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DCS Pro Back 645
DCS Pro Back 645
User’s Guide
for the DCS Pro Back 645
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Table of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Starting the Capture Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Device and Media Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Capturing and Evaluating Test Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Capturing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents About the DCS 645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Front (Attaches to Camera Body) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sides . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Four-way Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 OK Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tag button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cancel Button . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Storing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Battery .
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Table of Contents Choosing a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Setting Camera Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Displaying the Properties Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Setting Battery Save Onset . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Powering Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Using the Camera in Portable Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Connecting to a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Connecting to the AC Adapter
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Table of Contents Processing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Changing Processing Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Using the Image LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Reviewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Selecting a Display Mode . . .
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Table of Contents Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Cleaning the DCS 645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Cleaning the IR or Anti-aliasing Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Firmware . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Unsupported Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (CONTAX 645) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (MAMIYA 645AF and 645AFD . .138 Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (HASSELBLAD H1) . . . . . . . . . .139 Using a Video Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Next Index Back Contents Contents-12
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✔ ✔ Overview Overview About This Manual This manual describes the functions available Throughout this manual, your digital camera with the following digital camera backs: back is referred to as the DCS 645 unless a particular model is referenced. KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back 645M (DCS 645M) The term “camera” refers to the camera body KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back with attached DCS 645. 645C (DCS 645C) The manual does not describe the following: KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Back Functions
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✔ ✔ ✔ Overview This is an online manual. Click the following Introduction items to go to the associated topic: Thank you for purchasing the DCS 645. Entries in the Table of Contents or Index The DCS 645 is interchangeable with the camera Page numbers underlined in blue body’s film magazine, letting you use the camera for digital or film photography. The Contents, Back, Next, or Index buttons at the bottom of each page You can use the DCS 645 in portable mode or connected to a computer. Nex
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Overview Features 16 Megapixel imager (4080 x 4080 pixels) Power source: Included AC adapter or rechargeable Untethered burst rate: 1 image / 1.8 battery pack seconds, burst depth: 8 images (varies depending on camera body (page 126), Slot for COMPACTFLASH+ Type II Card. image content and type of Card-busy LED COMPACTFLASH Card) 400 Mbps IEEE 1394 interface ISO 100 - 400 Removable IR filter Image Display LCD provides image thumbnails and status of digital features Compos
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ☛ Overview System Requirements In addition to items included with the DCS 645, When Connected to a MACINTOSH your camera body and its accessories, the POWER MACINTOSH G3 or G4, following items are required: Multiprocessor POWER MACINTOSH G4, When in Portable Mode POWERBOOK G3 Series, or iMac DV COMPACTFLASH Cards System 9.0, or higher (Not OS X) Card reader (to move image files to your 512 MB of RAM computer after a photo session) If your MACINTOSH does not have IEEE 1394 p
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Overview When Connected to a PC WINDOWS/INTEL PC with a 300 MHz PENTIUM II or faster processor 200 MB of free disk space One of the following operating systems: WINDOWS 2000 or WINDOWS XP. If your PC does not have IEEE 1394 ports, you need an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 card with a free port. IEEE 1394 cable 256 MB of RAM KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager and DCS Photo Desk Next Index Contents Back 17
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✔ ✔ Capture Workflows Capture Workflows This section outlines two general workflows to help you manage images captured on your DCS 645. The workflows may vary between studio sessions and between different types of photography jobs on locations. While there is no simple workflow that will work satisfactorily in all situations, the workflows presented here may be helpful to you. The following workflows are described: Image capture when the camera is not connected to a computer Image captur
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Capture Workflows Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer Device & Media Occasional Capture & Evaluate Capture Imag e s Transfer Images Preparation Verification Test Images Edit Next Index Contents Back 19
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Capture Workflows Folders created on the DCS 645 are named Device and Media Preparation FOLDER1, FOLDER2, etc. To create folders with meaningful names, insert a CF These preliminary tasks prepare your equipment, Card in a card reader and name folders, for save you time on the job, and help assure image example, “outdoors”, “church”. You can quality. then capture images to named folders for Calibrate your monitor and printers easy access. regularly, for example, weekly.
