Kodak Posts Updated DCS Professional Host Software and Firmware

From the digital photojournalist's site www.robgalbraith.com comes word of the latest software and firmware updates for Kodak Professional DCS series cameras.

Changes in v5.9.3 DCS Host/Acquire include:

  • FireWire support for Windows 98 SE and 2000. OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 (FireWire) host adapter cards from Orange Micro and AdvanSys. FireWire support for G3 PowerBooks, including the built-in FireWire ports on the G3/400 and G3/500. See Kodak's IEEE 1394 Read Me for more information.

  • Allows the setting of the image resolution for photos saved as JPEGs. The default is 300 dpi.

  • Either all images being previewed, or just the one selected, may be acquired.

  • Double-click selection for selecting a camera folder (Mac version only).

  • Pre-selection of the active folder in the Camera Control window (Mac version only).

  • Cancel option for copying images to folder on the computer.

  • On/Off selection for displaying GPS data in the photo.

  • Reduced saturation preference for photos taken with the DCS 620X.

The v3.2.3 firmware update is for the DCS 520, DCS 560, DCS 620, DCS 660 and DCS 620X cameras. New firmware for the DCS 315 and 330 has not been posted. Changes include:

  • Photo transmission directly from the camera's serial port using a landline, GSM or CDMA mobile phone. Kodak is expected to soon unveil a web site where the unlock key may be purchased. It should also contain information on supported mobile phone models.

  • Image output resolution can now be preset in the camera.

  • Multiple Custom White Balance files can now be saved in camera memory from the camera itself.

  • Improved camera storage card compatibility.

  • External GPS support (Garmin GPS III Plus) via the camera's serial port.

  • Additional unspecified features are supported via the serial port as well.

  • Improved FireWire support (in conjunction with v5.9.3 of Kodak's acquire software, or a third party application built with v1.6.1 of Kodak's Software Development Kit). More PC systems are supported, as well as the newest G3 Powerbooks.