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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Chapter 2 Taking Photos Warnings, Cautions, and Notes....5 Turning the Camera On and Off..... . . 18 Cocking the Shutter . - Page 4 Display Functions......46 EPSON PhotoRAW ......37 Viewfinder Indicators .
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Page 5: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
If you are already familiar with rangefinder photography, you will be not what you are shooting with. up to speed in no time with the R-D1s. If you are new to this type of camera, you will quickly discover the benefits of time-tested... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera Make sure you have these items: Battery charger Power cord (for battery charger) Camera body Lens hole cover Quick Reference Guide CD-ROM Battery Strap Getting Started... -
Page 7: Camera Parts And Functions
Camera Parts and Functions Front View Rangefinder window Images from this window are used to display the image superimposing field in the center of the finder frame. Bright-line frame illumination window Receives light to illuminate bright-line frames in the viewfinder. Viewfinder window Images from this window are displayed in the viewfinder. -
Page 8: Top View
Top View Power switch Shutter charge lever Switches the power on or off. (See “Turning Used to cock the shutter before taking the Camera On and Off” on page 18 for each picture. (See “Cocking the Shutter” details.) on page 18 for details.) Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity dial Shutter release button Sets the shutter speed, exposure... - Page 9 Back View Rangefinder eyepiece Used to compose your pictures and to focus on the subject. AE-lock button Locks the shutter speed at the metered value when using automatic exposure. (See “Locking the Exposure Setting (AE-lock)” on page 23 for details.) Image quality/WB lever Used when setting image quality or white balance.
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Page 10: Lcd Monitor
LCD Monitor (LCD) button Switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. (MENU) button Displays the Main menu on the LCD monitor when in the playback mode. (ENTER) button Sets the selected item or settings when in the playback mode. Also toggles between single and tile display modes. -
Page 11: Attaching The Strap To The Camera
Using the Battery Caution: Only use the Epson lithium-ion battery (EU-85). Do not use any other make or model of battery under any circumstances. 3. Lace the end of the strap through the holes in the protective pad Charging the Battery and the metal ring. - Page 12 1. Connect the power cord to the battery charger, then plug it into an 2. Insert the battery into the battery charger with the terminal end electrical outlet. first. The red indicator light on the charger lights up to indicate the battery is being charged.
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Page 13: Installing The Battery In The Camera
Installing the Battery in the Camera Using a Memory Card 1. Make sure the camera’s power switch is in the Off position, then You cannot take pictures unless a memory card is installed in the open the battery cover. camera. The camera accepts SD memory cards of up to 2 GB capacity. Caution: ❏... -
Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card 1. Make sure that the memory card is not locked. Slide the write 1. Make sure the memory card access light is off, then open the protect switch to unlock the card if needed. memory card slot cover. -
Page 15: Mounting And Removing Lenses
Mounting an M-mount Lens Mounting and Removing Lenses 1. Align the dot on the lens with the red dot on the lens release button. The camera accepts a wide variety of M-type bayonet mount (M-mount) lenses. You can also use L-type screw mount (L-mount) lenses by attaching a third-party adapter ring. -
Page 16: Removing An M-Mount Lens
Removing an M-mount Lens Mounting and Removing an L-mount Lens For an L-mount lens, you need an optional M-bayonet adapter ring. 1. Press the lens release button and turn the lens body Attach the adapter ring to the lens, then install the lens on the camera counterclockwise. - Page 17 Determining the Effective Focal Length The CCD sensor in this camera is an APS-C size, about 34% smaller than the area covered by a 35 mm film. This effectively increases the working focal length of the attached lens by 1.53x to produce the equivalent 35 mm focal length.
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Taking Photos
Chapter 2 Taking Photos Turning the Camera On and Off Cocking the Shutter Before taking each picture, push the shutter charge lever as far as it will go to the right to cook the shutter. The shutter charge lever can be left Turn on Turn off in the “ready”... -
Page 19: Setting White Balance
The selected setting is indicated on the status gauge: Setting White Balance Setting Description The white balance feature adjusts the camera for different types of ambient light. You can either set the white balance to be adjusted A (Auto) Automatically determined automatically, or select the particular setting to suit the ambient light (Sunny) Outdoors on a sunny day... -
Page 20: Setting Iso Sensitivity
JPEG is a universal image format that can be viewed on most computers Setting ISO Sensitivity without using proprietary software. Files saved in JPEG format are compressed and smaller than those saved in RAW format. They do lose The ISO sensitivity setting determines the camera’s sensitivity to varying degrees of picture quality when compressed, and are less available light. -
Page 21: Setting The Exposure
Follow these steps: Setting the Exposure 1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to AE. You can set the exposure automatically or manually. Automatic exposure is a convenient feature that works sufficiently under most conditions. With manual exposure, you have more control over how your pictures will be exposed. -
Page 22: Setting The Shutter Speed Manually
Setting the Shutter Speed Manually For more information, see the documentation included with your flash. You can specify the shutter speed from 1 to 1/2000 sec., or B (Bulb). Setting the Aperture To set the shutter speed, rotate the shutter speed dial to the desired Rotate the lens aperture ring to the desired value. - Page 23 With Manual Exposure Locking the Exposure Setting (AE-lock) When manual exposure is selected, the current shutter speed is lit, and You can lock the exposure setting at the metered value using the the metered speed flashes. AE-lock button. This is useful, for example, when you create a single panoramic picture from a series of images, to make sure they all have the same level of exposure.
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Page 24: Focusing
Focusing Releasing the Shutter The camera’s viewfinder has a magnification of 1.0x, which allows you When you are ready to shoot, gently press the shutter release button. to keep both eyes open when focusing on your subject. You should hear a clacking sound that indicates the shutter release. When focusing, keep your eye in the center of the rangefinder eyepiece for the best result. -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Viewing And Managing Photos
Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Photos 3. Push the panel back into place. Opening the LCD Monitor 1. Pull open the rear panel using the notch at the bottom. DUMMY DUMMY Caution: ❏ Do not pick up or handle the camera by the rear panel. ❏... -
Page 26: Viewing Images
Image display Viewing Images 1. Make sure the camera is on. 2. Press the (LCD) button. The camera enters playback mode and displays the newest recorded image. 3. Rotate the jog dial (lower position) clockwise or counterclockwise to display the image you want to view. Monitor icons Current image/ total images... -
Page 27: Viewing Photo Information
Viewing Photo Information Icon Description Follow these steps to see more photo information: Indicates you can magnify or shrink the image by rotating the jog dial (lower position). Displayed only for 1. Display an image on the LCD monitor. the Magnify feature. 2. - Page 28 General Information Highlight Outlines and flashes highlight areas. File sequence number Image quality Indicates this image is locked Number of prints (if DPOF is set) Date and time this Composition Grid image was taken Shows the grid to aid composition. Exposure Histogram Shows the densities of shadow and highlight areas occupied in the image.
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Page 29: Magnifying Images
Detailed Information Magnifying Images Follow these steps to zoom in on an image displayed on the LCD monitor (up to 16x). 1. Display an image on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the (MENU) button. 3. Select (Magnify) using the jog dial, then press the (ENTER) button. -
Page 30: Running A Slide Show
Running a Slide Show Managing Images This feature allows you to view all the images in a slide show format, with a three-second interval between images. Deleting Images 1. Display an image on the LCD monitor. In playback mode, you can delete the currently displayed image or all 2. -
Page 31: Locking/Unlocking Images
5. In the confirmation screen, select OK using the jog dial, then press 4. Select Lock/Unlock 1 image, Lock all images, or Unlock all (ENTER) button. images using the jog dial (upper position), then press the (ENTER) button. Caution: When the image is locked, the lock ( ) icon is displayed at the top right This operation cannot be undone. - Page 32 3. Select (Print Order) using the jog dial, then press the (ENTER) button. 4. Select Set DPOF for one for the displayed image, or Set DPOF for all for all the images using the jog dial (upper position), then press (ENTER) button.
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Page 33: Chapter 4 Customizing The Settings
Chapter 4 Customizing the Settings Accessing the Settings Menu Setting Items 1. Press (LCD) then (MENU) to display the Main menu on the Settings Menu LCD monitor. Setting Description (Color Setting) Selects whether to save images in Color or Monochrome. For Monochrome, you can select the Monochrome Filter by pressing the (MENU) button. -
Page 34: Basic Setup Menu
Basic Setup Menu Setting Description (Long Exp Noise Reduces noise that appears on an image taken Setting Description Reduction) with a long exposure. The shooting time may become longer depending on shooting Time and Date Sets the current date and time conditions. - Page 35 Setting Description Setting Description Calibrate Needles Displays the Needle Calibration menu to adjust Assign USER Button You can assign one of the following functions the status gauge needles: E (number of to the (USER) button: Delete, Lock, remaining shots), R (image quality), E Magnify, Print, and Film.
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Page 36: Chapter 5 Opening Raw Images On Your Computer
Software Overview System Requirements Windows: OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, To open RAW format images, you need to install the Epson PhotoRAW 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP software included on the CD-ROM that came with your camera: Professional ❏... -
Page 37: Installing The Software
❏ Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, and then click EPSON PhotoRAW. Uninstalling RAW Plug-In ❏ Click Start, point to Programs, and select EPSON PhotoRAW, and If you need to uninstall the RAW Plug-in, follow the instructions below. then click Uninstall. -
Page 38: Opening A Raw Image
EPSON PhotoRAW starts and the main window is displayed. Note: ❏ If the EPSON RAW Plug-In does not start automatically even if you select a RAW file, select Open from the File menu, and select EPSON RAW Plug-In from the Format drop-down list. Then select the RAW file. -
Page 39: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3. Use the following to set the time and/or date: Setting the Time and Date Jog dial Changes the value. 1. Press (LCD), then (MENU) to display the Main menu on the (ENTER) button Moves the cursor forward. LCD monitor. -
Page 40: Calibrating The Status Gauge
5. Select Finish using the jog dial, then press (ENTER). Calibrating the Status Gauge 6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 if you want to calibrate the other needles. The gauge readings may deviate slightly from the set positions over 7. Select Finish using the jog dial, then press (ENTER). -
Page 41: Cleaning The Camera Body
Caution: Caution: ❏ Do not use blower cans that use compressed air. Do not remove the memory card from the camera while the card is being formatted. ❏ Do not touch the sensor with your finger or a cloth. Doing so may damage the sensor and may affect image quality. -
Page 42: Storing The Camera
Storing the Camera Troubleshooting If you are not planning to use the camera for a long period of time, Error Messages remove the battery and store it at room temperature in a dry location. Store the camera in its case. Do not store the camera in following Message Remedy conditions:... -
Page 43: Contacting Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) documentation, contact customer support for assistance. If customer... -
Page 44: For Users In Korea
Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers: Phone: (852) 2827-8911 Fax: (852) 2827-4383 For Users in Korea If you need help with your digital camera, contact the shop where you purchased it. -
Page 45: Appendix
Appendix Standards and Approvals Specifications Camera General Model type: Lens-interchangeable rangefinder digital EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B camera EN55024 Dimensions: Height: 88.5 mm (3.54 in.) Width: 142 mm (5.68 in.) Lithium-ion Battery Depth: 39.5 mm (1.58 in.) Weight: Approx. 560 g (1.2 lb) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B Temperature:... -
Page 46: Optical System
JPEG compression ratio: Locked at 1/4 Exposure control: Automatic exposure (AE) with aperture priority and AE-lock/manual PRINT image matching: Supports PRINT Image Matching III Exposure compensation range: +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps (AE mode only) Optical System ISO sensitivity: 200/400/800/1600 Image sensor: Primary-color filter CCD 35 mm equivalent focal (APS size: 23.7 ×... -
Page 47: Battery Charger
Battery charge life-cycle: Number of shots possible Optional Accessory Under shooting conditions 1*: Up to about 900 shots The following option is available for the camera. Under shooting conditions 2**: Up to about 360 shots (compliant with the CIPA ❏ Lithium-ion battery (Model: EU-85) standard) * Shooting conditions 1: Shooting six pictures per minute at a... -
Page 48: Index
8, 18 setting, 22 shutter release button, 8 memory card shutter speed, 8, 22 access light, 9 EPSON PhotoRAW, 37 software, installing, 37 formatting, 40 status gauge, 8, 10 battery inserting, 14 storing camera, 42 charging, 11...