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All rights reserved. 2 Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Camera Parts and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Attaching the Strap to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing the Battery in the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Removing the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mounting and Removing Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Incompatible Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mounting an M-mount Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing an M-mount Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mounting and Removing an L-mount Lens . . . . . . . 16 Selecting the Focal Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chapter 2 Taking Photos Turning the Camera On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cocking the Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the Shutter Speed Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the Shutter Speed Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the Light Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Releasing the Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Photos Opening the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Viewing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Viewing Photo Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Running a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Managing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locking/Unlocking Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting Photos to be Printed (DPOF Setting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3 Chapter 4 Customizing the Settings Accessing the Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Settings Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Basic Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Chapter 5 Opening RAW Images on Your Computer Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Opening a RAW Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Using EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Using EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Calibrating the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Formatting the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Cleaning the Camera Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Cleaning the CCD Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Storing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 For Users in Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 For Users in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 For Users in Hong Kong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 For Users in Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lithium-ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewfinder Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 47 4 Introduction The Epson R-D1s offers the convenience of digital imaging technology with the classic features of a traditional rangefinder camera to produce high-quality photographs and an enjoyable shooting experience. Life-size magnification The R-D1s comes with a viewfinder with 1.0x magnification, so what you see through the viewfinder is at the same size as seen with a naked eye. Using both eyes you can easily see what is happening outside the viewfinder. With R-D1s you will focus more on what you are shooting, not what you are shooting with. Traditional rangefinder design If you are already familiar with rangefinder photography, you will be up to speed in no time with the R-D1s. If you are new to this type of camera, you will quickly discover the benefits of time-tested rangefinder design, such as: Parallax-corrected bright-line frames within the finder view for better composition Unobstructed and clear view of a subject during exposure Relatively silent and shock-free operations as compared to a single lens reflex (SLR) camera Print optimized images The pictures you take using R-D1s can be saved in unprocessed RAW format, which can be postprocessed for printing using the bundled software. We at Epson believe that photographic images, be them film-based or digital, are best expressed on printed media. R-D1s reflects this philosophy. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Observe the following while you read this manual: Wide variety of lenses available The R-D1s is equipped with an EM mount, which accepts a wide variety of M-type bayonet lenses originally introduced for film-based rangefinder cameras. This opens up a world of possibilities with hundreds of lenses to choose from, both vintage and contemporary. The lenses you own and use on a film-based rangefinder camera may produce unexpected results when used with R-D1s, which are yours to experiment for years to come. With an adapter ring, L-mount lenses can also be used with R-D1s, further enhancing its shooting potential. w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your product. Introduction 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera Make sure you have these items: Battery charger Power cord (for battery charger) Camera body Lens hole cover Quick Reference Guide CD-ROM Battery Strap 6 Getting Started Camera Parts and Functions Front View Rangefinder window Images from this window are used to display the image superimposing field in the center of the finder frame. 1 1 1 1 1 X-sync contact Used to connect an external flash unit. (See the flash's manual for details on how to attach the flash.) Bright-line frame illumination window Receives light to illuminate bright-line frames in the viewfinder. Viewfinder window Images from this window are displayed in the viewfinder. 1 1 1 1 1 7 Lens release button Used to unmount the lens. (See"Mounting and Removing Lenses" on page 15 for details on how to attach or remove the lens.) Getting Started Top View Power switch Switches the power on or off. (See "Turning the Camera On and Off" on page 18 for details.) Shutter charge lever Used to cock the shutter before taking each picture. (See "Cocking the Shutter" on page 18 for details.) Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity dial Sets the shutter speed, exposure compensation (in AE mode), and ISO sensitivity (when pulled up). (See "Setting the Exposure" on page 21 and "Setting ISO Sensitivity" on page 20 for details.) Shutter release button Releases the shutter. If pressed halfway (without releasing the shutter), the metered and selected shutter speeds are displayed at the bottom of the finder view. Also used to recover from the power save mode. Accessory shoe Used to mount optional equipment such as a flash or external viewfinder. (See the flash manual or viewfinder manual for details on how to attach them.) Dial-lock release button Unlocks the shutter speed dial from the AE position. Jog dial Scrolls through the menu items and pictures displayed on the LCD monitor. (See "Viewing and Managing Photos" on page 25 and "Customizing the Settings" on page 33.) Status gauge Displays the current settings: white balance, remaining battery power, the number of remaining shots, and image quality. (See "Status Gauge" on page 10 for details.) Frame selector lever Lower position Upper position Selects a bright-line frame for 28 mm, 35 mm, or 50 mm lens. (See "Selecting the Focal Length" on page 16 for details.) 8 Getting Started Back View Rangefinder eyepiece Used to compose your pictures and to focus on the subject. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AE-lock button Locks th ...