Kodak DCS300 Operation & User’s Manual

7.5 (W) x 9.0 (H)" User’s Guide for DCS 300 Series Digital Cameras DCS 300 Series Digital Cameras

About Your Camera .....................................................1-1 Package Contents..................................................................................... 1-2 Camera Accessories................................................................................. 1-2 Features.................................................................................................... 1-3 Camera Nomenclature ............................................................................. 1-5 Camera Front ................................................................................... 1-5 Camera Back ................................................................................... 1-5 Camera Top ..................................................................................... 1-6 Camera Bottom ................................................................................ 1-6 Camera Sides ................................................................................... 1-7 LCD Panels and LEDs............................................................................. 1-8 Image LCD Panel ............................................................................ 1-8 Camera Status LCD Panel ............................................................... 1-9 Effects of Temperature on LCD Panels ........................................1-11 PC Card Busy/Record LED ...........................................................1-12 Viewfinder ............................................................................................. 1-13 Dials and Buttons................................................................................... 1-14 Main-Command Dial .....................................................................1-14 Sub-Command Dial .......................................................................1-14 Digital Function Buttons ...............................................................1-15 Non-Digital Function Buttons .......................................................1-17 Shutter Release Button ..................................................................1-18 The Imager............................................................................................. 1-18

Mounting the Lens ........................................................................ 1-19 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ................................... 1-21 Removing the Lens ....................................................................... 1-22 Non-CPU Lenses and Lens Adapters ............................................ 1-22 Antialiasing Filter .................................................................................. 1-23 Hot Mirrors (IR Filters) ......................................................................... 1-24 Accessory Shoe...................................................................................... 1-24 Flash Sync Terminal .............................................................................. 1-25 Serial Port Jack ...................................................................................... 1-25 Attaching the Hand Strap....................................................................... 1-26 Important Safeguards and Precautions .................................................. 1-27 Electromagnetic Emissions.................................................................... 1-30 VCCI Statement..................................................................................... 1-31 Powering Your Camera ...............................................2-1 Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................................. 2-2 Batteries ................................................................................................... 2-3 Handling and Disposing of Batteries .............................................. 2-3 Inserting Batteries ........................................................................... 2-4 Removing Batteries ......................................................................... 2-5 Checking Battery Status .................................................................. 2-6 Battery Tips ..................................................................................... 2-7 Kodak-specified AC adapter.................................................................... 2-8 Connecting the Kodak-specified AC adapter .................................. 2-9 PowerSave Mode ................................................................................... 2-10 Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode .............................. 2-10

Setting the Date and Time........................................................................ 3-1 Camera Properties.................................................................................... 3-3 Setting Camera Properties ............................................................... 3-3 Using a PC Card ...........................................................4-1 PC Cards .................................................................................................. 4-1 Inserting a PC Card ......................................................................... 4-2 Removing a PC Card ....................................................................... 4-3 Formatting a PC Card ...................................................................... 4-4 Managing Image Files.............................................................................. 4-6 Selecting Folders ............................................................................. 4-6 Selecting the File Type .................................................................... 4-8 Setting Processing Options ............................................................4-11 Basic Operation ............................................................5-1 Preparing to Capture an Image ................................................................ 5-1 Capturing Images in BASIC Mode.......................................................... 5-3 General Functions ........................................................6-1 Advanced Mode and Basic Mode............................................................ 6-1 Vari-Program ........................................................................................... 6-3 Setting Vari-Program ...................................................................... 6-7 Operating in Vari-Program .............................................................. 6-8 Exposure Mode ...................................................................................... 6-10 Setting the Exposure Mode ...........................................................6-11 Auto-Multi Program (P) ................................................................6-12 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode (S) .....................................6-12

Manual Exposure Mode (M) ......................................................... 6-14 Operating in Auto-Multi Program ......................................................... 6-15 Operating in Flexible Program .............................................................. 6-17 Operating in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode.............................. 6-18 Operating in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ........................... 6-21 Operating in Manual Exposure Mode.................................................... 6-24 Metering System.................................................................................... 6-27 3D Matrix Metering ...................................................................... 6-27 Center-Weighted Metering ............................................................ 6-28 Spot Metering ................................................................................ 6-28 Selecting the Metering System ...................................................... 6-29 AF Mode and Focus Area...................................................................... 6-30 AF-S Single Servo AF .................................................................. 6-30 AF-C Continuous Servo AF .......................................................... 6-30 Wide Area AF .............................................................................. 6-31 Spot Area AF ................................................................................ 6-31 Setting AF Mode and Focus Area ................................................. 6-32 Single Servo AF Operation ........................................................... 6-34 Autofocus with the Main Subject Off-Center ............................... 6-36 Continuous Servo AF Operation ................................................... 6-38 Using Drive Mode ................................................................................. 6-39 Single-Frame Shooting .................................................................. 6-39 Continuous Shooting ..................................................................... 6-39 Setting the Drive Mode ................................................................. 6-40 Using Two-Button Reset ....................................................................... 6-41 Special Functions .........................................................7-1

Exposure Compensation .......................................................................... 7-3 Using the Auto Exposure Lock Function ........................................ 7-4 Obtaining a Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode .................. 7-6 Exposure Compensation Operation ................................................. 7-7 Auto Exposure Bracketing .............................................................. 7-9 Using the Quick Recall (QR) Function.................................................. 7-12 Saving Customized Settings for Quick Recall ..............................7-12 Recalling Customized Settings ......................................................7-14 Changing ISO Settings........................................................................... 7-15 Setting Auto ISO (ISO 200) ..........................................................7-15 Manually Setting ISO ....................................................................7-16 Using Manual Focus .............................................................................. 7-18 Special Focusing Situations ................................................................... 7-18 Flash Photography .......................................................8-1 Situations Where Flash is Required......................................................... 8-2 Factors Affecting TTL Flash ................................................................... 8-2 Using TTL Auto Flash............................................................................. 8-3 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash .............................................................. 8-3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash .................................... 8-3 Standard TTL Flash ......................................................................... 8-4 TTL Performance..................................................................................... 8-4 Flash Sync Mode...................................................................................... 8-4 Normal Sync ................................................................................... 8-4 Red-Eye Reduction ......................................................................... 8-4 Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync .............................................. 8-5

Rear-Curtain Sync .......................................................................... 8-5 Selecting Flash Sync Mode ............................................................. 8-6 Tips .................................................................................................. 8-8 Using the Built-in Flash........................................................................... 8-9 Built-in Flash Specifications ........................................................... 8-9 Tips .................................................................................................. 8-9 Usable Lenses with Built-In Flash ................................................ 8-10 Flash Shooting Distance Range .................................................... 8-11 Shutter Speed/Aperture in Flash Shooting .................................... 8-12 Operating the Built-in Flash .......................................................... 8-13 Using Flash Exposure Bracketing.......................................................... 8-16 Using Flash Output Level Compensation.............................................. 8-20 Using Accessory Nikon Speedlights...................................................... 8-23 What You Can Do With Nikon Speedlights ................................. 8-24 Notes on Flash Photography ......................................................... 8-25 Flash Sync Terminal .............................................................................. 8-26 Working with Images on the Camera ..........................9-1 Image Review Mode................................................................................ 9-1 Selecting a Review Mode ................................................................ 9-2 Reviewing Images ........................................................................... 9-2 Adjusting the Display Contrast................................................................ 9-4 Viewing Overexposure Areas and Histogram Information ..................... 9-5 Selecting an Image................................................................................... 9-7 Viewing Status Information..................................................................... 9-8 Tagging an Image .................................................................................... 9-9

Deleting Images ..................................................................................... 9-12 Deleting One Image .......................................................................9-12 Deleting More Than One Image ....................................................9-13 Connecting your Camera to a Computer ...................10-1 Advantages to Using an IEEE 1394 Connection ................................... 10-1 Advantages to Using a Card Reader ...................................................... 10-1 To Connect Your Camera to a Computer .............................................. 10-2 Disconnecting your Camera From the Computer .................................. 10-4 Using the Card Reader........................................................................... 10-4 Camera Care ...............................................................11-1 Handling................................................................................................. 11-1 Tips ................................................................................................11-1 Cleaning the Camera.............................................................................. 11-2 Antialiasing Filter (DCS 330 Only)....................................................... 11-3 Removing, Cleaning, and Re-installing the Antialiasing Filter ....11-3 Checking and Cleaning the Imager........................................................ 11-5 Capturing and Examining an Image ..............................................11-5 Visually Inspecting the Imager ......................................................11-6 Cleaning the Imager ......................................................................11-9 Reassembling the Camera .............................................................11-9 Storing the Camera .............................................................................. 11-10 Loading Camera Firmware .................................................................. 11-11 Warranty ....................................................................12-1

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 300 Series Digital Camera ...... 12-1 Warranty Time Period ........................................................................... 12-1 Warranty Repair Coverage .................................................................... 12-1 Limitations............................................................................................. 12-2 Outside the United States....................................................................... 12-3 How to Obtain Service........................................................................... 12-3 Product Support Options........................................................................ 12-4 Software License Agreement................................................................. 12-6 LICENSE............................................................................................... 12-6 TERM .................................................................................................... 12-7 LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................................... 12-7 LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES........................................................... 12-8 Appendix A - Specifications ....................................... A-1 Appendix B - Troubleshooting ................................... B-1 Appendix C - Lens 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 Incompatible Lenses .............................................................................. C-10 Appendix D - Glossary ............................................... D-1

Appendix F - Problem Report ..................................... F-1

1 Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 300 Series Digital Camera. This portable camera system combines features of the Nikon Pronea 6i camera with digital camera features developed by Eastman Kodak. Your camera retains many of the features of the Pronea camera. This User’s Manual describes the digital aspects of your camera as well as the Pronea camera features. To effectively use your camera, you should read this manual as well as the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s Manual (on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera). The TIFF Custom file format (page 4-8) is proprietary to Kodak. To use TIFF Custom images, you will first need to acquire (import) them through a program such as Photoshop, using the Kodak Software (also on the DCS Host Software CD). If you try to open these files in Photoshop or other applications without first acquiring them, only the thumbnail version will be available. Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s Manual for information on acquiring images.

 DCS 315 or DCS 330 camera (with battery tray and handstrap)  Extra battery tray  52 mm Hot mirror (DCS 315 only)  AC adapter  U.S. power cord  Kodak DCS 300 Series User’s Manual (English)  Quick Start guide (English)  Service agreement information  U.S. Warranty card  International Warranty card  CD containing the following items related to the DCS 300 Series camera: • The following items in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and English: DCS 300 Series User’s Manual DCS 300 Series Quick Start card • Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the manuals • ReadMe files  DCS Host Software CD containing the following items related to the Kodak Software: • Photoshop Acquire Module for Macintosh • TWAIN Data Source for Windows • Installer software • KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s Manual in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and English • Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the manual • ReadMe files Camera Accessories Contact your camera dealer or the Kodak web page (http://www.kodak.com/) for camera accessories.

technology, provides a rich set of features that allows you to capture images of the highest quality. The following features are available in both the DCS 315 and 330 cameras: Accessories/Computer Interface:  DCS 315: accepts removable Nikon IX-Nikkor AF and F-mount lenses. DCS 330: accepts removable Nikon F-mount lenses. Refer to “Lenses” on page 1-19.  Dual PC Card slots hold one Type III or two Type II or ATA PC cards. (The forward PC Card slot is currently inactive. It can be used to store an extra Type II PC Card)  High speed IEEE 1394 serial interface  Accepts six removable AA format batteries or the Kodak-specified AC Adapter Image Quality:  Automatic scene balance which includes both color and exposure (+1 stop)  10 bit per channel color depth for a total of 30 bits pixel depth  DCS 315: focal length conversion of 2.6x with standard Nikkor lenses DCS 330: focal length conversion of 1.9x with standard Nikkor lenses Image Management:  DCS 315: Images saved as TIFF Custom and/or one of three levels of finished JPEG files DCS 330: Images saved as TIFF Custom  Image tag and delete capability  Records and associates sound files with images  Date/time stamp and thumbnail stored with each image Image Information:  1.8 inch Image LCD panel provides review of images and other functionality  Image histogram and exposure information Flash:  Built-in integrated flash; supports Nikon SB series flash attachments Mechanical:  1/4 inch x 20 inch tripod mount  Height: 174 mm, width: 137 mm, depth: 76 mm, weight: 1.8 kg.

Feature DCS 315 DCS 330 Image Size 1.5 million pixels (1008 x 1520) 2:3 aspect ratio 3 million pixels (1504 x 2008) 3:4 aspect ratio Approximate Finished File Size TIFF - 1.7 MB JPEG Best - 650 KB JPEG Better - 350 KB JPEG Good - 200 KB TIFF - 3.3 MB ISO 100 - 400 125 - 400 Burst 2 frames/second burst for 3 images every 11 seconds with Type III PC Card 1 frame/second burst for 8 images Time from capture to storage and thumbnail display 2 seconds 7 seconds (Time depends on the number of images in the burst) Time to process and store finished JPEG Best in the camera Under 25 seconds per image Antialiasing Filter Not included Included

Image LCD panel MENU button SELECT button REC/TAG button Camera Status LCD panel Metering button Exposure Compensation button RESET button Microphone Camera Status LCD Panel Illuminator button Vari-Program (Ps) button Exposure Mode (MDE) button Function (FNC) button Function Set (SET) button PC Card Busy/Record LED Serial Port jack (DCS 330 only)

Self-timer button Neck Strap eyelet BASIC/ADVANCED switch Accessory shoe Shutter Release button QR-OUT button Remote Shutter Release terminal Neck/Hand Strap eyelet Main-command dial Power switch Product label Serial number Tripod mount rubber pad Tripod mount

WARNING: The Flash Sync terminal is for a flash sync cable system ONLY! DO NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS CONNECTOR! Doing so can create a hazardous condition. Hand/neck strap eyelet IEEE 1394 Host Interface Connection AC Adapter Connection Hand Strap eyelet Flash Sync Terminal (DCS 330 only) *

Image LCD Panel Use the Image LCD panel for the following:  View status information (page 9-8).  Review images in Single, Four, or Nine Image Review mode (page 9-1).  Select folders to hold images (page 4-6).  Select camera functions using the Main Menu. PC Card Inserted Images Available Folder Name (#images in folder) Image thumbnail Relative location of current image in folder File Type Host computer Connected Battery Level or AC Adapter Connected Background Image Processing Status Currently Recording Current Image Number File Type of Current Image

Main Menu, or Display Contrast by pressing and holding the MENU button and using the Main-Command dial to make your selection from the Menu bar (at the top of the Image LCD panel). Refer to “Main-Command Dial” on page 1-14 or “MENU Button” on page 1-16. Camera Status LCD Panel The Camera Status LCD panel provides information on the settings and controls necessary for the operation of a professional SLR camera (such as ISO, focus, and Exposure mode). The Camera Status LCD panel is shown in three sections on the next page. Nine Image Review mode Four Image Review mode Single Image Review mode Status display Folders Main Menu Display Contrast

Focus area/AF mode Drive mode Flash sync mode ISO setting mode Quick recall function Flash output level compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing/ Flash Exposure Bracketing AF-C AF-S S S REAR TYPE PRINT ISO M AE SLOW M F QR C M A IN BKT Compensation value/QR number, ISO Metering system Exposure Compensation Self timer

Effects of Temperature on LCD Panels  At high temperatures (60° C/140° F or higher), the LCD panels turn black, making it difficult to read displayed information. When the temperature drops, the display can be read normally again.  At low temperatures (4° C/40° F or lower), the LCD’s response time slows. When the temperature rises, the display works normally again. Press the LCD Panel Illuminator button. The LCD panel illuminator switches Off when you press the LCD Panel Illuminator button again or when you lightly press the Shutter Release button. It will also switch Off automatically after a few seconds. SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/-

Although steps have been taken to safeguard your images, it is possible to corrupt the PC Card or lose images if the PC Card is removed during disk writes. Check that the PC Card Busy light is not blinking before removing a PC Card. The PC Card Busy/Record LED appears in different colors depending on camera activity. SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/- LED Color Camera Activity Red PC Card is busy Green Sound is being recorded Yellow PC Card is busy and sound is being recorded No light None of the above

a Nikon Pronea 6i camera body. The camera body was originally designed for use with Advanced Photo System film. Because the electronic imager in your DCS 300 series camera is smaller than a negative of a film frame, the field of view of the camera’s viewfinder is larger than what will actually be captured by the electronic imager. The DCS 315 and DCS 330 viewfinders are seen below. The heavy black masking surrounding the 8.4mm-diameter reference circle indicates the area of the scene that will be captured when the shutter is released. This field of view limitation has implications regarding the lenses used with the camera. Refer to Appendix E (Focal Length Conversion). +2.1.0.1.2- S F 8.4 mm reference circle for center-weighted metering 2.5 mm reference circle for spot metering/spot-area AF Wide area focus brackets Flash ready light Focus area Focus indicators: indicates a subject is in focus; blinking indicate that autofocus is impossible; and arrows indicate front and rear focus Metering system Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Electronic analog display Flash Output Level Compensation Exposure Compensation F S +2.1.0.1.2- F S +2.1.0.1.2- DCS 330 DCS 315 Masking

Main-Command Dial You use the Main-Command dial with the digital function buttons (page 1-15) or the non- digital function buttons (page 1-17) to access a variety of digital and SLR camera functions. Sub-Command Dial You use the Sub-Command dial when setting the aperture. OR- ON OFF OUT M AF

There are three buttons associated with your camera’s digital functions (outlined on the next page and described throughout the manual). You can access the digital functions when you use the buttons in conjunction with the Main-Command dial and the Image LCD panel.

“Image LCD Panel” on page 1-8. The Image LCD panel may illuminate unevenly after you insert a new battery or first turn the camera On. You can correct the problem by turning the Image LCD panel Off, then back On.  Press and hold the button and rotate the Main-Command dial to scroll through the Menu bar icons at the top of the Image LCD panel.  Press and release to exit menus.  Press this button and the SELECT button simultaneously to delete the currently selected image. Refer to “Deleting One Image” on page 9-12. SELECT Button  Press and hold the button and rotate the Main-Command dial to scroll through images or menu options. Release it to select the desired image or menu option.  Press this button and the MENU button simultaneously to delete the current image.  Press and release to display the Histogram and Image information. Refer to “Viewing Overexposure Areas and Histogram Information” on page 9-5. REC/TAG Button  Press and quickly release the button to tag (or untag) the currently selected image. You can tag images that you do not want deleted. Refer to “Tagging an Image” on page 9-9. You can also tag images that you want to group for operations available in the Kodak Software. Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s manual on the included DCS Host Software CD.  Press and hold the button, wait for the Currently Recording icon to appear on the Status screen of the Image LCD panel or the PC Card Busy/Record icon to turn green. Speak into the microphone to record a sound file. Refer to “Associating Sound Files With Images” on page 9-10.

The table below describes the non-digital buttons: Button Function Camera Status LCD panel Reference Ps Vari-Program page 6-3 MDE Exposure mode page 6-10 FNC Select function SET Set selected function Metering Metering system page 6-27 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation page 7-3 Ps and Reset Two-Button Reset page 6-41 Self-timer Self-timer operation page 7-1 QR-OUT QR Recall page 7-12 P S A M +/- --1- --2- --3- SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/- Vari-Program (PS) button Exposure Mode (MDE) button Function (FNC) button Function Set (SET) button Metering button Exposure Compensation button RESET button QR-OUT button Self-timer button OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

The Imager The imager is the component that records light when you capture an image. It is located behind the lens mount, and under the mirror and shutter. The specifications for the imager are noted below: Firmly pressing the Shutter Release button captures an image. Lightly pressing the Shutter Release button activates the exposure meter, Camera Status LCD panel and viewfinder indications. Autofocusing begins (unless the camera is set for manual focusing). Lightly pressing the Shutter Release button causes the Image LCD panel to turn Off (if it was On). When you release your finger it will turn back On. On rare occasions you might detect a slight pause between the time you firmly press the Shutter Release button and hear the mirror actuate. This occurs when the camera is in a critical processing state where it must finish several tasks before allowing a new image capture to begin. Camera Horizontal Pixels Vertical Pixels Total Pixels Horizontal Dimension Vertical Dimension DCS 315 1520 1008 1532160 13.7 mm 9.1 mm DCS 330 2008 1504 3020032 18.1 mm 13.5 mm OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

camera. (Refer to Appendix C for a complete list of compatible and incompatible lenses.)  D-type AF Nikkor lenses (including AF-I and AF-S Nikkor lenses)  Non-D-type AF Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF)  AI-P Nikkor lenses (manual focus only)  IX-Nikkor lenses Mounting the Lens CAUTION: You can use IX-Nikkor lenses with the DCS 315 camera. You cannot use IX-Nikkor lenses with the DCS 330 camera unless you first remove the antialiasing filter. You will break the antialiasing filter if you attempt to install an IX-Nikkor lens on the DCS 330 camera when the filter is in place. 1 Turn the camera Off. 2 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps.

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. M AF M AF CAUTION: Do NOT use the IX-Nikkor lens with the DCS 330 camera unless you first remove the antialiasing filter. With the DCS 315 camera, mount the IX-Nikkor lens carefully. Do not bump the aperture coupling lever inside the camera’s mounting flange against the rear edge of the lens. A damaged aperture coupling lever could cause the camera to malfunction.

For all Exposure modes with lenses other than the IX-Nikkor, set the lens to its minimum aperture. (The minimum aperture will vary, depending on the lens.) 1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture. 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 Sub- Command dial. Do not move the aperture ring on the lens once it is set to its minimum aperture. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture and the camera is turned On, FEE blinks in the Camera Status LCD panel and inside the viewfinder. The shutter locks.

Non-CPU Lenses and Lens Adapters You should be aware of the following when using non-CPU lenses:  If you are using a microscope adapter, you will need to set the camera to Manual Exposure mode (M).  In Manual Exposure mode (M), the camera’s exposure meter does not function. For exposure metering, use the camera’s Histogram feature (page 9-5) or use an external exposure meter.  Set the Exposure mode to Manual (M). (In other Exposure modes, the shutter is locked.)  The shutter speed indication appears in the Camera Status LCD panel and inside the viewfinder. Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command dial. The f-number of the aperture will not be visible in the Camera Status LCD panel or the viewfinder. (F-- always appears.) Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring. Press and hold the Lens Release button, then turn the lens clockwise. If you are storing the camera without the lens attached, you should always attach the body cap. M AF

DCS 330: This camera has an antialiasing filter which helps to reduce aliasing at certain focal distances. If you remove the antialiasing filter from your DCS 330 camera, you will need to use a hot mirror (page 1-24). Refer to “Removing, Cleaning, and Re-installing the Antialiasing Filter” on page 11-3. CAUTION: You can use IX-Nikkor lenses with the DCS 315 camera. With the DCS 330, you can only use IX-Nikkor lenses if you first remove the antialiasing filter. You will break the antialiasing filter if you attempt to install an IX-Nikkor lens when the filter is in place.

DCS 315: We recommend that you use a hot mirror (an IR filter which filters out IR light that the imager is sensitive to). A hot mirror is included in your camera package. DCS 330: This camera has a coated antialiasing filter that makes it unnecessary to use a hot mirror. If you remove the antialiasing filter, you will need to use a hot mirror. There is no hot mirror included with the DCS 330 camera. Accessory Shoe The ISO-type hot shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of Nikon dedicated, electronic Speedlights. Refer to “Using Accessory Nikon Speedlights” on page 8-23. OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED CAUTION: Only use Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements, electric contact alignment, switch phase, or extra hot shoe contacts which can damage your camera.

The flash sync terminal, only available with the DCS 330 camera, will trigger a flash that uses a standard X-Sync cord. Refer to “Flash Sync Terminal” on page 8-26. The Sync flash cord/connector set is not supplied with the camera. Serial Port Jack The Serial Port jack, only available with the DCS 330 camera, is reserved for future applications. It has a soft rubber cover (not shown). Do not remove the cover or plug anything into the jack. WARNINGS: Flashes with a trigger circuit voltage greater than 30V DC will damage your camera and can be hazardous. The Flash Sync terminal is for a flash sync cable system ONLY! DO NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS CONNECTOR! SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/-

A hand strap is included with your camera. 1 Thread the strap through the hand strap pad. 2 Place the strap through the camera’s top and bottom strap fixtures. 3 Thread both ends of the strap back through the loops on the hand strap pad. 4 Place the two-holed buckle on the top strap. 5 Tuck the top strap through the bottom loop in the hand strap pad. 6 Thread the bottom strap through the two-holed buckle as shown. 7 Tuck the bottom strap through the top loop in the hand strap pad. Ensure that the strap is secure before relying on it to carry the 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 antialiasing 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.  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.  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. 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.

attachments may cause hazards and cause serious damage to your camera.  Power Sources—You should 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 electric shock.  Flash Sync terminal— For a flash sync cable system ONLY! DO NOT CONNECT AC MAIN POWER TO THIS CONNECTOR!  Cables—Use only an IEEE 1394 cable 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 will fit 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 your PC Cards to ensure that you are handling the PC Card as specified in that documentation, and that you are using the PC Card within its operating ranges for temperature, humidity, condensation, etc.  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 PC Cards are moved from a relatively cold environment (like an air conditioned building), into a warm, humid environment. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera system and PC Cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation. (PC Cards may have more restrictive humidity ranges. Refer to the specifications that came with your PC Cards.)

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, it 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 an antialiasing filter or imager).

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 your camera off and on, you can 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. This equipment conforms with the requirements of European Standard EN55022 with respect to radio interference for a Class B device. Le present appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage redioélectrique édictés par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

specified AC adapter. Two battery trays and a Kodak-specified AC adapter are included with your camera. When shooting outdoor scenes or in any location where AC power isn’t convenient, you will power the camera with batteries. When working indoors, you may want to use the Kodak-specified AC adapter. Using the integrated flash or the Image LCD panel, processing TIFF files into finished JPEG images, or extensive AF operation will shorten battery life. When your camera is connected to a computer, you can use batteries, the Kodak-specified AC adapter or both, but since lengthy computer sessions can shorten battery life it is recommended that you use the AC adapter.

Slide the Power switch to On to turn the camera On. Slide the Power switch to Off to turn the camera Off. There may be a short delay before the camera turns Off if there are camera activities such as PC Card updates that need to be completed. OR- ON OFF OUT IMPORTANT: Do not turn the camera Off during an exposure. Doing so can leave the mirror in the up position, and the viewfinder will appear black. You will also lose the image. If this should occur, the mirror will return to the down position when you turn the camera back On.

be re-charged using the battery manufacturer’s recommended battery charger. The number of shots per battery set depends on both the battery chemistry and usage. Kodak does not recommend the use of standard alkaline batteries for this camera. It is expected that you will experience 200 image captures or more, under normal usage, when using high quality/high capacity batteries, for example, NiCAD (nickel-cadmium), NiMH (nickel metal hydride), or High Energy Lithiums. As the charge in the batteries gets low, the camera may operate erratically. For example, there may be excessive integrated flash charging times or excessive time required between image captures. Third party external battery packs compatible with this camera may be available. Contact your Kodak camera dealer for more information. Handling and Disposing of Batteries For inadvertent human contact with battery electrolyte, contact the Kodak Information Center at 1-800-242-2424. In the unlikely event that a battery leaks, the Kodak Information Center will provide information to U.S. customers on removing battery electrolyte from camera components such as the battery compartment or camera lens. Outside the United States, contact the equivalent regional number. CAUTION: You must only use 1.5-volt AA batteries with your DCS 315 or DCS 330 camera. Inserting 3 volt lithium batteries will damage your camera

Consult the battery manufacturer for additional information. Inserting Batteries WARNING: Batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, shorted, exposed to high temperatures, or incinerated. Be sure to observe all precautions indicated on the battery package. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. 1 Turn the Camera Off. 2 Place six batteries in the battery tray in the proper orientation (indicated by markings in the battery tray). 3 Open the Battery/PC Card door. 4 Insert the battery tray into the battery tray slot until the tray is locked in place. The battery tray is “keyed” to prevent incorrect insertion. 5 Close and latch the Battery/PC Card door.

button down. 2 Pull the tab on the battery tray to remove

A Battery icon on the Image LCD panel informs you of the status of your camera batteries. Always check the battery status at the following times:  After inserting new batteries  After lengthy storage  If the Shutter will not release  In cold weather  Before an important shooting assignment 1 Turn the camera On. 2 Press and release the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On. 3 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Status Display icon. 4 Release the MENU button. The Status information appears on the Image LCD panel. The status of the batteries is indicated by the Battery icon which appears in one of four forms (shown at the left). 5 If the batteries are low, replace them or connect your camera to the Kodak-specified AC adapter. You cannot capture images when the Battery insufficient or Battery empty icon is blinking. Battery full Battery low Battery insufficient Battery empty

batteries are functioning properly, pressing this button activates the exposure meter, the Camera Status LCD panel, and the viewfinder indications. Autofocusing also begins unless the camera is set for manual focus. Without the flash, if you remove your finger from the Shutter Release button, the LCD readouts go off approximately 2 seconds after the shutter is released. When the built-in flash or a Speedlight is activated, the LCD readouts stay on approximately 8 seconds after the shutter is released. Battery Tips  Do not use more than one type of battery at the same time.  Do not use batteries with different charge levels at the same time. Replace all batteries at the same time and with the same brand.  Batteries should be removed from the camera and carrier if the camera will be idle for five or more days. This will prevent battery discharge, and/or damage due to battery leakage.  There is an error message that says: “Unable to take pictures. Batteries low. Batteries may recover with time.” This message means the charge in the batteries has dropped below the level needed to capture another image. It will appear when your batteries are exhausted and must be replaced or recharged. It may also appear after you have captured a rapid burst of several images. The burst of images may draw down the battery level, but after a period of inactivity, the batteries may recover and still be usable for capturing another 100 images. Do not assume that you batteries have to be replaced because you see this message one time.

When working indoors or when your camera is connected to a computer, you may want to use the Kodak-specified AC adapter to conserve your batteries. A Kodak-specified AC adapter is packaged with your camera. You can use the Kodak-specified AC adapter with or without batteries inserted. When using the AC adapter with batteries inserted, power will be supplied by the AC adapter. The AC adapter will not charge the batteries in the camera. If you use rechargeable batteries, you need the battery manufacturer’s specified charger to recharge your batteries. CAUTION:  Use ONLY the AC adapter that came with your camera, or the unit sold by Kodak as an accessory for the DCS 300 digital cameras. Other adapters will DAMAGE a DCS 300 series camera. The connector used on the DCS 300 series AC adapter is not unique. Do not confuse this connector with the AC Adapter connectors intended for use with other electronic products.  Operate the Kodak-specified AC adapter only from the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter package. A line voltage outside of this range can destroy the AC adapter and the camera.

If your camera loses power while the Power switch is in the On position, turn the camera Off and insert new batteries or attach the Kodak-specified AC adapter. 1 Turn the Camera Off. 2 Plug the Kodak-specified AC adapter into the camera. 3 Insert the appropriate end of the power cord into the receptacle on the rear of the AC adapter. 4 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

separate phases to PowerSave mode. If your camera is On, and you don’t touch any controls for 8 seconds, 15 seconds, or 5 minutes, the following actions occur:  Phase 1: After 8 seconds the Camera Status LCD panel turns Off and the Pronea body goes to sleep.  Phase 2: After 15 seconds the Image LCD panel turns Off and the digital camera section goes to sleep. (You can change this time in Properties. Refer to “Setting The PowerSave Time” on page 3-11.)  Phase 3: After 5 minutes the camera goes to “sleep” mode to reduce power consumption. This occurs only if the camera is powered by batteries. Your camera will not enter Phase 3 PowerSave mode when it is connected to the Kodak- specified AC adapter or connected to the computer with an IEEE 1394 cable (even if the camera is being powered by batteries). Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode We recommend that you turn your camera Off if you will not using it for more than ten minutes. The camera will consume only minimal power when turned Off.  Phase 1: Lightly press the Shutter Release button (soft press) to turn the Camera Status LCD panel On.  Phase 2: Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On.  Phase 3: Turn the camera Off, then On, if more than 5 minutes have elapsed. OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

camera properties to meet your specifications. Setting the Date and Time The date and time is saved with each image. The format for the date is year/month/day and the format for time is hour:minute:second based on a twenty-four hour clock. If you remove the batteries from the camera, a small, rechargeable backup battery will maintain date and time for up to five days. (It is recharged when the camera is powered by batteries or a Kodak-specified AC adapter.) 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Main Menu icon. 3 Release the MENU button.

4 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Date / Time choice. 5 Release the SELECT button. 6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to change the highlighted field. 7 Release the SELECT button to accept the change and highlight the next field. To leave a field unchanged, press and release the SELECT button without using the Main- Command dial. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have changed all necessary fields. When the seconds field is highlighted, the seconds will stop counting while you press and hold the SELECT button, allowing you to set that field. 9 Press and release the MENU button to return to the Main Menu.

camera properties: Histogram Scale Marks, Antialiasing Filter, Use Empty Folder, Use FOLDER01, Display Off Time, Display Off Using Adapter, PowerSave Time, and Noise Reduction. The list of properties may change as new versions of firmware become available. The wording on the screens may not be exactly as shown here. Setting Camera Properties 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Main Menu icon. 3 Release the MENU button. The Main Menu appears. 4 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Properties.

This property displays the number of images captured by your camera since manufacture. 5 Release the SELECT button. The Properties menu appears. 6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight your choice. 7 Release the SELECT button. With the Properties menu displayed, select Total Actuations. The Total Actuations screen appears, displaying the number of images captured.

With the DCS 330 camera, you must set a camera property which will tell the Kodak Software whether the antialiasing filter was installed or removed when an image was captured. This information can determine whether the Kodak Software applies the Sharpening feature, and the information is also used if the camera performs background image processing to create a JPEG file. (This property is not available with the DCS 315 camera.) The default setting is Installed. If you remove the antialiasing filter, you will need to set the property to Removed. Refer to “Removing, Cleaning, and Re-installing the Antialiasing Filter” on page 11-3. For information on the Sharpening function, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Antialiasing Filter. The Antialiasing Filter screen appears. 2 Choose either Installed or Removed depending on whether your antialiasing filter is currently installed.

The Histogram shows the range and distribution of tonal values for an image, and can be used to assess an image’s brightness and contrast levels. Refer to “Viewing Overexposure Areas and Histogram Information” on page 9-5. You can specify that scale marks be displayed on the histogram in the Histogram/Info screen. The scale marks can serve as a point of reference when you use the histogram to evaluate the brightness and contrast levels of an image. The histogram's range of code values (the horizontal axis) is from 0- 255. The scale marks represent pixel code values of 50, 100, 150, and 200. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Histogram:Scale. The Histogram:Scale screen appears. 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and use the Main- Command dial to highlight Scale Marks Off or On. If you choose Scale Marks On, scale marks appear on the Histogram/Info screen. 50 100 150 200

You can specify that an empty folder is selected when you turn your camera On. Images that you capture will then be stored in an empty folder. If there is more than one empty folder, images will be stored in the first empty folder found on the PC Card. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Use Empty Folder. The Use Empty Folder screen appears. 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Yes or No. If you select Yes, the first available empty folder will be selected when you turn the camera On. If you select No, the last folder used will be selected when you turn the camera On.

You can specify that FOLDER01 is selected when you insert a new PC Card. Setting the Display Off Time You can change the Display Off Time (the length of time before the Image LCD panel turns Off). Keep in mind that extended use of the Image LCD panel will drain your batteries. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Use Folder01. The Use FOLDER01 screen appears. 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Yes or No. If you select Yes, FOLDER01 will be selected when you insert a new PC Card. If you select No, the camera will use the same folder it was using on the previous card. (If there is no folder with the same name, the camera will use the first empty folder found or make a new empty folder.)

others. Note that you use the horizontal arrows to select a number and the vertical arrows to change the value of a selected number. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Display Off Time. The Display Off Time screen appears. 2 Press and hold the MENU button. A vertical arrow appears. 3 Continue to press the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to change the highlighted number. 4 Release the MENU button. The vertical arrow goes away and the changed number appears.

press and hold the MENU button. A horizontal arrow appears. 6 Continue to hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight a different number (tens, hundreds, etc.). 7 Release the MENU button. The horizontal arrow goes away. 8 Continue changing the values and highlighting different numbers by repeating steps 2 through 7. The MENU button toggles between the vertical arrow which changes a number’s value and the horizontal arrow which selects a different number. 9 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to select OK to accept the changes, or Cancel to retain the original setting.

By default, the Image LCD panel turns Off even when the camera is powered by an AC adapter. Setting The PowerSave Time You can change the PowerSave time by choosing PowerSave Time from the Properties menu, then using the same procedure described for changing Display Off time to alter the PowerSave time. Refer to “PowerSave Mode” on page 2-10. 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Display Off Using Adapter. The Display Off Using Adapter screen appears. 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Yes or No. If you choose No, the Image LCD panel will not turn Off at the Display Off time (page 3-6) when an AC adapter is connected.

You can specify whether noise reduction is applied to JPEG images when they are processed (page 4-11). 1 With the Properties menu displayed, select Noise Reduction. The Noise Reduction screen appears. 2 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Yes or No. If you choose Yes, noise reduction will be applied to JPEG images if they are processed.

4 As you capture images, they are stored on a PC Card (PCMCIA card) in your camera. Before capturing images, you will want to ensure that the images are stored as needed. This chapter describes the use of the PC Card and provides instructions for processing (compressing) and storing images. PC Cards Your camera is designed to accept Type II or Type III ATA-compatible PC Cards. CAUTION:  Use extreme care when handling PC Cards as they are easily damaged. If dropped, a PC Card may be destroyed, resulting in the loss of data.  Do not remove a PC Card from the camera while the PC Card Busy/Record LED is blinking. This indicates that data is being read from or written to the PC Card or that sound is being recorded. You will lose data if you remove a card at this time. Refer to “PC Card Busy/Record LED” on page 1-12. Type II Type III

There are two slots for PC Cards on your camera, however only the rear slot is currently available for use. The front slot is reserved for future applications. Meanwhile, you can use the front slot to store an extra PC Card. It is not necessary to turn the camera Off before inserting a PC Card. 1 Open the Battery/PC Card door. 2 Insert a PC Card. (Slide it in until you feel it seat.) 3 Close the Battery/PC Card door. If the PC Card has been inserted correctly, the PC Card icon appears on the Status screen. Refer to “Viewing Status Information” on page 9-8. IMPORTANT: Do not force the PC Card into the slot. It will only fit in one orientation.

It is not necessary to turn the camera Off before removing a PC Card. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a PC Card from the camera if the PC Card is busy (data is being read from or written to the PC Card). You may lose data if you remove a PC Card at this time. 1 Check the PC Card Busy/Record LED. The LED blinks when the PC Card is busy. 2 If the PC Card is busy, wait until the LED stops blinking before continuing. 3 Open the Battery/PC Card door. 4 Press the Eject button. 5 Gently pull the PC Card out of the card slot. SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/-

A PC Card may not be properly formatted for your camera. The data on a PC Card may also become corrupted. In either case, an error message appears on the Image LCD panel indicating that you need to format the card. There are three ways to format a PC Card:  Using your camera—described below  Using Kodak Software—refer to the Kodak Professional DCS Host Software User’s manual (on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera).  Using your PC (not recommended on Macintosh)—refer to your computer documentation All three methods produce a DOS FAT16 formatted card. To Format a PC Card IMPORTANT: Once you reformat a PC Card, images and data that were previously stored on the PC Card are no longer accessible. 1 Insert the PC Card in the card slot in your camera. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Main Menu icon. 3 Release the MENU button. The Main Menu appears. 4 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Format Card option. 5 Release the SELECT button.

6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Yes or No. 7 Release the SELECT button. If you respond Yes, a second confirmation screen appears. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7. If you respond Yes, a Formatting Card screen appears briefly. It is replaced by another Formatting Card screen, but the new screen has a Cancel button. When this screen appears, the card has been formatted (quick format) and you can cancel at any time. If you let the formatting process run to completion (up to 15 minutes), a thorough format with media verification occurs. A progress bar indicates the formatting status. Pressing the Cancel button terminates the thorough format, although the PC Card will have been formatted using quick format. Whether or not you cancel, a Format Complete screen will appear. The PC Card Busy/Record LED stops blinking when formatting has stopped. SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/-

To effectively manage image files on a PC Card, you will need to do the following:  Select a folder to store images (see below)  Specify the type of file (page 4-8)  Set processing options (page 4-11) Selecting Folders Images are stored in folders on a PC Card. There is always at least one empty folder unless the card is full. When you capture an image to the last empty folder, a new one is created. The new folder is called FOLDERxx, (xx being the next sequential number available). To organize your work, we recommend that you use new folders to separate images of different subject matter. Regardless of the file type at the time of capture (page 4-8), all images are stored as TIFF. If background image processing (page 4-11) is later activated, images captured while a JPEG file type was selected will be processed into JPEG Best, Better, or Good and placed in the JPEG folder. If there was no JPEG folder, it will be created. While you will not be prevented from selecting the JPEG folder for captured images, we recommend that you choose an alternate folder such as FOLDER01 to keep the original and the finished images separate. . 1 Press the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Folder icon. 3 Release the MENU button. The Select Folder menu appears. A dot (•) appears next to the currently selected folder. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of images in each folder. 4 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the desired folder.

As you capture images, they will be stored in the selected folder. You cannot rename folders using your camera but you can rename them on your computer using the Kodak Software. (Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Host Software User’s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera.) You can also rename folders using standard Windows or Macintosh protocols. Longer folder names will not display fully. Do not use spaces or punctuation in the names.

You can specify that captured images are saved as TIFF files or as compressed JPEG files (after processing). Images with less compression are of better quality, but require more storage space. If you want images to be processed on the camera, you will need to select one of the JPEG file types before image capture. The default file type is TIFF. If you capture images with the TIFF file type, you will not be able to process them on the camera. You can process them later using the Kodak Software. (Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera.) If you select a different file type, the new setting will be retained until you change it again. The actual JPEG file size varies according to image content. Four file types are available on the DCS 300 Series cameras: TIFF Custom - No compression JPEG Large - Least compression JPEG Medium - Medium compression JPEG Small - Most compression The following table shows the approximate file sizes for the available file types: All images are written to the PC Card in the TIFF Custom format, regardless of whether they are to be processed to JPEG. When you turn processing On (page 4-11), you can specify whether the original TIFF image will be saved or deleted. The TIFF Custom file format is proprietary to Kodak. Before you use TIFF Custom images, you will first need to acquire (import) them through a program such as Photoshop, using the Kodak Software (on the DCS Host Software CD). If you try to open these files in Photoshop without first acquiring them, only the thumbnail version will be available. Camera TIFF Custom JPEG Large JPEG Medium JPEG Small DCS 315 1.7 MB 620 KB 350 KB 200 KB DCS 330 3 MB

the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the Menu button and rotate the Main-Command dial to highlight the Main menu icon. 3 Release the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 4 Press and hold the Select button and rotate the Main-Command dial to highlight File Type. 5 Release the Select button. The File Type menu appears. A dot icon (•) appears next to the currently selected file type. 6 Press and hold the Select button and rotate the Main-Command dial to highlight your choice. 7 Release the Select button. Images that you capture will be stored in the selected file type.

file type setting. The currently selected file type is represented by the File Type icon on the Status screen. The file type of the currently selected image (page 9-2) is represented at the bottom of the screen. File type of Current Image Before Processing After Processing TIFF Custom JPEG Large JPEG Medium JPEG Small TIF TIF TIF TIF TIF

Your DCS 315 camera features in-camera background image processing. The processing applies compression, white balance, exposure correction, and (optionally) noise reduction to TIFF images. The resultant JPEG images are placed in the JPEG folder on the PC Card. Only those TIFF images that were saved when a JPEG file type was selected will be processed to JPEG. You can specify whether the original TIFF image is saved when the JPEG file is created. You can also specify whether noise reduction is applied during image processing. To do so, you will need to appropriately set the Noise Reduction property prior to enabling background image processing. Refer to “Specifying Noise Reduction” on page 3-12. If background image processing is enabled, the images are placed in a queue and are processed sequentially in the camera. Processing takes place in the background (when the camera is not busy with other activities such as writing to the PC Card or processing user input). You can also process images using the Kodak Software. Refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Host Software User’s Manual on the DCS Host Software CD included with your camera.r IMPORTANT: Background image processing requires a great deal of power. Battery life will be shortened. Consider using an AC adapter when you need to process a group of images.

the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Main Menu icon. 3 Release the MENU button. The Main Menu appears. 4 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight Processing. 5 Release the SELECT button. The Background Image Processing screen appears. 6 Press and hold the SELECT button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight your choice. One of the following actions will occur, depending on your choice in the Background Image Processing screen: Off: If processing was Off, the Main Menu appears. If processing was On, the screen at the left appears. Choose Yes to stop processing, and No to continue.

If processing was On and the original TIFF was being saved, the Main Menu appears. If processing was On and the original TIFF was being deleted, or if processing was Off, the screen at the left appears (showing Noise Reduction ON or OFF). Choose OK to continue. If you cancel, you can change the Noise Reduction setting in Properties (page 3-12), if necessary, then repeat this procedure. On: DELETE original TIF: If processing was On and the original TIFF was being deleted, the Main Menu appears. If processing was On and the original TIFF was being saved, or if processing was Off, the screen at the left appears (showing Noise Reduction ON or OFF). Choose OK to continue. If you cancel, you can change the Noise Reduction setting in Properties (page 3-12), if necessary, then repeat this procedure.

previous procedure if you want to start processing again:  PC Card becomes full.  PC Card is removed from the camera.  PC Card is formatted  The camera is turned Off. You can evaluate the current file type setting, the number of images that can still be saved at that setting, the background image processing status, and the file type of the current image by viewing the Status screen in the Image LCD panel. Refer to “Viewing Status Information” on page 9-8. The Background Image Processing status indicator will only be displayed if processing is On and currently occurring. Number of images available File type Background Image Processing status File type of current image

(with background image processing turned On) and in the Kodak Software on the computer: In Camera In Kodak Software JPEG Files 1 Image captured 2 Image saved as TIFF 3 Image opened for processing 4 Image processed 5 JPEG compressed 6 JPEG File saved 7 The TIFF file may or may not be deleted, depending on your choice in the Bacgground Image Processing screen. JPEG decompressed TIFF Files 1 Image captured 2 File saved Image processed If you specify a JPEG format in the Kodak Software’s Copy To option, TIFF files are converted to the specified JPEG format.

Before capturing images, make sure your camera is ready.  Batteries are inserted (page 2-4) or the Kodak-specified AC adapter is connected (page 2-9)  A formatted (page 4-4) PC Card is inserted (page 4-2)  The camera is On (page 2-2) Then do as follows: 1 Press and release the MENU button to turn the Image LCD panel On. 2 Press and hold the MENU button and rotate the Main- Command dial to highlight the Status display icon. 3 Release the MENU button. The Status screen appears. If the Image LCD panel is showing the Status screen, you can quickly press and release the SELECT button to toggle between the Status screen and the single image. Refer to “Selecting a Review Mode” on page 9-2.

Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand. Use your left hand to cradle the camera/ lens with your elbow propped against your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder. Use your right index finger to press the Shutter Release button. Check that nothing gets between your camera and the desired scene:  Do not block the lens with your hair, hand, or camera strap.  When capturing an image without looking through the viewfinder, make sure nothing (such as your camera strap) is between your camera and the subject.  Do not block the flash during flash photography. 4 Check the Status screen to verify that your camera is set to capture images:  Images available (greater than 0)  PC Card status (inserted and not busy) The icon appears when the card is inserted and blinks when the card is busy.  File type (your preference)  Host computer connection status (if applicable) The icon appears when the computer is connected and blinks when an application such as the Kodak Software is running.  Battery level (fully charged) or AC adapter connected 5 Select the folder to hold images that you capture. Refer to “Selecting Folders” on page 4-6.

While BASIC mode is available on your camera, ADVANCED mode is recommended for the best results. 1 Set the Focus Mode selector to AF. 2 Slide the BASIC/ADVANCED switch to BASIC. M AF OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

Status LCD panel. In BASIC mode, the Exposure mode, Metering system, focus area, AF area, Drive mode, Flash Sync mode, and ISO are automatically set as shown at the left: AF-S TYPE PRINT S ISO A C 1 Can be switched to Vari-Program. 2 With the attached built-in flash or Nikon Speedlight turned On, appears for normal sync. If an attached Nikon Speedlight is set at Rear- Curtain Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync will be performed. Function Setting Exposure mode: Auto-Multi Program (P)1 Metering system: DCS 315: Center-Weighted ( ) DCS 330: 3D Matrix ( ) Focus area: Wide ( ) AF mode: Single Servo AF (AF-S) Drive mode: Single-Frame ( ) Flash Sync mode: Normal2 ISO Auto ( ) - ISO 200 [ ] S A

and position the focus brackets on the main subject. In BASIC mode, Single Servo AF is automatically selected. After focusing is achieved and the in-focus indicator ( ) appears, focus remains locked as long as you lightly press the Shutter Release button. If the distance between you and the subject changes, remove your finger from the Shutter Release button, then lightly press it again to refocus. Refer to “AF-S Single Servo AF” on page 6-30. 4 Lightly press the Shutter Release button to start the autofocus operation and to switch the exposure meter On. Confirm that the in-focus indicator ( ), shutter speed and aperture indications appear in the viewfinder LCD. 5 For Flexible Program, which lets you change the shutter speed/aperture combination, refer to the “Operating in Flexible Program” section on page 6-17. OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED F

and the shutter locks. Refer to “Special Focusing Situations” on page 7-18. If remains on—Too-near- subject alert: If the subject is located closer than the lens’ closest focusing distance, the shutter locks. Move further from the subject and refocus. If HI appears in the shutter speed position—Over-exposure alert: Use a Nikon ND or similar filter. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position—Under- exposure alert: Use the built-in flash/a Nikon Speedlight, a higher ISO (if you are using Advanced mode), or a lens with a wider minimum aperture. If a green mark appears— Flash photography recommended: Available light is insufficient. Use the built-in flash or a Nikon Speedlight. F F F F F

appropriate action before proceeding: On rare occasions, there may be a slight pause before an image is captured. This can occur if your camera is in a critical processing state and must finish several tasks before capture. 6 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image. Apply light but steady pressure with the ball of your index finger to avoid camera shake that might result in a blurred image. Message Action “Unable to take pictures. No card present.” Insert a PC Card (page 4-2). “Unable to take pictures. Card full.” Insert a different PC Card (page 4-2). “Unable to take pictures. Camera too hot.” Wait a few minutes then try again. “Unable to take pictures. Batteries low. Batteries may recover with time.” Insert new batteries (page 2-4) or wait a few minutes and the batteries may recover so that you can capture more images. OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

Advanced Mode and Basic Mode In BASIC mode, available functions and choices are limited. In ADVANCED mode, you can take advantage of the full range of Pronea 6i features. In general, you will get better results using ADVANCED mode. Switch between BASIC and ADVANCED mode using the BASIC/ADVANCED switch. OR- OUT OFF ON BASIC ADVANCED

. * Setting BASIC mode, then returning to ADVANCED mode reactivates the previously set mode/functions. ** The ISO icon means ISO 200. Camera settings are saved when you capture an image or the camera enters PowerSave mode. Functions/ modes In BASIC mode In ADVANCED mode Refer to Vari-Program Six options are selectable Page 6-3 Exposure mode* (excluding Vari- Program) Fixed at Auto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual are selectable Page 6-10 Metering system* DCS 315: Fixed at Center-Weighted DCS 330: Fixed at Matrix DCS 315: Center-Weighted and Spot are selectable DCS 330: 3D Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot are selectable Page 6-27 Focus area/AF mode* Fixed at Wide with Single Servo AF Wide with Single Servo AF, Wide with Continuous Servo AF, Spot with Single Servo AF, and Spot with Continuous Servo AF are selectable Page 6-30 Drive mode* Fixed at Single- Frame Single-Frame and Continuous are selectable Page 6-39 Flash Sync mode* Fixed at Normal Sync Normal Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red- Eye Reduction with Slow-Sync, Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync are selectable Page 8-4 ISO** Fixed at ISO 200 Manual available Page 7-15 Flexible Program Available Page 6-17 AE lock button Available Page 7-4 Self-timer Available Page 7-1 Built-in flash Available Page 8-9 Two-Button Reset Not available Available Page 6-41 Exposure Compensation* Not available Available Page 7-3 Flash Output Level Compensation* Not available Available Page 8-20 Auto Exposure Bracketing Not available Available Page 7-9 Flash Exposure Bracketing Not available Available Page 8-16 QR (Quick Recall) Not available Available Page 7-12 A

speed for the correct exposure. Your camera’s Metering system determines the correct exposure, applying appropriate exposure compensations. However, factors such as different shutter speeds and apertures can affect the image. Auto-Multi Program is designed to coordinate the selection of shutter speed and aperture for average situations. It guides the exposure control system into using reasonably high shutter speeds to avoid blur due to camera shake. Your camera incorporates a versatile Vari-Program System that lets you choose from six different programs, each designed to accommodate different picture-taking situations. Vari-Program automatically handles all exposure control tasks while you concentrate on composition. Once you understand how each program operates, you’ll be able to experiment, using each program for applications different from its originally intended use. The effect achieved by using each Vari-Program can be reproduced using ADVANCED mode functions such as Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual.

the Camera Status LCD panel:  Portrait Program  Hyperfocal Program  Landscape Program  Close-Up Program  Sport Program  Silhouette Program Portrait Program Used to capture images of people, this program creates an artistically out-of-focus background that accentuates your main subject. To reduce the possibility of red-eye when using flash, set the Flash Sync mode to Red-Eye Reduction or Red- Eye Reduction with Slow-Sync. Refer to “Red-Eye Reduction” on page 8-4 or “Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync” on page 8-5. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: To obtain pronounced blurred background effect, use middle- range telephoto lenses.

landscapes and other subjects that encompass great depth. The effect becomes more pronounced if there is an interesting foreground in the scene. This program tends to select a slow shutter speed and smaller aperture to ensure that both subject and background are in focus. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Normal or wider angle lenses. Landscape Program Used when capturing a distant scene. Do not use the built-in flash, as it will be ineffective. This program tends to select a slower shutter speed and smaller aperture to provide sharply focused landscape pictures. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Select the lens according to your desired effect. For an expansive view, use a wide angle lens; to emphasize your subject by magnifying it, use a telephoto lens. Close-Up Program Used when capturing images up close—a flower, ornamental detail, a butterfly, etc. Do not use flash. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: AF Micro-Nikkor lenses.

Recommended for use with Continuous Servo AF (page 6-38). Do not use a flash, as it restricts the available shutter speeds. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: For a more pronounced out-of-focus background effect, use a telephoto lenses. Silhouette Program Effective only when the background is bright and the subject is in a shadow or is comparatively dark. The result is dramatic with a wide angle lens, although a telephoto can also be used. Excellent for sunsets with a dark foreground silhouette or pictures of people against the sky. Do not use flash. This program tends to select a slow shutter speed to produce effectively silhouetted pictures. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Choose the lens according to your desired effect.

* Settings can be changed as desired in ADVANCED mode. ** In ADVANCED mode, you can change Flash Sync mode to Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, or Slow Sync. (You cannot set Rear-Curtain Sync with Vari-Program.) To cancel Vari-Program Set the Vari-Program indication to the blank area between the and the to cancel Vari-Program and activate Auto-Multi Program. (The Vari-Program option indication disappears and P takes the place of Ps in the Camera Status LCD panel.) In ADVANCED mode, you can cancel Vari-Program by holding the MDE button and rotating the Main-Command dial until the desired Exposure mode symbol. (P, S, A or M) replaces Ps. Press and hold the Ps button and rotate the Main-Command dial until the desired Vari-Program symbol (page 6-4) appears in the Camera Status LCD panel. When Vari-Program is selected, Ps appears as the Exposure indication in the Camera Status LCD panel. Metering system DCS 315: Center-Weighted DCS 330: 3D Matrix Focus area Wide , or Spot with flash Flexible Program Cancel* Sync mode Normal Sync ** Exposure Compensation function Cancel * SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/- [ ] o

1 Press and hold the Ps button and rotate the Main-Command dial until the desired Vari-Program symbol appears. In the example shown, Portrait Program in ADVANCED mode is selected. 2 Look inside the viewfinder, compose the shot, lightly press the Shutter Release button, then confirm focus. For Flexible Program, which lets you change the shutter speed/aperture combination refer to the “Operating in Flexible Program” section on page 6-17. 3 Fully depress the Shutter Release button to capture the image. SET FNC ( ) MDE Ps BUSY RESET +/- PRINT TYPE S F S F S F

speed position—Over- exposure alert: Use a Nikon ND or similar filter. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position—Under- exposure alert: Use the built-in flash/a Nikon Speedlight, a higher ISO setting, or a lens with a wider maximum aperture. If a green mark appears— Flash photography is recommended. If the available light is insufficient, the green mark appears. Use built-in flash or a Nikon Speedlight. AF-S S S ISO PRINT TYPE F S F A C S AF-S PRINT TYPE S F S F ISO C A S AF-S F PRINT TYPE S S F ISO C A IMPORTANT: If FEE blinks in the aperture position—Lens setting error alert: The lens (other than the IX-Nikkor lens) is not set to its minimum aperture setting, causing the shutter to lock. Set the lens to its minimum aperture. S F

combination results in a correct exposure. Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO setting and the operation of the camera’s exposure control system. The relationship between aperture and shutter speed is as follows: one change in either the shutter speed or the aperture either doubles or halves the amount of light transmitted. For example, a shutter speed of 1/500 second passes half the light of 1/250 second and double the light of 1/1000 second. An aperture of f/8 passes half the light of f/5.6 and double the light of f/11. If the correct exposure for a scene is 1/500 at f/8, we can also select 1/250 at f/11 or 1/1000 at f/5.6 and achieve the same exposure results. Your camera offers two types of Programmed Auto Exposure modes, Auto-Multi Program (P) and Vari-Program (Ps). It also offers Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), and Manual (M) Exposure modes. The Exposure mode enables you to determine whether you want the shutter speed and lens aperture set automatically or manually.