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Epson R-D1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® User’s Guide Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Turning the power on ......19 Setting the date and time......19 Main Features .
  • Page 4 Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge ... .31 EPSON PhotoRAW ......45 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos EPSON RAW Plug-In .
  • Page 5 Viewfinder indicators ......51 Internal clock ....... . . 51 Power supply .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ❏ Protect the camera from rapid temperature change. storage device periodically. ❏ Epson is not liable for any problems resulting from the loss or corruption ❏ Never spill liquid onto this product. of data on the HDD.
  • Page 7 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Digital Still Camera Model: G911A...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    ❏ Use only the Epson battery charger provided to charge the Epson ❏ Do not dispose of the battery as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose Li-ion battery Model EU-85. Never attempt to charge other types of it in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.
  • Page 9 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Digital Still Camera Model: G911A...
  • Page 10 Introduction Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 11 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Digital Still Camera Model: G911A...

  • Page 12: Fcc Compliance Statement For United States Users

    Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class more of the following measures. B Personal Computers: ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna EPSON AMERICA, INC. ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Located at: MS 3-13 ❏...
  • Page 13 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: EPSON Type of Product: Digital Still Camera Model: G911A...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Battery charger Power cord (for battery charger) Camera body Lens cap User’s guide CD-ROM (EPSON PhotoRAW/EPSON RAW Plug-In, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0*) * Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 may not be included in some countries. Li-ion battery Strap Getting Started Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 15: Camera Parts

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter as shown below. To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.
  • Page 16 Status gauge Four needles display information about the current settings (number of remaining photos, X contact Used to mount an optional flash. photo quality, remaining battery power, and white balance settings). For details, see Lens release button Used to mount or remove lenses. “About the Status Gauge”...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap To Your Camera

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter as shown below. To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery

    Indicates charging is complete or the battery is not fully seated in the battery charger. Inserting the battery Your camera uses the lithium-ion battery (EU-85) provided. Only use an Epson Li-ion EU-85 battery with the camera. Getting Started Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 19: Installing And Removing A Memory Card

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter ❏ To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” as shown below. If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 20: Installing A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card Installing a memory card Format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the card 1. Make sure that the SD memory access LED is off, and then open or when you see a message on the LCD display instructing you to do so. the memory card cover.

  • Page 21: Removing A Memory Card

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter ❏ To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” as shown below. If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 22: Removing M (Bayonet) Mount Lenses

    2. Insert the lens and turn it clockwise until you hear a click. 2. Pull the lens straight out of the mount. Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses Mounting L mount lenses 1. Turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go while pressing Note: ❏...

  • Page 23: Removing L Mount Lenses

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter as shown below. To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Camera

    Note: Setting Up Your Camera To turn the power switch off, turn it to the off position. Setting the date and time Turning the power on When you turn on the camera the first time, you need to set the current 1.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date Format

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter as shown below. To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 26: Power Save Timer Settings

    Confirming the current settings The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup menu. You can check the current settings on the LCD monitor. Power save timer settings 1. Select Current Settings in the Camera Settings menu using the JOG dial.

  • Page 27: Resetting The Default Settings

    1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Resetting the default settings Note: Releasing the Shutter as shown below. To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power” If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings on page 23.

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Taking Pictures

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Note: About the Status Gauge Although “500” is shown on the meter as the maximum number, the actual maximum number of remaining photos is 999. You can use the status gauge on top of the camera to check the Photo Quality following: the number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining battery power, and white balance.

  • Page 29: Setting Photo Quality

    2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position. Setting Photo Quality the ENTER button. The needles indicate the following:. Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, size, and compression ratio) must be specified.

  • Page 30: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to WB position. 1. Pull up on the shutter speed dial (ISO speed dial) as shown. 2. Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired white balance (light source). You can select from Auto, Sunny, Shade, Cloudy, 2.

  • Page 31: Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture)

    2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position. Setting Photo Quality the ENTER button. The needles indicate the following:. Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, size, and compression ratio) must be specified.

  • Page 32: Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter Speed)

    You can change exposure compensation using the shutter speed dial. 1. Position the subject for which you want to set exposure, and press the AE-lock button. The exposure is locked and remains locked while the AE-lock button is held. Background is much brighter than the Select positive values main subject Background is much darker than the main...

  • Page 33: B (Bulb) Shooting Mode

    2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position. Setting Photo Quality the ENTER button. The needles indicate the following:. Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, size, and compression ratio) must be specified.

  • Page 34: Manually Locking The Aperture Setting

    Manually Locking the Aperture Setting Selecting a Frame To lock the aperture manually, follow the steps below. You can select 28 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm frames. Turn the frame selector lever to the frame appropriate for the focal length of the lens 1.

  • Page 35: Selecting Image Settings

    2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position. Setting Photo Quality the ENTER button. The needles indicate the following:. Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, size, and compression ratio) must be specified.

  • Page 36: Numbering Your Photos Sequentially

    7. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button down. Calibrating the Needles on the Status Note: For more information, see the documentation for your flash. Gauge You can check the number of remaining photos, photo quality, Numbering Your Photos Sequentially remaining battery power, and white balance using the status gauge on the top of the camera.
  • Page 37 2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position. Setting Photo Quality the ENTER button. The needles indicate the following:. Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, size, and compression ratio) must be specified.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Viewing And Managing Your Photos

    Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos - Histogram display Viewing Photos on the LCD Display - Highlight display - Framing guide display When you turn the power switch on, you’re ready to take pictures. To - Detailed information display view the photos on the camera, invert the LCD display toward you and - 4-photo display press the LCD button.
  • Page 39 Caution: Locking Images When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is erased, including locked images. This function is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Unlocking all images Note: After locking images, they become read only. To unlock all images in the SD memory card, raise the JOG dial and select Unlock all images, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 40 ❏ Print ( Framing guide display ) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF settings have been made) Histogram display ❏ Framing guide ❏ Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum) ❏ Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum) Detailed information display ❏...

  • Page 41: Viewing Your Photos In A Slide Show

    Caution: Locking Images When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is erased, including locked images. This function is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Unlocking all images Note: After locking images, they become read only. To unlock all images in the SD memory card, raise the JOG dial and select Unlock all images, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 42: Deleting Images

    ❏ When an SD memory card is locked, the message “Cannot delete. The SD Deleting Images card is write-protected.” is displayed. Remove the card from the camera, then unlock the card and try again. In playback mode, you can delete the currently displayed image or all Formatting a memory card images.

  • Page 43: Locking Images

    Caution: Locking Images When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is erased, including locked images. This function is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Unlocking all images Note: After locking images, they become read only. To unlock all images in the SD memory card, raise the JOG dial and select Unlock all images, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Setting Number Of Prints (Dpof Setting)

    1. Use the JOG dial to select LCD Brightness in the Basic Setup menu, then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the desired brightness and press the ENTER button. The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup menu.

  • Page 45: How To Use The Lcd Display

    3. Select Basic Setup and press the ENTER button. The Basic Setup Function Description menu is displayed. Calibrate Needles Displays the Needle Calibration menu to adjust Function Description the following four needles: E (number of remaining photos), R (photo quality), E Time and Date Sets the date (year, month, and day) and time (remaining battery power), and A (white...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Using The Lcd Display

    CANCEL button: Used to exit a menu without making changes. Function Description The screen returns to the previous menu or function. Print Order Set DPOF for one, Set DPOF for all (0 - 99), or View current DPOF. USER button: Accesses user-assigned functions.
  • Page 47 3. Select Basic Setup and press the ENTER button. The Basic Setup Function Description menu is displayed. Calibrate Needles Displays the Needle Calibration menu to adjust Function Description the following four needles: E (number of remaining photos), R (photo quality), E Time and Date Sets the date (year, month, and day) and time (remaining battery power), and A (white...

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Using The Raw Data Processing Software

    (EPSON RAW File) files on these applications. SVGA (800 × 600) or higher, 24 bit color or Display: higher Note: ❏ To install the EPSON PhotoRAW or EPSON RAW Plug-In software, ® Macintosh: OS: OS 9.1 - 9.2.2 (CarbonLib compatible), you need administrator privileges.

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    ❏ If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear, click Installing the Software the CD-ROM icon, and then select Open from the File menu. Then double-click EPSETUP. EXE. EPSON PhotoRAW For Macintosh users: Double-click Ins EPSON RAW Plug-In icon inside the EPSON 1.

  • Page 50: Starting The Software

    EPSON PhotoRAW is started and the main window is displayed. Note: ❏ When the EPSON RAW Plug-In does not start automatically even if you select an ERF file, select Open from the File menu, and select EPSON RAW Plug-In from the Format drop-down list. Then select your desired ERF file.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Camera

    ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration and operating system version ❏ Description of the problem You can purchase manuals and accessories from Epson at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Contacting Customer Support http://www.epson.com.hk Technical Support Hotline If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and documentation, contact the customer support services for assistance.

  • Page 53: For Users In Korea

    ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration and operating system version ❏ Description of the problem You can purchase manuals and accessories from Epson at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 54: Appendix A Appendix

    Appendix A Appendix Standards and Approvals Specifications Camera Camera Epson Rangefinder Digital Camera R-D1 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B General EN55024 Dimensions Height: 88.5 mm (3.54 inches) Lithium-ion battery and weight: Width: 142 mm (5.68 inches) Depth: 39.5 mm (1.58 inches)

  • Page 55: Optic System

    Performance File size of photos Photo quality: Compression ratio Average file size 2240 × 1488 (JPEG): Locked at 1/4 about 1.5MB 3008 × 2000 (JPEG): Locked at 1/4 about 3MB CCD-RAW: Non-compressive about 10MB About Optional Accessories The following options are available for the camera. Lithium-ion battery (Model: EU-85) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 56: Viewfinder Indicators

    Viewfinder indicators Battery service life: Number of shots possible Under shooting conditions 1*: Up to about 1000 Exposure meter: Displays optimal shutter speed on LED display shots based on metered value. Also displays current Under shooting conditions 2**: Up to about 360 value through shutter speed dial (optimal shutter shots (compliant with the CIPA standard) speed is the flashing number on the LCD display).

  • Page 57: Performance

    Performance File size of photos Photo quality: Compression ratio Average file size 2240 × 1488 (JPEG): Locked at 1/4 about 1.5MB 3008 × 2000 (JPEG): Locked at 1/4 about 3MB CCD-RAW: Non-compressive about 10MB About Optional Accessories The following options are available for the camera. ❏...
  • Page 58 9 Compression ratio, 24 EPSON RAW Plug-In, 43 charging, 12 Language, 20 Contacting EPSON, 47 ERF (EPSON RAW File), 43 inserting, 13 LCD button, 10 Current settings, 21 Exposure compensation, 26 lamp, 13 LCD display, 10, 11, 19, 40...
  • Page 59 aperture locking, 29 shutter speed locking, 27 SD card access LED, 10, 11 USER button, 10, 21 Memory card cover, 15 SD memory card Memory card slot, 15 formatting, 15, 37 MENU button, 10 installing, 14 WB lever, 10 removing, 16 WB settings lever, 11 write protect switch, 15 White balance, 23...

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