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- Page 1 Mamiya DM System User's Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic info....................Thanks for your purchase................... Copyrights/ Trademarks/ Compliances..............Warranty........................... Importance of the protective IR filter glass............Important care notes for the digital back............... Important care notes for the camera body............Getting to know your camera system......... Product overview......................Names of parts and functions................... LCD Displays........................Viewfinder LCD......................Liquid Crystal Display....................Basic description of home screen on digital back..........Digital back charger and battery................Note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable)......Attaching the neckstrap....................Using the eyepiece shutter..................Preparing the battery and compact flash card......Inserting the camera batteries................... Battery power icons...................... Camera sleep mode and battery care..............Inserting and removing the digital back battery..........Charging the digital back battery................Digital Back battery power status................Formatting the compact flash card in MAC............Formatting the compact flash card in windows........... Inserting and removing the compact flash card........... Attaching and removing a lens.................. Detaching the digital back................... Adjusting the camera diopter..................Replacing the diopter correction lens..............Attaching to a tripod..................... - Page 3 Contents Basic camera operations..............Turning on the camera....................Using the shutter......................About the drive dial...................... Using the front and rear dial..................Holding the system....................... Backlight button......................Focusing the camera................Focusing the camera..................... Focus area........................Manual focus........................Manual focusing using the focus mark..............When auto focus fails....................Using the auto focus function..................AF Assist infrared light....................Exposure Modes.................. Program AE........................Aperture Priority AE (Av)..................... Shutter Priority AE (Tv)....................Manual Mode (M)......................Sync Mode........................Custom Function Mode....................Auto Mode mechanism....................Exposure Metering Modes................... Exposure warnings......................Exposure compensation....................AE Lock Mode........................Auto Bracketing Mode....................Taking photos with the mirror up................Mirror up delay....................... Self Timer Mode......................Interval photography....................Long Exposure Mode.....................
- Page 4 Contents Basic digital back operations............Using the stylus......................Basic steps........................Turning on the digital back..................Turning off the digital back..................Changing the interface language................Setting the date and time..................... Defining a base name for your shots............... Adding notes or copyrights to your shots............. Choosing a new folder for your shots..............Creating a new folder....................Connecting the firewire cable for tethered mode..........Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots.... Checking the exposure....................Checking the exposure with the picker tool............Checking the exposure with the over or under exposure alarms....Checking focus....................... Setting the white balance..................... Checking composition using the grid..............Changing the color of the grid lines................. Browsing through images.................... Flagging or creating comments in shoot view............Editing images..................Editing view........................Browsing through images..................Viewing information and EXIF data................Selecting multiple images.................... Flagging, creating comments or deleting images..........Sorting images........................ Image file management and preferred settings....... Selecting a folder......................Moving images........................ Opening images in shoot view................... How to turn on overlays when shooting..............Working in full screen mode..................Setting grid attributes....................Using the crop mask.....................
- Page 5 Contents Adjusting the transparency of the crop mask............Adjusting the transparency of the histogram and info bar......Setting the exposure alarm..................Resetting the file name counter................. Formatting the compact flash card in portable mode........Configuring the user button..................Configuring the user button for edit view.............. Configuring a long press of the user button............Aligning the touch screen.................... Turning off the backlight..................... Turning on the backlight....................Setting the volume for digital back sounds............Setting personal information..................Restoring factory settings................... Viewing information about the digital back............Using the software................Activation......................... The interface........................Toolbars..........................Browser..........................Tool palate........................Library/ Capture/ Color....................Exposure/ Compose...................... Details/ Adjustment...................... Process Recipe/ Batch....................Organising the workflow/ Importing images............Exporting files......................... Organising Images......................Moving to folders......................Working with albums....................Tethered capture......................Using the white balance tool..................Color balance........................Adjusting colors......................Optimising exposure..................... Managing exposure using curves and high dynamic range....... Managing highlight and shadows................Variants..........................Cropping an image......................Straightening and rotating an image................
- Page 6 Contents Megadata........................... Adding and resetting megadata to image files............Creating a process recipe..................... Processing completed images..................About batch........................Creating a web contact sheet..................Flash photography................Flash photography......................Rear curtain sync......................Flash compensation settings..................Custom functions................Setting custom functions..................... Initializing user functions.................... Camera custom functions quick guide..............Types of custom functions..................System specifications............... Camera specifications....................Digital back specifications................... Trouble shooting......................
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Page 9: Basic Info
Chapter 1 - Basic info GettinG to know your camera system Thanks for your purchase....................Copyrights/ Trademarks/ Compliances................Warranty........................Importance of the protective IR filter glass............... Important care notes for the digital back................Important care notes for the camera body............... -
Page 10: Thanks For Your Purchase
Chapter 1 - Basic info Thanks for The Mamiya DM Systems have been designed for lovers of photography who want your purchase to produce outstanding images of professional quality. The Mamiya DM System has been manufactured for heavy professional use and will give you a long service life if properly maintained. In order to ensure long usage of the Mamiya DM System, we recommend sending it in for annual servicing and keeping it up-to-date with firmware upgrades or tips and techniques for better handling as provided on our webpage. See www.mamiya.com for more information. -
Page 11: Copyrights/ Trademarks/ Compliances
Chapter 1 - Basic info Copyright ©Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd, 2010. All rights reserved. This document is also distributed in Adobe Systems Incorporated's PDF (Portable Document Format) and ©Phase One A/S 2010. You may reproduce the document from the PDF file for internal use. Copies produced from the PDF file must be reproduced in whole. Trademarks Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Distiller, Photoshop, PostScript, and PageMaker are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, AppleShare, AppleTalk, iMac, ImageWriter, LaserWriter, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. FCC Compliance Any Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. equipment referred to in this document complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device. Operation of the Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference. Equipment Recycling In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This electronic information product complies with Standard SJ/T 11363 - 2006 of the Electronics Industry of the People's Republic of China. -
Page 12: Warranty
Chapter 1 - Basic info Mamiya Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage Mamiya warrants the Mamiya product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Should you discover a defect, Mamiya will, as its option, repair or exchange the Mamiya product at no charge to you provided that you notify Mamiya during the warranty period. Obtaining In the event that you believe the Mamiya product requires service, or the system is not Warranty Service operating properly, please first check the online forums on www.mamiya.co.jp. Often problems can be solved simply by adjusting settings or through trouble-shooting. The online forums provide a wealth of information expressly for this purpose. If the problem can not be resolved through information on the user's forums, please contact your local Mamiya dealer. Exclusions and This warranty does not apply if the Mamiya DM System has been damaged by accident, Limitations installation, shipment, abuse, misuse, misapplication, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature; by failure to follow supplied instructions; or by modification or repair by unauthorized personnel. Mamiya shall not be liable for any indirect damages, including, without limitation, lost profits, damage to other property caused by any defect in the Mamiya DM System, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the Mamiya DM System, loss of time, commercial use, incidental and/or consequential damages for the breach of any expressed or implied warranty, including damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury, even if Mamiya has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Mamiya DM System may contain refurbished parts. Mamiya warrants the refurbished parts in Mamiya products for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS MAMIYA DM SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,... - Page 13 Chapter 1 - Basic info Limitation of Liability The product, software or services are being provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Except as may be stated specifically in your contract, Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. You understand and agree that, except as may be stated specifically in your contract, Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the product or software; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any products, goods, data, software, information or services purchased; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your products, software or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party; (v) any other matter relating to the product, software, or services. The text and drawings herein are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change. Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. may, at any time and without notice, make changes to this document. Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein, and shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages, including, without limitation, loss of use, loss or alteration of data, delays, or lost profits or savings arising from the use of this document. http://www.mamiya.com Copyright © 2010 Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Page 14: Importance Of The Protective Ir Filter Glass
Chapter 1 - Basic info importance of the protective ir filter Glass The digital back on the Mamiya DM System has a protective IR filter glass over the sensor. The sensor is the most important and expensive part or the DM System. -
Page 15: Important Care Notes For The Digital Back
(isopropyl alcohol). These items can be purchased separately from your Mamiya dealer. Spray away from the IR filter glass first to remove any condensation that may be inside the sprayer nozzle, then spray the protective IR filter glass with ionized nitrogen to remove large dust particles. - Page 16 • Put the protective cover over the sensor plate whenever the digital back is not attached to the system. • To prevent contamination of the sensor, do not remove the protective IR filter glass. • The protective IR filter can be replaced only by Mamiya trained service centers.
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Page 17: Important Care Notes For The Camera Body
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 1 - Basic info important care notes for the camera body Maintenance and care of the camera • Read instructions prior to use. • Protect camera against shocks and falls by using the supplied neck strap whenever possible. •... - Page 18 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 19: Getting To Know Your Camera System
Chapter 1 - Basic info GettinG to know your camera system Product overview......................Names of parts and functions..................LCD Displays......................... Viewfinder LCD......................Liquid Crystal Display..................... Basic description of home screen on digital back............. Battery charger parts and functions................. Note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable)..........Attaching the neckstrap.................... -
Page 20: Product Overview
They have been manufactured to cater to photographers who want to take pro-level digital images with a professional feel that only a medium format system can provide. The Mamiya DM Systems boast 35mm handling and speed, fully customizable settings and top quality photographic results. -
Page 21: Names Of Parts And Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system names of parts and functions Hot shoe Exposure mode dial Mirror* *Do not touch the mirror Eyepiece shutter lever Main LCD Rear dial Electronic contacts Strap lug Front dial Shutter release button Lens mount... -
Page 22: Lcd Displays
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system names of parts and functions Self timer button Interval button Main LCD backlight button Multiple exposure button Rubber eye piece Focus point selector button Set button Flash auto adjustment select button Exposure... -
Page 23: Viewfinder Lcd
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system viewfinder lcd Auto focus area frame During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. -
Page 24: Liquid Crystal Display
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system liquid crystal display Liquid Crystal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters, words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated. Display examples of the main LCD Display examples in the custom function mode... -
Page 25: Basic Description Of Home Screen On Digital Back
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system basic description of home screen on diGital back Stylus Number of images in the current folder Camera or on the disk settings Number of Shoot remaining shots view Remaining battery power... -
Page 26: Digital Back Charger And Battery
Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system diGital back charGer and battery The Mamiya DM System is sold with a Haenel MCL 103 battery charger with 12 volt DC power supply and a set of 5 international socket plugs. The lithium ion battery is 2350Ah power. -
Page 27: Note On Batteries For Camera (Rechargeable Vs. Disposable)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable) In addition to disposible alkaline or lithium batteries, rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel-cadium batteries can be used. In this case, custom setting 04 (battery type) on the camera body must be changed to #1 (Ni-CD, Ni-MH). -
Page 28: Attaching The Neckstrap
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system attachinG the neckstrap Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated. After attaching the strap, pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle. Caution: To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera. -
Page 29: Using The Eyepiece Shutter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system usinG the eyepiece shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder. (This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.) Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow. - Page 30 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 31: Preparing The Battery And Compact Flash Card
Chapter 1 - Basic info preparinG the battery and compact flash card Inserting the camera batteries..................Battery power icons....................... Camera sleep mode and battery care................Inserting and removing the digital back battery..............Charging the digital back battery..................Digital back battery power icons..................Formatting the compact flash card in MAC............... -
Page 32: Inserting The Camera Batteries
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG the camera batteries Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power. Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. -
Page 33: Battery Power Icons
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card battery power icons Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power. Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. The batteries are sufficiently charged. -
Page 34: Camera Sleep Mode And Battery Care
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card camera sleep mode and battery care 1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions. 2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connections and corrosion. Wipe the terminals before inserting the batteries. -
Page 35: Inserting And Removing The Digital Back Battery
1. Press the button on the underside of the Mamiya DM digital back to remove the battery slot cover. Removing the battery slot cover 2. Press the battery into the recess on the bottom of the Mamiya DM System digital back, and then slide it across until it snaps into place. Inserting the battery... -
Page 36: Charging The Digital Back Battery
1. Set the Mamiya DM System to enter sleep mode, or turn it off when not in use. 2. Set the backlight on the digital back to turn off after the camera has been idle for a certain amount of time. -
Page 37: Digital Back Battery Power Status
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card diGital back battery power status Charging begins when the lithium ion battery is attached to the Haenel charger and the indicator light turns on. The indicator light begins to blink when the battery is 95% charged. Charging is complete when the indicator light turns off. -
Page 38: Formatting The Compact Flash Card In Mac
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card formattinG the compact flash card in mac Formatting in Mac OS X 1. Insert the compact flash card into the card reader or the digital back. 2. -
Page 39: Formatting The Compact Flash Card In Windows
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card formattinG the compact flash card in windows Formatting in Windows 1. Insert the compact flash card in a card reader. 2. On the desktop, click My Computer. Preparing a Compact Flash Card for Shoot 13 3. -
Page 40: Inserting And Removing The Compact Flash Card
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG and removinG the compact flash card 1. Open the compact flash door. Open the door 2. Insert the compact flash. Compact flash... - Page 41 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG and removinG the compact flash card Open the compact flash door, and then press the release button. Release button...
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Page 42: Attaching And Removing A Lens
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG and removinG a lens attachinG 1. Remove the front body cap, just like removing a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then turning the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out. - Page 43 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG and removinG a lens 2. Line up the lens mount alignment mark with mark on the camera to fit the lens in place, then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
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Page 44: Detaching The Digital Back
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card detachinG the diGital back Rest the digital back on the lower ledge of the camera body so the camera body contact pins and digital back contact pins meet. -
Page 45: Adjusting The Camera Diopter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card adjustinG the camera diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (rectangle with circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted and in the “+”... -
Page 46: Replacing The Diopter Correction Lens
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card replacinG the diopter correction lens 1. Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding it upwards. 2. Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail groove and detach. -
Page 47: Attaching To A Tripod
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG to a tripod When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing... - Page 48 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 49: Basic Camera Operations
Chapter 1 - Basic info basic camera operations Turning on the camera....................Using the shutter......................About the drive dial......................Using the front and rear dial.................... Holding the system......................Backlight button...................... -
Page 50: Turning On The Camera
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations turninG on the camera 1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode). The drive dial has an “S” (single-frame advance mode) setting and a “C” (continuous advance mode) setting. When set to “L,”... -
Page 51: Using The Shutter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations usinG the shutter shutter release button The shutter release button has a two-step action. The first step is the "half-press" (when the button is pressed lightly). When "half-pressed", the camera functions are activated. When the shutter button is pressed further down, the shutter is tripped. -
Page 52: About The Drive Dial
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations about the drive dial sinGle-frame mode The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”. continuous mode Photographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. -
Page 53: Using The Front And Rear Dial
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations usinG the front and rear dial The front and rear dials can be used for selections within different photographic settings such as focus area, changing shutter speed and aperture, selecting exposure metering modes, choosing exposure compensations, choosing auto bracketing modes and designating times for mirror delay, the self timer and interval photography. -
Page 54: Holding The System
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations holdinG the system holdinG the camera Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures. Grasp the grip firmly, press both elbows against the body and support the camera at the bottom with the left hand. -
Page 55: Backlight Button
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations backliGht button To see the main panel at night or in dark places, press the backlight button . The backlight will go on for approximately 20 seconds and then go off unless there is another operation. - Page 56 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 57: Focusing The Camera
Chapter 1 - Basic info focusinG the camera Focusing the camera...................... Focus area........................Manual focus......................... Manual focusing using the focus mark................When auto focus fails..................... Using the auto focus function..................AF Assist infrared light.................... -
Page 58: Focusing The Camera
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera focus area This camera enables the selection of the focus area, best suited to the kind of pictures that will be taken. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel. inside the view-finder Focus point selection mark normal focus area... -
Page 59: Focus Area
LCD panel. 2. Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses. All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens forward until it clicks. When this is... -
Page 60: Manual Focus
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera manual focus mode manual focusinG usinG the focus mark (Focus confirmation method) With the shutter release button half-pressed, turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. -
Page 61: When Auto Focus Fails
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera when auto focus fails The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject. Auto Focusing may fail to achieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below. In such cases, either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually, or bring into focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph, lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism, then take the picture. -
Page 62: Using The Auto Focus Function
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera usinG the focus lock function If the object to be focused on is not in the focus frame , the camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter. -
Page 63: Af Assist Infrared Light
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera af assist infrared liGht When the subject is dark or under-exposed and the camera fails to auto-focus, a red lamp may light up on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed. This is a light that assists the camera’s auto focus function. - Page 64 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 65: Exposure Modes
Chapter 1 - Basic info exposure modes Program AE........................Aperture Priority AE (Av)....................Shutter Priority AE (Tv)....................Manual Mode (M)......................Sync Mode........................Custom Function Mode....................Auto Mode mechanism....................Exposure Metering Modes....................Exposure warnings......................Exposure compensation....................AE Lock Mode........................ Auto Bracketing Mode....................Taking photos with the mirror up.................. -
Page 66: Program Ae
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes proGram ae (p) The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the existing ambient light. This mode is best suited for general photography, allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject. -
Page 67: Aperture Priority Ae (Av)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes aperture priority ae (av) Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes. 1. -
Page 68: Shutter Priority Ae (Tv)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes shutter priority ae (tv) Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion, and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose. -
Page 69: Manual Mode (M)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes manual mode (m) This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Varying shutter speeds can be selected, including “bulb”, “tIME” and manually from 60 mins to 1/4000 sec. -
Page 70: Sync Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes synchro mode (x) Select this mode when you use a flash. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. for synchronization. To adjust synchro speed, turn the rear dial. When using a large flash unit for use in studios, changing the synchronizing speed is recommended. -
Page 71: Custom Function Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes cf (custom function) mode Both the camera functions and methods can be changed by using custom functions. -
Page 72: Auto Mode Mechanism
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes auto mode mechanism When using the leaf shutter lens, the leaf shutter's working range is from 1/800 sec. to 1 sec. For other speeds (1/4000-1/800 sec., 1-60sec., bulb) use the focal plane shutter. -
Page 73: Exposure Metering Modes
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure meterinG modes There are three exposure metering modes to select a proper exposure modes to suit the subject's lighting condition. How to select an exposure mode 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button is pressed. -
Page 74: Exposure Warnings
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure warninGs With an inappropriate exposure setting, when shooting subjects that are too light or dark, the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder. At such times, the correct exposure cannot be obtained. -
Page 75: Exposure Compensation
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure compensation In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. -
Page 76: Ae Lock Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes ae lock mode Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired focal point differs from where the focal point is usually measured, or when it is necessary to measure the exposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus. -
Page 77: Auto Bracketing Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes Metered-value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button , and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD. This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly captured. -
Page 78: Auto Bracketing Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes auto bracketinG mode When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation, it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually (from normal to under and over). Continuous turning up of the values eventually leads to auto bracketing. - Page 79 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes 4. Press the shutter button, and take the pictures. When the shutter button is pressed during shooting in auto bracketing mode, the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder. Furthermore, the auto bracketing mark blinks, the bracket step width is displayed, and the shooting sequence can be checked on the external LCD.
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Page 80: Taking Photos With The Mirror Up
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes takinG photos with the mirror up This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-up photography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photographing a poster or another picture. -
Page 81: Mirror Up Delay
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes mirror up delay To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting, press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release, and the mirror will return to the lower position. -
Page 82: Self Timer Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes self timer mode Once the shutter button has been pressed, the shutter will release after the selected time has passed. The self timer lamp will blink, and three seconds prior to when the shutter releases, the blinking will flash more rapidly. -
Page 83: Interval Photography
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes interval photoGraphy By repeated turning, the interval time can be set automatically. It can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action. 1. Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a sturdy tripod. -
Page 84: Long Exposure Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes lonG exposure mode (bulb mode) To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod. 1. -
Page 85: Basic Digital Back Operations
Chapter 1 - Basic info basic diGital back operations Using the stylus......................Basic steps........................Turning on the digital back....................Turning off the digital back....................Changing the interface language..................Setting the date and time....................Defining a base name for your shots................Adding notes or copyrights to your shots................. -
Page 86: Using The Stylus
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations usinG the stylus The digital back is supplied with a stylus. Use the stylus to tap the touch screen. To remove the stylus for use, slide it out of the slot located at the top of the digital camera back. -
Page 87: Basic Steps
Take and evaluate a shot. Take a shot. Check the exposure, focus, and composition of the shot, and set the gray balance for future shots. Edit your images. Organize the images using the Mamiya DM System's digital back editing tools. -
Page 88: Turning On The Digital Back
Compact Flash Card and Battery To turn on your Mamiya DM Systems digital back when using a compact flash card and battery: 1. Ensure that the battery is charged. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide. -
Page 89: Turning Off The Digital Back
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations turninG off the diGital back Turn the digital back off in one of the following ways: When using a compact flash and battery: • Press and hold the On/Off button until the light turns orange. If a setting in the Setup menu has been changed, the camera saves the new setting and then shuts down. -
Page 90: Changing The Interface Language
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations chanGinG the interface lanGuaGe 1. Scroll down, and then tap Interface Language. 2. Tap the desired language. -
Page 91: Setting The Date And Time
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations settinG the date and time 1. Scroll down, and then tap Date and Time. 2. Using the virtual keypad, tap the date and time values, and then tap ok. -
Page 92: Defining A Base Name For Your Shots
Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations defininG a base name for your shots Define a base name for your shots. The Mamiya DM System digital back will apply a name to your shots, adding a number sequence each time until a base name is defined. -
Page 93: Adding Notes Or Copyrights To Your Shots
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations addinG notes or copyriGhts to your shots 1. Tap the info button. 2. Click in either the Description or Copyright Notice area. 3. Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and then tap ok. -
Page 94: Choosing A New Folder For Your Shots
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations choosinG a new folder for your shots Select the folder to save the shots in, tap a folder, and then tap choose. -
Page 95: Creating A New Folder
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 7 - Basic Digital Back Operations creatinG a new folder Shots are automatically saved to the Mamiya DM System digital back or to a compact flash (CF) card. Create folders for easy organization of your shots. -
Page 96: Connecting The Firewire Cable For Tethered Mode
1 Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the port at the bottom of the Mamiya DM System. Make sure that the FireWire cable connector is aligned to the left of the Mamiya DM System. -
Page 97: Using The Digital Back Settings And Evaluating Shots
Chapter 1 - Basic info usinG the diGital back settinGs and evaluatinG shots Checking the exposure....................Checking the exposure with the picker tool..............Checking the exposure with the over or under exposure alarms......... Checking focus......................Setting the white balance....................Checking composition using the grid................Changing the color of the grid lines................. -
Page 98: Checking The Exposure
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG the exposure Check the exposure of the shot in the following ways: • Examine the histogram exposure data. • Use the picker tool to view the exposure data for a specific spot on the image. •... -
Page 99: Checking The Exposure With The Picker Tool
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG exposure with the picker tool 1. Tap histog to open the histogram. 2. Tap , and then tap a spot on the image. The tapped spot is marked by a magenta circle. -
Page 100: Checking The Exposure With The Over Or Under Exposure Alarms
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG exposure with the overexposure and underexposure alarms 1. Tap over. A flashing mask covers the overexposed and underexposed areas of the image. It is possible to configure which exposure areas appear, overexposed or underexposed. -
Page 101: Checking Focus
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG focus 1. Tap zoom. 2. To magnify the image area 100% (1:1), tap a desired point on the image. 3. To Increase or reduce the magnification, tap either in or out, and then tap the image. Each tap on the image changes the magnification by a fixed percentage. -
Page 102: Setting The White Balance
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots settinG the white balance To set the white balance for future shots, do one of the following: 1. Do one of the following: • Include a gray card in the shot. •... -
Page 103: Checking Composition Using The Grid
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG composition usinG the Grid Place a grid on the shot as an aid for composition and alignment of an image. This task is performed in Shoot view. 1. -
Page 104: Changing The Color Of The Grid Lines
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots checkinG composition usinG the Grid • The longer arrows move the grid lines 10 pixels at a time. • The shorter arrows move the grid lines 1 pixel at a time. Changing the Color of the Grid Lines Change the grid line color according to preference. -
Page 105: Browsing Through Your Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots browsinG throuGh your imaGes Do one of the following: • Tap more and then tap the prev and next buttons. • Roll the user button back or forwards. -
Page 106: Flagging Or Creating Comments In Shoot View
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 8 - Using the digital back settings and evaluating shots flaGGinG and annotatinG in shoot view While shooting, flag your image or add a note, as desired. Then view the flag or note on the image in Edit view and in the image information. 1. -
Page 107: Browsing Through Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info editinG imaGes Editing view........................Browsing through images....................Viewing information and EXIF data................... Selecting multiple images....................Flagging, creating comments or deleting images.............. Sorting images...................... -
Page 108: Edit View
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images edit view Use Edit view to: • Display images in various view modes • Browse through images • Flag, annotate, and delete single or multiple images • Move images from one folder to another Accessing Edit View from Shoot View When in Shoot view, access Edit view directly without returning to the main menu. -
Page 109: Browsing Through Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images browsinG throuGh imaGes To browse through images, do one of the following: • Tap prev and next. • Use the scroll bar. • Roll the user button back or forward. When moving from one image to the next, the image is automatically selected. -
Page 110: Viewing Information And Exif Data
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images viewinG information and exif data 1. Tap more, and tap an image. 2. Tap view, and select a single view. Information saved with the image and the EXIF data appears beside the image. -
Page 111: Selecting Multiple Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images selectinG multiple imaGes 1. In Edit view, tap an image and hold the stylus on it until the Multi button appears on the image. 2. Tap the Multi button, and then tap the images that you want to select. -
Page 112: Flagging, Creating Comments Or Deleting Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images flaGGinG, annotatinG, and deletinG in edit view 1. Tap the image, and then tap flag, note, or delete. If multiple images are selected, the action is performed on all the selected images. -
Page 113: Sorting Your Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 9 - Editing images sortinG your imaGes 1. Tap more. 2. Tap sort, and select the desired sort method (by name, time or flag). - Page 114 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 115: Image File Management And Preferred Settings
Chapter 1 - Basic info imaGe file manaGement and preferred settinGs Selecting a folder......................Moving images......................Opening images in shoot view..................How to turn on overlays when shooting................Working in full screen mode.................... Setting grid attributes....................Using the crop mask...................... Adjusting the transperancy of the crop mask.............. -
Page 116: Selecting A Folder
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings selectinG a folder 1. Tap more. 2. Tap folder. 3. Tap on the desired folder, and tap choose. Shots folder The Shots folder always appears at the top of the folder list. -
Page 117: Moving Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings movinG imaGes 1. Tap an image and hold the stylus on it until the Move button appears on the screen. 2. Tap Move. 3. Tap the desired destination folder. 4. -
Page 118: Opening Images In Shoot View
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings openinG imaGes in shoot view To view images at full-screen size, individual images can be opened in Shoot view. This is useful for checking focus or composition. To open a specific image in Shoot view, do one of the following: •... -
Page 119: How To Turn On Overlays When Shooting
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings how to turn on overlays when shootinG After each shot, indicators and information about the shot appear as an overlay. Clear the overlays if this information is not to appear while shooting. 1. -
Page 120: Working In Full Screen Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings workinG in full-screen view If desired, hide the menu buttons and view shots full-screen while you work. 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap On Shoot. 3. -
Page 121: Setting Grid Attributes
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings settinG Grid attributes To set the number of lines and line attributes for the grid: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Grid Setting. The grid options appear. •... -
Page 122: Using The Crop Mask
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings usinG the crop mask To show or hide the crop mask while shooting: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. In the Crop Masking bar, do one of the following: •... -
Page 123: Adjusting The Transparency Of The Crop Mask
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings adjustinG the transparency of the crop mask To show or hide the crop mask while shooting: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Crop Mask Transparency. 3. -
Page 124: Adjusting The Transparency Of The Histogram And Info Bar
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings adjustinG the transparency of the histoGram and info bar 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Histogram/ Info Transparency. 3. Tap the desired intensity, where 0% is opaque and 100% is completely transparent. -
Page 125: Setting The Exposure Alarm
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings settinG the exposure alarm To set the exposure alarm to show underexposed areas, overexposed areas, or both: 1. Tap Shoot View Options. 2. Tap Exposure Alarm. 3. -
Page 126: Resetting The File Name Counter
Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings resettinG the file name counter The Mamiya Digital System's digital back adds a number in sequence to the base name that is defined each time a shot is taken. The counter can be reset to zero at any time. -
Page 127: Formatting The Compact Flash Card In Portable Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings formattinG the compact flash card in portable mode Use this procedure to perform a quick format of the compact flash card. Quick format is useful in the following circumstances: •... - Page 128 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings 3. Tap ok.
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Page 129: Configuring The User Button
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings confiGurinG the user button Configure the user button for viewing indicators or flagging images in Shoot view, and for flagging or deleting images in Edit view. Configuring the User Button for Shoot View 1. -
Page 130: Configuring The User Button For Edit View
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings confiGurinG the user button for edit view To configure the user button for flagging or deleting images: 1. Tap User Button. 2. Tap Edit view. 3. Tap Flag or Delete. -
Page 131: Configuring A Long Press Of The User Button
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings confiGurinG a lonG press of the user button The User Button can be set so that a long press can either lock or unlock the touch screen, or turn the display on or off. -
Page 132: Aligning The Touch Screen
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings aliGninG the touch screen 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Align Touch Screen. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen... -
Page 133: Turning Off The Backlight
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings turninG off the backliGht 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Backlight Off After. 3. Tap a power source. 4. Tap the desired time. -
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Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings turninG on the backliGht after 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap Backlight Off After. 3. Select the desired option. -
Page 135: Setting The Volume For Digital Back Sounds
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings settinG the volume for the camera back sounds 1. Tap Display. 2. Tap the desired option and set the volume as desired. -
Page 136: Setting Personal Information
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings settinG personal information 1. Tap Owner Information. 2. Tap the desired option and set the volume as desired. -
Page 137: Restoring Factory Settings
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings restorinG factory settinGs 1. Tap Restore Factory Settings.. 2. Tap ok. 3. Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and tap ok. -
Page 138: Viewing Information About The Digital Back
Chapter 10 - Image file management and preferred settings viewinG information about the diGital back Tap About. The Mamiya DM System's digital back information is displayed on the About screen. Copyright ©2010 Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 139: Using The Software
Chapter 1 - Basic info usinG the software Activation........................The interface........................ Toolbars........................Browser........................Tool palate........................Library/ Capture/ Color....................Exposure/ Compose..................... Details/ Adjustment...................... Process Recipe/ Batch....................Organising the workflow/ Importing images..............Exporting files......................Organising Images......................Moving to folders......................Working with albums..................... Tethered capture...................... -
Page 140: Activation
Click yes and follow the registration procedure. To activate Capture One, connect to the internet. Activation of Capture One DB is free and compatible with the Mamiya DM System. To activate Capture One 5 or Capture One PRO, you will need to obtain a license key. -
Page 141: The Interface
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software the interface The interface is divided into a number of elements, all providing a set of tools. Familiarize yourself with these elements and the terminology to make this guide clear in its meaning. The image to the left provides an overview of the interface elements. - Page 142 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software the interface Import images Reset adjustments Customize (MAC) Grid & Guides Composition mode Rotate left/right Focus mask Apply adjustments Move-to Copy adjustments Trash Edit selected Process Select previous/next Capture Undo/Redo Preferences Exposure warnings...
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Page 143: Toolbars
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software viewer toolbar The Viewer toolbar provides the option to view a single image or multiple images at once. The zoom level of the images can be controlled. In the center of the Viewer toolbar, the RGB and Lightness, or CMYK readout values are available. -
Page 144: Browser
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software browser Thumbnails of all recognized images in a given folder or Album are shown in the Browser. The browser will show Thumbnails as they are corrected, and show the entire view and mask if the image is cropped. -
Page 145: Tool Palette
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software tool palette Tool Palette is the common name for a group of tools forming an interface element. The tools found here give access to controls for adjusting the images. Here you can also browse through albums and process adjusted raw files. -
Page 146: Library/ Capture/ Color
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software library/ capture/ color The Library tool allows access to the images within the Albums you have created as well as to any image collections stored in folders on a computer or networked resource. The Library is very ®... -
Page 147: Exposure/ Compose
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software exposure/ compose Exposure The Exposure tool tab provides controls to adjust the exposure of images. There are basic controls (e.g. Exposure Compensation) which affect the whole image, and there are also advanced controls (e.g. -
Page 148: Details/ Adjustment
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software details/ adjustment Details Image sharpness and noise reduction is controlled from the Details tool tab as well as the PRO features Moiré and Clarity. The Details tool tab includes a navigation tool and focus tool that allow a quick check of the details anywhere on the image at any zoom level. -
Page 149: Process Recipe/ Batch
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software process recipe/ batch Process Recipe This tab allows the process parameters to be defined and for the images to be processed. A process Recipe can be defined; parameters such as file formats, quality, color space, resolution, and size can be configured. -
Page 150: Organising The Workflow/ Importing Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software orGanisinG the workflow/ importinG imaGes Organizing the workflow The Library tool tab in Capture One is where all file import and file and folder organization takes place. In the folders section of the Library Tool Tab, navigate through the folders to one that contains image files. -
Page 151: Exporting Files
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software exportinG files How to export files Files can be exported in several ways from Capture One. The Original image files are never changed by the application, so they can be exported to another application or folder at any point. It is important to emphasize that when exporting files –... -
Page 152: Organising Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software orGanisinG imaGes How to organise images Capture One allows the organisation of images in a variety of ways. We recommend importing images to a folder on a main drive using the importer dialogue (File >... -
Page 153: Moving To Folders
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software move to folders About Move To Folders Move To folders help create an effective and extremely rapid workflow by moving great images to a seperate folder, rather than rating, selecting and then moving the images. How to use Move To functionality Select the folder with your image files, Right Click >... -
Page 154: Working With Albums
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software workinG with albums Album folders are virtual collections. Using albums is an easy way to compare images from different folders, without having to place the images in the same folder. In addition to this, albums only references images from folders, it doesn’t copy them. -
Page 155: Connecting The Firewire Cable For Tethered Mode
Capture One allows tethered shooting with the Mamiya DM System which means you are shooting images directly onto the computer without any interim storage. To shoot tethered connect the Mamiya DM System to the computer using a FireWire cable. The digital back will automatically be recognized. USB can be used if necessary. -
Page 156: Using The White Balance Tool
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software usinG the white balance tool When the image contains a wrong color balance There are many variables that can cause incorrect color, but a good starting point is to set the white balance correctly. - Page 157 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software usinG the white balance tool The best part of the image to use a the White Balance source White balances should be created from a special white balance card. If unavailable, try to find an area that is neutral grey.
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Page 159: Color Balance
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software color balance The Color Balance tool allows the opportunity to create a unique look. How to fine tune the image's color balance Fine tuning of color to the highest standards is possible in Capture One, but the accuracy of the results is dependent on having a well calibrated monitor to accurately reflect the changes made to images. -
Page 160: Adjusting Colors
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software adjustinG colors How to edit defined colors only The Color Editor allows you to select a narrow color area, and adjust this area without affecting other colors in the capture. The Color Editor tool is split by basic and advanced, Basic is created for standard editing, whereas Advanced provides a much more specialized tool for editing defined shades of color in saturation, brightness, hue and smoothness. -
Page 161: Optimizing Exposure
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software optimizinG exposure Basic controls Adjusting an image that is too dark/bright The best way to lighten or darken an image is to use the exposure slider. For more precise and advanced control, the exposure slider should be used to centre the data within the histogram and define an initial exposure, ensuring that no highlight or shadow clipping occurs. - Page 162 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software optimizinG exposure Contrast Moving the slider to the right increases contrast throughout the image. Moving to the left decreases. Brightness Provides a tool to primarily brighten the mid-tones of the image; this tool has the effect of increasing mid-tone contrast.
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Page 163: Optimising Exposure
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software optimisinG exposure For advanced exposure adjustment, it is recommended that levels are adjusted first, followed by curves. The curves tool has been designed not to clip image information and will only operate on tones within the defined white and black points of the image. -
Page 164: Managing Exposure Using Curves And High Dynamic Range
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software manaGinG exposure – usinG curves How to work with curves Levels are used to control the overall tonal distribution of an image. Curves provide the ability to remap the area within the shadow and highlight limits set by the Levels tool areas to produce a desired image. - Page 165 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software manaGinG exposure – usinG hiGh dynamic ranGe tool The bulk of image adjustments can be done with the exposure slider and the levels/curves tools. There are two scenarios where the High Dynamic Range tool may prove to be essential. In certain situations, image contrast is such that clipping may occur at both ends of the histogram.
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Page 166: Managing Highlight And Shadows
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software manaGinG hiGhliGht and shadows How to lighten shadowed areas and darken highlighted areas in an image A good way to adjust the shadows and highlights in your image is with the curves tool. Use the Pick Curve Point tool (u) to click in the area of the image to be adjusted. -
Page 167: Variants
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software variants Introduction A variant is actually a copy of the settings used to create an image preview; it is not a duplicate of the original file. This means that it is possible to create multiple image variants without using any significant disk space. - Page 168 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software variants How to delete Variants The easiest way to delete a Variant is marking the variant in the Viewer or browser and pressing Delete or on PC press Backspace. You can also right-click and choose Delete from the menu. When a Variant is deleted, only the settings file for the Variant is deleted.
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Page 169: Cropping An Image
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software croppinG an imaGe How to crop an image To crop an image, select the crop button in the Composition tool panel or the cursor tool selector. To quickly free crop an image, make sure that ‘Unconstrained’ is selected and simply drag a crop frame in the image area. -
Page 170: Straightening And Rotating An Image
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software straiGhteninG and rotatinG an imaGe Straightening How to straighten an image Nothing is more irritating than an image where the horizon is just a few degrees away from horizontal or a vertical building that is crooked. - Page 171 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software straiGhteninG and rotatinG an imaGe Rotate Freehand To adjust the image by eye, move the slider on the angle tool to left or right. A grid appears, making it easy to align vertical or horizontal lines. If you wish to freehand rotate more images at once, firstly freehand rotate one image, then use Copy/Apply Adjustments.
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Page 172: Sharpening An Image
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software sharpeninG an imaGe Sharpening is an essential process when working with images created by digital cameras. The Capture One sharpening is a newly designed and enhanced unsharp mask. The purpose is to compensate for the effect of internal filters in all DSLRs that soften the image and to compensate for the softening effect that occurs when the images are printed. - Page 173 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software sharpeninG an imaGe Magazine or brochure printer settings If images are processed for later printing the amount of sharpening needed varies. A good starting point would be: Amount: 350 Radius: 0.9 Threshold: 2 Fine tune this to suit your needs and the recommendation from the printing place and save as...
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Page 174: Noise Reduction
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software noise reduction Luminance noise exists in every digital image. This noise is caused by the light sensitive chip, regardless of ISO. Normally this noise is more visible at high ISO values. Higher Noise levels at high ISO values are caused because the signal has been amplified. -
Page 175: Removing Post-Capture Dust And Spots
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software removinG post-capture dust and spots How to get rid of dust on the images Dust is not uncommon when doing medium format photography. A lot can be avoided, by using air, and keeping the protection plate on the back as clean as possible. - Page 176 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software removinG post-capture dust and spots How to get rid of a spot on the model Unlike dust, spots on your motive will usually be sharp or nearly sharp. However, from time to time it is necessary to remove these spots.
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Page 177: Megadata
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software metadata Metadata is a term that means data about data. In photographic terms it refers to data that describes your image and how it was taken. Raw files holds metadata in up to 4 different places: Embedded EXIF, Embedded IPTC-IIM, Embedded XMP, .XMP Sidecar file –... -
Page 178: Adding And Resetting Megadata To Image Files
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software addinG and resettinG meGadata to imaGe files How to reset metadata When pressing reset adjustments on Primary Variant, Capture One will reset all adjustments made to the image file except metadata, is to prevent from removing information such as copyright from the image file by mistake. -
Page 179: Creating A Process Recipe
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software creatinG a process recipe Images can be processed from Capture One as TIFF or JPEG files, with options for file compression, bit depth and color space, in addition to the normal options for resolution and size. There is also the option to create contact sheets for web use. -
Page 180: Processing Completed Images
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software processinG completed imaGes Open with Allows Capture One to automatically open the processed file in an application. Most users choose Adobe Photoshop™ to open the file immediately after processing. The best practice when processing a batch of files is to set Open with to None. -
Page 181: About Batch
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software about batch About batches After the output recipe is created, mark the files to be processed. Now choose File>Process, or press Process button. The batch of files will be processed to the selected output folder. If you wish to Process all selected instead of just one, first select the images you wish to process then press Process or choose File>Process. -
Page 182: Creating A Web Contact Sheet
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software creatinG a web contact sheet To output a group of images to a web based contact sheet, select the images and choose File > Make Web Contact Sheet. A dialogue presents itself offering the opportunity to provide information such as title, description, etc. - Page 183 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 11 - Using the software creatinG a web contact sheet Adding/disabling sharpening for contact sheets Sharpening can be applied to the images themselves, not to the web contact sheet as a whole. Workflow for adjusting exposure for images meant for the web The most effective way to adjust images quickly for output is to fine tune exposure and contrast, then copy the settings and then to select all similar images and paste the settings to them.
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Page 185: Flash Photography
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Page 186: Flash Photography
A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the sensor at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Mamiya DM System camera's dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe- or handle-mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter. -
Page 187: Rear Curtain Sync
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 12 - Flash photography rear curtain sync mode Use the Rear Curtain Sync Mode for any of the below conditions: 1. When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture 2. -
Page 188: Flash Compensation Settings
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 12 - Flash photography flash compensation settinGs By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for flash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps. 1. -
Page 189: Custom Functions
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Page 190: Setting Custom Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions settinG custom functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like. Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with.The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. -
Page 191: Initializing User Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions initializinG user functions 1. By turning the exposure mode dial, “CF” (custom function mode) can be selected. 2. By turning the rear dial, user “A”, “b” or “C” can be selected. 3. -
Page 192: Camera Custom Functions Quick Guide
Only Leaf shutter Manual mode shutter range of the leaf shutter lens) High accuracy C-19 AF Speed High Speed mode mode Mamiya ZD digital back NO Mamiya ZD C-97 Mamiya ZD back support back C-98 Lens Firmware version C-99 Body Firmware version... -
Page 193: Types Of Custom Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions types of custom functions C-00 Custom functions profile [SEL] C-05 Bracketing [Stno] 0: None (default=0) Setting bracket’s width for auto bracketing 1: A setting 2: B 0: 3 Exposures 3: C 1: 5 Exposures When “0”... - Page 194 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions types of custom functions C-10 Release button [HALF] C-15 Flash sync. [FLSY] This function is used to set the AE lock and AF When shooting moving subjects with flash you operations when the shutter release button is can set the synchronization timing.
- Page 195 C-97 Support for Mamiya ZD backs This function should ONLY be activated when shooting on a Mamiya ZD back. 0: Default setting NO Mamiya ZD back on the camera body 1: Mamiya ZD back on camera body C-98 Lens firmware version The current firmware version can be checked.
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Page 197: System Specifications
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Page 198: Camera Specifications
Actual image size : 56 x 41.5 mm Lens mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manual focus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering) Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.5 to +0.5, optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of -5 to -2 diopter and 0 to +3 diopter);... - Page 199 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 14 - System specifications camera specifications Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (3 frame shots, 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Flash synchronization : X contact point, 1/125 seconds.
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Page 200: Digital Back Specifications
Temperature 0-40°C / Humidity 15%-80% RH (non-condensing) Portable power supply 1x lithium ion battery 2350Ah power Image storage CF card FireWire 800 (tethered mode) (portable mode) Optional camera interfaces Mamiya Pro II/ Mamiya Pro IID/ 4x5 Graflock Dimensions (WxHxD) 95x82x59mm Weight 600g... -
Page 201: Trouble Shooting
For your benefit, there are user's forums on our web page (www.mamiya.com). In the event that you think something is wrong or faulty with your Mamiya DM System, please consult these pages first to see if the problem can be rectified before handing the System to your dealer for servicing. - Page 202 Chapter 1 - Basic info www.mamiya.com...
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