studio and DCS Photo Desk provide tools to help you manage color Both software applications work with images captured on a variety of KODAK PROFESSIONAL digital cameras This section provides an overview of how to best use the color management tools with the DCS 645 It also describes RGB setup in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Using the Included Software DCS Capture Studio DCS Capture Studio provides a wide range of color management preferences and tools This section describes defaults and recommends settings when using the software with the DCS 645 Access Preferences from the DCS Capture Studio Edit menu Access the various tools from the Tools menu Contents Back Next Default Preferences Default preferences are described below Monitor Profile Check Use system profile if a
15. each state of the LEDs Battery Charger Status LED Display Waiting to charge Flashing Yellow Charging Red Charged 90 capacity Flashing Green Fully charged Green Fault Flashing Red 1 Cannot rapid charge at this time Slow charge may be active 2 Poor contact reseat battery pack battery pack is bad charger failure Index 61 The Basics The DCS 645 has a slot for a solid state or IBM MicroDrive COMPACTFLASH Type II Card Open the Card door Insert a card in the slot and press firmly until you feel the card seat The card can only be inserted in one orientation When the camera is connected to a computer and DCS Capture Studio is running images are saved to the computer regardless of whether a card is present Close the Card door Contents Back Next Index 62 The Basics Open the Card door The Card Busy LED flashes when images are being accessed Do not remove the card when the LED is flashing Doing so could destroy all image files on the card Contents Back Next Index Press the Eject button Remove the CF Card Close the Card door 63 The Basics Selecting a Folder This procedure applies only when you are working in portable mode or using DCS Camera Manager with appropriate options selected When DCS Capture Studio is running images are saved on the computer Use DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager to select folders on the computer I
16. from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Card from the Main menu Choose Recover Card from the Card menu Images that have not been overwritten are recovered and saved in the Recover folder A Recovering Files screen appears during the recovery When complete another screen displays the number of files recovered Press the OK button Another screen recommends that you format the card before capturing more images Press the OK button 67 Choosing a Language You can choose the language in which text appears in the Image LCD At this time you can choose between English and Japanese 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 then choose Language from the drop down menu page 44 Choose a language from the Language menu English Japanese Setting the Date and Time A date and time stamp is associated with each image file Inside the DCS 645 a battery maintains the date and time for up to 14 days The battery is recharged when the camera is powered If this battery loses its charge you must reset the date and time You cannot access this battery To Set the Date and Time 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 then choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Date Time from the Main menu 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value Pr
17. the full capacity of the card is available Deleting images does not reclaim all space on the card There are two ways to format a card v Quick format removes the directory structure but does not erase data It may be possible to recover files page 67 after a Quick format v Full format erases all information and cleans up the card Images cannot be recovered Contents Back Next Index Cards are formatted in PC DOS format Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Card from the Main menu Choose Quick Format or Full Format from the Card menu Press the OK or Cancel button 66 The Basics Recovering Data on a CF Card The Recover Card feature lets you recover image files recently deleted from a CF Card Files can be recovered if v The card was formatted using a DCS 645 v The images were captured using a DCS 645 v The files have not been overwritten When you recover files a folder named Recover is automatically created on the card and the recovered files are saved there You cannot capture images to the Recover folder If you capture an image while the Recover folder is selected the image is saved in the default folder specified in Properties page 73 Contents Back Next IMPORTANT Do not format until you save all needed images in another location 1 Index Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu
18. 31 Warranty 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 645 in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions This warranty does not cover the following v Scratches on Imager Cover Glass or IR Filter v Cracked or damaged Imager Cover Glass or IR Filter v Circumstances beyond Kodak s control v Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak v Unauthorized modifications or service v Misuse v Abuse v Failure to follow Kodak s operating maintenance or repacking instructions v Failure to use Kodak supplied items such as cables Contents Back Next Index 132 Warranty 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 L
19. 4 Using the computer copy the firmware file to the card s root directory IMPORTANT The firmware can be updated only from the card s root directory 5 Insert the CF Card page 62 in the DCS 645 Contents Back Next Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Firmware from the Main menu Choose Update from Card from the Firmware menu A confirmation screen appears Press the OK or Cancel button If you press OK a progress screen appears while the firmware is updating This takes approximately fifteen seconds The camera automatically restarts after the firmware is updated 114 Recycling The DCS 645 contains lead and mercury Disposal of lead and mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance www eiae org Differences Between the MAMIYA 645AF and the 645AFD There are two models of the MAMIYA 645AF film camera body The original version is labeled 645AF on the body s left side the newer version is labeled 645AFD While both models function with the DCS 645 the 645AFD model has slightly better performance and interfaces better with the DCS 645 A comparison of the two models appear in the following tables Feature 645AF film body 645AFD digital body Sequential captures with Shutt
20. 5 4x5 and 5x4 Image LCD A two inch diagonal LCD where you can view images and change settings on the DCS 645 Intervalometer Automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified period of time IR filter Maintains proper focus filters out infrared light and helps protect the imager s coverglass ISO International Standards Organization settings regarding the properties of photographic speed Luminometer Measures the levels of luminance channel saturation in pixels at the center of the crosshairs in zoom box Photo Desk See DCS Photo Desk Portable mode Using the camera without connections to the computer Warranty 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 645 THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 645 internal electronics and mechanical assemblies to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the day of purchase Kodak warrants the Imager to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 4 years from the date of purchase Kodak warrants the Infrared Blocking Filter IR Filter to be free from defect
21. 84 About the DCS 645 A removable IR filter page 40 is included with You can replace the IR filter with an anti aliasing the DCS 645 This filter which is installed in front filter which can be purchased from your Kodak of the imager filters out infrared light and helps equipment dealer The filter performs the IR filter protect the imager s coverglass functions and helps reduce aliasing at certain focal distances For your images to be sharp and in focus you must use either an IR filter or an anti aliasing filter Contents Back Next Index 39 About the DCS 645 Insert the two tabs at the left side of the filter into the slots on the DCS 645 The Anti aliasing filter and IR filter are fragile devices and must be handled with care v Place a fingernail in the groove at the side of the filter and carefully remove the filter Gently press the right side of the filter into place until it is latched Store the unused filter in the pocket of the included body cap page 111 Contents Back Next Index 40 Image LCD The two inch diagonal Image LCD on the DCS 645 can be used to review images and change digital settings When a video monitor page 121 is in use the Image LCD turns off Pressing the OK Cancel or Menu buttons page 47 restores the display to the Image LCD and disables the external monitor How the Image LCD Works You can view images on the Image L
22. CD 41 Location bar 106 Menu bar 43 Status bar 106 Turning on and off 42 Image LCD and digital buttons Using 48 Image Processing 94 Changing settings 95 Imager 37 Images Deleting groups of 107 Deleting one 105 Formatting 84 Reviewing 99 Storing 55 Included software 27 Inserting a CF Card 62 Intervalometer 85 Options 86 Introduction 11 IPTC data 75 IR filter 39 Cleaning 111 Storing 111 ISO 87 J Job tracker 75 Job tracker data Loading from Card 76 L Language Choosing 68 Location bar 106 M Managing color 30 In ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 34 In DCS Capture Studio 31 In DCS Photo Desk 33 Masked Focus screen 38 Menu bar 43 Displaying 43 Navigating 43 Menu button 47 Menus 44 Multiple Image Display mode 104 N Navigating In Image Display mode 100 In Zoom mode 102 O OK button 47 Overexposure indicator 108 P Pan Zoom mode Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest box 101 Panning 102 Zooming 102 Panning 102 PC Cards See COMPACTFLASH Cards 62 Portable mode 80 Ports and Jacks 49 IEEE 1394 49 Powering the camera In portable mode 81 When connected to a computer 79 Preparation 25 Preparing Devices and media when connected to computer 25 Devices and media when not connected to computer 17 Processing images See Image processing 94 Properties 70 Battery Save onset 71 Display off time 71 Total actuations 73 Use Folder 01 73 Video format 74 Properties menu Displaying 70 R Re
23. CD ina variety of display modes You can also access options from the Menu bar and from menus which drop down from the Menu bar Display mode page 99 Appears when you turn on the Image LCD Menu bar page 43 Accessible from Display mode Menus page 44 Accessible from the Menu bar Turning the Image LCD On and Off 1 Press the OK button to turn on the Image LCD 2 Press the Cancel button to turn off the Image LCD If the LCD is not in Display mode press the Cancel button again Menu Bar Displaying and Navigating the Menu Bar The Menu bar is turned off when any Display 1 Turn on the Image LCD page 42 mode page 99 is active It appears when you Press the Menu button to turn on the Menu press the Menu button The Menu bar appears bar on the Image LCD and contains icons which access various digital functions Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to highlight the needed Menu bar icon Folder icon Press the Cancel button or Menu button to Menu icon turn off the Menu bar Status screen icon White Balance icon Video icon when Video is enabled Contrast icon About the DCS 645 Menus Many DCS 645 functions can be accessed through the menus on the Image LCD Some menu screens have OK and Cancel choices To implement these choices press the OK or Cancel buttons page 47 on the DCS 645 Making a Menu Selection 1 Navigate the Menu bar page 43 until the Folder or Men
24. IMITED 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 Contents Back Next Index 133 Warranty How to obtain service See your authorized Kodak dealer If service is required your Kodak dealer will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 645 for repair you should pack the unit in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions located on the shipping container Packing will be the purchaser s responsibility if the original packing has been discarded or is not available Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 645 you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company You may register with
25. ack Next Index Third Party Solution Kodak allows third party vendors to develop solutions using a KODAK PROFESSIONAL Software Developer Kit SDK Refer to the Web site http www kodak com go drg Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer Connect to Start Software Device sod edie Computer Preparation Capture amp Evaluate Occasional I pee Test Images Papue itage j q Verification Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply Connect the DCS 645 to your computer and power supply page 78 Use the included AC adapter page 56 as your power supply Alternatively you can use a battery page 57 but the AC adapter provides an unlimited source of power Starting the Capture Software You must start one of the following included software applications before you can proceed WINDOWS v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager page 28 MACINTOSH v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager or v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio page 31 When using DCS Camera Manager you will probably want to start KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk for browsing and editing images Device and Media Preparation To help ensure a successful session v Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly for example weekly v Set up folders on your computer to hold images as they are captured Name according to studio needs or procedures C
26. an change this format if needed The new format is applied to 1 Choose Image Format from the Main menu Subsequently captured images 2 Choose the desired option from the Image The Masked Focus screen page 38 indicates Format menu Full Frame 5x4 or 4x5 the approximate area of coverage for each AIE format The current format is indicated on the Status screen page 46 F Full frame image 5x5 H Horizontal format 5x4 V Vertical format 4x5 Contents Back Next Index 84 Capturing and Processing Images Intervalometer The DCS 645 has an Intervalometer that automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified time period You might use the Intervalometer to capture a flower bud opening or for unattended surveillance The Intervalometer is disabled automatically after the specified time 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 buffer would fill after a few exposures and the camera would not be able to maintain the one second interval It would stop capturing images after fifteen seconds even though fifteen images had not been captured While the Intervalometer is enabled the camera does not enter Battery Save state Contents Back Next 1 Choose Intervalometer from the Main menu Index Choose the desired option from the Inte
27. an review images on the active CF Card Selecting a Display Mode page 62 in one of five Display modes 1 Press the OK button to turn on the Image LCD v Single Image mode page 101 or if a menu is displayed press the Cancel or vy Zoom mode page 101 Menu button to return to Display mode v Histogram mode page 103 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch v Multiple Image mode page 104 to change the Display mode v Delete mode page 105 A pop up display appears briefly The icon for the active Display mode is highlighted The Location bar page 106 appears at the bottom of the screen in Single Image or Multiple Image Display mode Single Zoom Histogram Multiple Delete Contents Back Next Index 99 Using the Image LCD Navigating through Displayed Images Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder within the selected Display mode This works in all Display modes except Zoom mode page 101 when the Region of Interest box is enabled The right side navigates from lower numbered to higher numbered images in the folder and the left side navigates in the reverse order If you continue navigating forward after the last image is reached the navigation wraps around to the first image If you continue navigating backward after the first image is reached the navigation wraps around to the last image To indicate the first or last image in the fold
28. apturing and Evaluating Test Images Review page 26 and evaluate images as you go As you evaluate the images you can v Make necessary adjustments using the included DCS Photo Desk or DCS Capture Studio v Make adjustments using camera tools page 18 Capturing Images Using DCS Camera Manager or DCS Capture Studio v Create or select a folder on your computer to hold captured images Using DCS Camera Manager v Enable processing if you want images processed to JPEG or TIFF RGB on camera page 94 Change processing settings page 95 if needed It is recommended that you save the original DCR files Consider the DCR file as your digital negative Occasional Verification Captured images appear on the computer monitor when you are running DCS Camera Manager page 28 and DCS Photo Desk page 28 or DCS Capture Studio page 27 Editing Images Refer to Help for KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio or KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Using the Included Software Included on the Software CD The software CDs included with the DCS 645 contain several software applications This manual has a short description of each For complete information refer to the Help for each application Images captured on the DCS 645 are savedina proprietary DCR format The included software lets you open DCR images and save them in a variety of formats The included software also lets you edit images
29. ched for a specified period of time When this happens the Image LCD and DCS 645 buttons become inactive The default onset of Battery Save state is 60 minutes You can change the Battery Save Onset time in Properties page 71 To Exit Battery Save State v Press the Shutter button on the camera body The DCS 645 turns on with the same settings it had before Battery Save state began Capturing and Processing Images Overview This section describes operations specific to the DCS 645 Capture images using the Shutter Release button on the camera body Refer to the User s Manual for your CONTAX 645 MAMIYA 645AF or MAMIYA 645AFD Refer also to the list of features that are not supported page 119 when the DCS 645 is used with the CONTAX 645 MAMIYA 645AF or MAMIYA 645AF camera body Contents Back Next MAMIYA 645AF only You must half press the Shutter Release button for 1 4 second before capturing an image If you press the button fully to the release position the shutter will not actuate You must then fully release the Shutter Release button and perform a half press for 1 4 second To capture sequential images using a MAMIYA 645AF camera body you must completely lift your finger off the camera body s Shutter Release button after each image capture Index 83 Capturing and Processing Images Image Format The DCS 645 has a square imager that captures To Format Images images in a square format You c
30. covering Data 67 Recycling 115 Requirements 13 Reviewing images 99 S Saving images 55 Selecting a CF Card or folder 64 Single Image Display mode 101 Software DCR File Format Module 29 DCS Camera Manager 28 DCS Capture Studio 27 DCS Photo Desk 28 Editing images 21 Managing color 30 Software CDs 27 Specifications 118 Status bar 106 Status screen 46 Storing images 55 Storing the DCS 645 111 Storing the IR or anti aliasing filter 111 System requirements 13 T Tag button 47 Tagging images 109 Total actuations 73 Transferring images to computer 20 U Unsupported camera features 119 Vv Video 121 Connecting 121 Enabling disabling 122 Video Format 74 Video monitor Connecting 121 Disabling 122 Enabling 122 Viewing images on 122 W Warnings and cautions 125 White Balance 88 Click Balance See Click Balance 89 Workflow 15 When camera is connected to computer 23 When camera is not connected to computer 16 Z Zoom Display mode 101 Navigating through images in 102 Zooming 102 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Kodak Professional Division Rochester NewYork 14650 www kodak com go professional Eastman Kodak Company 2002 TM Kodak Kodak Professional P N 4E6141
31. d here may be helpful to you The following workflows are described v Image capture when the camera is not connected to a computer y Image capture when the camera is connected to a computer Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer Device amp Media apture amp Evaluate Capture Images Occasional Transfer Images Preparation Test Images Verification Capture Workflows Device and Media Preparation These preliminary tasks prepare your equipment save you time on the job and help assure image quality v Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly for example weekly v Charge one or more DCS 645 batteries page 60 Attach a battery page 57 v Set the date amp time page 68 if needed v lf you have used a CF Card for several sessions two or three dozen you may want to format it page 66 on the camera you will be using so that the full capacity of the card is available and the DCS 645 Recover Card feature page 67 will work v Insert each CF card page 62 to be used and check the Status screen page 46 to be sure there is adequate space available Contents Back Next v Folders created on the DCS 645 are named FOLDER1 FOLDER2 etc To create folders with meaningful names insert a CF Card in a card reader and name folders for example outdoors church You can then capture images to named folders for easy acce
32. during the first telephone or e mail 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 as long as charges for any valid active call Contents Back Next Index 135 number are provided Calls to report bugs or anomalies will be cancelled Calls to arrange for service will be cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice Service maintenance agreements which cover the repair and support of the DCS 645 and software are available In North America contact the regional Service Marketing group at 1 800 645 6325 No charge options include v KODAK PROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site http www kodak com go support v FaxBack Documents v Your Kodak Professional dealer A AC adapter 56 Accessing images on a CF Card 65 Actuations 73 Anti aliasing filter 39 Cleaning 111 Assembling the camera 50 B Batteries 57 Attaching 57 Charging 61 Checking status 59 Conserving 81 Removing 58 Battery 58 Battery charger 60 Battery Save onset 71 Battery Save state 82 Buttons 47 Cancel 47 Four way switch 47 Menu 47 OK 47 Tag 47 C Camera Assembling 50 Firmware See Firmware 113 Camera properties See Properties 70 Cancel button 47 Capture software 24 CF Cards 62 Cleaning 110 DCS 645 110 IR or anti aliasing filter 111 Click Balance Deleting a setting 92 Loading a setting 92 Performing 90 Sav
33. e Indicator You can highlight areas of overexposure in Single or Multiple Image Display modes 1 Choose Single or Multiple Image mode page 99 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Overexposure Indicator from the Main menu A check mark appears when highlighting is on Press the OK button to toggle highlighting on or off Using the Image LCD Press and release the Tag button A check mark appears in the Status bar You can tag one or more images then delete untagged images on the camera You can also select tagged images in DCS Photo Desk then perform a variety of operations on the selected images Select any Display mode except Delete mode page 99 Ti t di the Tag butt Select the image to be tagged page 100 AT e a PS oN again Contents Back Next Index 109 Caring for Your DCS 645 Cleaning Clean the camera body as described in its User s Manual Cleaning the DCS 645 1 Turn the DCS 645 off and disconnect it from the computer 2 Using a lint free cloth with light pressure clean only the outside enclosures and the Image LCD panel IMPORTANT Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the DCS 645 Contents Back Next Before connecting the DCS 645 to the camera body clean the slots at the bottom of the DCS 645 and the locating posts on the camera body using isopropyl alcohol on a lint free lens
34. ed DCS Capture Studio or DCS Photo Desk software DCR File Format Module Included software application which can be installed as a plug in to ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Once it is in place you can open DCR camera images directly into ADOBE PHOTOSHOP DCS Camera Manager Included software application used with DCS Photo Desk It captures copies and transfers images and set properties for the DCS 645 Index 127 Glossary DCS Capture Studio IEEE 1394 hub Included software application used to capture and process images from the DCS 645 MACINTOSH only DCS Photo Desk Included software application used to review and process images from the DCS 645 An IEEE 1394 accessory that lets you connect a number of IEEE 1394 peripherals to a computer To be compatible with the DCS 645 use a hub which conforms to the IEEE 1394 standard hot pluggable can send and receive data at 100 200 400Mbps and has at least three ports IEEE 1394 interface Focus screen Included screen that replaces the existing camera focus screen to indicate the area of the scene that is actually captured when using the DCS 645 Contents Back Next Index High speed serial interface used when the DCS 645 communicates with the DCS Capture Studio and DCS Camera Manager software and when transferring image files from the DCS 645 to the computer 128 Image format In the DCS 645 image format refers to cropping of images as they are captured Choices are 5x
35. er a blank screen appears after the last or first image Contents Back Next Selecting an Image As you navigate through the images in Multiple Image Display mode the images are highlighted one at a time Release the Four way switch when the desired image is highlighted In the other Display modes release the Four way switch when the desired image appears Index 100 Using the Image LCD Single Image Display Mode Enabling or Disabling the Region of Interest Box The thumbnail for the current image appears with Press the OK button to enable the Region of the Status bar page 106 at the left Interest box You can pan or zoom when the Region of Zoom Display Mode Interest box is enabled page 102 The thumbnail for the current image appears with Press the Cancel button to disable the Region of a Region of Interest box and crosshairs Interest box a e aN he 7 A Interest on includes You can navigate to a different image when cc a a i a the Region of Interest box is disabled zoom in sas ia Contents Back Next Index 101 Using the Image LCD Zooming With the Region of Interest box enabled page 101 press the OK button There are three zoom levels The first actuation zooms to 1 4 one pixel displayed for every four in the image the second to 1 1 and the third returns to the un zoomed 1 16 When zoomed to 1 1 the crosshairs appear but the Region of Interest box does not You can still pan however Panni
36. er Release button held down No Yes Wakeup from DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera No Yes Manager Capture images from DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera No Yes Manager Bulb Time mode Yes with lens Yes with lens Mirror up Yes Yes DOF preview Yes Yes Self timer No Yes Multiple exposure No No DCS 645 busy indication None busy db Viewfinder amp body LCD CF Card full indication None stor db DCS 645 Low battery indication None batt db Intervalometer No Yes Contents Back Next Index 116 Settings Metadata 645AF film body 645AFD digital body ISO Get Set Shutter Get Set Aperture Get Set Compensation Get Set Exposure mode Get Set Focal length Get 1 Get DCS Camera Manager gets information from the camera body Set DCS Camera Manager can output to and set on the camera body Body must be set to imprint shooting data Specifications Type Imager size Image LCD IEEE 1394 interface Power source in portable mode AC adapter Weight Dimensions Burst rate page 116 Burst depth DRAM on board ISO Video Contents Back Digital camera back which attaches to existing medium format camera bodies having removable film magazines 16 million pixels 4080 x 4080 2 inch diagonal LCD provides image thumbnail adjustable contrast and status of digital features Transfers images from the DCS 645 to a computer running DCS
37. er is included with the DCS 645 Do not use any other type of AC adapter with your camera Power port Contents Back Next Index The Basics A Battery kit is included with the DCS 645 This includes a DCS 645 battery a battery charger and an AC adapter for the battery charger You must charge a battery before using it for the first time page 61 The battery can explode leak or catch on fire if exposed to high temperatures or fire opened or disassembled Refer to the Warnings section page 125 for further information Contents Back Next Index Position the battery so its contacts align with the contacts at the bottom of the DCS 645 Slide the battery to latch it in place 57 The Basics Hold the battery with one hand or place the camera on a flat surface while removing the battery so it does not drop and become damaged v Press the Battery Release button to remove the battery Contents Back Next Index 58 Checking Battery Status Check the Battery icon on Status screen in the Image LCD STATUS 17 G w 180 100 1333 O WEDDING 28 Always check the battery status at the following times v When loading a new battery v After lengthy storage v lf the shutter does not release vy In cold weather v Before an important assignment The Battery icon indicates the battery level If it is insufficient or empty the icon blinks indicating that you need to charge t
38. ess the OK or Cancel button Configuring Your Camera Setting Camera Properties You can change the following camera properties v Delay before Battery Save mode activation page 71 v Delay before the Image LCD display turns off page 71 v Long exposure processing page 72 v Default folder for image capture page 73 v Video format page 74 In addition you can view the total number of camera actuations page 73 Contents Back Next Displaying the Properties Menu Highlight the Menu icon page 43 then choose Properties from the drop down menu page 44 The Properties menu appears Properties Battery Save Onset Display Off Time Long Exposure Total Actuations Use Folder01 Video Format Index 70 Configuring Your Camera Setting Battery Save Onset When the DCS 645 is powered by battery and you don t touch any controls during the specified Battery Save Onset time it enters Battery Save state You can change the onset time page 82 from 1 00 00 to 23 59 59 HH MM SS The default onset time is 60 minutes 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 2 Choose Battery Save Onset from the Properties menu The Battery Save Onset screen appears 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 5 Press the OK or Cancel button Contents Back Next Setting Di
39. f no card is inserted an x appears in the Folder icon on the Menu bar EIE S AY Contents Back Next 1 Highlight the Folder icon page 43 Firmware 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to select a folder The selected folder is indicated by a symbol 3 Press the OK button Index 64 Accessing Images on a CF Card After you capture images to a CF Card you need to copy them to a computer with one of the following installed v DCS Capture Studio v DCS Photo Desk v PHOTOSHOP with the DCR File Format Module 1 Eject the CF Card page 63 from the DCS 645 2 If your computer has a CF Card reader insert the CF Card in the reader If your computer uses a PC Card reader first insert the CF Card into a PC Card adapter 3 If DCS Capture Studio DCS Photo Desk or ADOBE PHOTOSHOP with the DCR File Format Module is installed on your computer you can access the images directly from the CF Card or copy them from the card to a folder on the computer s hard drive If DCS Camera Manager is installed on your computer you can copy the image files directly from the tethered DCS 645 to the computer s hard drive The Basics Occasionally you may need to format a CF Card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted If you have used a CF Card for several sessions for example two or three dozen you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that
40. f you remove a card at this time Use extreme care when handling CF Cards as they are easily damaged If dropped the CF Card may be destroyed resulting in the loss of all data 125 v Treat the imager with extreme care It is very expensive to replace v The anti aliasing or IR filter is exposed when the cap is removed Do not touch or strike this filter or set it down on a surface v Do not substitute other types of cables for supplied cables or cables listed in the System Requirements section page 13 v Handle the DCS 645 with care Treat the anti aliasing filter with the greatest of care Itis a very expensive device v 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 v Do not use the DCS 645 where it can come in contact with water It is not waterproof or splash resistant Glossary Aliasing Artifacts that appear on an image but were not in the original scene Anti aliasing filter Helps to reduce aliasing at certain focal distances Camera Manager See DCS Camera Manager Capture Studio See DCS Capture Studio COMPACTFLASH Card CF Card A small removable device with PCMCIA ATA functionality which stores images captured by the DCS 645 Contents Back Next DCR files Image files created by the DCS 645 which can only be opened using the includ
41. ges with a file size larger than JPEG Better JPEG Better or Good In all cases the aspect JPEG Good ER HFE RGE ratio is unchanged Back Next Index Contents 96 Capturing and Processing Images Processing Defaults Screen Result Settings Underlined Resolution Een 100 Aspect ratio is unchanged Height and width are m the same as the original image is 67 Aspect ratio is unchanged Height and width are 25 reduced to two thirds Fit to ProShots 50 Aspect ratio is unchanged Height and width are reduced to one half 25 Aspect ratio is unchanged Height and width are reduced to one quarter Fit to ProShots ProShots resolution Noise Yes Removes small random pixel variations Korica Noise Reduction No Noise Reduction is turned off No Back Next Index Contents 97 Processing Settings Screen Defaults Underlined Result Look Portrait Applies a lower contrast tone scale with more Look Portrait Product detail in the highlights and shadows Product Applies a higher contrast more vibrant tone scale Sharpening Level Sharpening Level e None High Medium Low None High Medium Low No sharpening is applied to the finished image Applies a sharpening algorithm when the image is processed High applies the most sharpening and Low applies the least Using the Image LCD Reviewing Images You c
42. he battery awa Fui qf al Low Insufficient Empty The Battery icon does not appear if an AC adapter or a third party battery is supplying power The Basics For the best results store and use the battery charger within the following temperature ranges Charge a battery before using it for the first time Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C and whenever it is insufficient or empty If you 68 F to 140 F plan to use your camera without the AC adapter for an extended period of time it is a good idea to Charging temperature range 0 C to 45 C charge one or more batteries before you begin 32 F to 113 F An external battery charger is included with your camera Use only the DCS Pro Back 645 Series battery charger to charge a DCS 645 battery Using a different charger can damage the battery or the charger Contents Back Next Index 60 The Basics Plug the cable from the charger s AC adapter into the battery charger port LEDs Battery charger port Select the appropriate included international power cord and plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet Insert one or two batteries in the slots in the battery charger Use either slot when charging only one battery Contents Back Next On average batteries are rapid charged in approximately 2 1 2 hours If two batteries are inserted they are charged simultaneously The following table shows the battery charger status as indicated by
43. ide of the Four way switch to move the eyedropper over a neutral area 1 Choose Click Balance from the White Balance ihe syodroppsrroachos thie cdgaarihe menu l le screen the image shifts in the opposite direction of the Four way switch manipulation F 4 Press the OK button to sample the RGB a values update the Click Balance menu with Use image 2613 the current image number and apply the Click OK Cancel Menu Balance The setting is applied to subsequently 2 Press the OK button to use the current image captured images A zoomed version of the current image appears with a moveable eyedropper Contents Back Next Index 90 Capturing and Processing Images Using the Click Balance Menu 3 Do one of the following 1 Choose Click Balance from the White Balance v Select a Click Balance setting menu v Delete a Click Balance setting v Load a Click Balance setting from a CF Card v Save a Click Balance setting for reuse Use image 261 3 OK Cancel Menu 2 Press the Menu button to display the Click Balance menu Selecting a Click Balance Setting 1 Select a Click Balance setting from the Click Balance menu A symbol appears next to the currently active Click Balance Menu Click Balance setting e image 2613 2 Press the OK button Studio 2 Studio 3 Delete setting Load from Card Save image 2613 Contents Back Next Index 91 Capturing and Processing Images Deleting a Click Bala
44. ing a setting 93 Selecting a setting 91 Index COMPACTFLASH Cards 62 Accessing images on 65 Ejecting 63 Formatting 66 Inserting 62 Computer Connecting to 78 Connecting AC adapter 81 Camera to the computer and power supply 78 DCS 645 to the camera body 51 Contrast Changing on Image LCD 108 Date and time 69 DCR File Format Module 29 DCS 645 Connecting to the camera body 51 Front view 35 Rear view 35 Side views 36 Storing 111 Contents Back Next DCS Camera Manager 28 DCS Capture Studio 27 DCS Photo Desk 28 Deleting Groups of images 107 Single image 105 Digital buttons and Image LCD Using 48 Digital buttons See Buttons 47 Display contrast 108 Display mode 99 Histogram 103 Multiple Image 104 Navigating 100 Pan Zoom Zoom mode 101 Selecting 99 Single image 101 Display off time 71 Dropdown menus 44 Editing images using included software 21 Index Index 2 Ejecting a CF Card 63 Electromagnetic emissions 123 Evaluating images When connected to computer 25 When not connected to computer 18 F Features 12 Unsupported 119 Files See Image files 54 Filters Anti aliasing 39 IR 39 Firmware 113 Checking version 113 Updating 114 Focus screen 38 Folder01 as default 73 Formatting a CF Card 66 Formatting images 84 Four way switch 47 H Histogram Display mode 103 I IEEE 1394 interface Connecting 78 IEEE 1394 port 49 Image Delete Display mode 105 Image files 54 Image format 84 Image L
45. ll the included software as needed page 27 3 Connect the camera to the computer and power supply page 78 4 Turn on the computer if it isn t already Start DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager If DCS Capture Studio is running images are saved to the computer If DCS Camera Manager is running images can be saved to the computer or to a CF Card Capture images Review and edit the images as needed in DCS Capture Studio DCS Photo Desk or ADOBE PHOTOSHOP with the DCR File Format Module Save the images to the computer s hard drive in the desired format Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Connect the DCS 645 to a computer and a DCS Connect the other end of the cable into any Pro Back 645 battery or AC adapter available port on the IEEE 1394 adapter card on your computer If using the included AC adapter connect the In addition to included accessories you need a AC adapter cable into the Power port 6 pin plug to 4 pin plug IEEE 1394 cable page 36 on the DCS 645 and plug the AC Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to AAGE IMD AWA ROCKET the IEEE 1394 port on the DCS 645 If using battery power attach the battery page 57 Contents Back Next Index 78 Powering Your Camera v Turn on the camera body The DCS 645 activates within 5 6 seconds after the AC Adapter or battery starts providing power f you turn on the Image LCD it turns off automatically after the time s
46. luded software Index 19 Transferring Images When the photo session is complete insert the CF Card in a card reader connected to your computer You can then open edit transfer copy archive and save images using one of several included software applications page 27 or send them to a lab v Create folders on the computer hard drive in which to store your images if needed Use meaningful names to help you locate the images when needed v It is good practice to backup your original images on a CD or Zip disk Capture Workflows Editing Images Several software applications are included on the software CDs This manual contains a short description of each application The following table suggests acquire and editing applications depending on your editing needs and experience Acquire Editing Solutions Software Description Ease of Use DCR File Format Module Fastest way to open DCR files in ADOBE Simplest page 29 with ADOBE PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP The DCR File Format Module does not allow you to edit DCR files DCS Camera Manager DCS Camera Manager provides capture and camera Moderate page 28 and DCS Photo control DCS Photo Desk provides a browser with Desk page 28 easy to use editing tools Produces edited RGB files DCS Capture Studio A capture workflow solution Large set of editing Most complex MACINTOSH only tools Excellent color management page 27 Contents B
47. n be captured to the installed CF Card page 62 b Fill level in color indicates the approximate amount of space available on the active card c ISO setting d Name of active folder and the number of images in that folder e DCS 645 Battery level f Current image format full frame horizontal or vertical page 84 g Appears if the DCS 645 is connected to a computer page 78 and flashes if the DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager software is not running h Number of the currently selected image page 100 Index 46 About the DCS 645 Digital Buttons The Four way switch and the Menu OK Tag and Cancel buttons activate the digital functions Four way Switch Press the left or right side to v Navigate through images v Navigate the Menu bar v Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Press the top or bottom to v Change the Display mode v Navigate a drop down menu v Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Menu Button v Toggles the Menu bar off and on Next Contents Back OK Button v Turns on the Image LCD v Enables the Region of Interest box Zoom mode and implements a zoom when Region of Interest box is enabled v Implements a highlighted menu option v Deletes the active image Delete mode Tag button v Tags or untags the selected image Cancel Button v Exits from menus without applying changes v Turns off the Image LCD v Disables the Region of Interest box Z
48. nce Setting 1 Choose Delete Setting from the Click Balance menu Delete Click Balance Showroom Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 2 Select the Click Balance setting to be deleted 3 Press the OK button Delete Studio 3 Click Balance setting OK Cancel 4 Press the OK button Contents Back Next Loading a Click Balance Setting You can load a Click Balance setting that has been saved to a CF Card using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk A maximum of 10 settings can exist in camera memory 1 Choose Load From Card from the Click Balance menu Load Click Balance Setting NY studio Fashion Studio 5 2 Select the Click Balance setting to be loaded 3 Press the OK button The loaded file subsequently appears in the Click Balance menu Index 92 Capturing and Processing Images Saving a Click Balance Setting Long Exposure You can perform a Click Balance operation on The Long Exposure property reduces the current image page 90 then save the accumulated pattern noise in long exposure settings for reuse images When you set this property page 72 long exposure processing is applied to 1 Choose Save Image number from the Click seyret one eae Balance menu Save camera Click Balance Setting image 2613 OK Cancel 2 Press the OK button The saved setting replaces the last Click Balance setting saved on the camera It appears in the White Balance and the Click Balance menu
49. nd Processing Images Choice Images Processed OFF Turns off Processing if it was on This is the default Tagged Images All tagged images on card Tagged in folder All tagged images in selected folder All in Folder All images in selected folder All on Card All images on card Change Settings Displays a screen where you can change Processing settings 3 Press the OK button Contents Back Next Changing Processing Settings There are several processing settings that you can change The settings are applied to images as they are processed 1 Select Change Settings from the Processing menu Processing Settings File Type JPG Best Resolution 100 Noise Reduct No Look Product Original DCR Save 2 Select the desired setting from the Processing Settings menu Index 95 Capturing and Processing Images The following screens appear depending on your choice Processing Screen Defaults Result Settings Underlined Original DCR Save Saves the DCR image default Original DCR Delete Deletes the DCR image after the processed JPEG file has been saved Save Itis recommended that you do not choose this option unless you are certain you will not need the original file File Type JPEG Best Files are processed to the selected JPEG quality File Type Better Good or TIFF RGB JPEG Best produces best quality SIPEG Beat TIFF RGB compressed ima
50. ng With the Region of Interest box enabled press the appropriate part of the Four way switch to move the Region of Interest box around If the edge of the thumbnail is reached the image moves in the opposite direction Contents Back Next Navigating Through Images in Zoom Mode Press the Cancel button to turn the Region of Interest box off and navigate page 100 to other images Luminometer Crosshairs The crosshairs which appear when the Region of Interest box is on indicate the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels below the center of the crosshairs This level is indicated in stops 3 to 3 25 and percentages 2 to 180 Index 102 Using the Image LCD Histogram Display Mode When Histogram mode is active the active image its histogram and the following information appear v Image name v Active folder number name v Date and time of image capture v ISO v Shutter speed v Aperture v Exposure mode v Exposure compensation BDOT 166 0CH Contents Back Next Interpreting a Histogram Index v A histogram that is clipped at the right indicates over exposure One that is clipped at the left indicates under exposure Over exposure Under exposure v A histogram that peaks towards the right indicates a high key image without many dark tones One that peaks on the left indicates a low key image without many light tones High key Low key v The double bars at the base of the his
51. nment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Contents Back Next Index 124 Warnings and Cautions Warnings Warnings indicate situations that can cause personal injury v To prevent fire or shock hazard use only the recommended accessories and attachments v 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 Contents Back Next Cautions Cautions indicate situations that can cause damage to or from your equipment v Use only the power source type indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter A line voltage outside this range can destroy the AC adapter and or the DCS 645 vy Do not remove a CF Card from the camera Index remove a battery pack or disable the AC adapter while the Card Busy LED inside the Card door is blinking The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the card You may lose data i
52. oom mode Index 47 About the DCS 645 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons The digital buttons take on different functions depending on the current state of the Image LCD Turn on the Image LCD Press the OK button Select a highlighted menu option Press the OK button Implement a zoom Zoom mode Press the OK button Press the OK button Enable Region of Interest box Zoom mode Delete an image Delete mode Press the OK button Toggle the Menu bar on off Press the Menu button Turn off the Image LCD Press the Cancel button Dismiss a menu without implementing change Press the Cancel button Tag or untag an image Press the Cancel button Press the Tag button Disable Region of Interest box Zoom mode Navigate images in all Display modes except Zoom when Region of Interest box is enabled Press the left or right side of the Four way switch Navigate the Menu bar and display menus Press the left or right side of the Four way switch Navigate a drop down menu Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch Change to a different Display mode Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch Move the Region of Interest box Zoom mode Press any edge of the Four way switch Contents Back Next Index 48 About the DCS 645 Serial Debug port Power port IEEE 1394 port Video Output port Contents
53. pecified in the Display Off Time property page 71 Getting Started To start using your camera in portable mode not connected to a computer do the following 1 Assemble the camera page 50 Insert a DCS 645 battery or connect the AC adapter page 81 Insert a CF Card page 62 Turn on the camera body Capture images Review the images page 99 on the Image LCD or enable the video output page 121 to view them on a monitor Remove the CF Card from the camera and insert it in a card reader Copy the image files to the computer Review and edit the images as needed in DCS Capture Studio DCS Photo Desk or ADOBE Photoshop with DCR File Format Module 10 Save the images to the computer s hard drive in the desired format Using the Camera in Portable Mode When you are working in portable mode you can To extend the life of the battery remember the use either a DCS 645 battery or the included AC following adapter page 56 v Older batteries may not last as long as newer batteries v Minimize use of the Image LCD and turn it Plug the AC adapter into the Power port on the off when not in use DGS B43 v Track the battery s power level by checking its icon on the Status screen Plug the AC adapter into a wall socket Contents Back Next Index 81 Battery Save State To conserve the battery s charge the DCS 645 enters Battery Save state if no DCS 645 controls are tou
54. play Contrast Overexposure Indicator Tagging Images Caring for Your DCS 645 Cleaning Cleaning the DCS 645 Cleaning the IR or Anti aliasing Filter Storing Firmware Checking the Current Firmware Version Updating Firmware Recycling Differences Between the MAMIYA 645AF and the 645AFD Specifications Unsupported Features Unsupported or Partially Supported Features CONTAX 645 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features MAMIYA 645AF MAMIYA 645AFD Using a Video Monitor Connecting Enabling Disabling Navigating Through Images Electromagnetic Emissions Japan European Union EU Warnings and Cautions Warnings Glossary Warranty Overview About This Manual This manual describes the functions available Throughout this manual your digital camera with the following digital camera backs back is referred to as the DCS 645 unless a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Paea EEEa 645M DCS 645M The term camera refers to the camera body KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back with attached DCS 645 645C DCS 6450 The manual does not describe the following These camera backs attach to the following v Foncions availablaawiih ihe MAMIYA Camera goags 645AF MAMIYA 645AFD or CONTAX 645 camera bodies except to point out DCS 645M MAMIYA 645AF unsupported features page 119 Refer to DCS 645M MAMIYA 645AFD the manual included with your MAMIYA or DCS 645C CONTAX 645 CONTAX camera body v Function
55. rent image appears on the external monitor and the Image LCD turns off Disabling Press the OK Cancel or Menu button page 47 to disable the external monitor and turn on the Image LCD Navigating Through Images Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder This works only in Single Image Display mode page 101 Index 122 Overview Electromagnetic Emissions Japan CORB HWE SERRE SERBS VCCI OHE CEOS VIA AREER CT CORBERES CHAT SL BK HEENSRCTCEMAVET COBRA ASOT DELDBRENSTCEMHSOET This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective action Taiwan SAAB ARAN AME m HSER eA RE nRT ERATE TENT FAEERE REE E EER o Contents Back Next Index Overview Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial enviro
56. rvalometer menu Fier abiret Change settings as needed on the Intervalometer options screens page 86 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value Press the OK or Cancel button In the Enable screen choose Yes or No 85 Capturing and Processing Images Intervalometer Options Frame Count Interval Delay Enable Screen Enable OK cancel OK cancel ox cance Description Specifies the number Specifies the interval Specifies the delay Yes enables the of frames to capture between image before onset of the Intervalometer with captures Intervalometer the values displayed in function the Intervalometer screen No disables the Intervalometer Range 1 9999 frames 3 seconds to 23 59 59 1 second to 23 59 59 HH MM SS HH MM SS Default 10 frames 10 seconds 1 second Contents Back Next Index 86 Setting ISO The DCS 645 supports an ISO range of 100 to 400 at 1 3 stop intervals The factory default is ISO 100 ISO determines the sensitivity of the imager to light Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity 1 Choose ISO from the Main menu 2 Choose the desired setting from the ISO menu The currently active ISO value is indicated by a e symbol 3 Press the OK button Capturing and Proces
57. s Contents Back Next Index 93 Capturing and Processing Images Processing Images The DCS 645 supports background image processing that produces JPEG or TIFF RGB files which can be opened directly by many applications and browsers The choices for processed files are JPEG Good Better and Best and TIFF RGB JPEG Best files have the least compression JPEG Good have the most The less compression the better the quality of the processed file and the larger the file size The file size varies depending on content When you capture images they are written to the CF Card in DCR format regardless of whether processing is turned on If processing is on files are processed and saved when the camera is not busy with other tasks such as capturing images Contents Back Next JPEG files are saved to a JPEG folder TIFF RGB files are saved to a TIFF folder These folders are created on the CF Card when you turn processing on if they don t already exist You cannot capture images to the JPEG or TIFF folders If you attempt to do so the images are saved in the default folder established in Properties You can specify whether the original DCR file is saved or deleted once the JPEG or TIFF RGB file is saved 1 Choose Processing from the Main menu 2 Select an option on the Processing menu Processing OFF Tagged Images Tagged in FOLDER03 All in FOLDERO3 All on Card Change Settings Index 94 Capturing a
58. s available with the included software except for a brief overview page 27 Refer to the Help on the software CDs Contents Back Next Index 10 This is an online manual Click the following items to go to the associated topic v Entries in the Table of Contents or Index v Page numbers underlined in blue v The Contents Back Next or Index buttons at the bottom of each page Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DCS 645 The DCS 645 is interchangeable with the camera body s film magazine letting you use the camera for digital or film photography You can use the DCS 645 in portable mode or connected to a computer Features v 16 Megapixel imager 4080 x 4080 pixels v Untethered burst rate 1 image 1 8 seconds burst depth 8 images varies depending on camera body page 116 image content and type of COMPACTFLASH Card v ISO 100 400 v Removable IR filter v Image Display LCD provides image thumbnails and status of digital features v Composite video output jack for viewing images on an external monitor not included v Power source Included AC adapter or rechargeable battery pack v Slot for Type II COMPACTFLASH Type II Card Card busy LED v 400 Mbps IEEE 1394 interface Overview System Requirements In addition to items included with the DCS 645 your camera body and its accessories the following items are required When in Portable Mode v COMPACTFLASH Cards v Card reader
59. s in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of purchase Contents Back Next Index 130 Warranty Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship Kodak will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts are used in making repairs these parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire system Kodak may replace 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 acondition 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 Contents Back Next Index 1
60. se a desiccant v Ifthe DCS 645 has been stored for a long period of time carefully check the operation or have it thoroughly tested at an authorized service center After storing the DCS 645 for several days you may need to set the date and time page 68 Contents Back Next Index v When the DCS 645 is removed from the camera body attach the body cap Place the slot at the bottom of the DCS 645 in the locating post on the body cap then press the body cap in place 112 Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within the DCS 645 and controls its operation If a new Firmware firmware version becomes available you can download it from the KODAK Web site and ba update the firmware within the DCS 645 Checking the Current Firmware Version 3 Choose Version from the Firmware menu You can check the firmware version currently The firmware version appears running on your DCS 645 4 Press the OK button 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 Choose Firmware from the Main menu Caring for Your DCS 645 Updating Firmware 1 Onacomputerwith Internet access goto www kodak com then choose Service and Support Choose Cameras Digital from the Professional Photography list choose DCS 645 then choose Firmware and Host Software 2 Download the firmware to your computer 3 Insert a CF Card into the card reader attached to your computer
61. sing Images White Balance The DCS 645 offers both Preset and Click White Balance functionality There are five Preset options Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent and Flash Choose the setting which represents the dominant type of lighting present when the image was captured For example when working in daylight select the Daylight setting for the best results Any White Balance or Click Balance setting that you choose remains in effect until you make a different choice Auto White Balance evaluates the image determines what the illuminant was and what the color balance and exposure should be Contents Back Next Accessing White Balance 1 Select the White Balance icon on the Menu bar fe e Daylight Preset Tungsten Fluorescent Flash i _Click Image 2613 Saved Click Balance ClickBalance setting 2 Choose a Preset option the last Click Balance setting saved on camera Click image 2613 or Click Balance from the White Balance menu Index 88 Click Balance When you use Click Balance your clicking of a neutral area in an image helps neutralize color shifts The neutral areas of subsequent images will have RGB values that are approximately equal Choosing an Image for Click Balance For Click Balance choose an image with a MACBETH color chart a gray card or white card or a neutral area Capturing and Processing Images Performing the Click Balance Operation 3 Press any s
62. speed Exposures gt 1 4 sec Long Exposure processing is applied to images taken with shutter speeds longer than 1 4 second All Exposures Long Exposure processing is applied to all images after capture regardless of shutter speed 72 Total Actuations You can determine the number of images captured by the DCS 645 from the time of its manufacture 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 2 Select Total Actuations The total number of images captured appears Use Folder01 You can change the CF Card s default image capture folder If you do not change the default folder the default is the lowest numbered empty folder 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 2 Select Use FOLDERO1 3 Choose Yes or No If you choose Yes FOLDERO1 will be active when you insert a CF Card If you choose No the lowest numbered empty folder will be active when you insert a CF Card Video Format You can specify the video standard used to view images on an external monitor page 121 v NTSC North America default v PAL Europe and Asia 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 2 Select Video Format 3 Choose NTSC or PAL on the Video Format screen Configuring Your Camera Using Job Tracker This feature lets you enter Job Tracker data using DCS Photo Desk or DCS Capture Studio load the data from a CF Card into camera memory then include it in image headers The data follows the International Press
63. splay Off Time Extended use of the Image LCD will drain your battery For this reason the LCD turns off after the specified Display Off Time The default Display Off Time is 60 seconds 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 2 Choose Display Off Time from the Properties menu Display Off Time oo 07 EN OK Cancel 3 Press the left or right side of the Four way switch to sequence through the numeric fields 4 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to change the highlighted numeric value 5 Press the OK or Cancel button Index 71 Configuring Your Camera Long Exposure The Long Exposure property reduces accumulated pattern noise in long exposure images Long Exposure Processing is applied immediately after image capture As a result there is a greater lag time between exposures thereby reducing burst mode capture rate and depth This is true even when the property is set to Exposures gt 1 4 sec and a shutter speed shorter than 1 4 sec is used For example if you are capturing an image using a 10 second shutter speed there will be 10 seconds of processing immediately after image capture 1 Display the Properties menu page 70 Contents Back Index Select Long Exposure Long Exposure Noise Reduction Never Apply e Exposures gt 1 sec All Exposures Choose one of the following Never Apply Long Exposure processing is not applied to any image regardless of shutter
64. ss v Set up White Balance page 88 To set up White Balance on the camera use Click Balance page 89 Select an image with a MACBETH color chart a gray or white card or a neutral area in the image then perform Click Balance To set up White Balance in the included software capture an image of a MACBETH color chart a gray or white card then adjust later using the software v Set ISO page 87 based on available light v Set up Job Tracker if needed page 75 17 Capture Workflows Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Before your photo session begins and a few times during a session you should capture and evaluate images to be sure that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results Image Attribute DCS 645 Tool Suggested Action Exposure Appearance of image on Image LCD page 41 Histogram Display mode page 103 provides exposure information about the overall image Luminometer page 102 provides exposure information about a specific area of the image Shows the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels below the crosshairs on the Image LCD View images and interpret information from the tool Adjust camera settings aperture shutter speed ISO and or lighting Recapture image if needed subsequently captured images Focus Zoom Display mode page 101 View the image at 1 1 and evaluate sharpness and edge definition in high contrast areas for example eyes
65. tains some or all of the following information mode page 99 The bar indicates the position of the current image relative to the other images in the active folder Folder Tag if image tagged Image number Contents Back Next Index 106 Using the Image LCD Deleting Groups of Images 4 You can delete groups of images using a Main menu option You can also delete single images using Image Delete Display mode page 105 To Delete Groups of Images 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 and choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 2 Choose Delete Images from the Main menu 5 3 Choose the desired option from the Delete Images menu Delebe inpges Contents Back Next Index When prompted press the OK or Cancel button If you Press the OK button a progress screen appears If you press the Cancel button while the deletion is in progress images that have not yet been deleted remain on the card A final screen appears informing you of the number of images deleted Press the OK button 107 Display Contrast You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD panel Changing contrast does not affect the stored images only the view of the images on the Image LCD 1 Highlight the Contrast icon page 43 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to move the slider bar up to lighten or down to darken the displayed image Overexposur
66. to move image files to your computer after a photo session Unless you plan to use a photo lab you need a computer with an operating system and RAM as described in the following sections to process your images Contents Back Next When Connected to a MACINTOSH Index v POWER MACINTOSH G3 or G4 Multiprocessor POWER MACINTOSH G4 POWERBOOK G3 Series or iMac DV v System 9 0 or higher Not OS X v 512 MB of RAM v If your MACINTOSH does not have IEEE 1394 ports you need an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 card with a free port v IEEE 1394 cable v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Capture Studio or KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager and DCS Photo Desk 13 When Connected to a PC v WINDOWS INTEL PC with a 266 MHz PENTIUM II or faster processor v 200 MB of free disk space v One of the following operating systems WINDOWS 98 Second Edition WINDOWS Me WINDOWS NT 4 0 or WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS 2000 recommended v lf your PC does not have IEEE 1394 ports you need an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 card with a free port v IEEE 1394 cable v 256 MB of RAM v KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager and DCS Photo Desk This section outlines two general workflows to help you manage images captured on your DCS 645 The workflows may vary between studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations While there is no simple workflow that will work satisfactorily in all situations the workflows presente
67. togram indicate the area of 18 gray 103 Multiple Image Display Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar page 106 at the left The current image is highlighted Thumbnails may appear with varying image formats page 84 as each thumbnail is displayed in its selected image format Using the Image LCD Image Delete Display Mode Use Image Delete Display mode to delete the current image You can also delete groups of images page 107 using a Main menu option f you delete an image by mistake you can get it back if you immediately perform the Recover function page 67 One image thumbnail for the current image appears with instructions for deleting it 24 Press OK button to delete ASBCOO42 DCR Contents Back Next To Delete a Single Image 1 2 Index Press the OK button to delete the displayed image Press the OK or Cancel button in response to the confirmation screen The Cancel button dismisses the screen without deleting the image A feedback screen appears for two seconds or until you manipulate a button on the DCS 645 105 Using the Image LCD Status Bar Location Bar When image thumbnails are displayed in Single A Location bar appears at the bottom of the Image or Multiple Image Display mode page 99 Image LCD when you are navigating through a Status bar appears at the left of the display It images in Single Image or Multiple Image Display con
68. tter release mode selector lever is in Continuous Mode Shutter Release button must be completely released between image captures v Infrared photography Contents Back Next Index v TTL Flash performance 645AFD model Use the flash adapter SCA3952 Adjust the flash output by using the camera body s flash exposure compensation function Verify exposure using the DCS 645 histogram 645AF model Use the flash adapter SCA3951 If available adjust the flash output by using the strobe s exposure compensation function Verify exposure using the DCS 645 histogram 120 You can review images on an external video Connecting monitor This provides a larger version of the image displayed on the Image LCD Connect a video cable not included to the video Output port When the external monitor is enabled the Image LCD turns off When you capture an image it automatically appears on the connected video monitor You can review it and make necessary camera adjustments When you capture another image the new one appears Video Output port Using a Video Monitor Enabling 1 Highlight the Menu icon page 43 then choose Main Menu from the drop down menu page 44 2 Choose External Video from the Main menu 3 Choose On from the External Video screen External Video A Video icon appears on the Menu bar E S AEF Contents Back Next 4 Highlight the Video icon 5 Press the OK button The cur
69. u can use the DCS 645 in camera Processing function page 94 to convert the DCR files to JPEG or TIFF v DCS Capture Studio v DCS Photo Desk v DCR File Format Module with ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 6 0 or greater ADOBE PHOTOSHOP is not included The Basics Storing Images Images are stored on either a COMPACTFLASH Card page 62 inserted in the DCS 645 or on the computer hard drive Refer to the included DCS Capture Studio DCS Camera Manager or DCS Photo Desk software Help for instructions on storing images on the computer Images are stored on the computer hard drive when the camera is connected to a computer running DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager with appropriate options selected Contents Back Next Images are stored on an inserted COMPACTFLASH Card when ANY of the following conditions occur v Camera is operating in portable mode v Camera is connected to a computer but the computer is not turned on v Camera is connected to a computer that is powered but the DCS Capture Studio software is not running v Camera is connected to a computer running DCS Camera Manager with appropriate options selected 55 The Basics Use the included AC adapter when the DCS 645 is connected to a computer Use the DCS 645 battery or AC adapter when the DCS 645 is not Connect the AC adapter cable into the Power connected to a computer port on the DCS 645 then plug the AC adapter into a wall socket An 8VDC AC adapt
70. u icon is highlighted The appropriate menu appears Main Menu Properties Language Fe 01 18 sm Coe 7 mo 0 Firmware Contents Back Next 2 Index Press the top or bottom of the Four way switch to highlight a menu option Press the OK button to activate the option Additional screens may appear depending on your choice Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each screen If the choices are horizontal as in the example below use the left or right of the Four way switch when highlighting options Date Time 16 00 44 About the DCS 645 Menu Hierarchy STATUS e Daylight 7 ial cay w m Tungsten Fluorescent i Flash s 150 100 1333 Click image 2613 O WEDDING 28 Main Menu Properties 01 18 02 7 o3 0 o4 0 Main Menu Properties Language Intervalometer Battery Save Onset ISO Display Off Time Job Tracker Long Exposure e English Japanese Overexposure Indicator Total Actuations Processing Use Folder01 Time Date Video Format Contents Back Next Index 45 About the DCS 645 Status Screen The Status screen provides a quick display of the DCS 645 s current setup Displaying the Status screen v Highlight the Status screen icon page 43 The Status screen appears with the following information 1333 d WEDDING 26 Contents Back Next a Estimate of the number of images that ca
71. y Tag button Cancel button OK button Four way switch Battery Release button DCS Pro Back 645 battery Next Back Contents IR or anti aliasing filter Digital signal interface For your images to be sharp and in focus you must use either an IR filter or an anti aliasing filter Index 35 About the DCS 645 DCS 645 Release button Serial Debug port Power port IEEE 1394 port Video Output port Contents Back Next Index Card Busy LED COMPACTFLASH Card slot Card door open Card Eject button 36 Imager The imager converts light into electrical charges when you capture an image Its specifications are Horizontal pixels 4080 Vertical pixels 4080 Total pixels 16 646 400 Horizontal active area mm 36 72 Vertical active area mm 36 72 The imager is located behind the IR or anti aliasing filter page 39 Masked Focus Screen The viewfinder s field of view is greater than that of the imager Therefore an apparent focal length magnification or telephoto effect appears in the captured image Remove your existing camera focus screen and install the included DCS 645 focus screen Follow the instructions included with your camera body for changing a focus screen The Masked Focus screen has crop indicators which indicate the area of the scene that will be included in the image file You can choose between various Image Format options page

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