Kodak DCS Pro 14n - Manual (Page 150)

9-6 April 29, 2004
Capture Workflow
Connecting to a Computer
and Power Supply Connect the DCS Pro 14n to your computer and power supply.
Use the included AC adapter as your power supply. (You can use a battery,
but the AC adapter provides an unlimited source of power.)
Starting the Capture
Software KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager is included with your
camera. Start this software and use it to capture images when your camera
is connected to a computer. Refer to its associated Help.
Device and Media
Preparation • Install the included software.
• Calibrate your monitor and printers regularly, for example, weekly.
• Set up folders on your computer to hold images as they are captured.
Name folders according to studio needs or procedures.
Capturing and Evaluating
Test Images Review and evaluate images and make necessary adjustments using:
• Included software.
• Camera tools (see page 9-3 ).
Capturing Images Specify whether you want files saved as Raw, JPEG, or Raw+JPEG.(If you
expect to edit the file, it is recommended that you choose Raw or Raw +
JPEG. Consider Raw files as your “digital negative.”)
Refer to DCS Camera Manager Help for instructions on capturing images.
Occasional Verification Captured images appear on the computer monitor when you are running
DCS Photo Desk.
Editing Images See page 9-4 .