Mamiya Digital Back DCUG1205N01 User Manual

Digital BackUser’s ManualEnglishDCUG1205N01Printed in Japan 00-1_ZD back_E _hyou1&4 07/3/9, 20:351

10AppendixDigital Terminology ... 96Index ...

100RGBA method of expressing color.Colors are expressed by overlaying and combining the three colors, red (R),green (G), and blue (B). These three col

101AAuto Monitor OFF ... 79Auto Rotation ...

102Image Quality ... 33IR Cut filter case ...

103RRecording indicator ... 16Recording media indicator .

104Camera Type : AF single-lens reflex digital cameraCompatible Cameras : Mamiya 645AFD/645AFD II/RZ67PRO IID (The Digital Back AdapterHX701 (sold sep

105Power supply : PB401 lithium ion battery (7.4V-DC 1500mmAh)AC power supply can also be used with the PA302 AC adapter set(sold separately)Battery c

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Before Taking PicturesThis chapter describes what you need to do before you start us-ing this unit for the first time. 01_ZD back_E_p011-020 07/3/9, 2

12Digital Back “Mamiya ZD Back”By replacing the magazine to the Mamiya ZD Back, the Mamiya 645ADF, Mamiya 645ADFII , and Mamiya RZ67PRO IID can be us

13Checking the Contents of the PackageOpen the package containing the camera and accessories and check that itcontains all the items shown below.Lithi

14Names of PartsFront ViewBack View

15Left ViewBottom ViewMemory card slot cover (P.26)Memory card accesslamp (P.36)Ter minal cover (P.84)Video terminalcover (P.88)Battery cover lock(P.2

16Digital LCD PanelNames of PartsBattery powerindicator (P.23)JPEGSDCFPCCUSTOMFolder number iconImage qualityindicator (P.33)Image sizeindicator (P.33

17Preparing the Mamiya ZD BackAttaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera (for the 645AFD II)1. Remove the magazine from the camera.MEMORefer to the in

18Attaching the Mamiya ZD Back to the Camera(for the RZ67PRO IID)Get the Digital Back Adapter HX701 (sold separately) ready.1. Remove the magazine fro

195. Align the attachment fitting groove onthe bottom of the Mamiya ZD Backwith the attachment fitting on the bot-tom of the adapter.6. Press the Mami

2Thank you for purchasing a Mamiya Product. Make sure that you read and understandall of the explanations detailed in this User’s manual before using

20Removing the Mamiya ZD Back (for the 645AFDII)1. Remove the Mamiya ZD Back from thecamera.q Pull the detachment lever.w Press the lever into the uni

21Preparing the Mamiya ZD BackPreparing the Lithium Ion Battery PB401 for Mamiya ZD Back1. Plug in the battery charger PC401.Plug one end of the power

22Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back3. Load the battery into this unit.1 Push down the battery cover lock toopen the cover.2 Load the charged battery into t

234. Check the battery power indicator.1 Check the battery condition on the Digital LCD panel.Battery power indicatorFlashingFlashingThe battery is su

24Preparing the Mamiya ZD BackRemoving the Battery1. Press the battery cover lock to open the battery cover.2. Press the and remove the battery.Cautio

25Date Settings and Preparing a Memory Card1. Set this unit date and time.1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, press [] on the togglekey to se

26Preparing the Mamiya ZD Back2. Insert a memory card (purchased separately).1 Hold a finger on the top of memory card slot cover, and pull it in thed

273. Format the inserted memory card.1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, press [ ] on the togglekey to select [] (Setup Menu) and press [ ] o

28Removing the Memory Card1. Open the memory card slot cover.2. Remove the memory card.1To remove a CF card, press the eject button shown in the illus

29It is possible to replace the IR cut filter and low-pass filter on this unit in accord-ance with the conditions of the subject being photographed. R

3Cautionary points on safe operation and handlingSafety cautions• Please read this “Safety cautions” section in order to operate this product safely a

303. Store the IR Cut Filter YB401 forMamiya ZD Back in the filter storagecase of the Mamiya ZD Back capKE403.Attaching the IR Cut Filter YB401 for Ma

Basic SetupThe functions available with the Mamiya ZD Back can be set upto match the style of photography required. This chapter containsexplanations

32Image-Related SettingsImage QualityYou can select the quality of the images you capture.There are three image settings to choose from: RAW uncompres

33Quality mode Image size Approximate print size File sizeRAW5328×4000 pixels Approx.Approx. 35MB21,300,000 pixels L FINE Approx. 10MB5328×4000 pixel

342. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key toselect the quality.3. If you selected JPEG format, press [][] on the toggle key to select L, M orS.4. Press the

35Picture CountThe file size is determined by the image size and compression rate. The numberof frames that can be saved to the memory card varies dep

36Number of Frames for Continuous ShootingApproximate number of frames taken in succession with the battery fully chargedTemperature Frame CountNormal

37Color space refers to the area where colors are reproduced. The color repro-duction area varies depending on the type of digital camera, monitor, pr

38The adaptability of the human eye enables us to see white as white regardlessof the light source, such as daylight, cloudy skies, incandescent light

39Color TemperatureLight has various hues and may be reddish or bluish, for example. Reproduc-ing such hues requires an objective gauge (scale). The c

4Cautionary points on safe operation and handlingCaution• Do not touch the AC adaptor, charger, or battery while charging for an extendedperiod. The c

402. Press [ ] [ ] on the toggle key toselect the number of adjustmentsteps.When an adjustment is made, the ad-justment icon +/– and number of stepsap

41Customized White BalanceUse the customized white balance when the desired white balance cannot beobtained by the manual white balance settings or co

42Important• The white balance can be customized in any exposure mode, but auto mode is recommended.• The white balance can be customized without focu

43The ISO sensitivity (image sensitivity) is a numeric indication of the degree towhich the image sensor reacts to light. The higher the number, the g

44Setting the Color ModeYou can set the color reproduction of the images you capture. There are fourcolor modes to choose from: standard, portrait, la

45SharpnessYou can adjust the sharpness to obtain sharply defined images.The default setting is None.1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keysto

46SaturationYou can adjust the saturation of images. Select High to increase the saturationand obtain bright images and Low to reduce the saturation.T

47You can use two types of memory card in this unit, a CF card and an SD card.The default setting is the slot that contains a card.If both a CF card a

48Creating a FolderYou can create and select folders for storing images in.Creating a New Folder1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keysto sele

49Changing the Folder1. Display the folder setting window and pressthe OK button.2. Press [] on the toggle key to select [Select].3. Press [ ] on th

5Cautionary points on handling this product• This product is a precision instrument. Do not drop or use in a rough manner.• This product is not waterp

50Selecting a Memory Card and Creating FoldersFile NumberingWhen file numbering is set to [ON], the file number of the last captured imageis stored in

51Setting File Numbering1. Press the MENU button. Press the toggle keysto select [3 File Numbering] in the setup menuand press the OK button.2. The fi

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Playing Back ImagesThis section explains how to playback and delete photographswith this unit attached to the camera.Refer to the instruction manual f

54Playing Back ImagesThis section explains the various methods of viewing images on the LCD monitorof this unit.Playing Back FramesDisplays the images

55Zoom-in DisplayZooms in on the frame being displayed.1. Press the Display button to display the frame.2. Select the image you wish to zoom in on wit

56Displaying the Information ScreenDisplays information on the recorded images.The file number, date and time of recording and other information will

57145678392Recording InformationRecordinginformationHistogramFolder numberImage file number TimePreview screenDate1 Shutter speed2 Aperture3 Metered m

58Erasing ImagesThis section explains how to delete taken images. There are two ways of delet-ing images: [One Image] which deletes one frame at a tim

59Erasing All Images (Entire Folder)Deletes all of the images stored in a folder.1. Press the Display button.The most recently recorded image will be

6Cautionary points on safe operation and handlingSafe operating cautionsUsable memory cardsThe following memory cards have been verified for compatibi

60Protecting ImagesThis section explains how to protect images.Set the shutter release mode selector lever to any position other than L toprotect imag

MenusThis chapter explains the functions that can be selected from thisunit’s menu screen.There are three types of menu mode available; Recording Menu

62Menu Screen OperationsThe following screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the MENUbutton is pressed. This screen enables all of the vario

63Recording MenuThe following screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the MENUbutton is pressed.The [] symbol displayed in the top left-hand

64[1] Shooting ModeThe shooting mode for images is set up on this menu suitable for the subjectbeing photographed.The default setting is [Standard].Se

65[4] SaturationThe saturation for images is set up on this menu.The default setting is [Normal].See “Basic Setup: Setting the Sharpness, Tone andSatu

66Recording Menu[7] StorageThe memory card onto which images are to be stored is selected on this menu.Two different types of memory card can be used,

67The following screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the MENUbutton is pressed.The [] symbol displayed second from the left indicates the

68Playback Menu[1] Erase ImageImages stored in either each individual folder or the entire contents of thememory card are erased on this menu.1 Select

69[3] Slide ShowThis activates the slide show in which the images stored on the memory cardare displayed sequentially.1 Select the Playback Menu, and

7CautionCautions when throwing away/giving away memory cards• Due to the Format and Delete function of this product and personal computers, fileinform

70Switching Across to the High Contrast ScreenIt is possible to switch the display across to the high contrast screen whenimages are difficult to see

713 Select the required parameter with the toggle keys.4 Press the OK button to activate the protectionfunction.* Protected images cannot be erased.[6

72[7] Set MagnificationThis sets the magnification ratio for enlarging a certain area of an image beingplayed back with the use of the ZOOM button. Yo

73[9] Shadow Alert LevelThis sets the level of the shadow for which an alert is to be displayed when thehighlight and shadow alert function has been a

743 Select the required parameter with the toggle keys.4 Press the OK button.• All images will be deleted regardless of the parameter set here if all

75The parameters required when using this unit are set up on this menu.The following screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the MENUbutton i

76[1] Color Space (JPEG)The color space for images to be recorded in the JPEG format is set up on thismenu. The default setting is [sRGB].See “Basic S

77[3] File NumberingSets whether or not to save images under sequential file numbers even whenthe memory card or folder is changed.The default setting

78[5] Noise ReductionImages taken with the ISO sensitivity set high or with long exposures tend tobe grainy. This phenomenon is reduced when the noise

793 Press [OK].4 Select the required display format with the tog-gle key .5 Select [Time] with the toggle key .6 Select the required display time with

8Foreword ... 2Cautionary points on safe operation and

80[8] Auto Monitor OFFThis menu sets the display time for displaying playback images and menuscreens on the digital LCD display. The default setting i

81[10] LanguageThis menu sets the language to be used on the menu screens displayed on theLCD monitor. A total of five different languages can be sele

82* Before Performing the Formatting ProcessNote that all images on the memory card will be deleted when the formatting process isexecuted, even if th

Connecting to the PCThis section explains how to connect a camera fitted with theMamiya ZD Back to a personal computer or television. Refer tothe soft

84You can connect a camera fitted with this unit to a television with the use of avideo cable (sold separately) and display the contents of the LCD mo

85Taking Photographs with the Use of the SoftwareBy connecting the camera to a personal computer onto which Mamiya DigitalPhotoStudio has been install

86Connecting to the PC1. Connect the card reader to the PC.2. Open the My Computer folder anddouble click on the card reader drive.3. Double click on

87Transferring images using Mamiya Digital PhotoStudioConnect this unit to the PC and transfer the images from this unit memory cardto the PC using th

88Connecting to the TVBy connecting a camera fitted with this unit to a television, you can display thecontents of the LCD monitor on the TV screen.1.

MaintenanceThis chapter explains the daily maintenance procedures for thisunit. 08_ZD back_E_p089-090 07/3/9, 20:4389

9Setting the Color Mode ... 44Setting the Sharpness, Tone and Saturation ...

90MaintenanceCleaning the filterCheck that dust or dirt does not adhere tothe IR/Low Pass Filter by holding the cam-era and light shines on the filter

TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information that should be read thoroughlybefore problems occur with this unit. 09_ZD back_E_p091-094 07/3/9, 20:

92Being Prepared for ProblemsBefore deciding that you have a problem with this unit, check the problemagainst the following list to ascertain its caus

93• The LCD monitor displays and images are blurred.• Is the screen dirty or otherwise soiled?Wipe the screen with a lens cleaner or similar type of s

94Error Messages and RecoveryError messages are displayed on the LCD monitor when errors occur with thecamera.Error Messages and RecoveryError Message

AppendixThis chapter provides information on digital terminology, an in-dex, and the camera specifications. 10_ZD back_E_p095-106 07/3/9, 20:4495

96Digital TerminologyChannelThe image’s color component. On a “Curve/histogram” screen, there arefour channels, “RGB”, “R-ch (red)”, “G-ch (green)”, “

97CompressionThe process of reducing the size of a file using a predetermined method.Conversely, the process of restoring compressed data is known var

98Digital TerminologyIEEE 1394A high speed serial transmission system/protocol that connects a computerwith a peripheral device such as an MO drive or

99ppcThis is an abbreviation for a unit of resolution, “pixels per centimeter”.It expresses the number of pixels in one centimeter. A higher number re