Kodak DCS Pro 14n manual

DIGIT AL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE[...]

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KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pr o 14n Digital Camera User’ s Guide P/N 6B8766_EN[...]

Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester , New Y ork, 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company , 2003 Kodak and Kodak Profe ssion al are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company .[...]

April 29, 2004 1 Table of Contents 1 Importan t Information System Requirements fo r Your Computer ............ ...... .............. .................... .................... .................. ..... ......... 1-1 Warranty Registration for your Camera ............. ...... .............. ..................... .................... ................ .[...]

2 April 29, 2004 T able of Contents Delete Button ............... ....................... .................... ....................... .................... ............. ....... ................... 2-9 Tag/Record Button ................ .................... ....................... .................... ....................... ........ ...... .......[...]

T able of Contents April 29, 2004 3 CR 2032 Coin Cell .................. ....................... ....................... .................... ....................... ... .................... ... 3-6 Disposing of Batteries ............ .................... ....................... ....................... .................... ....... ............. ...[...]

4 April 29, 2004 T able of Contents Downloading Firmware to your Comp uter.................. .................... .................... .................... ............ ....... 5-6 Updating Firmware on your Camera .......... ....................... ....................... .................... ................... ........... 5-6 Firmware Features . [...]

T able of Contents April 29, 2004 5 Determining Write Speed ................... .................... ....................... .................... ...................... . ................. 6-8 For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measurement ....... .................. ...................... .................... ............ 6-8 Folders for Captured Im[...]

6 April 29, 2004 T able of Contents Manual Exposure Mode ................ ... ... .................... ... ... .................... ... .. .................... ... ... ........ ......... 7-15 Auto Exposure Lock ................... ..................... .. .................... ... .................... ... ... .................. .. ................. [...]

T able of Contents April 29, 2004 7 Connecting to a Computer and Power Suppl y ............... ....................... ...................... ....................... ... ...... 9-6 Starting the Capture Software ................ ....................... .................... ....................... ................ . ................. 9-6 Device and M[...]

8 April 29, 2004 T able of Contents Selecting a Review Folder ....................... .................... ... .................... ... .................... ... .......... ............. ..... 11-6 Browsing Through Images ..................... ....................... ....................... .................... ................. ... ........... 11-7[...]

T able of Contents April 29, 2004 9 Connecting a Device to the Serial Port ................ .................... ... ... .................... ... ... .................... . . .......... 15-1 Serial In Mode ............... .................... ....................... .................... ....................... ............ ........ ............... [...]

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April 29, 2004 1-1 1 Important Information Thank you for purchasing your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. This portable camera system , which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation, allows you to capture and store high-resolution, high-quality digital images. Before you start using the camera, follow the [...]

1-2 April 29, 2004 Important In formation Warnings Safety Warnings • T o prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories and attachments. Operational Warnings • Do not use IEEE 1394 repeaters when con necting your ca mera. Doing so can damage the camera. • Be sure the conne ctor orientation is correct when you co nnect the [...]

Important Information April 29, 2004 1-3 Important Safeguards and Precautions Read Instructions— Read all the safety and ope ra ting instructions before operating your camera . Follow Instructions— Follow all operating and usage instructions. Controls— Adjust o nly those controls that are covered by th e operating instructions. Heed Warnings?[...]

1-4 April 29, 2004 Important In formation Attachments— Do not use attachments that are not recommen ded. The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera. Overloading— Do not o verload power outlets and extensio n cords; this can result in a risk of fire or e lectrical shoc k. Power -Cord Pro tections— Route pow[...]

Important Information April 29, 2004 1-5 Damage Requiring Service— Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer , and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under th e following conditions: • If liquid has been spilled or if obj ects have fallen into your camera. • If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water . (While it is[...]

1-6 April 29, 2004 Important In formation Electromagnetic Emissions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectio n against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate s ,[...]

April 29, 2004 2-1 2 About Y our Camera Nomenclature Camera Front Shutter Release bu tton Sub-Command dial Depth of Field Preview V ertical Shutter release button Self T imer / Exposure Mode dial PC Sync terminal Lens Rel ease button Focus Mode selector Remote Release AF-Assist Illuminator / Red-eye Reduction lamp accessory port[...]

2-2 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Camera Back Camera Top Exposure Mode dial Flash Sync Mode button Auto Exposure Bracketing button Image LCD Menu button Nav+ button HotKey button Digital Status button Digital Status LCD Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter Adjustment lever AE-L/AF-L button Metering System selector Main-Command dial Microphone OK button [...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-3 Camera Bottom Left Side T ripod mount Battery slot Name plate Camera strap eyelet Coin cell battery slot IEEE 1394 port Video Output port Battery slot Serial port[...]

2-4 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Open Media Door Turning the Camera On and Off Connect your camera to a power source (see page 3 -1 ) before turning it on. • T urn the Power Switch On or Off. CF Card slot Card Busy LED SD/MMC card slot CF Ejec t button[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-5 Viewfinder Focus Indi cator Focus area Metering system Auto Exposure Lock indicator Shutter Speed Aperture Flash Ready light Exposure Compensation value / Flash Exposure Compensation value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Exposure mode / Electronic analog exposure display / Exposure Compensatio[...]

2-6 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Digital Buttons NOTE: Use the butt ons at the left of t he Image LCD with the Four -way switch. Use the buttons at the right of th e Image LCD without the Four -way switch. Four-way Switch When the Image LCD is off, use the Four -way switch to select a focus area (see page 8-3 ). When the Image LCD is o n, use [...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-7 Locking and Unlocking the Four -way Switch The Four -way switch does not work if th e Four -way switch lock is on. There may be occasions whe re you want it locked to prevent changing certain settings. • Rotate the Fo u r -way switch lock leve r to the right to lock the switch. Rotate it to the left to unlock[...]

2-8 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Menu Button • If the Image LCD is off, turns it on and displays a men u (la st-accessed menu option highlighted) • Displays a menu when the Image LCD is in Image mode (last-accessed menu option is highlighted) • Displays Image mode when a menu is displayed Nav+ Button The Nav+ button provides an efficien [...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-9 Digital Status Button The Digital Status button (used with the Digital Status LCD) provides a shortcut to captu re-critical menu options o n the Image LCD. (See page 2- 15 .) • Highlights the last-used function on the Digital Status LCD and highlights its associated menu o ption on the Im age LCD • Selects [...]

2-10 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera LCDs Top Status LCD Image LCD Using the Image LCD you can: • Conveniently evaluate and review images in th e camera NOTE: Occasionally there are a few pixels in the LCD that are either brighter or darker than the scene depicted. These pixels, few in number , do not affect the quality of the captur ed image. [...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-11 Turning On the Image LCD All of the buttons listed below turn on the Image LCD if it is off. Some of the buttons provide shortcuts to specific functions on the Image LCD. Browse images— OK button, Nav+ button Navigate menus— Menu button, Digital Status button (shortcut), HotKey button (shortcut) Turning Of[...]

2-12 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD provid es the following information: Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off, or when you li ghtly press the Shu tt er Release button, the Digital Status LCD displays capture-related info rmatio n a nd provide s shortcuts to associated menu[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-13 Using the Menus Y our camera provides a variety of digital functions. Y ou can access these functions through the tabbed menus on the Image LCD. The tabbed menus are available in Advanced mode. In Basic mode (see page 4-7 ) there is a single menu with no tabs. There are three ways to access the digital functio[...]

2-14 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Navigating Through the Menus 1. Press and hold the Menu button and press th e right or le ft side of the Four -way switch to highlight the tab containing the desired set of functions. 2. Release the Menu button. 3. Press t he top or bottom of the Fo ur -way switch to highlight a menu option. 4. Press the right[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-15 Using the Digital Status Button and Dig ital Status LCD to Highlight Menu Options The Digital Status button, Digital Status LCD, and the Four -way switch provide a shortcut to menu options on the Image LCD. 1. Press and hold the Digital Status button to highligh t the la st-used function on the Digital Status [...]

2-16 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Using the HotKey Button to Highlight Menu Options The HotKey button provides a shortcut to fre quen tly used (user -definable) digital functions. Y ou can change the HotKey setti ngs if you like (see page 5-8 ). T o access a function using the HotKey button: 1. Press the HotKey butto n to highlight the menu op[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-17 Main-Command and Sub-Command Dials The Main- and Sub-Command dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select or se t various functions or modes. Lens Mounting the Lens 1. T urn off the camera. Main-Command dial Sub-Command dial[...]

2-18 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera 2. Mount the lens to the camera bod y . 3. Set the lens to its mini mum aperture and lock. Removing the Lens • Press and hold the Lens Release button and turn th e lens clockwise. Imager The Imager records light when you capture an image . Y o ur camera has an approximately 14 million pixel imager with an IS[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-19 Viewfinder Diopter Y ou can compensate for nearsightedn ess or farsightedness and see more clearly through the viewfinder by adjusting th e viewfinder diopter within a continuous range (–1.8 to +0.8). 1. Remove the ru bber eyecup. 2. Slide the Diopter Adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder unt[...]

2-20 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Depth of Fiel d Pr eview Button The depth of field is the zone of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject. • Press the Depth of Fiel d Preview button to confirm the de pt h of field through the viewfinder . Pressing the De pt h of Field Preview button stop s th e le ns down to the aperture contro[...]

About Y our Camera April 29, 2004 2-21 Hot Shoe The Hot Shoe allows direct mou nting of a wide range of NIKON-dedicated electronic S peedlights. CAUTION : Do not use Speedlights from oth e r manufacturers since higher voltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts can da mage your camera. PC Sync Terminal Y our camera featur es a separate sync terminal th[...]

2-22 April 29, 2004 About Y our Camera Camera Straps A neck strap and a hand stra p are in cluded with your camera. Y ou can attach either or both. Attaching the Neck Strap • Thread the ends of the neck strap through the camera strap eyelets. Pull firmly on the strap to make sure it is held securely by the buckles. Attaching the Hand Strap 1. Thr[...]

April 29, 2004 3-1 3 Powering Y our Camera The following items are included with your camera: • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS P ro Battery (battery) • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Modu le (power module) • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DC S Pro Charger / AC Adapter (charger/adapter) • CR 2032 coin cell battery (avail able at mos t battery retailers) Y [...]

3-2 April 29, 2004 Powering Y our Camera Powering Your Camera using the Power Module 1. Insert the power module in the batt ery slot on the camera and turn the latch clockwise. 2. Insert the power module cable in t o the power module and into the port on the ch arger/adapter . 3. Plug the charger/adapter into an electrica l outlet. The Power LED is[...]

Powering Y our Camera April 29, 2004 3-3 3. Insert a battery in th e battery slot on the charger/adapter . The appearance of the Charging LE D varies, depen ding on the status of the charging operation: 4. Remove the battery when th e charge is complete (the green light stays on constantly). 5. Let the battery cool down for 15 to 30 minutes. Put th[...]

3-4 April 29, 2004 Powering Y our Camera Checking Battery Status Y ou can determine the charge status of an inserted battery by viewing the Battery icon on the T op Status LCD. When the icon blin ks, you need to replace the battery . The shutter locks when th e icon blinks. Insufficient Low Full[...]

Powering Y our Camera April 29, 2004 3-5 Conserving Batteries Y our camera has a battery save feature that does the following: • T urns off the Image LCD if you don’t touch any digital buttons for a specified period of time. • T urns off the meter if you don’t touch any controls for a spe cified period of time. NOTE: Y o u can change the ba[...]

3-6 April 29, 2004 Powering Y our Camera CR 2032 Coin Cell The included CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date on your camera when it is not powered. Th is battery has an average life span of one to two years. Purchase replacement batteries from your camera dealer . 1. Slide the coin c ell into its c arrier so that the + sign on the [...]

April 29, 2004 4-1 4 The Basics This chapter helps you qu ickly start using your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. Use this chapte r to familiarize yourself with your camera’ s basic functionality . (Some info rmation in this chapter also app ears in other areas of the manual.) As you become more familiar with your camera, you can be[...]

4-2 April 29, 2004 The Basics • T o remove, lift the latch, turn t he latch counterc lockwise, and slide the battery out. Mounting the Lens 1. T urn off the camera. 2. Mount the lens to the camera bod y .[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-3 3. Set the lens to its mini mum aperture and lock. Inserting a Memory Card 1. Open the Media door . 2. Insert a CF c ard in the top slot. (The label should be up.) NOTE: In Advanced mode (see page 6-1 ) you can use either one or two cards: a CF card in the to p slot and either an SD or a MMC card in the bottom slot. 3.[...]

4-4 April 29, 2004 The Basics 3. T urn the Main-Command dial to select [ ] (Single Area AF). The selected AF Area mode appears in the T op Status LCD and viewfinder . 4. Lightly press the Shutter Release button, and press the appr opriate side of the Four -way switch to choose the center focus area. The selected focus area appears in the T op Statu[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-5 2. Set the Exposure M ode dial to P (P rogrammed Auto). Composing, Focusing, and Capturing 1. Hold the camera properly . • Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support. • Grasp the camera hand grip with your right hand. • Stand with one foo t forward a h alf step a[...]

4-6 April 29, 2004 The Basics Using the Built-in Speedlight Use the Speedlight under th e following conditions: • Subject is dark • Shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second • Subject is backlit NOTE: T o conserve power , close the Speedlight when it is not in use. 1. Press and rotate the Main-Command dial to set Flash Sync mode to Front Cu rt[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-7 Basic Mode Y our camera has two modes for accessing digital functions: Ba sic and Advanced modes. Using Basic mode you can change settings on some digital functions. All other digital funct i ons are set to factory defaults. When you become fam iliar with your camera, ch ange to Advanced mo de (see page 4-19 ) and acce[...]

4-8 April 29, 2004 The Basics Setting Basic Mode 1. If th e Image LCD is off, press the Menu button to turn it on. If the Image LCD is on and images are displayed, press the Menu button to display the Basic Mode menu. NOTE: If the screen at the left app ears, the camera is already in Basic mode. 2. If a tabbed menu appears, the camera is in Adva nc[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-9 Digital Status LCD The Digital Status LCD displays shown here app ear when the Basic menu is displayed. (In Advanced mode, additiona l information appears.) Capture-related status information: When the Image LCD is turned off, or when you li ghtly press the Shu tt er Release button, the Digital Status LCD displays capt[...]

4-10 April 29, 2004 The Basics Setting ISO ISO determines the sensitivity of the cam era’ s imager to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity . The range of available ISO settings varies, de pending on the image resolution. Y ou can c hange ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments. The factory default is 80. 1. Choos[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-11 White Balance White Balance adjusts an image to match th e typ e of lighting used when capturing images. When you specify a White Balance option, that setting is applied to subsequ ently captured images. White Balance options includ e Auto, Daylight, T ungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash. Shortcut: • Y ou can also acces[...]

4-12 April 29, 2004 The Basics Setting Raw Resolution There are three resolutions available for Raw files: 13.5 MP— Full-resolution Raw images (4500 x 3 000) 6.0 MP— Half-resolution Raw images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP— Quarter -resolution Raw images (225 0 x 1500) 1. Choose Raw Resolution from the Captur e menu , then highlight a resolution. 2. P[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-13 Setting JPEG Resolution The four resolutions for JPEG files are: 13.5 MP— Full-resolution JPEG images (4500 x 3000) 6.0 MP— Half-resolution JPEG images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP— Quarter -resolution JPEG image s (2250 x 1500) .8 MP— .8 resolution JPEG images (1125 x 750) 1. Choose Resolution from the Basic men u, t[...]

4-14 April 29, 2004 The Basics Formatting a Card Y ou should format a card if i t was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted. If you have us ed a card for several sessions (for example, two or three do zen), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capac ity of the card is available. (De[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-15 Changing the Display Contrast Y ou can change the contrast and lighten or dark en the images displayed on the Image LCD. NOTE: Changing the contrast does not affect the stored images, only the view of the images on the Image LCD. 1. Choose Display Contrast from the Basic menu. 2. Press the OK button. A slider bar and [...]

4-16 April 29, 2004 The Basics Turning the Overexposure Indicator On and Off Y ou can indic a te areas of overexpos ure i n ima ges in Single or Mult ip le Image Display modes. 1. Choose Overexposure Indicator from th e Basic men u, then highlight On. Highlight Off to turn the Overexposure Indicator off. 2. Press the OK button. When the overexposur[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-17 Firmware Firmware is the software program th at runs within yo ur camera and controls its operation. If a new firmware version becomes available, you can download it from the Kodak Web site (see page 5 -5 ) and update the firmware in your camera. NOTE: Y ou must register your camera (see page 1-1 ) before you can down[...]

4-18 April 29, 2004 The Basics Updating Firmwar e 1. On yo ur computer , g o to http://www .kodak. com/go/dcssoftware and follow the instruc tions. 2. Insert a CF C ard into the co mputer’ s card reader . 3. Using the computer , copy th e firmware file to the card’ s root directory . 4. Insert the card straight into your camera. 5. Choose Firmw[...]

The Basics April 29, 2004 4-19 Setting the Time/Date A time and date stamp is associated with each image file. A CR 2032 coin cell battery maintains the time and date for approximately one to two years. If this bat t ery lo ses its charge, you must replace the battery (see page 3-6 ) and reset the time and date. 1. Choose T ime/Date from the Basic [...]

4-20 April 29, 2004 The Basics Using the HotKey button to Highlight Menu Options The HotKey button provides a shortcut to frequen tly used digital functions. In Basic mode there are built-in setti ngs for three HotKey positions. • Format Card • Display Contrast • T ime/Da te Y ou cannot change HotKey positions in Basic mode. Adva nced mode pr[...]

April 29, 2004 5-1 5 Configuring your Camera This chapter describes features and meth ods fo r configuring your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. Access most of the tools through the T ools menu on the Image LCD. Setting Battery Save Y ou can set battery save times for the Image LCD. The Image LCD turns off if you don’ t touch any di[...]

5-2 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Custom Settings Y ou can change Custom Settings usin g the Custom Settings menu. See page 5-2 for a complete list of cust om settings. 1. Choose the desired setting from the Custom menu, then highlight an option. 2. Press the OK button. Custom Settings Table Custom Setting Description Option Mirror Prerele[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-3 Grid Lines Displays grid lines in viewf inder Off (default) On Focus Area Light Displays auto-focus bracket lights in view finder Low light (default) Off Always on Focus Area Wrap Successive rotation of foc us area selection Off (default) On Focus Area Lock Locks or unlocks the focus area Unlock Lock Soft [...]

5-4 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Command Dial Assignment of functions to digital command dials S = shutter speed. A = Aperture Main: S Sub: A (default) Main: A Sub: S Meter Off Time Time delay for auto meter switch off 4 seconds 8 seconds (default) 16 seconds 32 seconds Never Self Timer Time Set duration for Self Timer 2 seconds 5 seconds[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-5 Firmware Firmware is the software program th at runs within your camera and controls its operation. Y ou can: • View information about y our current fimware version • Download new firmware versions from the Kodak Web site and update the firmware in your camera (see page 5-6 ) • Enable optional firmwa[...]

5-6 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Downloading Firmware to your Computer • On your computer , go to http://www .kodak.com/g o/dcssoftware and follow the instructions. Updating Firmware on your Camera Once you download the firmware to your c omputer , you can copy it to a memory card and update the firmware on your came ra. 1. Insert a COM[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-7 Firmware Features A few specialized features are built in to the firmware and are only available with a ke y . T o enable a firmware feature on your camera you must first purchase a kit containing instructions and a certificate num ber (one kit for each camera where firmware features are to be enabled). Th[...]

5-8 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Setting HotKeys HotKeys provide shortcuts to frequently used digital function s. Y our camera has built-in settings for five HotKeys. Y ou can clear settings or reset the HotKeys to different digital functions, according to your own workflo w . NOTE: The Digital Status button (see page 2-9 ) provides short[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-9 Using Job Tracker Y ou can enter Interna tional Press T elecommunication Council (IP TC) data on your comp uter using KODAK PROFESSIONAL DC S Photo Desk, the n load the data into camera memory where it can be inclu ded in image headers. The data follows the IPTC standard. job tracker file s have a .IPT ext[...]

5-10 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Loading a Job Tracker File From a Card 1. Insert the card in the camera. 2. Choose Job T racker from the T ools menu then high light Load . 3. Choose Load from Card. If you chose Load from Card and there are two cards in the camera, highlight a card. 4. Highlight th e file to be load ed. 5. Press the OK b[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-11 Loading a Job Tracker File from Camera Memory 1. Choose Job T racker from the T ools menu then high light Load . 2. Choose Load from Memory then highlight a file. 3. Press the OK button. The file becomes the active job tracker file. Selecting a Language Y ou can sele ct the language that appears in the Im[...]

5-12 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Resetting Defaults Y ou can resto re digital settings and ca me ra settings to the factory defaults. 1. Choose Default Re set from th e T ools menu, then highlight Digital Settings, Camera Settings, or Both . 2. Press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button to accept the chang e and dismiss the confirmation[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-13 Setting the User Mode Y our camera has two user modes: Advanced mode— provides access to all digital functions Basic mode— provides access to some digital functions (see page 4-7 ). • If the camera is in Advanced mode, choose User Mode from the T ools menu, then choose Basic. • If the camera is in[...]

5-14 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Using the Vertical Release Y ou can loc k or unlock the ca mera’ s ve rtical shutter release or set it to Auto. Auto— The vertical shutter release is operable when the camera is in portrait orientation (tur ned 90°counterclockwise). Unlock— The vertical shutter release works when the camera is in a[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-15 Intervalometer The Intervalometer automatically captures a sequence of images at specified intervals over a specified time period. Y ou might use the Intervalometer to capture a flowe r bud opening or for unattended surveilla nce. The Intervalometer is disabled auto matically after the specified time peri[...]

5-16 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Changing Intervalometer Settings Option Menu Procedure Range Default Enable 1. Choose Intervalo meter from the T ools menu, choose Enable, then highlight Y es or No. 2. Press the OK button. Count 1. Choose Intervalo meter from the T ools menu, then highlight Count. The current count appe ars with the firs[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-17 Lens Optimization Digital cameras can show a noticeable difference in their responses to different types of lenses. Y our came ra has a feature that automatically selects optimized lens settings for lenses recognized by the firmware. For a list of automatically recognized lenses, go to http://www .kodak.c[...]

5-18 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Long Exposure Y ou can enable or disable a lo ng exposure feature on your camera. When enabled, this feature reduces noise in long expo s ures. The choices are: Off— If you capture an imag e using long exposure while this feature is Off, a message suggests that you enable it. Long— Suggested for expos[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-19 Two-Button Reset T wo-Button Reset resets some settings to their original factory values. • Press and hold and simultan eously for more than two seconds. The T op Status LCD turns off moment arily and the following functions are reset to their original sett ings. Exposure mode is set to P , S , or M . F[...]

5-20 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera ISO ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera system to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decreases sensitivity . The range of available ISO settings varies, de pending on the image resolution . Y ou can change ISO settings in 1/3 stop increments usin g th e Main-Comma nd dial. Th e [...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-21 Setting ISO using Camera Controls 1. Set the Exposure M ode dial to ISO. 2. Rotate the Main-Command dial to choose the desired setting.[...]

5-22 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Drive Mode The following Drive modes are available: Single-frame shooting — Fully pressing the Shutter Release button takes one picture. Continuous shooting — Pictures are taken continuously at the rate of up to 1.7 frames/second as long as you kee p the Shutte r Release button fully pressed. • Pres[...]

Configuring your Camera April 29, 2004 5-23 Using the Self Timer Use th e Self T imer when you want to be in a photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface befo re using the Self T imer . The Self T imer allows you 10 second s to move into position. If you are using autofocus (see page 8- 1 ), do not stand in front of the lens w[...]

5-24 April 29, 2004 Configuring your Camera Locking Exposure Settings There may be times wh en you want to lock e xposure settings. For exa mple, if an inexperienced photographer is to use th e camera , you may want to prevent their accidentally ch anging your settings. • Press and hold the Drive Mode Selector Lock release and set th e Drive Mode[...]

April 29, 2004 6-1 6 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Y our KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera has slots for two memory cards. Before capturing images to th e memory card s, you can do the following: • Select a folder to hold captured images (see page 6-9 ) • Create and name new folders (see page 6-10 ) • Set up file type (see[...]

6-2 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Inserting Cards 1. Open the Media door . 2. If using a CF card, insert it in th e top slo t. (The label sho uld be up.) If using an SD or MMC card, insert it in the bottom sl ot. With two cards, insert either card first. 3. Close the Media door . Removing Cards 1. Open the Media door . CAUTIO[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-3 File Types Y our camera can save images as Raw or JPEG files. Raw (.dcr) files can be opened by KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk. Raw images can b e thought of as "digital negatives." Th ey preserve all image information so you can apply the DCS-specific image enha ncem ents availa[...]

6-4 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files 1. With one card, choo se the appropriate card (CF Card o r MMC/SD Card) from the Capture menu, then choose Raw , JPE G, or Raw+JPEG. With two cards, choose the appropriate ca rd from the Capture menu , then choose Raw , JPEG, Raw+JPEG, or Standby . 2. Press the OK button. 3. With two cards, [...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-5 Choosing the JPEG File T ype If JPEG files are being written to a card, you can further specify whether the files are ERI (Extended Range Imaging) JPEG or Standard JPEG. • ERI JPEG files offer enhanced image ed iting capability . When you open them in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP , the included KODAK PR[...]

6-6 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Formatting Cards Y ou may need to format a card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a card for several sessions (for example, two or three doz en), you may want to format it on the camera you will be using so that the full capacit y o[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-7 Recovering Deleted Files The Recover feature lets you recover im age files recently deleted from a memory card. Y ou can recover files if: • The card was formatted using a DC S camera . • The files have not been overwritten. When you recover files, a folder named "Recover" is cr[...]

6-8 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Determining Write Speed Y ou can determine the speed at which your camera writes data to the memory card. Write speeds are measured in Megabytes per second (Mbytes/sec). NOTE: W rite speed improves if you turn the Image LC D off when capturing imag es. For the Most Accurate Write Speed Measur[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-9 Folders for Captured Images Y ou can select a folder to hold captured images. Y ou can also create and name new folders. IMPORT ANT : When you select or create a folder and there are two cards in the camera, the same folder is selected or created on both cards. Selecting a Capture Folder 1. C[...]

6-10 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Creating a New Folder 1. Choose Folder from the Capture menu, choose New , then choose one of the following: • The name of a new fold er asso ciated with the current naming scheme • The name of a new fold er asso ciat ed with the default naming scheme • A Custom option for creating a n[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-11 Image Files Y ou can capture Raw , JPEG, or Raw+JPEG files (see page 6-3 ). In addition, you can specify resolution, crop aspect ratio, quality , and othe r image enhancements. Setting the Crop Aspect Ratio Y ou can select a crop as pect ratio to app ly to JPEG images. Crop aspect ratio is n[...]

6-12 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Setting Raw Resolution There are three resolutions available for Raw files: 13.5 MP— Full-resolution Raw images (4500 x 3 000) 6 MP— Half-resolution Raw images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP— Quarter -resolution Raw images (225 0 x 1500) 1. Choose Raw Resolution from the Captur e menu , then hig[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-13 Setting JPEG Resolution There are four resolutions available for JPEG files: 13.5 MP— Full-resolution JPEG images (4500 x 3000) 6 MP— Half-resolution JPEG images (3000 x 2000) 3.4 MP— Quarter -resolution JPEG image s (2250 x 1500) .8 MP— .8 resolution JPEG images (1125 x 750) NOTE: T[...]

6-14 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Setting JPEG Quality Y ou can specify the compression level applied to JPEG files. Best— Images have lowest compression, larger fi le size, and highest quali ty Better— Images have moderate compression, smalle r file size, and moderate quality Good— Images have highest compression, sma[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-15 Correcting Digital Exposure Use Digital Exposure Correction to correct errors in exposure. This feature helps correct e rrors but is not a sub stitute for proper exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO). NOTE: Digital Exposure Correction is not to be confused with E xposure Compe[...]

6-16 April 29, 2004 Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files Look Look applies a tone scale adjustment to JPEG images and tags Raw images for adjustment in the DC S Photo Desk software. Look is not applied to Raw images on the camera. Rath er , the information is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo Desk software. (Y ou can[...]

Setting up Car ds, Folders, and Files April 29, 2004 6-17 Sharpening Level Y ou can specify the sharpening level applied to images. Sharpening Level is applied to JPEG im ages on the camera. It is not applied to Raw images on the camera. Rather , the info rmation is saved and applied when the images are processed in the DCS Photo De sk software. (Y[...]

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April 29, 2004 7-1 7 Contr olling Exposur e White Balance White Balance adjusts an i mage to matc h the type of lighting used when capturing image s. Y our KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pr o 14n Digital Camera offers two types of White Balance: Preset and Click. When you specify a Preset or Click Balance option, that setting is applied to subsequently cap[...]

7-2 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Preset White Balance • Choose White Balance from th e Capture menu, choo se a Preset optio n, then choose a setting. An approximate Kelvin tempe rature scale value associated with the selected Preset setting appears in the Digital Status disp lay . Preset Category Preset Options Auto • Full Auto Dayligh[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-3 Click Balance Click bal ance takes RGB values from th e current image or from previously saved or loaded settings and applies them to subseq uen tly captured images. Using the Curre nt Image for Click Balance 1. Select an image (see page 11-7 ). 2. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, cho ose Clic k B[...]

7-4 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Displaying the Saved Settings Menu 1. Choose White Balance from the Capture menu, cho ose Clic k Balance , then highlight Saved. 2. Press the OK button to display the Saved Settings menu .[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-5 Using a Saved Setting For saved settings to appear in th e list, you must first do one of the following: • Save a setting on the camera (see page 7-6 ) • Save a setting to a card using the KODAK PROF ESSIONAL DCS Ph oto Desk software on your computer , then load the setting from the card (see page 7-7 ).[...]

7-6 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Saving a Setting on the Camera 1. Select an image (see page 11-7 ). 2. Choose Save < image # > from the Saved Settin gs menu, then press the OK button . 3. Press the OK button to save the setting and close the confirmation screen.[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-7 Loading Settings from a Card Using the DCS Photo Desk software, you can save settings to the root directory of a card. (These f ilenames have .WB extension.) IMPORT ANT : Settings must be saved to the root directory or you will not be able to load th em into your camera. Y ou can then put the card in your ca[...]

7-8 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Exposure Exposure Metering Systems Y ou can choose from thre e metering systems to suit the lighting for your subject. NOTE: Y ou cannot use metering systems when a non-CPU NIK KOR lens is attached. Choosing a Metering System • Rotate the Metering System selector to choose the desired metering system. Mat[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-9 Center -W eighted Metering Center -Weighted Metering pla ces special emphasis on brightness within the 12 mm diameter circle in the viewfinder . Use Center -W eighted Metering to base exposure on a specific area of the scene. Spot Metering Nearly 100% of the meter’ s sensitivity is concentrated on the 4 mm[...]

7-10 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode Light reaching the ima ger is controlled by the shutter speed and lens aperture. The proper combination results in a correct expo sure. Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO speed and th e operation of the camera’ s exposure control system. T[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-11 Programmed Auto Exposur e Mode In Programmed Auto Exposure mode, the camera automatically controls exposure according to the exp osure combination in the program chart (see below). This mode is helpful when you want to concentrate only on the shutter release opportunity . For more complex situations, use Fl[...]

7-12 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Flexible Pr og r am Flexible Program changes the shutter speed /aperture combination in Programmed Auto Exposure mode. Flexib le Program lets you tem porarily change an automatically set shutte r speed/aperture combination, while maintaining consiste nt ex posure. Y ou can capture images in Program med Aut[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-13 Shutter -Priority Auto Exposure Mode Shutter -Priority Au to Exposure mode lets you manually set the shutter speed (2 - 1/4000 seconds). The camera selects a suitable ape rtu re. With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject; with slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion [...]

7-14 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode lets you manual l y set t he aperture. The camera automatically selects a suitable shutter speed. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field, you can sharpen the ba ckground and foreground, or blur the backgroun[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-15 3. Compose the picture, focus, and capture the image. If the subject is too bright, HI appears in the T op Status LCD and viewfinder . Select a smaller aperture. I f the warning remains, use an ND filter . If the subject is too dark, Lo appears in the T op Status LCD and viewfinder . Select a larger apertu [...]

7-16 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e 3. Rotate the Sub-Command dial to set the aperture. Aperture appears in the electronic analog exposu re display in the viewfinder . 4. Compose the picture, focus, and capture the image.[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-17 Electronic anal og exposure display The electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shu tter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. This is not available with Long T ime exposure. The electronic analog exposure display bl inks when the [...]

7-18 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e The area of exposure lock varies in the following situations: • With Spot Mete ring, when the focus a rea and metering are a are linked, exposure locks at the selecte d focus area. • With Spot Metering with Dyn amic AF Mode and Closest Subject Priority , exposure locks at the center focu s area. • Wi[...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-19 Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to modify exposure con trol, (for example, from the ISO standard). This can be useful when you are intention ally achieving under - or overexposure. Use Center -W eighed or Spot Metering with Exposure Compensation. Y ou can use any ex posure mode. Y ou can c h[...]

7-20 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e Auto Exposure Bracketing When it might be difficult to obtain a proper exposure, use Auto Exposure Bracketing to captu re the same subject at two or three different expo sures with a variable exposure compensatio n degre e (maximum of ±2 EV). NOTE: In any Exposure mode, Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto [...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-21 2. Press and hold and rotate the Sub-Command dial to set the number of shots and th e compensated EV value. The following table show s possibl e combinations, based on the number of shots and co mpensated EV values: Number of shots and compensated EV value Bracketing bar graphs Bracketing order 3F 0.5 0, -0[...]

7-22 April 29, 2004 Contr olling Exposur e 3. Compose the picture, focus, and capture the image. The compensated shutter speed and aperture values appea r in the T op LCD and viewfinder during capture. Auto Exposure Bracketing behaves differently in the following situations: • If Exposure Compensation or Flash Exposure Compensatio n is also set, [...]

Contr olling Exposure April 29, 2004 7-23 Bulb Mode Exposure Bulb Mode expo sure is useful when you are capturing nighttime scenes that require extended exposure of more than 30 seconds. NOTE: Extended exposure times may degrade image quality . Use the LCD illuminator (see page 2-19 ) to view the LCDs in the dark. NOTE: Use of a tripod is recommend[...]

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April 29, 2004 8-1 8 Focusing Y ou can set up yo ur KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera to focus automatically (descr ibe d below) or you can focus manually (see page 8-9 ). Autofocus With autofo cus, the camera does much of the wo rk requi red to properly focus an image. Focus Modes There are two autofocus mode s: Single Servo AF with Fo[...]

8-2 April 29, 2004 Focusin g AF Area Mode There are three AF Area modes: Single Area AF [ ]— Y ou select a si ngle focus area. Use this mode when the subject is stationary . Dynamic AF [+]— Y ou select the primary focus area (the first to dete ct the subject). Then, if the subject moves, focus shift s to the next focus area that detects the sub[...]

Focusing April 29, 2004 8-3 Choosing a Focus Area Y ou can sele ct one of the five focus areas, depending on the subject’ s position in the frame or your desired composition 1. T urn off the Image LCD. IMPORT ANT : When the Image LCD is on, the Four -way switch is used to access digital functions. 2. Select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF Area mode.[...]

8-4 April 29, 2004 Focusin g Viewfinder and Top Status LCD Indicators Focus Mode AF Area Mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Top Status LCD Viewfinder Focus Area Indicator () Focus Area Single Servo AF Single Area AF Appears Selectable Single Servo AF Dynamic AF Activated in initial setting Does not appear Automatically selected Sing[...]

Focusing April 29, 2004 8-5 Operations and Suitable Situations Focus Mode AF Area Mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Focusing Operation Suitable Situat ion Single Servo AF Single Area AF When you lightly press the Shutter Release button, focus is obtain ed and locked at the selec ted focus area. General picture taking with a station[...]

8-6 April 29, 2004 Focusin g AF-Assist Illuminator When you lightly press the Shutter Rel ease button, the AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically under the following condi tions: • Single Servo AF Focus mode • AF NIKKOR lens is used • Subject is dark and center focus is selected • Dynamic AF with C losest Subject Priority is activated[...]

Focusing April 29, 2004 8-7 Locking Focus Use Focus Lock to captu re a subject that is framed outside of the five fo cus areas and in situations where autofocus may not wo rk as expected (see page 8-8 ). Focus lock works differen tly in Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF modes. 1. Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the Sh[...]

8-8 April 29, 2004 Focusin g Situations where Autofocus May Not Work as Expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In these situations, focus manua lly using th e clear matte field (see page 8-9 ), or focus on a different subject at the same distance, use focus lock, then recompose. Low-contrast scenes For example, whe[...]

Focusing April 29, 2004 8-9 Manual Focus Use manual focus in situations where autofocus does not work as expected or when you are not using an AF NIKKOR lens. 1. Set the Focus Mod e selector to M . 2. Look through the viewfinder , and rota te the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears in the clear matte field. Y ou can release the shutter a[...]

8-10 April 29, 2004 Focusin g Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Y our camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically executed. Basics of t he relationship between focus, depth of field, and Focus T racking are explained in this section. Depth of Field When focusin g, depth of fie ld should be considered. Dept h of field is the zo[...]

April 29, 2004 9-1 9 Captur e W orkflow This chapter outlines two general wo rkflows to help you manage images captured on your KODAK PROFE SSIONA L DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. The workflows may vary betwee n studio sessions and between different types of photography job s on locations. The following workflow s are described: • Image capture when[...]

9-2 April 29, 2004 Captur e Workflow Device and Media Preparation • Install the included software. • Calibrate you r monitor and printe rs regularly , for example, weekly . • Charge one or more batteries (see page 3 -2 ). Insert a battery (see page 3-3 ). • Set the time and date, if needed (see page 5-12 ). • Set the Exposure mode (see pa[...]

Capture W orkflow April 29, 2004 9-3 Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Before your photo session begins, and occasionally during a session, yo u should capture and evaluate images to be su re that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results. Capturing Images Set up any of the following, as needed: • V ertical Release (see p[...]

9-4 April 29, 2004 Captur e Workflow Occasional Verification T o assure the highest image quality , evaluate test images at each location and at the various illuminance con ditions. Also use the Image LCD regularly to verify that images are captured and stored correctly . Y ou may want your customer to review images while still on location. View im[...]

Capture W orkflow April 29, 2004 9-5 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk Platforms: WINDOWS and MACINTOSH When you open Raw images in DCS Pho to Desk you can do the following: • Crop and rotate • Color balan ce •S h a r p e n • Reduce noise • Check camera settings • Create IPTC data •P r i n t • Correct color moiré • Perform Exposu[...]

9-6 April 29, 2004 Captur e Workflow Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply Connect the DCS Pro 14n to your computer and power supply . Use the included AC adapter as your power supply . (Y o u can use a battery , but the AC adapter provides an unlimited source of po wer .) Starting the Capture Software KODAK PROFES S I ON AL DCS Came ra Man age[...]

April 29, 2004 10-1 10 Flash Photography Built-in Speedlight Y our KODAK PROFE SSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera con tains a built-in Speedlight with a Guide Numb er at ISO 100 of 12 m (39 ft). The flash angle is wide enough to cover the field of view of a 28 mm l e ns. With a CPU lens, the built-in Speedli ght supports D-TTL flash control for fla[...]

10-2 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography D-TTL Flash Control The type of D-TTL flash control varies with the type of lens in use: Lens Flash control for bu ilt-in Speedlight Type G or D CPU lens 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Based on information from the matrix metering system, flash output is adjusted to provide balance betwee [...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-3 Using the Built-in Speedlight Follow these instructions when using a G-type or D-type AF NIKKOR len s. NOTE: Continuous Shooting Drive mode cannot be used in flash photography . 1. Set the Metering system to Matr ix or Center -W eighted metering. 2. Press the Flash Lock-Release button to release the Built-In Sp[...]

10-4 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography A vailable Shutter Speed and Aperture at Each Exposure Mode 1 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1/125 second when the shutter speed is set faster than 1/ 125 s econd and the flash is fired (or an attached optional Speedlight is turned on). In this case, 12 5 appears in the viewfinder and the sele cted s hut[...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-5 Flash Shooting Distance Range for the Built- in Speedlight The flash shooting d istance range varies, depending on ISO and aperture. ISO 100 200 400 800 Flash shooting distance range (m) Guide number 12 17 24 34 Aperture value 1.4 2 2.8 4 2 - 8.5 22 . 845 . 6 1 . 4 - 6 2.8 4 5.6 8 1 - 4.2 4 5.6 8 11 0.7 - 3 5.6[...]

10-6 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography Usable Lenses with the Built-in Speedlight NOTE: The built-in Speedlight cannot be used with zoom lense s set to Macro in wide angle. Y ou can use the following lenses with t he built -in Speed light: • 28 mm to 300 mm CPU lenses. Be sure to remove the lens hood. • Vignetting occurs at the edges of the fram[...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-7 Y ou can use 28 to 200 mm non-C PU NIKKOR lenses (AI-S, AI, AI-modified NIKKOR) and Series-E lenses, except 200 mm f/2 lens with the built-in Speedlight. However , the lenses have lim itations in usable f ocal length or shooting distance: • AI-S/AI 25-50 mm f/4 (40 mm or longer focal length and at 40 mm, at 0[...]

10-8 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography Hot Shoe Y ou can attach an o ptional Speedlight (for examp le the SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25,SB-24, SB-23, SB-22, SB-80DX, or SB-50DX) to the Hot S hoe. PC Sync Terminal Y ou can attach a cab le from optional Speedlights directly in to the PC Sync T erminal. CAUTION : Y our camera is not compatible with v[...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-9 Flash Sync Modes • Press and hold the Flash Sync Mod e button and rotate the Main-Command dial to set the Flash Sync mode. Five Flash Sync modes are available: Front-Curtain Sync Set the Flash Sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal f lash photography . The cam era’ s shutter speed is automatically set t[...]

10-10 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography Slow Sync Normally the camera’ s shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 second for flash photography in Programmed Auto or Aperture -Priority Auto Exposure mode. However , fo r shooting nighttime scenes, Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed (down to 30 secon ds) to bring out background details [...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-11 Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction la mp ligh ts for approximate ly one second before the flash fires to reduce the red-eye effect in photos of people or animals. Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously se t. Set the Exposure mode to Program med Auto or Ap [...]

10-12 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography Flash Exposure Compensation With flash exposure compensation , you ca n change the correct exposure computed by the Speedligh t and camera. For example , you can highlight the main subject by increasing the flash output, or prevent th e main subject from becoming too bright by decreasing the flash output. 1. P[...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-13 Using Optional Speedlights SB-series 80DX, 50DX, and 28DX Speedlights support D-TTL flash control when mounted on the camera hot shoe. D-TTL flash contro l is not available with other optional Speedlights. The type of flash co ntrol available with SB-series 80DX, 50DX, and 28DX Speedlights depends on the type [...]

10-14 April 29, 2004 Flash Photography Y ou can use the following Speedl ights in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter -release button locks and no images can be captured. Flash mode A M REAR Speedlight Non-TTL auto Manual Repeating flash Rear- curtain sync Red-eye reduction SB-28./SB-26 1 ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SB-[...]

Flash Photography April 29, 2004 10-15 Notes for Using an Optional Speedlight • Flash sync speed is 1/125 second or slower when using an optional Speedlight. • A vailable ISO is 80 - 800. • With the SB-26, 25, or 24, Flash Sync mode set on the Speedlight overrides the setting on the camera. • When Red-Eye Reduction or Re d-Eye Reduction wit[...]

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April 29, 2004 11-1 11 W orking with Images on the Camera Reviewing Images T o review images on the Image LCD: 1. Select an Image mode. 2. Select a review folder (see page 11-6 ). 3. Browse through the images ( see page 11-7 ). Selecting an Image Mode • Single Image (see page 11-2 ) • Histogram (see page 11-2 ) • Zoom (see page 11-3 ) • Mul[...]

11-2 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera Changing the Duration of the Image Mode Menu Display The Image Mode menu appears for one second after you select an Image mode. Y ou can change the duration of its display or turn it off. 1. Choose Image Mode Menu from the Review menu, then highligh t Off, 1 sec, 2 sec, or 3 sec. 2. Press the O[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-3 Interpreting a Histogram • A histogram that is clipped at the right indicates overexpo sure and one that is clipped at the left i ndicates underexposure. • A histogram that peaks toward s the right indicates a h igh-key image without many dark tones. One that pe aks on the left ind icates a[...]

11-4 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera Zooming • With the region of interest box enabled, press the OK butt on. There are three zoom levels. The first act uation zoo ms to 1:4 (on e pixel displayed for every four in t h e image), the second to 1:1, and the third returns to the un-zoomed 1:16. NOTE: When zoomed to 1:1, the crosshai[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-5 Multiple Image Mode Four image thumbnails ap pear with the Status bar at the bottom. The selected image (see page 11-7 ) is highlighted . Status Bar The Status ba r appears at the bottom of the Image LCD in Single Im age and Multiple Image modes. A tag icon app ears if th e image has been tagge[...]

11-6 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera Selecting a Review Folder The Nav+ bu tton provides a shortcut for quickly naviga ting among folders and images within a fold er . NOTE: If th ere are two cards in the camera , the Nav+ button navigates on the card containing the currently sele cte d folder . 1. Press the Nav+ button. If the Im[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-7 Browsing Through Images • Press the left or right side of the Four -way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder . NOTE: In Zoom mod e, with the region of interest box enab led, first press the Cancel button to disable the region of interest box. The right side of the Four -wa[...]

11-8 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera Overexposure Indicator Y ou can indicate areas of overexposure in Single o r Multiple Image Display modes. 1. Choose Single or Multiple Image mode. 2. Choose Overexp. Indicator from the Review menu, then highlight Off or On. 3. Press the OK button. When the overexposure indicator is turn ed on,[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-9 Auto Review When you enable the Auto Review fe ature, the Image LCD turns on when you capture an image then displays the image for the amou nt of time you specify . After the specified amount of time, the Image LCD turn s off. If you lightly press the Shutter Release button while the image is d[...]

11-10 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera 3. Select the images to appea r in the slide show: Ch oose Slide Show from the Review menu, then highlight All on cards, All in folder , T agged on cards, or T agged in folder . 4. Select the length of time for each image to display: Ch oose Slide Show from the Review menu, then highlight 3 se[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-11 Deleting Images You can delete a single image, all images in a folder o r on a card, or a ll untagged images in a folder or on a card. Associated sound files are also delete d. IMPORT ANT : When you capture a JPEG, Raw, or Raw+JPEG image to one or two cards, up to four copies of the image are [...]

11-12 April 29, 2004 Wo rking with Images on the Camera Tagging Images Y ou can tag one or more images for a variety of operations: • On the camera, you can specify that the tagged images ar e not deleted. • In the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software, you ca n use tags as a selection mechanism for a variety of operations. • Printers ad[...]

Worki ng with Images on the Camera April 29, 2004 11-13 Recording Sound Files Y ou can record a sound file to annotate the selected image, either immediately after you capture it or later when you review it. If you delete the image using ca mera controls, or copy or delete it using the DCS Photo Desk software, the sound file will also be copied or [...]

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April 29, 2004 12-1 12 Using the V ideo Output Port Y ou can review images and menus on an exte rnal video monitor . When you capture an ima ge, it automatically appears on the connected video monitor . Y ou can review it and make necessary camera adjustments. Connecting • Connect a video cable (not included) to the Video Output port. The Video O[...]

12-2 April 29, 2004 Using the Video Output Port Enabling/Disabling External Video Y ou can specify the video standard used to view images on an external monitor . NTSC— North America (default) PA L — Europe an d Asia 1. Choose External Video from the Review menu. 2. Choose NTSC or P AL to enable. Choose Off to disable. 3. Press the OK button.[...]

April 29, 2004 13-1 13 Connecting to Y our Computer There are two ways to access KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Dig ital Camera images from your computer: • Connect the camera to the computer using an IEEE 1394 conne ction, then capture images using th e KODAK PROFESS IONAL DCS Camera Manager software. If you use DC S Came ra Manager’ s Capture[...]

13-2 April 29, 2004 Connecting to Y our Computer Connecting Your Camera to the Computer CAUTION : Do not use IEEE 13 94 repeaters when connecting your camera. Doing so can damage the camera. Connect your camera to the computer using an IEEE 13 94 cable. This cable quickly transfers images from the camera to the compu te r . You can lea ve the camer[...]

Connecting to Y our Computer April 29, 2004 13-3 Y ou may connect more than one camera or other IEEE 1394 devices to the card as long as you avoid a closed loop configuration . (The drawing indicates an acceptable configuration.) The camera’ s IEEE 1394 port does not support a second pass-through connector and is meant to be the la st device on t[...]

Quitting—Disconnecting from the Computer Complete these steps when your wo rk with the camera and the computer is comple te. Y ou can connect or disconnect the camera without turning the camera or the computer off. NOTE: WINDOWS Operating System only: Do not disconnect the camera from the computer while KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager is ru[...]

April 29, 2004 14-1 14 Camera Car e Handling With careful handling, your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera should produce images of the highest qu ality for years to come. • Be careful not to drop your camera or subject it to shock. (While the camera has been designed for d urability , it is a precision instrument and should be handle[...]

14-2 April 29, 2004 Camera Car e Cleaning CAUTION : Remove the lens from the camera before cleaning. 1. T urn off the camera. 2. Disconnect the camera from the AC adapter and from the computer . 3. Using a damp cloth, clean only the outside of the camera body , th e T op Status LCD, the Back Status LCD, and the Image LCD. NOTE: Do not use liquid cl[...]

Camera Car e April 29, 2004 14-3 The Imager The imager records light when you capture an image. If it shou ld get dirty , the quality of your images can be affected. Determining if the Imager is Dirty Even though the imag er is located inside the c amera, it can get dirty . There are two ways to de termine whether it n eeds cleaning: • Examine a [...]

14-4 April 29, 2004 Camera Car e Inspecting and Cleaning the Imager CAUTION : It is important that you follow these instructions when inspecting and cleaning the imag er . Failure to do so can damage your camera. 1. T urn off the camera. 2. Remove the lens from the camera. 3. Power on your camera using a fully charged battery . CAUTION : If the bat[...]

Camera Car e April 29, 2004 14-5 Storing Carefully check the camera’ s operation after lengthy storage, when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before an important trip or shooting assignment. • When storing you r camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a well-ventilated, cool, dry , d ust-free place. • Keep the c[...]

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April 29, 2004 15-1 15 Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System Y ou can use the serial port on your camera to collect serial data. The following Serial Port settings are available: • Serial In • Serial Out • Baud Rate NOTE: All Serial Port settings persist across power cycles. Serial Data Collection Connecting a Device to the Ser[...]

15-2 April 29, 2004 Serial Data Collection and Global P ositioning System Serial In Mode Using Serial In mode, your camera accepts text strings from a connected external device. The information is then add ed to specified image headers. Serial In and Serial Out modes can work simultaneously . NOTE: The Scan-Shoot and Sca n-Shoot Multi features allo[...]

Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System April 29, 2004 15-3 Serial In Status When you choose New Images or Previo us Image from th e Serial In menu, the Serial In Status choice becomes available. When yo u choose Status, one of two screens appears. Serial Out Mode When the serial port is in Serial Out mode, your camera sends data to a [...]

15-4 April 29, 2004 Serial Data Collection and Global P ositioning System Setting the Baud Rate Be fore transmitting data between the camera and a connec ted device, you must set the correct baud rate required b y the device . NOTE: Please follow the device manufacturer’ s recommendations for baud rate. 1. Choose Serial Port from the T ools m enu[...]

Serial Data Collection and Global Positioning System April 29, 2004 15-5 Using the GPS Feature 1. Conne ct the appropriate end of the GPS serial cable to the seria l po rt on your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the GPS unit. 3. On the GPS unit, set the output format to NMEA. 4. On the GPS unit, check the baud rate. 5. On the camer[...]

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April 29, 2004 A-1 Appendix A: Specifications Dimensions Height: 131 mm (5.16 in.) Width: 158 mm (6.22 in.) Depth: 89 mm (3.50 in.) Weight (without batteries or memory cards) 907 g (2 lbs) without memory card and battery Image sensor 36 x 24 mm, 12 bit, RGB CMOS Imager Total pixels: 13.85 million Effective pixels: 13.7 mil lion ISO range Manually s[...]

A-2 April 29, 2004 Specifications Metering system TTL full aperture exposure mete ring, three Metering systems available: 3D Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Spot Metering Metering modes 3D Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot Metering sensitivity (ISO 100 with f/1.4) EV 0 -21 Exposure C ompensation ±3EV in 1/ 2 EV steps Flash Expo sure Compens[...]

Specifications April 29, 2004 A-3 Image LCD 2.0", 130,0 00-do t, low temper ature polysilicon TFT LCD Focus Screen NIKON Clear Matte Screen 2 with focus brackets and on-demand grid lin es Custom Settings Bracketing order Grid li nes Focus Bracket wraparound Light press AE-L Dynamic AF wi th Closest Su bject Priorit y in Single Servo AF Dynamic[...]

A-4 April 29, 2004 Specifications Host interface IEEE 1394 (single 400 MB/s port, 1394a-2000 small form factor interconnect) Accessory interface NIKON 10 -pin compatible accessory interface Removable storage 1 Type II CF+ compatible CF card, 1 SD/MMC card Orientatio n se nso r Detects ±90° rotation about optical axis Host software KODAK PROFESSIO[...]

Specifications April 29, 2004 A-5 Burst Depth and Burst Rate The burst depth (number of images in a burst) varies, depending on the file format and the amount of internal memory in your camera. The following table shows approximate b urst depth. There is more detailed information regarding camera burst depth, storag e card data rates, and storage c[...]

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April 29, 2004 B-1 Appendix B: Lens Compatibility Use a CPU lens (except IX-NIKKOR) with your camera. D-type AF lenses provide access to a ll available functions. If you use a non-CP U lens, F-- appears in place o f the aperture indication in the T op Status LCD and viewfinder . Y ou must set or confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring. In add[...]

B-2 April 29, 2004 Lens Compatibility Compatible Lenses and Lens Accessories Lens / Accessories Focus Mode Exposure Mode Metering System Autofocus Manual with electronic rangefinder Manua l Any mode but M M Matrix Center Weighted Spot 1 3D 10- segment 10- segment CPU NIKKOR 2 G-type or D-type AF NIKKOR 3 , AF -S, AF-1 NIKKOR yes yes yes yes yes yes[...]

Lens Compatibility April 29, 2004 B-3 Incompatible Lenses and Lens Accessories CAUTION : Do not attach the follow ing le nses or accessories to your camera. Doing so can damage your camera or lens. • TC-16A T eleconverte r • Non-AI lenses • 400 mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6, 800 mm f/8, and 1200 mm f/11 with Focusing Unit AU-1 • Fisheye 6 mm f/5.6[...]

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April 29, 2004 C-1 Appendix C: T r oubleshooting In addition to the issues described in this section, the following Web page provides answers to many of your questions: http://www .kodak.com/go/DCSP ro14n . Problems Indicated in the Top Status LCD Top Status LCD Viewfinder Cause Remedy fEE blinks fEE blinks Lens is not set to its minimum aperture. [...]

C-2 April 29, 2004 T roubleshooting Lo appears Lo appears Underexposure warning (subject is too dark). In P mode, use flash. In S mode, select a slower shutter speed. In A mode, select a larger aperture (smaller f-number). (If the warning indications remain after trying the remedy in S or A mode, use flash.) — Electron i c analog exposur e di spl[...]

T roubleshooting April 29, 2004 C-3 Other Problems Problem Cause Remedy Camera does not powe r on Use a fully charged battery or the power module. Remove the memory card from the camera and try to turn the camera on. Camera does not power on whe n the power module is used The power module may not be fully inserted. Be sure the cab le is full y inse[...]

C-4 April 29, 2004 T roubleshooting Can’t recover dele ted images. Copy any images o n the card to your com puter , do a quick format, then use the Recover function. If the images have not previously been overwritten, it may be possible to recover them. Images are o ut of focus. Check that focus area is set correctly . Consider locking focus area[...]

April 29, 2004 D-1 Appendix D: W arranty CAREFULL Y READ THE FOLLOWING W ARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICA TES YOUR ACCEPT ANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTL Y RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMP ANYING MA TERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL P ACKAGING. KODAK P[...]

D-2 April 29, 2004 W arranty Limitations REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT WIT HOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONL Y OBLIGA TION UNDER THIS W ARRANTY . W arranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase. Please return the Warranty Regi stration card within 30 days of purchase. As a condition of warranty service, befo re sending in your equipment [...]

W arranty April 29, 2004 D-3 KODAK MAKES NO OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALL Y DISCL AIMS THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPO NSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EV[...]

D-4 April 29, 2004 W arranty How to Obtain Service In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325). In Canada, call 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-80 0-465-6325). In other countries, call your nearest Kodak representative. If service is required, your Kodak repres entative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center fo r repair[...]

W arranty April 29, 2004 D-5 Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera, you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak C ompany . Y ou may register with Kodak via mail, fax, or through Kodak’ s W o rld Wide Web[...]

5. Out-of-W arranty Support Options: There will be a c harge for out-of-warranty cal l incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative. A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised during the first telephone or em ail contact. F ollow-up telephone calls by Kodak’ s representative, and callbacks to Kodak’ s Sup[...]

April 29, 2004 Glossary-1 Glossary AE (Automatic Exposur e) lock Used to hold an automatically contro lled shutte r speed and/or aperture. Recommended wh en the photographer wants to control an exposure based on a scene’ s particular brightness area with Center -Weighted or Spot Metering. Continuous Servo AF Focus detection continues as long as t[...]

Glossary-2 April 29, 2004 Exposure compensation Exposure compensation for available light is activated by changing the shutter speed and/or lens aperture. This is done by using AE -L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) bu tton or exposure compensation button, or by Auto Exposure Bracketing. In flash photography with a NIKON-dedicate d TTL Sp eedlig[...]

April 29, 2004 Glossary-3 Focal length The distance from the princip a l po int to the foc al po int. In 35 mm-format cameras, lenses with a focal length of appro ximately 50 mm are c alled normal or standard lenses. Lenses with a focal length less than approximately 35 mm are called wide angle lenses, and le nses with a focal length more than appr[...]

Glossary-4 April 29, 2004 Matrix Metering system An advanced exposure metering system using a multi-segment sensor and computer . Rear -Curtain Sync Flash fires an instant before the second (rear) curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move. When slow shut ter speeds are used, this feature can create a blur effect from the ambien t light, i.e[...]

April 29, 2004 I-1 Index Numerics 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, 10-2 A af area mode, 8-2 choosing, 8-2 af-assist illuminator, 8-6 aperture-priority auto exposure mode, 7-14 auto exposure bracketing, 7-20 cancelling, 7-22 auto exposure lock, 7-17 auto review, 11-9 autofocus, 8-1 situations where autofo cus may not work as expe[...]

I-2 April 29, 2004 Index using a saved setting, 7-5 using the current image, 7-3 COMPACTFLASH cards, 6-1 computer connecting to, 13-1, 13-2 disconnecting from, 13 -4 configuring your camera, 5-1 connecting camera to computer, 13-1 continuous drive mode, 5-22 CR 2032 coin cell, 3-6 crop aspect ra tio, 6-11 custom settings, 5-2 custom settings table,[...]

Index April 29, 2004 I-3 front-curtain sync, 10-9 rear-curtain sync, 10-10 red-eye reduction, 10-11 red-eye reduction with slow sync, 10-11 slow sync, 10-10 flexible pro gram, 7-12 focus, 8-1 locking, 8-7 setting, 4-3 focus area choosing, 8-3 indicators in viewfinder and top status lcd, 8-4 focus mode operations and suitable situations, 8-5 focus m[...]

I-4 April 29, 2004 Index lens, 2-1 7 compatibility, B-1 mounting, 2-1 7, 4-2 removing, 2-18 usable lenses with the bui lt-in Speedlight, 1 0-6 lens optimization, 5-17 locking exposure settin gs, 5-24 locking focus, 8-7 long exposure, 5-18 look portrait, 6-16 product, 6-16 M main-command dial, 2-17 manual exposure m ode, 7-15 manual focus mode, 8-9 [...]

Index April 29, 2004 I-5 digital status lcd, 2-15 hotkey button, 2-16 shutter-priority auto exposure mode, 7-13 single area af mo de, 8-2 single-frame drive mode, 5-22 slide show, 11-9 slow sync mode, 10-10 software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager, 9-6 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Extended Range Imaging File Format Module, 9-5 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DC[...]

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