User manual KODAK DCS 760

DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras User's Guide for the DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras © Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corp., 2001 All rights reserved Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Adobe, Photoshop, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. WARRANTY KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES. Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100,000 shutter activations from the day of purchase, whichever occurs first. Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship, Kodak will, at its option, either repair or replace the equipment without charge, subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire system, Kodak may replace it with a remanufactured system. Repair or replacement carries a 30-day warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution. This warranty will not extend the original warranty period, and in the case of parts replacement, will only apply to parts and labor performed to repair the equipment. Limitations REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK'S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY. Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase. Please return the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of purchase. As a condition of warranty service, before sending in your equipment to a Kodak authorized service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for return authorization and instructions. Should you need to return equipment to Kodak, Kodak is not responsible for the loss or damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center. You may, at your option, choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your choice. This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions. This warranty does not cover the following: Circumstances beyond Kodak's control Service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments, accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak Unauthorized modifications or service Misuse Abuse Failure to follow Kodak's operating, maintenance, or repacking instructions Failure to use Kodak supplied items (such as cables). KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK. SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR CAMERA, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR SERVICES, OR CLAIMS OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES. Outside the United States In countries other than the United States, warranty terms may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak, no warranty or liability exists even though defect, damage or loss may be by negligence or other act of Kodak. How to obtain service In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325). In Canada, call 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800-465-6325). In other countries, call your nearest Kodak representative. If service is required, your Kodak representative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number. When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera for repair, you should pack the unit in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions located on the shipping container. The problem report form, located at the back of this manual, should also be completed and enclosed with your camera. Packing will be the purchaser's responsibility if the original packaging has been discarded or is not available. Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center. Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera, you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Kodak via mail, fax, or through Kodak's World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com. Support is provided through a variety of options: 1 Technical Support through the web site (http://www.kodak.com): Support includes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), downloadable software updates, and technical topic articles for reading and downloading. 2 FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects. In North America, the FaxBack system is available at the following phone number: 1-800-508-1531 3 Authorized Dealers: Contact your authorized KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer for help with camera operation and connection to your computer. Many dealers can also provide training for your graphics application software, integration consulting, and optional equipment. Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement. 4 Telephone Support: Telephone support is available without charge during your warranty period only, by calling: United States: Outside United States: Call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325) Contact your local Kodak service representative Your camera must be registered with Kodak to qualify for no-charge support. You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera, and proof of purchase also may be requested to verify the current status of your warranty. Cameras found to be out of warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident. There is no charge to register your camera with Kodak. 5 Out-of-Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for out-of-warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative. A call incident is defined to include only those issues raised during the first telephone or email contact. Follow-up telephone calls by Kodak's representative, and callbacks to Kodak's Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged, provided a valid, active call number is provided. Calls to report bugs or anomalies will have any charges cancelled. Calls to arrange for service will have the charges cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice. Service maintenance agreements, which cover the repair and support of the DCS 700 Series Camera and software, are available. In North America, please contact the regional Service Marketing group at: 1-800-645-6325 No-charge options include: · KODAK PROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/support · FaxBack documents · Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer Table of Contents Contents Important Information ..................................................1-1 System Requirements for your Computer................................................ 1-2 Macintosh ........................................................................................ 1-2 Windows .......................................................................................... 1-2 Electromagnetic Emissions ...................................................................... 1-7 VCCI Statement ....................................................................................... 1-7 About Your Camera .....................................................2-1 Nomenclature ........................................................................................... 2-3 Camera Front ................................................................................... 2-3 Camera Back ................................................................................... 2-4 Camera Top ..................................................................................... 2-5 Camera Bottom ................................................................................ 2-5 Camera Sides ................................................................................... 2-6 Open Battery/PC Card Door ............................................................ 2-7 Viewfinder ............................................................................................... 2-8 LCD Panels .............................................................................................. 2-9 Top Status LCD ............................................................................... 2-9 Back Status LCD ........................................................................... 2-10 Image LCD .................................................................................... 2-11 Digital Buttons ....................................................................................... 2-14 Four-way Switch ........................................................................... 2-14 Menu Button .................................................................................. 2-14 OK Button ..................................................................................... 2-14 Cancel Button ................................................................................ 2-14 Tag/Record Button ........................................................................ 2-14 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons ................ 2-15 Command Dials ..................................................................................... 2-16 Main-Command Dial .................................................................... 2-16 Sub-Command Dial ....................................................................... 2-18 Drive Mode/Self-timer Selector............................................................. 2-19 Lens........................................................................................................ 2-20 Mounting the Lens ........................................................................ 2-20 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ................................... 2-21 Removing the Lens ....................................................................... 2-22 Imager .................................................................................................... 2-23 IR Filter.................................................................................................. 2-23 Viewfinder Diopter ................................................................................ 2-24 Illumination Switch................................................................................ 2-25 Mirror Lockup Lever ............................................................................. 2-26 Depth-of-Field Preview Button ............................................................. 2-27 Accessory Shoe...................................................................................... 2-28 Sync Terminal........................................................................................ 2-28 Self-Diagnostic Shutter System ............................................................. 2-29 Changing Viewfinders ........................................................................... 2-30 Removing the Finder ..................................................................... 2-30 Attaching the Finder ...................................................................... 2-31 Changing Focusing Screens................................................................... 2-32 Camera Straps ........................................................................................ 2-33 Attaching the Neck Strap .............................................................. 2-33 Attaching the Hand Strap .............................................................. 2-34 Software Overview ................................................................................ 2-35 Name Plate ............................................................................................. 2-35 Contents Powering Your Camera ................................................3-1 Turning the Camera On and Off .............................................................. 3-1 Batteries ................................................................................................... 3-2 Disposing of Batteries ..................................................................... 3-3 Inserting/Removing Batteries .......................................................... 3-4 Checking Battery Status .................................................................. 3-7 Battery Charger ........................................................................................ 3-8 Charging Batteries .......................................................................... 3-9 Conditioning (Discharging Batteries) ........................................... 3-11 Battery Conservation ............................................................................. 3-12 PowerSave Mode ........................................................................... 3-12 Image LCD Panel Timeout ............................................................ 3-13 Meter Timeout ............................................................................... 3-13 Situations Using Extra Battery Power ........................................... 3-13 AC Adapter for Camera ......................................................................... 3-14 Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera ....................................... 3-15 Configuring Your Camera ...........................................4-1 Date and Time.......................................................................................... 4-1 Camera Properties .................................................................................... 4-2 Displaying the Properties Menu ...................................................... 4-2 Battery Save Onset .......................................................................... 4-3 Display Off Time ............................................................................ 4-3 Total Actuations .............................................................................. 4-4 Use Folder 1 .................................................................................... 4-4 Video Format .................................................................................. 4-5 Custom Settings ....................................................................................... 4-5 Using a PC Card .......................................................... 5-1 PC Cards .................................................................................................. 5-1 Dual Slots for PC Cards .................................................................. 5-2 Inserting/Removing PC Cards ......................................................... 5-3 Formatting a PC Card ...................................................................... 5-6 Selecting a PC Card or Folder ......................................................... 5-8 Controlling Exposure ................................................... 6-1 White Balance.......................................................................................... 6-1 Choosing a White Balance Setting .................................................. 6-3 Custom White Balance Setup .......................................................... 6-4 Exposure Metering System ...................................................................... 6-9 3D Color Matrix Metering .............................................................. 6-9 Center-Weighted Metering ............................................................ 6-10 Spot Metering ................................................................................ 6-11 Setting the Metering System ......................................................... 6-12 Exposure Mode ...................................................................................... 6-13 Setting Exposure Mode ................................................................. 6-16 Focusing ....................................................................... 7-1 Focus Area ............................................................................................... 7-1 Selecting the Focus Area ................................................................. 7-1 Selecting AF Area Mode ................................................................. 7-4 Focus Mode.............................................................................................. 7-6 Autofocus ........................................................................................ 7-6 Manual Focus ................................................................................ 7-10 Special Focusing Situations in AF ......................................................... 7-13 IR Filter or Anti-aliasing Filter: Effect on Focus................................... 7-15 Sharpening ............................................................................................. 7-16 Contents Capturing Images .........................................................8-1 Preparing to Capture an Image ................................................................ 8-1 Basic Shooting ......................................................................................... 8-3 Two-Button Reset ............................................................................ 8-8 ISO ........................................................................................................... 8-9 Drive Mode ............................................................................................ 8-10 Choosing a Drive Mode ................................................................ 8-10 Using the Vertical Controls ................................................................... 8-12 Intervalometer ........................................................................................ 8-13 Job Tracker............................................................................................. 8-15 Loading Job Tracker Data from a PC Card ................................... 8-16 Flash Photography .......................................................9-1 Recommendations for Flash Photography ............................................... 9-1 Auto Aperture Mode ................................................................................ 9-2 Attaching the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight ...................................... 9-3 Turning on the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight .................................... 9-3 Standby Mode .......................................................................................... 9-4 Enabling/Disabling Standby Mode ................................................. 9-4 Waking the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlights from Standby mode. 9-4 Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography..................................... 9-5 Setting Up the SB-28D or SB-28DX Speedlight..................................... 9-7 Test Firing................................................................................................ 9-9 Using the SB-28D Speedlight................................................................ 9-10 Auto Flash Distance Range.................................................................... 9-11 Flash Sync Mode ................................................................................... 9-13 Slow Sync ...................................................................................... 9-13 Rear Curtain Sync ......................................................................... 9-15 Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture ......................... 9-17 Calculating the Correct Aperture .................................................. 9-17 Calculating the Shooting Distance ................................................ 9-17 Guide Number Table ..................................................................... 9-17 Working with Images on the Camera ........................ 10-1 Reviewing Images.................................................................................. 10-1 Selecting a Display Mode ............................................................. 10-2 Single Image Display Mode .......................................................... 10-3 Zoom Display Mode ..................................................................... 10-3 Histogram Display Mode .............................................................. 10-5 Multiple Image Display Mode ...................................................... 10-5 Delete Display Mode ..................................................................... 10-6 Navigating Through Images .......................................................... 10-7 Selecting an Image ........................................................................ 10-7 Status Bar ...................................................................................... 10-8 Location Bar .................................................................................. 10-8 Deleting Groups of Images .................................................................... 10-9 Display Contrast................................................................................... 10-10 Overexposure Indicator........................................................................ 10-10 Contents Tagging Images.................................................................................... 10-11 Associating Sound Files With Images ................................................. 10-12 Recovering Deleted Images ................................................................. 10-14 Advanced Operation ..................................................11-1 Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode ........................................... 11-1 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode .......................................... 11-1 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ........................................ 11-4 Manual Exposure Mode ................................................................ 11-8 Flexible Program.................................................................................. 11-13 Focus Lock For Off-center Subjects .................................................... 11-14 AE/AF Lock......................................................................................... 11-16 About AE Lock ........................................................................... 11-17 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................... 11-19 Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode .......... 11-20 Exposure Compensation Function ............................................... 11-22 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ................................ 11-24 Self-timer ............................................................................................. 11-28 Long Time Exposure............................................................................ 11-30 Custom Settings ................................................................................... 11-32 Making a Custom Setting ............................................................ 11-32 Reset Factory Settings ................................................................. 11-33 Custom Settings Table ................................................................ 11-34 Connecting to Your Computer ...................................12-1 Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection ........................... 12-1 Advantages to using a Card Reader .............................................. 12-1 Connecting Your Camera to the Computer ........................................... 12-2 Quitting--Disconnecting from the Computer ....................................... 12-4 Using the Card Reader ........................................................................... 12-4 Transmitting Data ...................................................... 13-1 Connecting a Device to the Serial Port .................................................. 13-1 Accessing Serial Port Options ............................................................... 13-2 Setting the Baud Rate .................................................................... 13-2 Serial In Mode ............................................................................... 13-3 Serial In Status .............................................................................. 13-4 Serial Out Mode ............................................................................ 13-5 Camera Care .............................................................. 14-1 Handling................................................................................................. 14-1 Cleaning ................................................................................................. 14-2 IR Filter or Anti-aliasing Filter .............................................................. 14-3 Removing, Cleaning, and Installing the IR or Anti-aliasing Filter 14-3 The Imager ............................................................................................. 14-5 Determining if the Imager is Dirty ................................................ 14-5 Cleaning the Imager ...................................................................... 14-8 Reassembling the Camera ............................................................. 14-8 Storing.................................................................................................... 14-9 Top and Back Status LCDs.................................................................... 14-9 Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer ................................. 14-10 Updating Camera Firmware................................................................. 14-10 Updating From the PC Card ........................................................ 14-11 Appendix A - Specifications .......................................A-1 Appendix B - Troubleshooting ................................... B-1 Other symptoms, causes and remedies ................................................... B-3 Contents Appendix C - Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility ..... C-1 Compatible Lenses.................................................................................. C-1 Manual Single Focal Length Lenses .............................................. C-1 Manual Zoom Lenses ..................................................................... C-5 Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses .......................................... C-6 Autofocus Zoom Lenses ................................................................. C-8 Compatible Viewfinders ....................................................................... C-10 Appendix D - Glossary ...............................................D-1 Appendix E - Problem Report ..................................... E-1 Appendix F - Remote Control Accessories ................ F-1 INSERT PHOTO HERE Important Information 1 Important Info 1 Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera (DCS 700 Series camera). This portable camera system, which combines technologies of Eastman Kodak Company and NIKON Corporation, allows you to take and store high-resolution, high-quality digital images. Before you start using the camera, you should follow the instructions listed below. Read the Warranty statement. Verify that your camera package contains everything mentioned in the list of Package Contents. Verify that your Macintosh or PC meets the system requirements. Read the Warnings section. Review the Important Safeguards and Precautions. Send in the Warranty registration card. 1-1 System Requirements for your Computer The following sections list the required and optional computer hardware and software needed to run the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software. Macintosh 100 MHz Power PC processor with on-board IEEE 1394 port and/or available PCI bus slots and/or PC Card reader IEEE 1394 adapter cards (if tethering camera without on-board IEEE 1394 port) Macintosh OS 8.1 or later system software (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or later for a tethered camera) 64 MB RAM minimum 200 MB minimum free hard disk space 15 inch or larger color display (24-bit recommended) Windows Personal computer with a 100 MHz Pentium processor with on-board IEEE 1394 port and/or PCI bus slots available and/or PC Card reader IEEE 1394 adapter cards (if tethering camera without on-board IEEE 1394 port) Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 or later system software 64 MB RAM minimum 200 MB minimum free hard disk space Color display capable of 640 x 480 pixel resolution (or greater). True color (24-bit) is recommended 1-2 Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories and attachments. Use extreme care when handling PC Cards, as they are easily damaged. If dropped, the PC Card may be destroyed, resulting in the loss of all data on the card. Do not remove a PC Card, battery, or AC adapter from the camera while the Card Present icon on the Back Status LCD panel or the Card Busy LED inside the Battery/PC Card door are blinking. The blinking indicates that data is being read from or written to the PC Card. You may lose data if you remove a card at this time. 1 Important Info ISO SLOW REAR BKT CUSTOM AUTO PC Card icon Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter. A line voltage outside this range can destroy the AC adapter and/or the camera. Use only the AC adapter included with your camera or available from Kodak as an accessory. Do not plug other adapters into the camera. The AC adapter is for indoor use only. Do not use the supplied AC adapter for any purpose other than for the DCS 700 Series Camera. The Battery/PC Card door should always be closed when you are using the camera. If a shock is applied to the camera, the battery may fall out causing loss of data if an image is currently being saved to the PC Card. 1-3 Important Safeguards and Precautions The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying your camera. Read Instructions--Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating your camera. Follow Instructions--Follow all operating and usage instructions. Controls--Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Heed Warnings--Heed all warnings on your camera and in the operating instructions. Retain Instructions and Packaging--Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Retain the packing case for use if your camera needs to be shipped. Handling--Handle your camera with care. Treat the imager and the anti-aliasing filter as you would your best lens. Do not drop your camera. Do not place your camera on an unstable cart, stand, bracket, or table. It can fall, causing serious injury to persons and serious damage to your camera. Dust--If you operate the camera in environments with excessive dust levels, dust may accumulate on the camera. Refer to "Cleaning" on page 14-2. Water and Moisture-- Do not use the camera in heavy rain or near salt spray, and do not immerse your camera in water or other liquids. Do not use the AC adapter near water--for example, near a sink, or in a wet room or basement. Disposal-- This digital camera contains lead and mercury. Disposal of lead and mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance: www.eiae.org. 1-4 Object or Liquid Entry--Never push foreign objects of any kind into your camera openings. The objects could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your camera. Attachments--Do not use attachments that are not recommended. The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to your camera. Power Sources--Operate your camera only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of AC power that will be used, consult a dealer or local power company. Overloading--Do not overload power outlets and extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Cables--Do not use cables other than those supplied with the camera. Use only the IEEE 1394 cable included with your camera to attach the camera to the computer. If you use other cables, you may violate FCC emission requirements. Power-Cord Protections--Route power-supply and other cords so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they leave your camera. Grounding--The AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) pin. The three-wire plug fits into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Lightning--For added protection for your camera during a lightning storm, or any time when you will leave your camera unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera from the computer. This will protect your camera from damage caused by lightning or power-line surges. PC Cards--PC Cards (not supplied with the camera) are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with care. Refer to the documentation accompanying any PC Card you obtain to ensure that you are handling it as specified in that documentation, and that you are using the PC Card within its operating ranges for temperature, humidity, condensation, etc. 1 Important Info 1-5 Humidity, Condensation--We recommend operating your camera within the range of 8% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing. If condensation occurs, added time may be required to read from or write to a PC Card. Condensation may be present if the camera system and/or PC Cards are moved from a relatively cold environment (like an air-conditioned hotel room) into a warm, humid environment. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and/or PC Cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation. (PC Cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges. Refer to the specifications accompanying your PC Cards.) Servicing--Do not attempt to service your camera yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the warranty. Damage Requiring Service--Unplug your camera from the wall outlet and computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: · If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into your camera. · If your camera has been exposed to heavy rain or water. (While it is designed to tolerate a reasonable amount of water, your camera is not waterproof.) · If your camera does not operate normally according to the operating instructions. · If your camera has been dropped or the housing has been damaged. · When your camera exhibits a distinct change in performance. Disassembling the Camera--Never attempt to take the camera apart. The camera is shipped as a single unit. Do not disconnect the parts (except when cleaning a dirty anti-aliasing filter or imager). 1-6 Electromagnetic Emissions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between your camera and receiver. Connect your camera into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 1 Important Info VCCI Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 1-7 INSERT PHOTO HERE About Your Camera 2 Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera (DCS 700 Series camera) is an integration of NIKON and Kodak technologies. It provides a rich set of features that allow you to capture images of the highest quality. The camera has been designed and built to meet the needs of demanding professionals, for portrait, fashion, commercial, and advanced military applications. Features Image quality: DCS 760: 6 million pixel imager (2:3 aspect ratio) operating at 80 - 400 ISO DCS 720x: 2 million pixel imager (2:3 aspect ratio) operating at 400 - 4000 ISO IR filter to improve image quality White Balance functionality including ability to save White Balance settings Calibrated exposure and color Large, wide-cross array with five-area autofocus sensor (Multi-CAM1300) system (incorporating three cross-type sensors) covers wider horizontal and vertical ranges in the viewfinder than other systems Image Capture: Burst frame rate in CH, CL, and CS Drive modes for 12 images: DCS 760 - 1.5 frames/second, DCS 720x - 4.3 frames/second Vertical shooting controls Intervalometer allows you to set your camera to capture a series of images automatically Global Positioning System option determines the latitude and longitude of the camera Dynamic Autofocus for moving subjects, and choice of five fixed Single Autofocus areas Two autofocus modes: Continuous Servo AF and Single Servo AF 2 Your Camera 2-1 Image management: Dual active slots for PC Cards .DCR image files Ability to recover deleted images IPTC data in image header Lossless compressed 12-bit raw data for processing with included KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk software (Photo Desk) Microphone for recording sound files Transmit data using serial port. In-Camera Finished Files: DCS 760: 1.5 frames/second for 24 images burst depth DCS 720x: 4.3 frames/second for 25 images burst depth Other features: Larger, brighter Image LCD panel where you can perform functions such as setting the date/time, formatting a PC Card, deleting images, displaying a histogram, and specifying camera properties. Back Status LCD panel displays camera and digital information (white balance, frame#, remaining frames, battery level, PC Card present, and microphone active). 3D Color Matrix Metering Flexible Center-Weighted Meter Custom Settings for added versatility 1/300 High-Speed Flash Sync (with Custom Setting; 1/250 sec. and slower at normal setting) High speed IEEE 1394 serial interface connector AC adapter connector on camera Removable rechargeable battery Self-diagnostic double-bladed shutter tested to over 100,000 cycles Video output You can attach the DCS 700 Series camera to one of several computers, then move images from the camera to the computer using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager software included on the DCS Host Software CD. You can then use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk softeare (also included on the DCS Host Software CD) to open, edit, process and save the images. 2-2 Nomenclature Camera Front AF Area Mode button Exposure Mode (MODE) button Camera strap eyelet Exposure Compensation button Shutter Release button Sub-Command dial Depth-of-field Preview button Mirror Lockup lever Viewfinder Drive Mode/Self-timer selector Sync terminal Camera strap eyelet Self-timer LED Lens Release button IR filter Focus Mode selector Product label Vertical Shutter release 2 Your Camera 2-3 Camera Back Eyepiece Shutter lever Finder Release button Alert LED Viewfinder eyepiece Auto Exposure/ Autofocus Lock button AF Start (AF-ON) button Main-Command dial Image LCD OK OK button CANCEL Microphone Cancel button Four-way switch Menu button Tag/Record button Back Status LCD ( ISO )button Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ( BKT ) button Shutter Speed/Aperture/ Focus Area Lock L button MENU TAG/ RECORD Flash Sync Mode ) button ( Custom Setting Menu ( CSM ) button L CSM ISO BKT Remote release port Vertical AF Start (AFON) button 2-4 Camera Top AF Area Mode button Metering System selector lock release Metering System selector Drive Mode selector lock release Drive Mode/Self Timer selector Accessory Shoe Power/LCD Panel Illumination switch FF ON Shutter Release button Power Switch lock release Exposure Compensation +/- button MODE O S CL Exposure Mode (MODE) button Top Status LCD panel Diopter Adjustment knob Camera Bottom 2 Tripod mount Data plate label Your Camera 2-5 Camera Sides Battery/PC Card door Battery/PC Card door latch IEEE 1394 cable port (cover not shown) AC Adapter connection (cover not shown) Vertical shutter release lock Vertical Shutter release Camera strap eyelet 2-6 Open Battery/PC Card Door Battery Serial port SER VID IAL EO Card Busy LED Video Out port CARD1 CARD2 Eject button (CARD1) Eject button (CARD2) 2 Your Camera 2-7 Viewfinder 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 1. Focus area indicators 2. Exposure level (for waist-level finder DW30 or 6x high-magnification finder DW-3i in manual exposure) 3. Reference circle for Center-weighted metering 4. Focus brackets/Spot metering 5. Green Ready light 6. Focus indicators: · indicates a subject is in focus; blinking indicate that autofocus is impossible; and arrows indicate front and rear focus respectively 7. Aperture direct readout 8. Focus area indicators 9. Shutter speed lock indicator 10. Aperture lock indicator 11. Exposure mode 12. Exposure compensation 13. Metering system 14. Shutter speed 15. Aperture 16. Electronic analog exposure display 17. Exposure compensation 2-8 LCD Panels FF MODE LOCK LOCK O + BKT ON LOCK + OK S CL CANCEL MENU ISO SLOW REAR Top Status LCD CUSTOM TAG/ RECORD BKT AUTO Image LCD ISO Back Status LCD L CSM BKT Top Status LCD Shutter speed lock LOCK LOCK Aperture lock 2 Your Camera Shutter speed Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure bracketing Exposure mode Flexible program Exposure compensation Exposure compensation value Aperture + BKT LOCK Focus area lock Focus area/AF area mode + 2-9 Back Status LCD ISO/Bracketing information/ Custom Setting ISO Setting mode Bracketing bar graphs Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing White Balance Frame number BKT CUSTOM Flash sync mode Personal computer connection ISO SLOW REAR Custom setting Card present Microphone Battery level AUTO Frames remaining on PC Card 2-10 Image LCD There is a 2-inch diagonal Image LCD on the rear of the camera where you can view images and change settings. How the Image LCD Works You can view images on the Image LCD in a variety of Display modes. You can also access a variety of options from the Menu bar and from menus which are accessible through the Menu bar. Access the options on the Image LCD in a hierarchical manner: Display mode: Appears when you turn the Image LCD on Menu bar: Accessible from Display mode Menus: Accessible from the Menu bar Turning the Image LCD On There are two ways to turn the Image LCD on: Press the OK button to turn the Image LCD on in Display mode Press the Menu button to turn the Image LCD on with the Menu bar (page 2-12) and the last-used menu displayed. Turning the Image LCD Off Press the Cancel button to turn the Image LCD off. If you turned the LCD on using the OK button and the LCD is not in Display mode, press the Cancel button more than once. If you turned the LCD on using the Menu button, pressing the Cancel button once turns the LCD off without returning to Display mode. 2 Your Camera 2-11 Menu Bar The Menu bar is available on the Image LCD in any Display mode except Zoom mode when the Region of Interest box is disabled (page 10-3). The Menu bar contains icons which access various digital functions. Folder icon Menu icon White Balance icon Video icon (appears if Video is enabled through Main menu) Contrast icon Displaying and Navigating the Menu Bar 1 Turn the Image LCD on. 2 Press the Menu button to turn the Menu bar on. 3 Press the left or right side of the Four-way switch to highlight the needed Menu bar icon. 4 Press the Cancel button or Menu button to turn the Menu bar off. 2-12 Making a Menu Selection 1 Navigate the Menu bar (page 2-12) until the Folder or Menu icon is highlighted. A dropdown menu appears, listing the available options. 2 Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch to highlight an option. 3 Press the OK button to activate the option. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any additional menus. 2 Your Camera 2-13 Digital Buttons The Four-way switch and digital buttons activate the digital functions. Four-way Switch Press the left or right side to: Navigate through images Navigate the Menu bar Move the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode) Press the top or bottom to: Change the Display mode Navigate a dropdown menu Move the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode) Menu Button OK Button Toggles the Menu bar off and on Turns the Image LCD on Enables the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode) Implements a zoom when Region of Interest box is enabled Implements a highlighted menu option Deletes the active image (Delete mode) Turns the Overexposure indicator on Cancel Button Exits from menus without making any changes Turns the Image LCD off Disables the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode) Turns the Overexposure indicator off Turns the Menu bar off Tag/Record Button Tags or untags images when pressed and released in less than one second Activates the microphone when pressed and held for more than one second 2-14 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons The digital buttons take on different functions, depending on the current state of the Image LCD. Turn the Image LCD on: Select a highlighted menu option: Enable the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode): Implement a zoom (Zoom mode): Delete an image (Delete mode): Toggle the Menu bar on/off: Turn the Image LCD off: Dismiss a menu without implementing change: Disable the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode): Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Press the Menu button. Press the Cancel button. Press the Cancel button. Press the Cancel button. Navigate through images in all Display Press the left or right side of the Four-way modes (except Zoom mode when Region of switch. Interest box is on): Navigate the Menu bar and display menus: Press the left or right side of the Four-way switch. Navigate a dropdown menu: Change to a different display mode: Move the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode): Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch. Press the top or bottom of the Four-way switch. Press any edge of the Four-way switch. 2 Your Camera 2-15 Command Dials Your camera's Main-Command dial and Sub-Command dial can be used alone or in combination with other buttons to select various functions or modes. Main-Command Dial Use the Main-Command dial by itself or with various buttons to perform the following functions: Rotating the Main-Command Dial by Itself Select the shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Refer to "Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode" on page 11-1 or "Manual Exposure Mode" on page 11-8. AE-L AF-L AF-ON Perform the Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode. Refer to "Flexible Program" on page 11-13. 2-16 Rotating the Main-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons Select Exposure mode. Refer to "Exposure Mode" on page 6-13. FF ON MODE Perform Exposure Compensation. Refer to "Exposure Compensation" on page 11-19. Select AF area mode. Refer to "Selecting AF Area Mode" on page 7-4. O Select ISO. Refer to "ISO" on page 8-9. Select Flash Sync mode. Refer to "Flash Sync Mode" on page 9-13. MENU 2 Your Camera TAG/ RECORD ISO BKT L CSM Select the Custom Setting menu. Refer to "Custom Settings" on page 11-32. Lock shutter speed/aperture/ focus area. Refer to "Locking Shutter Speed" on page 11-3. Set or cancel Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing. Refer to "Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing" on page 11-24. 2-17 Sub-Command Dial Use the Sub-Command dial by itself or with various buttons to perform the following functions: Rotating the Sub-Command Dial by itself Select the aperture in AperturePriority Auto or Manual Exposure mode. Refer to "Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode" on page 11-4 or "Manual Exposure Mode" on page 6-15. Rotating the Sub-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons Set the number of exposures and compensation value in Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. Refer to "Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing" on page 11-24. Lock the aperture in A mode and Shutter speed in S mode. Refer to "Locking the Aperture" on page 11-7. L CSM MENU TAG/ RECORD ISO BKT 2-18 MODE If you are using a non-CPU lens (without a microprocessor), you must set the aperture on the lens' aperture ring. Select and make a Custom Setting. Refer to "Making a Custom Setting" on page 11-32. Drive Mode/Self-timer Selector This dual-purpose control allows you to select a Drive mode or set the Self-timer. When you select a Drive mode, you specify whether one or more images will be captured when you depress the Shutter Release button. To set a Drive mode: Press the Drive mode selector lock release and rotate the Drive mode/ Self-timer selector. Set S for Singleframe shooting, CL for Continuous low-speed shooting, CH for Continuous high-speed shooting or CS for Continuous silent-low-speed shooting. Refer to "Drive Mode" on page 8-10. CL S CH C To set the Self-timer: Press the Drive mode selector lock release and rotate the Drive mode/ Self-timer selector to the (selftimer) position. Refer to "Selftimer" on page 11-28. 2 Your Camera CS 2-19 Lens Refer to Appendix C for a list of lenses that are compatible with your camera. CAUTION: Only use lenses that are listed in Appendix C. Other lenses can potentially break your camera's IR filter. Mounting the Lens 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps. 2 Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Taking care not to press the lens release button, twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks in place. When mounting or removing a lens, make sure that the camera's power is turned Off. 2-20 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture For Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto mode, use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/16. 1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/16). 2 Slide the lock lever in the direction of the aperture ring so that the white dot on the tab aligns with the orange dot. Slide the lock lever in the opposite direction to release the lock. Aperture setting operations are performed using the SubCommand dial. Do not move the lens aperture once it is set to its minimum aperture. The aperture can also be set with the lens aperture ring in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode. In these cases the aperture can only be verified through aperture direct-readout. 2 Your Camera 2-21 Removing the Lens Press and hold the Lens Release button and turn the lens clockwise. If you do not plan to mount a lens for a while, attach the supplied BF-1A body cap. (The BF-1 body cap cannot be used on your camera.) 2-22 Imager The imager records light when you capture an image. Camera DCS 760 DCS 720x Size 6 million pixels 2 million pixels ISO Range 80 - 400 400 - 4000 IR Filter Your camera contains an IR filter which maintains proper focus, filters out infrared light, and helps protect the imager's coverglass. You can replace the IR filter with an anti-aliasing filter (available as an accessory). The anti-aliasting filter improves overall image quality and helps reduce aliasing at certain focal distances. 2 Your Camera 2-23