Hasselblad 645 - Manuals

Overview 15 Contents Back Next Index Features ✔ 16 Megapixel imager (4080 x 4080 pixels) ✔ Untethered burst rate: 1 image / 1.8 seconds, burst depth: 8 images (varies depending on camera body (page 126) , image content and type of COMPACTFLASH Card) ✔ ISO 100 - 400 ✔ Removable IR filter ✔ Image Disp...

Overview 16 Contents Back Next Index System Requirements In addition to items included with the DCS 645, your camera body and its accessories, the following items are required: When in Portable Mode ✔ COMPACTFLASH Cards ✔ Card reader (to move image files to your computer after a photo session) ☛ Unl...

Overview 17 Contents Back Next Index 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 1...

Capture Workflows 18 Contents Back Next Index 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 workfl...

Capture Workflows 19 Contents Back Next Index Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer Preparation Device & Media Capture & Evaluate Capture Images Test Images Edit Transfer Images OccasionalVerification

Capture Workflows 20 Contents Back Next Index Device and Media Preparation These preliminary tasks prepare your equipment, save you time on the job, and help assure image quality. ✔ Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly, for example, weekly. ✔ Charge one or more DCS 645 batteries (page 67) ....

Capture Workflows 21 Contents Back Next Index Capturing and Evaluating Test Images Before your photo session begins, and a few times during a session, you should capture and evaluate images to be sure that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results. Image Attribute DCS 645 Tool ...

Capture Workflows 22 Contents Back Next Index Capturing Images Using the DCS 645 ✔ Select the desired folder to store captured images. ✔ Enable processing if you want images processed to ERI JPEG or TIFF RGB on-camera (page 102) . Change processing settings (page 104) , if needed. (It is recommended...

Capture Workflows 23 Contents Back Next Index Transferring Images When the photo session is complete, insert the CF Card in a card reader connected to your computer. You can then open, edit, transfer, copy, archive, and save images using one of several included software applications (page 30) or sen...

Capture Workflows 24 Contents Back Next Index Editing Images Several software applications are included on the software CDs. This manual contains a short description of each application. The following table suggests acquire and editing applications, depending on your editing needs and experience: Ac...

Capture Workflows 25 Contents Back Next Index Third Party Solution Kodak allows third party vendors to develop solutions using a KODAK PROFESSIONAL Software Developer Kit (SDK). Refer to the Web site http://www.kodak.com/go/drg.

Capture Workflows 26 Contents Back Next Index Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer o Preparation Start Software Device and Media Connect toComputer Capture & Evaluate Capture Images Occasional Test Images Edit Verification

Capture Workflows 27 Contents Back Next Index Connecting to a Computer and Power Supply Connect the DCS 645 to your computer and power supply (page 84) Use the included AC adapter (page 62) as your power supply. Alternatively you can use a battery (page 63) but the AC adapter provides an unlimited s...

Capture Workflows 28 Contents Back Next Index Device and Media Preparation To help ensure a successful session: ✔ Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly, for example, weekly. ✔ Set up folders on your computer to hold images as they are captured. Name according to studio needs or procedures. C...

Capture Workflows 29 Contents Back Next Index Capturing Images Using DCS Camera Manager or DCS Capture Studio: ✔ Create or select a folder on your computer to hold captured images. Using DCS Camera Manager: ✔ Enable processing if you want images processed to ERI JPEG or TIFF RGB on-camera (page 102)...

Using the Included Software 30 Contents Back Next Index Included on the Software CD The software CDs included with the DCS 645 contain several software applications. This manual has a short description of each. For complete information, refer to the Help for each application. Images captured on the ...

Using the Included Software 32 Contents Back Next Index KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCR File Format Module (DCR FFM) Platforms: WINDOWS and MACINTOSH The KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCR File Format Module (DCR FFM) is an ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software Plug-in module for opening DCR format files. The DCR FFM creates a new P...

Using the Included Software 33 Contents Back Next Index Managing Color DCS Capture Studio and DCS Photo Desk provide tools to help you manage color. Both software applications work with images captured on a variety of KODAK PROFESSIONAL digital cameras. This section provides an overview of how to be...

Using the Included Software 34 Contents Back Next Index DCS Capture Studio DCS Capture Studio provides a wide range of color management preferences and tools. This section describes defaults and recommends settings when using the software with the DCS 645. Access Preferences from the DCS Capture Stu...

Using the Included Software 35 Contents Back Next Index Exposure and Tone Tools Proper use of this tool is critical to image quality. Neutral Reference—To ensure that there is no color cast in a neutral area in an image, click “Enable” then click a gray area of the image. Profiles—Change Camera and ...

Using the Included Software 36 Contents Back Next Index Composition Tools These tools let you prepare images for output by cropping, sharpening, and selecting an output profile. Noise Reduction Tools Using these tools you can reduce noise in the following ways: Low—Reduces statistical noise (compare...

Using the Included Software 37 Contents Back Next Index Setting up Color in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP When you edit DCS 645 images in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (not included), you can define the most appropriate RGB color space. ProPhoto RGB is the default RGB color space in both DCS Photo Desk and DCS Capture Studio. ...

About the DCS 645 38 Contents Back Next Index About the DCS 645 Overview Rear Front (Attaches to Camera Body) * For your images to be sharp and in focus, you must use either an IR filter or an anti-aliasing filter.

About the DCS 645 39 Contents Back Next Index Sides

About the DCS 645 40 Contents Back Next Index Imager The imager converts light into electrical charges when you capture an image. Its specifications are: The imager is located behind the IR or anti-aliasing filter (page 42) . Horizontal pixels: 4080 Vertical pixels: 4080 Total pixels: 16,646,400 Hor...

About the DCS 645 41 Contents Back Next Index Masked Focus Screen The viewfinder’s field of view is greater than that of the imager. Therefore, an apparent focal length magnification or telephoto effect appears in the captured image. Remove your existing camera focus screen and install the included ...

About the DCS 645 42 Contents Back Next Index IR Filter A removable IR filter (page 43) is included with the DCS 645. This filter, which is installed in front of the imager, filters out infrared light and helps protect the imager’s coverglass. ☛ For your images to be sharp and in focus, you must use...

About the DCS 645 43 Contents Back Next Index Removing an IR or Anti-aliasing Filter CAUTION: The Anti-aliasing filter and IR filter are fragile devices and must be handled with care. ✔ Place a fingernail in the groove at the side of the filter, and carefully remove the filter. Inserting a Filter 1 ...

About the DCS 645 44 Contents Back Next Index Image LCD The two-inch diagonal Image LCD on the DCS 645 can be used to review images and change digital settings. When a video monitor (page 140) is in use, the Image LCD turns off. (Pressing the OK, Cancel, or Menu buttons (page 50) restores the displa...

About the DCS 645 45 Contents Back Next Index Turning the Image LCD On and Off 1 Press the OK button to turn on the Image LCD. 2 Press the Cancel button to turn off the Image LCD. If the LCD is not in Display mode, press the Cancel button again. ☛ Note:The Image LCD uses a lamp to illuminate its scr...

About the DCS 645 46 Contents Back Next Index Menu Bar The Menu bar is turned off when any Display mode (page 108) is active. It appears when you press the Menu button. The Menu bar appears on the Image LCD and contains icons which access various digital functions. Displaying and Navigating the Menu...

About the DCS 645 47 Contents Back Next Index Menus Many DCS 645 functions can be accessed through the menus on the Image LCD. ☛ Some menu screens have OK and Cancel choices. To implement these choices, press the OK or Cancel buttons (page 50) on the DCS 645. Making a Menu Selection 1 Navigate the M...

About the DCS 645 48 Contents Back Next Index Menu Hierarchy

About the DCS 645 49 Contents Back Next Index Status Screen The Status screen provides a quick display of the DCS 645’s current setup. Displaying the Status screen ✔ Highlight the Status screen icon (page 46) . The Status screen appears with the following information: a - Estimate of the number of i...

About the DCS 645 50 Contents Back Next Index Digital Buttons The Four-way switch and the Menu, OK, Tag, and Cancel buttons activate the digital functions. Four-way Switch Press the left or right side to: ✔ Navigate through images ✔ Navigate the Menu bar ✔ Move the Region of Interest box (Zoom mode)...

About the DCS 645 51 Contents Back Next Index Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons The digital buttons take on different functions, depending on the current state of the Image LCD. Turn on the Image LCD: Press the OK button Select a highlighted menu option: Press the OK button Ena...

About the DCS 645 53 Contents Back Next Index IEEE 1394 Port A 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE 1394 cable connects here. Your dealer of Kodak products is the best source of information about purchasing supplies and accessories. Reference catalog number 164 7668. Video Output Port An standard composite video cab...

The Basics 57 Contents Back Next Index 3 Using isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free lens cleaning tissue, clean the contact pads on the DCS 645 and the contact pins and locating posts on the camera body. WARNING: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation and dry skin. High vap...

The Basics 58 Contents Back Next Index Disconnecting the DCS 645 from the Camera Body 1 Place the camera on a table or other flat surface. 2 If they are connected, unplug the video cable (page 140) and the IEEE 1394 cable (page 84) . Turn off and disconnect all flash and strobe systems. 3 Turn off t...

The Basics 59 Contents Back Next Index Connecting Flash/Strobe Units Connect flash and studio strobes following the instructions in your camera body’s manual. Image Files Images captured using the DCS 645 are saved in a proprietary file format with a .DCR extension. You must use one of the following...

The Basics 60 Contents Back Next Index Storing Images Images are stored on either a COMPACTFLASH Card (page 68) inserted in the DCS 645 or on the computer hard drive. Refer to the included DCS Capture Studio, DCS Camera Manager, or DCS Photo Desk software Help for instructions on storing images on t...

The Basics 61 Contents Back Next Index Power Supply Use the included AC adapter when the DCS 645 is connected to a computer. Use the DCS 645 battery or AC adapter when the DCS 645 is not connected to a computer. Two AC adapters are included with your DCS 645: ✔ 8VDC AC adapter is used with the DCS 6...

The Basics 62 Contents Back Next Index AC Adapter An 8VDC AC adapter is included with the DCS 645. Do not use any other type of AC adapter with your camera. Connecting an AC Adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the Power port on the DCS 645, then plug the AC adapter into a wall socket.

The Basics 63 Contents Back Next Index Battery A Battery kit is included with the DCS 645. This includes a DCS 645 battery, a battery charger, and an AC adapter for the battery charger. ☛ You must charge a battery before using it for the first time (page 67) . WARNING: The battery can explode, leak,...

The Basics 64 Contents Back Next Index Removing a Battery CAUTION: Hold the battery with one hand or place the camera on a flat surface while removing the battery so it does not drop and become damaged. ✔ Press the Battery Release button to remove the battery.

The Basics 65 Contents Back Next Index Checking Battery Status Check the Battery icon on Status screen in the Image LCD. Always check the battery status at the following times: ✔ When loading a new battery ✔ After lengthy storage ✔ If the shutter does not release ✔ In cold weather ✔ Before an import...

The Basics 66 Contents Back Next Index Battery Charger Charge a battery before using it for the first time and whenever it is insufficient or empty. If you plan to use your camera without the AC adapter for an extended period of time, it is a good idea to charge one or more batteries before you begi...

The Basics 67 Contents Back Next Index Charging Batteries 1 Plug the cable from the charger’s AC adapter into the battery charger port. 2 Select the appropriate included international power cord and plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. 3 Insert one or two batteries in the slots in the battery cha...

The Basics 68 Contents Back Next Index COMPACTFLASH (CF) Cards The DCS 645 has a slot for a solid state or IBM MicroDrive COMPACTFLASH+ Type II Card. ☛ When the camera is connected to a computer and DCS Capture Studio is running, images are saved to the computer, regardless of whether a card is pres...

The Basics 69 Contents Back Next Index Ejecting a CF Card 1 Open the Card door. CAUTION: The Card Busy LED flashes when images are being accessed. Do not remove the card when the LED is flashing. Doing so could destroy all image files on the card. 2 Press the Eject button. 3 Remove the CF Card. 4 Cl...

The Basics 70 Contents Back Next Index Selecting a Folder This procedure applies only when you are working in portable mode or using DCS Camera Manager with appropriate options selected. When DCS Capture Studio is running, images are saved on the computer. Use DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manage...

The Basics 71 Contents Back Next Index Accessing Images on a CF Card After you capture images to a CF Card, you need to copy them to a computer with one of the following installed: ✔ DCS Capture Studio ✔ DCS Photo Desk ✔ ADOBE PHOTOSHOP with the DCR File Format Module ✔ ADOBE PHOTOSHOP with the ERI ...

The Basics 72 Contents Back Next Index Formatting a CF Card Occasionally you may need to format a CF Card if it was formatted incorrectly or if the data on the card becomes corrupted. If you have used a CF Card for several sessions (for example, two or three dozen), you may want to format it on the ...

The Basics 73 Contents Back Next Index Recovering Data on a CF Card The Recover Card feature lets you recover image files recently deleted from a CF Card. Files can be recovered if: ✔ The card was formatted using a DCS 645 ✔ The images were captured using a DCS 645 ✔ The files have not been overwrit...

Configuring Your Camera 74 Contents Back Next Index Configuring Your Camera Choosing a Language You can choose the language in which text appears in the Image LCD. At this time, you can choose between English and Japanese. 1 Highlight the Menu icon (page 46) then choose Language from the drop-down m...

Configuring Your Camera 75 Contents Back Next Index Setting the Date and Time A date and time stamp is associated with each image file. Inside the DCS 645, a battery maintains the date and time for up to 14 days. The battery is recharged when the camera is powered. If this battery loses its charge, ...

Configuring Your Camera 76 Contents Back Next Index Setting Camera Properties You can change the following camera properties: ✔ Delay before Battery Save mode activation (page 77) ✔ Delay before the Image LCD display turns off (page 77) ✔ Long exposure processing (page 78) ✔ Resolution of processed ...

Configuring Your Camera 77 Contents Back Next Index Setting Battery Save Onset When the DCS 645 is powered by battery and you don’t touch any controls during the specified Battery Save Onset time, it enters Battery Save state. You can change the onset time (page 88) from 1:00:00 to 23:59:59 (HH:MM:S...

Configuring Your Camera 78 Contents Back Next Index Long Exposure The Long Exposure property reduces accumulated pattern noise in long exposure images. Long Exposure Processing is applied immediately after image capture. As a result, there is a greater lag time between exposures, thereby reducing &#...

Configuring Your Camera 79 Contents Back Next Index Resolution You can specify the resolution of the finished files (TIFF RGB or ERI JPEG) produced by the DCS 645. 1 Display the Properties menu (page 76) . 2 Select Resolution. The Resolution screen appears where you set the value for the finished im...

Configuring Your Camera 80 Contents Back Next Index Use Folder01 You can change the CF Card’s default image capture folder. If you do not change the default folder, the default is the lowest numbered empty folder. 1 Display the Properties menu (page 76) . 2 Select Use FOLDER01. 3 Choose Yes or No. I...

Configuring Your Camera 81 Contents Back Next Index Using Job Tracker This feature lets you enter Job Tracker data using DCS Photo Desk or DCS Capture Studio, load the data from a CF Card into camera memory, then include it in image headers. The data follows the International Press Telecommunication...

Configuring Your Camera 82 Contents Back Next Index Loading Job Tracker Data from a CF Card 1 Choose Load from Card from the Job Tracker Data menu. 2 Choose a Job Tracker file from the Load Job Tracker Data menu. The file is loaded from the CF Card to your camera. Each file must have a unique name. ...

Using the Camera Connected to a Computer 83 Contents Back Next Index Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Getting Started To start using your camera connected to a computer, do the following. ☛ It is not necessary to turn off the computer. 1 Assemble the camera (page 54) . 2 Install the included...

Using the Camera Connected to a Computer 84 Contents Back Next Index Connecting the Camera to the Computer and Power Supply Connect the DCS 645 to a computer and a DCS Pro Back 645 battery or AC adapter. Connecting to a Computer In addition to included accessories, you need a 6-pin plug to 4-pin plu...

Using the Camera Connected to a Computer 85 Contents Back Next Index Powering Your Camera ✔ Turn on the camera body. The DCS 645 activates within 5 - 6 seconds after the AC Adapter or battery starts providing power. ☛ If you turn on the Image LCD, it turns off automatically after the time specified ...

Using the Camera in Portable Mode 87 Contents Back Next Index Connecting to a Power Supply When you are working in portable mode, you can use either a DCS 645 battery or the included AC adapter (page 62) . Connecting to the AC Adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter into the Power port on the DCS 645. 2 Plug ...

Using the Camera in Portable Mode 88 Contents Back Next Index Battery Save State To conserve the battery’s charge, the DCS 645 enters Battery Save state if no DCS 645 controls are touched for a specified period of time. When this happens, the Image LCD and DCS 645 buttons become inactive. The defaul...

Capturing and Processing Images 89 Contents Back Next Index Capturing and Processing Images Overview Capture images using the Shutter Release button on the camera body. Refer to the User’s Manual for your CONTAX 645, MAMIYA 645 AF, MAMIYA 645 AFD or HASSELBLAD H1. Refer also to the list of features ...

Capturing and Processing Images 91 Contents Back Next Index Image Format The DCS 645 has a square imager that captures images in a square format. You can change this format, if needed. The new format is applied to subsequently captured images. The Masked Focus screen (page 41) indicates the approxim...

Capturing and Processing Images 92 Contents Back Next Index Intervalometer The Intervalometer is available on the DCS 645H or when a DCS 645M is mounted on a MAMIYA 645 AFD. It is not available with the DCS 645C or when the DCS 645M is used with the MAMIYA 645 AF. The Intervalometer automatically ca...

Capturing and Processing Images 93 Contents Back Next Index Intervalometer Options Frame Count Interval Delay Enable Screen: Description: Specifies the number of frames to capture Specifies the interval between image captures Specifies the delay before onset of the Intervalometer function Yes enable...

Capturing and Processing Images 94 Contents Back Next Index Setting ISO The DCS 645 supports an ISO range of 100 to 400 at 1/3 stop intervals. The factory default is ISO 100. The ISO setting set the sensitivity of the imager’s electronics to light. Increasing or decreasing the ISO increases or decre...

Capturing and Processing Images 95 Contents Back Next Index White Balance The DCS 645 offers both Preset and Click White Balance functionality. There are five Preset options: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash. Choose the setting which represents the dominant type of lighting present w...

Capturing and Processing Images 96 Contents Back Next Index Click Balance When you use Click Balance, your clicking of a neutral area in an image helps neutralize color shifts. The neutral areas of subsequent images will have RGB values that are approximately equal. Choosing an Image for Click Balan...

Capturing and Processing Images 97 Contents Back Next Index Performing the Click Balance Operation 1 Choose Click Balance from the White Balance menu. 2 Press the OK button to use the current image. A zoomed version of the current image appears with a moveable eyedropper. 3 Press any side of the Fou...

Capturing and Processing Images 98 Contents Back Next Index Using the Click Balance Menu 1 Choose Click Balance from the White Balance menu. 2 Press the Menu button to display the Click Balance menu. 3 Do one of the following: ✔ Select a Click Balance setting. ✔ Delete a Click Balance setting. ✔ Loa...

Capturing and Processing Images 99 Contents Back Next Index Deleting a Click Balance Setting 1 Choose Delete Setting from the Click Balance menu. 2 Select the Click Balance setting to be deleted. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the OK button. Loading a Click Balance Setting You can load a Click Balan...

Capturing and Processing Images 101 Contents Back Next Index Saving a Click Balance Setting You can perform a Click Balance operation on the current image (page 97) then save the settings for reuse. 1 Choose Save (Image number) from the Click Balance menu. 2 Press the OK button. The saved setting re...

Capturing and Processing Images 102 Contents Back Next Index Processing Images The DCS 645 supports background image processing that produces ERI JPEG or TIFF RGB files which can be opened directly by many applications and browsers. ERI JPEG is a output of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imagi...

Capturing and Processing Images 103 Contents Back Next Index ERI JPEG files are saved to a JPEG folder. TIFF RGB files are saved to a TIFF folder. These folders are created on the CF Card when you turn processing on (if they don’t already exist) You cannot capture images to the JPEG or TIFF folders....

Capturing and Processing Images 104 Contents Back Next Index 3 Press the OK button. Changing Processing Settings There are several processing settings that you can change. The settings are applied to images as they are processed. 1 Select Change Settings from the Processing menu. 2 Select the desire...

Capturing and Processing Images 105 Contents Back Next Index The following screens appear, depending on your choice: Processing Settings Screen Defaults Underlined Result Original DCR Save Saves the DCR image (default). Delete Deletes the DCR image after the processed ERI JPEG file has been saved. ☛...

Using the Image LCD 108 Contents Back Next Index Using the Image LCD Reviewing Images You can review images on the active CF Card (page 68) in one of five Display modes: ✔ Single Image mode (page 110) ✔ Zoom mode (page 110) ✔ Histogram mode (page 112) ✔ Multiple Image mode (page 114) ✔ Delete mode (...

Using the Image LCD 109 Contents Back Next Index Navigating through Displayed Images Press the left or right side of the Four-way switch to navigate through images in the selected folder within the selected Display mode. ☛ This works in all Display modes except Zoom mode (page 110) when the Region o...

Using the Image LCD 110 Contents Back Next Index Single Image Display Mode The thumbnail for the current image appears with the Status bar (page 116) at the left. Zoom Display Mode The thumbnail for the current image appears with a Region of Interest box and crosshairs (page 111) . The Region of Int...

Using the Image LCD 111 Contents Back Next Index Zooming With the Region of Interest box enabled, (page 110) press the OK button. There are three zoom levels. The first actuation zooms to 1:4 (one pixel displayed for every four in the image), the second to 1:1, and the third returns to the un-zoomed...

Using the Image LCD 112 Contents Back Next Index Histogram Display Mode When Histogram mode is active, dependant on your camera body model, the active image, its histogram, and the following information appear: ✔ Image name ✔ Active folder number/name ✔ Date and time of image capture ✔ ISO ✔ Shutter...

Using the Image LCD 114 Contents Back Next Index Multiple Image Display Mode Four image thumbnails appear with the Status bar (page 116) at the left. The current image is highlighted. ☛ Thumbnails may appear with varying image formats (page 91) as each thumbnail is displayed in its selected image fo...

Using the Image LCD 115 Contents Back Next Index Image Delete Display Mode Use Image Delete Display mode to delete the current image. You can also delete groups of images (page 117) using a Main menu option. ☛ If you delete an image by mistake, you can get it back if you immediately perform the Reco...

Using the Image LCD 116 Contents Back Next Index Status Bar When image thumbnails are displayed in Single Image or Multiple Image Display mode (page 108) , a Status bar appears at the left of the display. It contains some or all of the following information. Location Bar A Location bar appears at th...

Using the Image LCD 117 Contents Back Next Index Deleting Groups of Images You can delete groups of images using a Main menu option. You can also delete single images using Image Delete Display mode (page 115) . To Delete Groups of Images 1 Highlight the Menu icon (page 46) , and choose Main Menu fr...

Using the Image LCD 118 Contents Back Next Index Display Contrast You can change the contrast and lighten or darken the images displayed on the Image LCD panel. ☛ Changing contrast does not affect the stored images, only the view of the images on the Image LCD. 1 Highlight the Contrast icon (page 46...

Using the Image LCD 119 Contents Back Next Index Tagging Images You can tag one or more images then delete untagged images on the camera. You can also select tagged images in DCS Photo Desk, then perform a variety of operations on the selected images. 1 Select any Display mode except Delete mode (pa...

Caring for Your DCS 645 120 Contents Back Next Index Caring for Your DCS 645 Cleaning Clean the camera body as described in its User’s Manual. Cleaning the DCS 645 1 Turn the DCS 645 off and disconnect it from the computer. 2 Using a lint-free cloth with light pressure, clean only the outside enclos...

Caring for Your DCS 645 121 Contents Back Next Index Cleaning the IR or Anti-aliasing Filter 1 Remove the filter from the DCS 645 (page 43) . 2 Gently blow off the dust using commercially available canned air (low pressure). If the filter is still dirty, contact your dealer or service representative...

Caring for Your DCS 645 123 Contents Back Next Index Firmware Firmware is the software program that runs within the DCS 645 and controls its operation. If a new firmware version becomes available, you can download it from the KODAK Web site and update the firmware within the DCS 645. Checking the Cu...

Caring for Your DCS 645 124 Contents Back Next Index Updating Firmware 1 On a computer with Internet access, go to www.kodak.com , then choose Service, Support & Downloads, locate the DCS 645 support page and then click on the firmware link. 2 Download the firmware to your computer. 3 Insert a C...

Caring for Your DCS 645 125 Contents Back Next Index Recycling The DCS 645 contains lead and mercury. Disposal of lead and mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance: ...

Feature Comparison 126 Contents Back Next Index Feature Comparison The following table lists available features when the DCS 645 is mated to your camera body. Feature MAMIYA 645 AF MAMIYA 645 AFD CONTAX 645 Hasselblad H1 Sequential captures with Shutter Release button held down No Yes Yes Yes Wakeup...

Feature Comparison 128 Contents Back Next Index In the following table, metadata refers to camera body information which is embedded in the header of the DCR image file. The data can be viewed in the “Image Info” window of DCS Photo Desk. Settings / Metadata MAMIYA 645 AF MAMIYA 645 AFD CONTAX 645 H...

Transmitting Data 130 Contents Back Next Index Transmitting Data Connecting a Device to the Serial Port You can use the serial port on your DCS 645 to tranfer data between it and other devices. You can connect a variety of devices to your DCS 645’s serial port using a serial cable (available from yo...

Transmitting Data 131 Contents Back Next Index Accessing Serial Port Options 1 Highlight the Menu icon and choose Main Menu from the dropdown menu. 2 Choose Serial Port from the Main menu. 3 Select one of the following from the Serial Port menu: ✔ Braud Rate ✔ Serial In ✔ Serial Out Setting the Baud...

Transmitting Data 132 Contents Back Next Index Serial In Mode Using Serial In mode, your DCS 645 accepts text strings from a connected external device. The information is then added to specified image headers. ☛ Serial In and Serial Out modes can work at the same time. 1 Select Serial In from the Se...

Transmitting Data 133 Contents Back Next Index Serial In Mode Menu Choice Action Comments None No data transmitted. Serial port is unavailable. New Images The text string from the connected device is written to the header of subsequent images. Text string must be 250 valid characters, or less. Valid...

Transmitting Data 134 Contents Back Next Index Serial In Status When you select New Images or Previous Image from the Serial In Mode menu, the Serial In Status choice becomes available. 1 Select Serial In Status from the Serial Port menu. If the connected device is sending data, a message indicates ...

Transmitting Data 135 Contents Back Next Index Serial Out Mode When the serial port is in Serial Out mode, your DCS 645 sends data to a remotely connected device. ☛ Serial In and Serial Out modes can work at the same time. 1 Select Serial Out from the Serial Port menu 2 Select your choice from the S...

Specifications 136 Contents Back Next Index Specifications Type Digital camera back which attaches to existing medium format camera bodies having removable film magazines Imager size 16 million pixels (4080 x 4080) Image LCD 2-inch diagonal LCD provides image thumbnail, adjustable contrast, and stat...

Unsupported Features 137 Contents Back Next Index Unsupported Features Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (CONTAX 645) Unsupported: ✔ Shutter speeds greater than 1/4 second unless Long Exposure Processing is used. ✔ ISO outside of the range100-400 ✔ Multiple exposure. ✔ Frame Rate of 1.6 fr...

Unsupported Features 138 Contents Back Next Index Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (MAMIYA 645AF and 645AFD ) Unsupported: ✔ Shutter speeds greater than 1/4 second unless Long Exposure Processing is used. ✔ ISO outside of the range100-400 ✔ Multiple exposure. ✔ Frame Rate 645 AFD model:1....

Unsupported Features 139 Contents Back Next Index Unsupported or Partially Supported Features (HASSELBLAD H1) Unsupported: ✔ Shutter speeds greater than 1/4 second unless Long Exposure Processing is used ✔ ISO outside of the range 100 - 400 ✔ Multiple exposure ✔ Frame Rate of the H1 film magazine ✔ ...

Using a Video Monitor 140 Contents Back Next Index Using a Video Monitor You can review images on an external video monitor. This provides a larger version of the image displayed on the Image LCD. ☛ When the external monitor is enabled, the Image LCD turns off. When the DCS 645 external video is ena...

Using a Video Monitor 141 Contents Back Next Index Enabling 1 Highlight the Menu icon (page 46) then choose Main Menu from the drop-down menu (page 47) . 2 Choose External Video from the Main menu. 3 Choose On from the External Video screen. A Video icon appears on the Menu bar. 4 Highlight the Vide...

Overview 142 Contents Back Next Index Electromagnetic Emissions Japan This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When s...

Overview 143 Contents Back Next Index European Union (EU) Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. USA NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li...

Warnings and Cautions 144 Contents Back Next Index Warnings and Cautions Warnings

Glossary Contents Back Next Index 146 Glossary Aliasing Artifacts that appear on an image but were not in the original scene Anti-aliasing filter Helps to reduce aliasing at certain focal distances Camera Manager See DCS Camera Manager Capture Studio See DCS Capture Studio COMPACTFLASH Card (CF Card...

Glossary Contents Back Next Index 148 Image format In the DCS 645, image format refers to cropping of images as they are captured. Choices are: 5x5, 4x5, and 5x4 Image LCD A two-inch diagonal LCD where you can view images and change settings on the DCS 645 Intervalometer Automatically captures a seq...

Warranty 149 Contents Back Next Index Warranty CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYI...

Warranty 150 Contents Back Next Index Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in material or workmanship, Kodak will, at its option, either repair or replace the equipment without charge, subject to the conditions and limitation...

Warranty 152 Contents Back Next Index KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE,...

Warranty 153 Contents Back Next Index How to obtain service See your authorized Kodak dealer. If service is required, your Kodak dealer will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number. When returning a KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS ...

Warranty 155 Contents Back Next Index number are provided. Calls to report bugs or anomalies will be cancelled. Calls to arrange for service will be cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice. Service maintenance agreements, which cover the repair and support of the DCS ...