User manual MAMIYA ZD BACK

Digital Back English DCUG1205N01 Printed in Japan User's Manual Foreword Thank you for purchasing a Mamiya Product. Make sure that you read and understand all of the explanations detailed in this User's manual before using this product. Keep the User's manual in a safe place for future reference. Testing the camera functions Make sure that the camera is recording images correctly by taking trial shots before actually using this product. Mamiya assumes no responsibility for memory data of the photographed images that could not be saved or uploaded due to camera (main unit) or recording medium (memory card) problems. Copyright Except for the purposes of personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of the images of the subject that is copyright protected using this product is prohibited. There are also times when use of professional and personal photographic devices is restricted in some performances, shows, and other exhibitions. Trademark · Mamiya, Mamiya 645ADF, Mamiya 645ADF II, Mamiya RZ67PRO IID, and MamiyaZD Back are the trademarks of Mamiya digital imaging Co., Ltd. · Adobe and Photoshop are the trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · CompactFlash is a trademark of Sandisk Corporation. · Windows is the registered trademark or the trademark in the U.S.A. and foreign countries of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is the registered trademark In the U.S.A. and foreign countries of Apple Computer. · All other product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. 2 Cautionary points on safe operation and handling Safety cautions · Please read this "Safety cautions" section in order to operate this product safely and correctly and to prevent any harm coming to the user or any third party. · The definition of each symbol and display is explained as follows: Warning ........ garding these displays can result in serious injury or even death. The following refer to where inappropriate use by disre- Caution......... The following refer to where inappropriate use by disregarding these displays can result in injury. Warning · The lithium ion battery and its charger are designed exclusively for this product. Only charge this battery using the specified charging system. Make sure that you read and understand the instructions detailed in the User's manual for correct use of the battery and its charger. · Do not heat or throw the battery into an open fire. · Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery with metal objects, or carry or store together with metal items or metal accessories. · Do not use or leave the camera in extremely hot conditions, such as in places where it is exposed to direct sunlight, in sun-heated vehicles or near stoves. · Do not attempt to weld, deform, modify or disassemble the battery or camera. The terminals may be damaged or the contents scatter. · Loss of sight can result if any battery acid makes contact with the eyes. If any battery acid does get into the eyes, do not rub them. Wash the infected eyes under clean running water and consult a doctor as soon as possible. · Do not use in the vicinity of flammable and explosive gases. Refrain from using this product in areas where this type of gas may exist. Fires or explosions can result. · Keep the camera in a safe place out of the reach of young children. The following cases show where accidents can occur. · Accidental strangling from wrapping the strap around the neck. · Swallowing the battery or other small items. Consult a doctor immediately in the event any item is swallowed. · Do not use the camera to observe the sun or any bright light. This can cause eye damage. Immediately stop using the camera and consult the local sales branch or service center when the following conditions are noticed. · If the power plug and cord over-heat, emit a burning smell or start to smoke. · The charger or the AC adapter becomes damaged, wires become severed; or the power plug is damaged or suffers from a faulty connection. 3 Cautionary points on safe operation and handling Caution · Do not touch the AC adaptor, charger, or battery while charging for an extended period. The charger and the battery become warm during the charging process. When the AC adapter has been used for an extended period, the unit becomes warm. Extended periods of skin contact can produce a low-heat burn. · Do not use or store in dusty, humid, oily, smoky, or steamy place for extended periods. Fire or electrical shocks can result. · Do not dismantle or modify this product. This can result in injury or electrical shock. · Do not allow water or other foreign particles to enter the mechanism of this product. If by chance water enters the unit, there is a possibility of fire or electrical shock. Turn off the main power and remove the battery. Consult your sales branch or nearest service center. · Do not use in the event the product starts to produce any unusual smells, sounds, or smoke. Taking special care not to burn yourself, remove the battery and consult your sales branch or nearest service center. These can cause fires or burns. · Do not use with wet hands. There is a danger of electrical shock. Do not try to insert or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands. · Make sure that the strap is not caught on anything when carrying the camera. Care should be taken in order to avoid catching the strap on other objects when carrying the camera. This can result in injury or accidents. · Do not place this product in places with high temperature. This will cause deterioration of the parts and may cause fire. · Only use the provided AC adapter, charger and batteries. A malfunction of this product or its power system may cause unexpected accidents. The warrantee does not cover any injury sustained from using an unspecified AC adapter. · Do not damage the cord of the charger or the AC adapter. Always remove and insert by holding the plug. Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use with an extension cord. · If the battery terminals become dirty from sweat or grease, connections may become faulty. Always wipe clean with a clean, dry cloth. · Do not use this battery with products from other manufacturers. · Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after the camera has been used for an extended period. Burns can result. · In order to prevent short circuiting of the battery terminals, make sure that they are insulated for carrying and storage. · Remove the battery from this product when it will not be used for long periods. Battery acid leakage can cause heat, fire and injury. 4 Cautionary points on handling this product · This product is a precision instrument. Do not drop or use in a rough manner. · This product is not waterproof and therefore should not be used in or near water. Consult your customer service center as soon as possible if this product comes into contact with water. Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or salt particles. · Never place this product near any magnetic or motorized devices that produce strong magnetic fields. Avoid using or placing this product near radio towers, etc., that produce radio waves. Malfunction or damage to recorded data may result if the unit is exposed to electromagnetic waves or when used inappropriately. · Keep this product away from direct sunlight or in areas where the temperature may exceed the manufacturer's standards. Avoid exposing this product to these conditions as damage can occur. · Do not try to dismantle this product. This product is equipped with precision circuitry. · Do not use cleaners including organic solvents to clean this product. Consult your nearest customer service center if this product becomes soiled. · Do not touch the electrical connection points of this product. This can result in corrosion of the points. Corrosion of the points can result in the malfunctioning. · Suddenly moving this product from particularly cold areas to hot areas can result in condensation buildup within this product. To avoid condensation buildup within this product, it is suggested that this product be placed inside a plastic bag and sealed. Remove this product from the bag when the conditions are suitable for this product to be exposed to the outside environment. · Condensation can cause this product to malfunction and breakdown. Do not use when condensation is present. Remove the lens, memory card, and battery, and refrain from use until the condensation clears from inside this product. · Remove the battery and store this product in a cool, well-ventilated area when it will not be used for an extended period. · Avoid storing this product in areas such as laboratories, etc., where chemicals could cause this product to rust or corrode. · Inspect this product before use after it has been stored for an extended period. Before using this product after extended storage or use overseas, it is important that this product be inspected by the owner or customer service center to ensure that this product is operating correctly. · The LCD screen has been manufactured employing precision technology with 99.99% effective pixels, however, pixels at 0.01% and below or black/red spots can appear. This is not considered to be a malfunction. This will not affect any recorded images. · One of the characteristics of LCD screens is that the display reaction time will slow when operated in low temperatures and may turn darken in high temperatures. Normal operation should resume when the temperature returns to normal levels. 5 Cautionary points on safe operation and handling Safe operating cautions Usable memory cards The following memory cards have been verified for compatibility. · SanDisk CF Card: Ultra II/Extreme III · SanDisk SD Card: Ultra II/Extreme III · LEXAR MEDIA CF Card: X40 and over · Matsushita Electrics SD Card: 5MB/s to 2GB · Microdrive CF Card: 2GB, 4GB Any one of the memory cards with over 256MB can be used. Check with the specific memory card manufacturer for any questions regarding the operation or functionality of a memory card. Memory cards other than those stated above have not been verified for compatibility. Safe operation of Memory cards · Memory cards are precision instruments. Do not drop or allow them to be exposed to strong vibrations. This can corrupt data that is stored in the memory card. · Do not use or store around television sets, speakers, or magnets where there are high levels of static electricity. There is the possibility of recorded image data being erased from the memory card. · Do not leave in areas where exposed to direct sunlight or near heating devices, etc. The memory card may become deformed. · Do not spill any liquid onto the memory card. · In order to protect important image data stored within the memory card, always store the memory card in its intended case. · Do not store in hot, dusty, or areas of high humidity. 6 Caution Cautions when throwing away/giving away memory cards · Due to the Format and Delete function of this product and personal computers, file information can be altered but the data may not be completely deleted. Data can be recovered through restoration software. Important recorded data may remain and is subject to revelation after disposing of/giving away the card. In order to avoid these problems, we recommend that the memory card be physically destroyed or special data deletion software (available separately) be used to delete any remaining data completely before disposing of/giving away the memory card. The customer must assume the responsibility for data stored within the memory card. About this User's manual · Button operation and setting positions explained in the following use pictorials to display the buttons, dials and marks on this product. · The ** in the bracketed figures (**) refer to reference pages. · Explanations are provided on the assumption that the menu functions are in default mode. The following marks shown in the columns are explained by each of the following. Important: Refers to cautionary points to help avoid problems when taking photos. MEMO: Points that are based on fundamental operations that should be remembered. 7 Contents Foreword ................................................................................................... 2 Cautionary points on safe operation and handling ................................... 3 Contents ................................................................................................... 8 Before Taking Pictures Digital Back "Mamiya ZD Back" .............................................................. 12 Checking the Contents of the Package .................................................. 13 Names of Parts ....................................................................................... 14 Front View ....................................................................................... 14 Back View ....................................................................................... 14 Left-side View .................................................................................. 15 Bottom View .................................................................................... 15 Digital LCD Panel ............................................................................ 16 Buttons and Toggle Key Operations ................................................ 16 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back .............................................................. 17 Attaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera (for the 645AFD II) .......................................................................... 17 Attaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera (for the RZ67PRO IID) .................................................................... 18 Removing the Mamiya ZD Back (for the 645AFDII) ........................ 20 Removing the Mamiya ZD Back (for the RZ67PRO IID) ................. 20 Preparing the Lithium Ion Battery PB401 for Mamiya ZD Back ...... 21 Removing the Battery ...................................................................... 24 Date Settings and Preparing a Memory Card ................................. 25 Removing the Memory Card ........................................................... 28 IR Cut Filter YB401 (Standard)/Low-pass Filter YC401 (Optional) ......... 29 Basic Setting Image-Related Settings .......................................................................... 32 RAW Data ....................................................................................... 32 Image Size ...................................................................................... 32 Setting the Quality and Size ............................................................ 33 Picture Count .................................................................................. 35 Number of Frames for Continuous Shooting ................................... 36 Turning the camera off (L) while saving to the memory card .......... 36 Color Space ............................................................................................ 37 Color Space .................................................................................... 37 White Balance ......................................................................................... 38 Color Temperature .......................................................................... 39 Mired ............................................................................................... 40 Customized White Balance ............................................................. 41 ISO Sensitivity (Image Sensitivity) .......................................................... 43 8 Setting the Color Mode ........................................................................... 44 Setting the Sharpness, Tone and Saturation .......................................... 45 Selecting a Memory Card and Creating Folders ..................................... 47 Creating a Folder ............................................................................ 48 Automatically Creating a Folder ...................................................... 49 File Numbering ................................................................................ 50 Folder and File Number Display ...................................................... 51 Playing Back Images Playing Back Images .............................................................................. 54 Playing Back Frames ...................................................................... 54 Zoom-in Display .............................................................................. 55 Displaying the Information Screen .................................................. 56 Erasing Images ....................................................................................... 58 Erasing1 Frame ............................................................................... 58 Erasing All Images (Entire Folder) .................................................. 59 Protecting Images ................................................................................... 60 Protecting Images ........................................................................... 60 Menus Menu Screen Operations ........................................................................ 62 Recording Menu ..................................................................................... 63 Recording Menu .............................................................................. 63 Playback Menu ....................................................................................... 67 Playback Menu ................................................................................ 67 Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 75 Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 75 Connecting to the PC Connection .............................................................................................. 84 Connecting to the PC .............................................................................. 85 Taking Photographs with the Use of the Software .......................... 85 Transferring Image Data ................................................................. 85 Connecting to the TV .............................................................................. 88 Maintenance Maintenance ........................................................................................... 90 Cleaning the filter ............................................................................ 90 Mamiya ZD Back maintenance/checks ........................................... 90 Troubleshooting Being Prepared for Problems ................................................................. 92 Error Messages and Recovery ............................................................... 94 9 Appendix Digital Terminology .................................................................................. 96 Index ..................................................................................................... 101 Specifications ........................................................................................ 104 10 Before Taking Pictures This chapter describes what you need to do before you start using this unit for the first time. Digital Back "Mamiya ZD Back" By replacing the magazine to the Mamiya ZD Back, the Mamiya 645ADF, Mamiya 645ADF II , and Mamiya RZ67PRO IID can be used as digital cameras. MEMO The optional Digital Back Adapter HX701 (sold separately) is required to attach the Mamiya ZD Back to the RZ67PRO IID. Camera and Digital Back Settings Camera Setting Digital Back Setting · Settings about digital images · Following settings can be adjusted when connecting the camera to a PC and opening a capture screen RZ67 PRO IID · Shutter speed and aperture setting · Shutter release with Mamiya Digital Photostudio. · Shutter release · ISO sensitivity · White balance setting · Storage mode and storage size · Image rotating · Settings about digital images · Following settings can be adjusted when connecting the camera to a PC and opening a capture screen with Mamiya Digital Photostudio. 645AFD II · Shutter speed and aperture setting · Shutter release · Shutter speed · Aperture setting · Shutter release and AF operations · ISO sensitivity · White balance setting · Storage mode and storage size · Image rotating 12 Checking the Contents of the Package Open the package containing the camera and accessories and check that it contains all the items shown below. Battery charger PC401 Power cord Lithium ion battery PB401 Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio (RAW data processing software) BS301 Focusing Screen Type A SV403 Mamiya ZD Back · Mamiya ZD Back Soft Case KD403 · IEEE1394 cable BL301 Mamiya ZD Back User's Manual (this manual) Mamiya ZD Setup Guide Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio User's Manual · Battery charger PC401 User's Manual · Lithium ion battery PB401 User's Manual · IR Cut filter/Low Pass filter User's Manual MEMO · A memory card for recording images must be purchased separately. · The low-pass filter YC401 for Mamiya ZD Back must be purchased separately. · Protective Cover KE403 for Mamiya ZD Back, viewfinder screen (type A) SV403, IR cut filter YB401 are attached to this product. 13 Names of Parts Front View LCD monitor (P.54) ISO button (P.43) Quality button (P.33) DISPLAY button (P.54) ZOOM button (P.55) Info button (P.56) OK button (P.27) Cancel button (P.27) Toggle key (P.16) MENU button (P.27) Delete button (P.58) Protect button (P.60) White balance button (P.38) Digital LCD panel (P.16) Back View IR cut filter YB401(P.29) Protective Cover KE403 for Mamiya ZD Back Filter storage case 14 Left View Memory card slot cover (P.26) Terminal cover (P.84) Memory card access lamp (P.36) Bottom View Video terminal cover (P.88) Battery cover lock (P.22) Battery cover (P.22) 15 Names of Parts Digital LCD Panel Folder number icon Image quality indicator (P.33) ISO icon (P.43) ISO sensitivity/Folder number indicator (P.43/P.52) Remaining picture count/ File number indicator (P.52) SD JPEG CUSTOM CF PC Recording media indicator (P.48) Image size indicator (P.33) Battery power indicator (P.23) White balance adjustment icon White balance indicator (P.38) Recording media/ Recording indicator (P.36) Buttons and Toggle Key Operations The following functions can be set by various combinations of the toggle keys and buttons. Indicator ISO button Quality button Display button Zoom button Info button White balance button MENU button ISO Quality icon Image Zoom position mark Shooting data & histogram WB icon MENU Toggle key Sets the ISO sensitivity Selects the image quality Selects an image Moves position up, down, left and right Selects shooting data and histogram display (up/down) Selects the white balance (up/down) Adjusts the white balance (left/right)/Selects color temperature (excluded the pre-set white balance) Moves the menu items up, down, left and right 16 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Attaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera (for the 645AFD II) 1. Remove the magazine from the camera. MEMO Refer to the instructions for the 645AFDII when removing the magazine. 2. Remove the cap from the Mamiya ZD Back. q Pull the detachment lever. w Press the lever into the unit while simultaneously pulling it out. The cap can then be detached. 3. Align the fitting groove on the bottom of the Mamiya ZD Back with the holder attachment fitting on the bottom of the camera. 4. Press the Mamiya ZD Back onto the camera, and then insert the fitting groove at the top into the holder attachment fitting on the top of the camera to secure it in place. The noise of the shutter being set in place will be heard when the camera is turned on. 17 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Attaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera (for the RZ67PRO IID) Get the Digital Back Adapter HX701 (sold separately) ready. 1. Remove the magazine from the camera. MEMO Refer to the instructions for the RZ67PROIID when removing the magazine. 2. Remove the cap from the Mamiya ZD Back. q Pull the detachment lever. w Press the lever into the unit while simultaneously pulling it out. The cap can then be removed. 3. Align the orange circle on the Digital Back Adapter HX701 (sold separately) with the orange circle on the rear of the camera. 4. Attach the Digital Back Adapter HX701. q Press the lever into the Digital Back Adapter HX701. w Press the stopper as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow. 18 5. Align the attachment fitting groove on the bottom of the Mamiya ZD Back with the attachment fitting on the bottom of the adapter. 6. Press the Mamiya ZD Back onto the camera, and then insert the attachment fitting groove at the top into the attachment fitting on the top of the adapter to secure it in place. 19 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Removing the Mamiya ZD Back (for the 645AFDII) 1. Remove the Mamiya ZD Back from the camera. q Pull the detachment lever. w Press the lever into the unit while simultaneously pulling it out. The Mamiya ZD Back can then be detached from the camera. C A N C E L O K W M BE N U Removing the Mamiya ZD Back (for the RZ67PRO IID) 1. Remove the Mamiya ZD Back from the Adapter. q Pull the detachment lever. w Press the lever into the unit while simultaneously pulling it out. The Mamiya ZD Back can then be detached from the adapter. 2. Remove the Digital Back Adapter HX701. q Push the lever on the Digital Back Adapter HX701 outwards. w Press the stopper as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow. The adapter can then be detached from the camera. MEMO The Digital Back Adapter HX701 can be detached with the Mamiya ZD Back fitted. C A N C E L O K W M BE N U 20 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Preparing the Lithium Ion Battery PB401 for Mamiya ZD Back 1. Plug in the battery charger PC401. Plug one end of the power cord into the battery charger PC401 and plug the other end into a power outlet. 2. Charge the battery. Insert the Lithium ion battery PB401 supplied with the camera into the battery charger PC401 as illustrated. The charging lamp lights and charging starts automatically. When the charging lamp lights-out, charging is finished. The charging lamp MEMO · It will take about two hours to charge the battery for the first time when new. · For instructions on how to use the battery charger PC401, refer to the manual for the charger. 21 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back 3. Load the battery into this unit. 1 Push down the battery cover lock to open the cover. 2 Load the charged battery into the camera and close the battery cover. Caution Be sure to turn this unit off before loading or unloading the battery. 22 4. Check the battery power indicator. 1 Check the battery condition on the Digital LCD panel. SD JPEG CUSTOM CF PC Battery power indicator The battery is sufficiently charged. There is little power remaining. Have a charged battery ready. (The camera will still operate.) Flashing batt Flashing There is very little power remaining. Replace the battery with a charged battery. When the battery is spent, "batt" and the battery power indication flash on the Digital LCD panel and viewfinder LCD when the shutter release button is pressed. 23 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Removing the Battery 1. Press the battery cover lock to open the battery cover. 2. Press the and remove the battery. Caution Be sure to turn this unit off before loading or unloading the battery. 24 Date Settings and Preparing a Memory Card 1. Set this unit date and time. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, press [ ] on the toggle key to select [ ] (Setup Menu) and press [ ] on the toggle key. to select [9] Date/Time 2 Use the toggle key and press the OK button. OK button 3 The current date and time is displayed. Press the OK button. 4 The year entry field is selected. Press [ the toggle key to set the year. ] on 5 After setting the year, press [ ] on the toggle key to select the month. 6 Select the month, day, hour and minutes in the same way. After the date and time are set, press the OK button to save the settings. 25 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back 2. Insert a memory card (purchased separately). 1 Hold a finger on the top of memory card slot cover, and pull it in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the memory card as far as it will go, making sure it is oriented as illustrated. Compact flash (CF) card slot SD card slot 3 Close the memory card slot cover. MEMO · This camera uses an SD card or CF card. · SD memory cards with a capacity of up to 2GB can be used. Important Use a CF card with a capacity of 256MB or more or an SD card with a capacity of 256MB (5MB/S) or more. 26 3. Format the inserted memory card. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, press [ ] on the toggle key to select [ ] (Setup Menu) and press [ ] on the toggle key. 2 Use the toggle key keys and press the OK button. to select [11] Format OK button 3 Press [ ] on the toggle key to select the slot that the memory card has been inserted in, and press the OK button. 4 The confirmation dialog is displayed. Press the OK button to format. MEMO · To cancel formatting, press the Cancel button. The display returns to Step 2. Cancel button Important · All image data stored on the memory card is deleted by formatting. · Once deleted, image data cannot be restored. · To avoid losing important data, check the images and data stored on the memory card before formatting (initializing). · All protected images are also deleted by formatting. 27 Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back Removing the Memory Card 1. Open the memory card slot cover. 2. Remove the memory card. 1 To remove a CF card, press the eject button shown in the illustration to make the button pop out. Press the button to eject the memory card and pull it slowly out of the slot. 2 To remove an SD card, press the card in lightly to eject it and pull it slowly out of the slot. * Depending on the type of card, the card may pop out of the slot. 28 IR Cut Filter YB401 (Standard)/Low-pass Filter YC401 (Option) It is possible to replace the IR cut filter and low-pass filter on this unit in accordance with the conditions of the subject being photographed. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the IR Cut Filter and Low-Pass Filter for the replacement procedure. IR Cut Filter YB401 · The IR cut filter YB401 only allows visible light to pass through it, cutting out infrared and other non-visible light. · Using the IR cut filter YB401 produces higher levels of image resolution. · The IR cut filter YB401 does not reduce false colors, moiré and other phenomena that are unique to digital images. Low-Pass Filter YC401 · The low-pass filter YC401 reduces false colors, moiré and other phenomena that are produced depending on the subject and which are unique to digital images, and is therefore suitable for normal photography. · Low-pass filters have the same capabilities as IR cut filters. Removing the IR Cut Filter YB401 for Mamiya ZD Back 1. Press the surface of the filter in the direction of the arrow while take care not to scratch it. 2. Keep pressing down on it and lift out the filter. The IR Cut Filter YB401 for Mamiya ZD Back can now be detached. 29 IR Cut Filter YB401 (Standard)/Low-pass Filter YC401 (Option) 3. Store the IR Cut Filter YB401 for Mamiya ZD Back in the filter storage case of the Mamiya ZD Back cap KE403. Attaching the IR Cut Filter YB401 for Mamiya ZD Back 1. Invert the filter so that the side engraved "IR CUT FILTER" is facing back. 2. Align the notch on the filter attachment with the protruding part of the filter and press it into place. The IR Cut Filter YB401 for Mamiya ZD Back is now attached. 30 Basic Setup The functions available with the Mamiya ZD Back can be set up to match the style of photography required. This chapter contains explanations on the basic settings for photographic styles. Image-Related Settings Image Quality You can select the quality of the images you capture. There are three image settings to choose from: RAW uncompressed format, JPEG compressed format and RAW+JPEG format. Quality RAW Description Images are recorded in RAW (uncompressed) format. Images are recorded in RAW (uncompressed) and JPEG (compressed) RAW + JPEG format. For JPEG format, you can choose from 3 images sizes (L, M, S) and 3 compression rates (FINE, NORMAL, BASIC). Images are recorded in JPEG (compressed) format. JPEG For JPEG format, you can choose from 3 images sizes (L, M, S) and 3 compression rates (FINE, NORMAL, BASIC). RAW Data RAW data is image data that has not undergone any processing in this unit and has the extension .MEF. To view RAW image data on a computer, it must first be converted to processing, editing and general use format (TIFF, JPEG) by Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio software. This process is called "developing." MEMO · RAW+JPEG images can be erased simultaneously, or you can use the menu settings to erase them separately. (Playback Menu [10] Select File Type to Erase P.129) Image Size You can choose the size of the images you capture. A large image size is best if you want to print large pictures. Choose the image size when selecting the image quality. 32 Quality mode RAW Image size 5328×4000 pixels Approx. 21,300,000 pixels L 5328×4000 pixels Approx. 21,300,000 pixels M Approximate print size File size Approx. 35MB FINE Approx. 10MB Approx. 2.5MB Approx. 6MB Approx. 1.5MB Approx. 3MB Approx. 0.8MB 386.7 × 290.3mm NORMAL Approx. 5MB BASIC FINE JPEG 4096×3072 pixels Approx. 12,600,000 pixels S 3008×2256 pixels Approx. 6,800,000 pixels 297.3 × 222.9mm NORMAL Approx. 3MB BASIC FINE 218.3 × 163.7mm NORMAL Approx. 1.5MB BASIC * The image file size varies depending on the subject and shooting environment. * The print size is the approximate size when printing in 350dpi resolution. Setting the Quality and Size 1. Press the QUALITY button. The image quality indicator appears on the digital LCD monitor. * JPEG Icon JPEG Image size (L, M, S) File size (Compressed mode) FINE : JPEG CUSTOM NORMAL: BASIC : The display will return to the normal screen when any button other than the [QUALITY], [OK] or [Cancel] buttons is pressed. 33 Image-Related Settings 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the quality. 3. If you selected JPEG format, press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select L, M or S. 4. Press the QUALITY button to set. JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG 34 Picture Count The file size is determined by the image size and compression rate. The number of frames that can be saved to the memory card varies depending on the image size and compression rate. Number of frames that can be saved to the memory card Quality mode RAW Image size -- L File size -- FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE RAW + JPEG M NORMAL BASIC FINE S NORMAL BASIC FINE L NORMAL BASIC FINE JPEG M NORMAL BASIC FINE S NORMAL BASIC Picture count 1GB memory 27 frames 21 frames 22 frames 24 frames 22 frames 24 frames 25 frames 24 frames 25 frames 26 frames 94 frames 152 frames 266 frames 128 frames 257 frames 413 frames 238 frames 477 frames 766 frames 2GB memory 56 frames 43 frames 47 frames 50 frames 46 frames 50 frames 52 frames 50 frames 53 frames 54 frames 195 frames 315 frames 551 frames 266 frames 533 frames 856 frames 494 frames 989 frames 1587 frames 4GB memory 112 frames 87 frames 95 frames 101frames 92 frames 101 frames 105 frames 100 frames 106 frames 108 frames 390frames 629 frames 1101 frames 532 frames 1065 frames 1709 frames 988 frames 1976 frames 3170 frames * The number of frames that can be taken varies depending on the shooting conditions. The above figures are approximate. * The figures for RAW+JPEG show the total frame count. 35 Image-Related Settings Number of Frames for Continuous Shooting Approximate number of frames taken in succession with the battery fully charged Temperature Normal temperature (20°C) Low temperature (0°C) Frame Count Approx. 450 frames Approx. 70 frames * Under Mamiya test conditions based on CIPA standard conditions. MEMO · The picture count may be reduced depending on the actual shooting conditions, amount of LCD monitor use, etc. · Battery performance deteriorates in low temperatures. When using the camera in cold regions, have a spare battery ready and keep it warm in your pocket. · When taking a lot of pictures, be sure to have a spare battery at hand. · The shape of plugs and power outlets varies from country to country. When traveling abroad, be sure to check the shape of the outlet beforehand and take a correctly shaped adapter plug for the battery charger. Turning the camera off (L) while saving to the memory card If the camera is turned off (shutter release mode is set to [L]) while the memory card access lamp is lit, data saving continues until completed. The remaining unsaved picture count appears on the digital LCD panel and top LCD panel. The camera turns off when saving is completed. CF 36 Color Space Color space refers to the area where colors are reproduced. The color reproduction area varies depending on the type of digital camera, monitor, printer or other input/output device. To match the colors from input to output, it is necessary to adjust the colors reproduced by each device by correcting/managing the different color reproduction areas. Adobe RGB color space has a broader color reproduction area than sRGB and is mainly used for business purposes, such as commercial printing. When images taken in Adobe RGB mode are output on an sRGB device, they will appear slightly paler than output images taken in sRGB mode. Color Space You can set the color space of JPEG images. The default setting is [sRGB]. RAW images can be specified when developing images using Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio. Setting sRGB Description Sets the color space to sRGB. Suitable for general image use. Sets the color space to Adobe RGB. With a broader color reproduction area AdobeRGB than sRGB, it is suitable for uses such as commercial printing. However, the same gamut can only be reproduced on an image output device with the Adobe RGB color reproduction area. NOTE: · When sRGB or AdobeRGB color space is selected in the this unit Setup menu, the ICC profile is not embedded in JPEG images captured with this unit. When editing JPEG images captured with this unit using applications other than Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio, be sure to use the same work space as the color space that was selected when the pictures were taken. 1. Select [1 Color Space (JPEG)] on the Setup menu and press the OK button. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the color space. 3. Press the OK button to set. 37 White Balance The adaptability of the human eye enables us to see white as white regardless of the light source, such as daylight, cloudy skies, incandescent lighting or fluorescent lighting. To capture white as white in the same way as the human eye in images taken with a digital camera, the camera must be adjusted to suit the light conditions under which the subject is captured. Available white balance settings Indicator White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Electric light Fluorescent light Flash Customized white balance 1 Customized white balance 2 Color temperature Approx. 2900_6000K Approx. 5500K Approx. 2900_6000K Color temperature Approx. 2900_6000K Approx. 5200K Approx. 6000K Approx. 7500K Approx. 3200K Approx. 4200K automatically. For taking pictures in fine weather with the sun behind the camera. For taking pictures in overcast weather. For taking pictures in the shade on a sunny day. For taking pictures under incandescent light. For taking pictures under white fluorescent light. For taking pictures using the flash. For adjusting the white balance according to the shooting environment. For adjusting the white balance according to the shooting environment. Approx. 2800_10000K For adjusting the color temperature. Description The camera adjusts the white balance * Minor adjustments can be made to the color temperature from Auto to Flash. * The display mark will be displayed in the sequence listed in the above chart. 1. Press the WB button. The white balance indicator appears on the digital LCD panel. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to display the white balance indicator you want to set. SD CUSTOM CF PC 3. Press the WB button to set. The display will return to the normal screen when any button other than the [WB], [OK] or [Cancel] buttons is pressed. 38 Color Temperature Light has various hues and may be reddish or bluish, for example. Reproducing such hues requires an objective gauge (scale). The color temperature describes the hue by the absolute temperature (K: kelvin). The higher the color temperature, the bluer the hue and the lower the color temperature, the redder the hue. Approximate color temperature Redder Bluer 1 : Candlelight 2 : Oil lamp 3 : Incandescent lamp 4 : Halogen lamp 5 : White (fluorescent lamp) 6 : Daytime white (fluorescent lamp) 7 : Flash 8 : Daylight color (fluorescent lamp) 9 : Sunlight 10 : Cloudy 11 : Shade 12 : Fine weather Minor Adjustment of White Balance You can make minor adjustments to the white balance settings for auto, daylight, cloudy, shade, electric light, fluorescent light and flash in the range of ±3 decamired steps. Adjusting in the plus direction produces a reddish tinge, while adjusting in the minus direction produces a bluish tinge. 1. Press the WB button. The white balance indicator appears on CF the digital LCD panel. SD PC JPEG CUSTOM 39 White Balance SD JPEG CUSTOM CF PC 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the number of adjustment steps. When an adjustment is made, the adjustment icon +/­ and number of steps appear. The number displayed with the adjustment icon indicates the number of adjustment steps. 3. Press the WB button. Setting the Color Temperature You can set the color temperature used for the white balance by the color temperature setting (kelvin value). 1. Press the WB button on the back of SD this unit. JPEG CF CUSTOM The WB indicator appears on the LCD PC monitor. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the color temperature setting [ ]. 3. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the color temperature (kelvin value) you want to set. Press and hold down the toggle key to change the color temperature continuously. 4. Press the WB button. Trial Shot Check that the color temperature you have set is the correct white balance for the shooting conditions by taking a test shot using the white balance set by the color temperature setting. Mired The color temperature of the light source is expressed in kelvins (K), but it does not correspond to the color difference of the light source. A difference of 500K in the high color temperature area is very different from a difference of 500K in the low color temperature area. The mired is a measure for expressing this breadth of variation. The mired value is the reciprocal of the color temperature multiplied one million times. 40 Customized White Balance Use the customized white balance when the desired white balance cannot be obtained by the manual white balance settings or color temperature settings. Two customized white balance settings can be saved. This function is useful when taking pictures in a limited color temperature environment. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Use the toggle key to select [6 Customize White balance] in the Recording menu and press the OK button. 3. Select customized white balance [1] or [2] in the customize window and press the OK button. Customized white balance [1] is used in this explanation. The Customize White Balance window appears. 4. Aim the camera so that a white or gray object fills as much of the picture area as possible and take the picture. The customized white balance data appears on the LCD monitor. 5. Check that the white or gray object is inside the frame in the customize window and press the OK button. Half-press the shutter release button or press the MENU button to return to the normal display. To cancel or redo, press the Cancel button and return to the customize window. 41 White Balance Important · The white balance can be customized in any exposure mode, but auto mode is recommended. · The white balance can be customized without focusing ( can be used). · Take the white or gray object in standard exposure. If excessively under- or overexposed, the correct customized white balance may not be obtained. · Select as achromatic an object as possible when customizing the white balance. As photocopying paper and other OA paper contains a fluorescent coating, the correct customized white balance may not be obtained. · If the captured white or gray object is smaller than the frame in the customize window, the correct customized white balance may not be obtained. · The image used for customizing the white balance is not saved. Using the Customized White Balance SD JPEG CUSTOM 1. Press the WB button. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select customized white balance [ ] or [ ]. 3. Press the WB button to set. 4. Take the picture. CF PC 42 ISO Sensitivity (Image Sensitivity) The ISO sensitivity (image sensitivity) is a numeric indication of the degree to which the image sensor reacts to light. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity to light and suitability to taking pictures in low light where a fast shutter speed is required. Greater sensitivity, however, is accompanied by some loss of quality, apparent as noise, color noise or grainy images. The standard Mamiya ZD Back film speed is ISO 50. The recommended ISO sensitivity is ISO 50 to ISO 100 to capture images with low noise. The film speed can be adjusted in 1/3 steps from ISO 50 to ISO 400, but selecting a film speed above ISO 200 may result in visible noise or grainy images. Use only when you require a fast shutter speed in low light conditions. 1. Press the ISO button. The ISO icon and film speed appear on the digital LCD panel. JPEG CUSTOM 2. Press the toggle keys to select the film speed. The display will return to the normal screen when any button other than the [ISO], [OK] or [Cancel] buttons are pressed. 3. Press the ISO button to set. You can also press any button other than the toggle key Important · Selecting a high ISO sensitivity will result in greater noise, such as color noise or graininess. · Taking pictures with a high film speed under long exposure conditions will produce more noise, such as color noise. · More noise may appear in images when a high film speed is used in a high temperature environment. · Use of the noise reduction function is recommended when using a film speed higher than ISO200. (P.78) to set. 43 Setting the Color Mode You can set the color reproduction of the images you capture. There are four color modes to choose from: standard, portrait, landscape and products. The default setting is standard mode. Color mode Standard Portrait Landscape Products Description Produces the most natural color tones. Suitable for most pictures. Emphasizes skin tones. Suitable for portrait pictures. Emphasizes bright greenery and blue skies. Suitable for landscape pictures. Emphasizes primary colors. Suitable for pictures of products. 1. Press the MENU button to select the recording menu. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select [1 Shooting Mode] in the Recording menu and press the OK button. 3. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the desired color mode. 4. Press the OK button to set. P59 44 Setting the Sharpness, Tone and Saturation Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness to obtain sharply defined images. The default setting is None. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keys to select [2 Sharpness] in the recording menu and press the OK button. Sharpness None Minimum Medium Maximum 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the desired sharpness. 3. Press the OK button to set. OK Tone You can adjust the tone of images. Select Low to reduce the contrast and High to increase the contrast. The default setting is Normal. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keys to select [3 Tone] in the recording menu and press the OK button. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the desired tone. 3. Press the OK button to set. 45 Setting the Sharpness, Tone and Saturation Saturation You can adjust the saturation of images. Select High to increase the saturation and obtain bright images and Low to reduce the saturation. The default setting is Normal. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keys to select [4 Saturation] in the recording menu and press the OK button. 2. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key to select the desired saturation. 3. Press the OK button to set. Important · Any changes you make to the sharpness, tone and saturation are reflected in the JPEG images produced by the camera. · For RAW images, the settings are saved as the default settings when the images are opened with Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio. 46 Selecting a Memory Card and Creating Folders You can use two types of memory card in this unit, a CF card and an SD card. The default setting is the slot that contains a card. If both a CF card and an SD card are inserted when the default setting is set, priority is given to the SD card. SD JPEG CUSTOM CF PC [ ] will be displayed by the digital LCD panel's memory card mark that has been specified as the storage destination. Selecting a Memory Card 1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keys to select [7 Storage] in the recording menu and press the OK button. 2. Press [ ] on the toggle key to select a card slot. Slot 1(SD) 3. Press the OK button to set. Subsequently captured images are saved to the memory card in the selected card slot. SD JPEG CUSTOM CF PC * When you have selected a card slot, no images will be saved to the memory card in the other card slot, if a card has been inserted. * Insert the memory card that you want to use before selecting the card slot. 47 Selecting a Memory Card and Creating Folders Creating a Folder You can create and select folders for storing images in. Creating a New Folder 1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keys to select [5 Folder Setting] in the recording menu and press the OK button. 2. A new folder setting window appears. Press the OK button. 3. Press [ ] on the toggle key to select [New]. ] on the toggle key to set the folder 4. Press [ number. The folder number can be set up number 100 to 999. 5. Press the OK button to set. The selected folder number appears in the current folder field and subsequently captured images are saved to this folder. * The number after the highest existing folder number appears in the new folder field in a new folder display window. * When folder numbers have been skipped between folder settings, the folder numbers between these folders cannot be specified. The memory card must be formatted in order to enable their use. 48 Changing the Folder 1. Display the folder setting window and press the OK button. 2. Press [ ] on the toggle key to select [Select]. 3. Press [ ] on the toggle key to select the number of an existing folder. 4. Press the OK button to set. The selected folder number appears in the current folder field and subsequently captured images are saved to this folder. * When the camera is turned off or the memory card cover is opened, the settings are reset and the folder with the highest number is selected. Automatically Creating a Folder · A folder is automatically created when the memory card is formatted or a card containing no folders is inserted. · A new folder is created when the number of files saved to the folder exceeds 9999. * If multiple folders have been created, the folder with the number closest to the currently used folder is selected and a new folder is not created. If the folder with the highest number was selected, a new folder is created with the next sequential number. · When the settings are reset in [3 File Numbering] in the Setup menu, a new folder is created. · A new folder is created if the settings are reset when file numbering is set to [ON]. · New storage folders cannot be created once the storage folder number has reached 999. 49 Selecting a Memory Card and Creating Folders File Numbering When file numbering is set to [ON], the file number of the last captured image is stored in the camera and the next time you take a picture, it is saved with the subsequent number. When multiple memory cards are used, images are saved with sequential file numbers to facilitate management of captured images. Setting card is formatted. · When the memory card is formatted, folder numbering starts from 100 and file numbering starts from 0001. · A new folder is created when the file number reaches 9999. OFF (File Numbering) · File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is selected or a new memory card is inserted. However, when the selected folder or memory card already contains images, numbering starts from the next file number after the highest existing file number in the folder. · When the memory card is full, [FOLDER NO. FULL] appears on the LCD monitor, then [CARD FULL] appears and the shutter release is locked. · Images are saved with sequential file numbers, regardless of the file numbers in the memory card. However, if a file number in a folder is duplicated or a file number that is higher than the current file number already exists, the image is ON (File Numbering) saved with the subsequent file number. · A new folder is created when the maximum number of image files is reached. · When the memory card is full, [FOLDER NO. FULL] appears on the LCD monitor, then [CARD FULL] appears and the shutter release is locked. · You can reset the file numbers stored in the camera in file numbering RESET mode. When the settings are reset, a new folder is created and file numbering starts from 0001. Description · Images are saved in folders according to file number until the memory 50