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Software release: 3.2 (February 2010)
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  • Page 1 Roundshot D2x / D2xs Software release: 3.2 (February 2010) page 0 Instruction Manual Roundshot D3 - version 2.4 June 2009 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch...
  • Page 2 1 Instruction Manual Roundshot D3 - version 2.4 June 2009 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2.3 Distance 3.2.4 Resolution 3.2.5 Exposure 3.2.6 Colour 3.2.7 HDR 3.2.8 File type 3.2.9 Manage 3.2.10 Optimisation 3.2.11 Info 3.2.12 Start Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 2...
  • Page 4 6.4.1 International warranty + product registration 6.4.2 Software + firmware updates 6.5 Return of equipment / recycling 7. Technical data Impressum Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 3...

  • Page 5: System Overview

    Socket for external starter cable Tilt break Socket for external power cable Tilt plate Ethernet plug (to computer) Power cable/connectors (a/b) Battery Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 4...

  • Page 6: Computer / Tablet Pc

    Currently the following operating systems can be used (both 32-bit and 64-bit): Windows XP With Intel processors only: Windows VISTA Mac OS 10.5 Windows 7 Mac OS 10.6 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 5...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Battery charger Power supply Laptop holder to attach on a tripod NiMh battery 12V 4.5A USB GPS device: GlobalSat BU-353 USB Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 6...
  • Page 8 Continental Europe United Kingdom North America (USA, Australia & New Zealand Canada, Mexico) & Japan Various additional accessories: Starter cable Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 7...

  • Page 9: How To Get Started

    2.1 Step 1: Get the computer ready 2.1.1 With tablet PC (supplied with camera) For cameras supplied with a tablet PC the Seitz Roundshot capture software is already installed on the tablet PC and the network configuration is complete. Start the tablet PC by pulling the on/off lever on the top left side of the computer. The start-up takes approximately one minute: The tablet PC is operated with the supplied digital pen via touch screen.

  • Page 10: With Other Computers

    2.1 Step 1: Get the computer ready 2.1.2 With all other computers website (www.roundshot.ch) and load the Seitz Roundshot installer program (exe) on refer to section 6.4. Important: Make sure to install the software using an account which has administrator rights.
  • Page 11 Deactivate User Account Control for Windows VISTA Windows VISTA has an additional security layer built in which prompts the user before execution of an application. To run the Seitz Roundshot capture software this additional security layer needs to be turned off. Open control panel, select user...
  • Page 12 2.1 Step 1: Get the computer ready (continued) 2.1.2 With all other computers (continued) Start the Seitz capture software by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop: The software opens directly in the menu: Shoot menu Parameter menu menu is used for image taking, viewing (preview), editing (raw conversion, post production) and finally saving.
  • Page 13 It is possible to change the IP of the camera in the pop-up window. Establish the camera connection by confirming with Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 12...
  • Page 14 360° Confirm by pressing the button. Important: this step may also be necessary when the Seitz Roundshot capture software has been reinstalled or updated. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch...
  • Page 15 IP range than the camera (for example: 192.168.178.10). By clicking on the IP address on the camera is changed: 192.168.178.88 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 14...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Select Shoot Settings

    For more detailed information on image parameters and software functions please consult section 3.2 Press to start a scan. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 15...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Adjust Your Settings

    Save the image and transfer the image on your computer for post- processing. Once the image has been saved the icon turns green. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 16...

  • Page 18: Seitz Roundshot D3 Software

    Please note that the HSL (colour) menu is minimised by default for image taking. these colour options are required for post-production only. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 17...
  • Page 19 The above display is optimised for a 1,280 x 1,024 px screen resolution. When using a smaller resolution missing graphical elements can be accessed using >> arrow buttons. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 18...
  • Page 20 HSL etc. can be done conveniently on a calibrated screen at home / in the studio. Please refer to chapter 5 for detailed explanations on the ideal workflow (post production). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 19...

  • Page 21: Shoot Settings

    RGB. The choice of file type (and for example the raw Press the button to close the window. which is saved together with the raw (dng) file Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 20...

  • Page 22: Focusing Assistant

    Focusing Assistant to fine-tune sharpness. Choose a point in the preview image with good contrast and avoid uniform surfaces (such as a white wall, etc.). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 21...

  • Page 23: Zoom

    We recommend to save the image as a dng (raw) file whenever possible and to apply the optimisation only in post-production. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 22...

  • Page 24: Fit On Screen

    The standard display showing the panorama in its full height and with scrolling bars for horizontal panning is useful to see 100% of the vertical resolution. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 23...

  • Page 25: Camera Head Position

    This is useful for follow-on work or for post- production. Access metadata in PhotoMe, Photoshop Bridge/camera raw, Lightroom or in Photoshop by clicking ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+I. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 24...

  • Page 26: Histogram

    (information in bright areas is cropped). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 25...
  • Page 27 20% can create additional noise in the image. Using it for example at night is not recommendable as intentionally dark areas of the image become too bright. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 26...

  • Page 28: Colour Adjustment

    HSL tool slows down the image process. For this reason it is highly recommended to use it only during post processing and not during image- taking. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 27...

  • Page 29: Start/Stop

    * Post-processing of dng files in camera raw (latest version) and Lightroom 2.0 is possible with images of up to Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 28...

  • Page 30: Parameter Menu

    * HDR mixing tool is not available for the 3.2 software version. It will be activated in a future software release. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 29...

  • Page 31: Lens

    Please note that this command does only remove the lens from favourites, but not Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 30...
  • Page 32 Click on the brand name/type to display the available lenses. The lenses are shown in order of focal lengths. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 31...
  • Page 33 SLR camera, take a jpg picture, open it in a metadata viewer software such as PhotoMe (www.photome.de) or in Photoshop. The exact focal length will be indicated in the metadata. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 32...

  • Page 34: Format

    . Enter the rotation angle (in degrees). When working with a tablet PC, activate the electronic keyboard by selecting the icon on the lower left corner of the screen. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 33...
  • Page 35 360° works only with an angle of exactly 360°. When selecting any other angle the blending option will be set to Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 34...

  • Page 36: Distance

    Also, the software adjusts the horizontal image format, as with a larger effective focal length the image becomes longer (more pixels). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 35...

  • Page 37: Resolution

    3.2.4 Resolution menu: The Roundshot D2x allows seven resolution options: • XXL L (3x3 / 682 pixels vertical resolution) M (4x4 / 512 pixels vertical resolution) S (6x6 / 341 pixels vertical resolution) XS (9x9 / 227 pixels vertical resolution)

  • Page 38: Exposure

    (1 for weak, 100 for maximum adjustment). When selecting a manual exposure speed choose it from the values in the list. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 37...
  • Page 39 Push the lever up to make the image lighter or down to make the image darker. Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 38...
  • Page 40 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 39...
  • Page 41 Select the type for scheduler to use (manual/automatic). Confirm by pressing the button. Please refer to section 4.10 for a more detailed explanation on the scheduler. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 40...
  • Page 42 To capture static or almost static scenes where a fast exposure speed is not important, close the aperture (for example, from f=8 to f=16). This will increase sharpness and depth of field. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 41...

  • Page 43: Colour

    This settings works well for most situations. In situations with special light conditions select or one of the light presets (tungsten, fluorescent, direct sun, cloudy). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 42...
  • Page 44 This transformation comes closest to the perception by the human eye. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 43...
  • Page 45 For output requiring fine detail (such as fine-art printing) it is therefore recommendable to work in AdobeRGB. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 44...
  • Page 46 DNG file. All other optimisations (gamma, S- This is necessary to keep the original raw file unchanged. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 45...

  • Page 47: Hdr

    * HDR mixing tool is not available for the 3.2 software version. It will be activated in a future software release. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 46...

  • Page 48: File Type

    Very high (100%), High (75%), Medium (50%), Low (25%) and Very Low (10%). Confirm and save your settings by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 47...
  • Page 49 Camera raw (latest version) and Lightroom 2.0 can convert the Roundshot The Seitz Roundshot software can reopen dng files and convert them into tiff or jpg images without pixel limitations. For more information on the ideal workflow please visit chapter 5.
  • Page 50 (text or number) with the time stamp at the beginning of the image taking process. By pressing further time stamp options are displayed. Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 49...
  • Page 51 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 50...
  • Page 52 They add essential additional information (scene, artist) to the automatically saved metadata (such as lens selection, format, distance, resolution, exposure, colour settings, file type, optimisations). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 51...

  • Page 53: Manage

    TIFF or JPEG image. A second (more direct) possibility to open a saved raw image is to open a small explorer window on top of the Seitz Roundshot D3 software and drag + drop the file into the Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 -...
  • Page 54 Service menu: enables access to a menu for hardware and software maintenance. You can update the camera firmware from this menu Acknowledgements Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 53...
  • Page 55 Confirm by pressing the button. Select to define the percentage zoom of a selected area on the Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 54...
  • Page 56 The histogram graph is a very useful tool to define the perfect exposure of the image. Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 55...
  • Page 57 For more information on how to establish a connection between computer and camera please visit section 2. Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 56...
  • Page 58 Camera (flash file software within the roundshot D2x) D3 Imaging Server Seitz Roundshot D3 (this software) Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 57...
  • Page 59 (to maintain new lenses programmed by the user), (to maintain special angles of rotation) and maintain special distance settings). Confirm by pressing the button. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 58...
  • Page 60 This function updates the software within the camera. To do this you will need to download first the new flash file from the Seitz Roundshot website. At the same time make sure to download the latest version of the capture software. This is...
  • Page 61 Confirm by pressing the button. occurs continuously (for example, no data transfer is possible between digital scan back and computer). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 60...
  • Page 62 HDR photography or to let the camera work on its own for a longer time period without any intervention by the photographer (for example, for high resolution time-lapse). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 61...

  • Page 63: Optimisation

    We recommend to save the image as a dng (raw) file whenever possible and to apply the optimisation only in post-production. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 62...
  • Page 64 & optimisation settings are applied on a new scan only. new colour & optimisation results can be viewed. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 63...

  • Page 65: Info

    Lightroom or in Photoshop by clicking ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+I. 3.2.12. Start Press the button to go to the menu to take an image. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 64...

  • Page 66: Tips & Resources (How To

    There are several factors at work that influence the sharpness of the image: Parameters enhancing sharpness Lens settings (focus, aperture) Distance setting Lens data Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 65...
  • Page 67 Enter the exact focusing distance in the software setting length which in turn is needed to obtain the best sharpness. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 66...
  • Page 68 On the table draw a cross (for example, exactly 1m vertical, 1m horizontal): Step 2: Centre the optical axis of the Roundshot D2x camera exactly at the centre of the cross. Focus on the cross and change the distance in the software. Enter the effective focal length in the Seitz Roundshot capture software, starting for example with f=28.0...
  • Page 69 Step 3: Complete a series of test images, each time increasing the effective focal length in the software. The Seitz Roundshot capture software will automatically adjust the image length (amount of pixels horizontally). f=28.0 f=28.1 f=28.2 f=29.0 f=28.0 f=28.1 f=28.2 F=29.0...
  • Page 70 D2x = 14 µ or 0.014mm For example: The image length for a 360° panorama taken with the Roundshot D2x: 35mm lens => 35 x 2 x 3.14159265 x 360 / 360 / 0.014 = 80mm lens =>...
  • Page 71 To take the example of the 35mm and 80mm focal lengths again: 35mm: 4 seconds 80mm: 10 seconds These are minimum capture times (under daylight lighting conditions). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 70...

  • Page 72: Equalize Beginning/End Of A 360° Panorama

    The extension size should exceed area above 360° (in this example > 40°). As a result, the panorama has an additional white background to the left: Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 71...
  • Page 73 On the right part of the image select an area including more than the part above 360° (>40° in this example). Cut the selection and paste it on the left of the image. selection paste Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 72...
  • Page 74 Zoom to more than 100% to check. Select the layer mask and activate the gradient tool with the "Foreground to background" preset. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 73...
  • Page 75 1 pixel width from these white areas remains. Resize the image and load the final 360° panorama in a viewer of your choice. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 74...

  • Page 76: Use A Usb Gps Device

    No connection to USB device GPS device connected to computer, searching for satellite signal GPS device connected to computer and satellite signal received Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 75...
  • Page 77 GPS status symbol remains red. In this case the GPS device is not able to fix a location and no GPS data will be saved in the image metadata. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 76...

  • Page 78: Use A Compass

    When saving the images in DNG the compass data is lost and accessed by viewing the metadata. cannot be recovered in post processing. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 77...

  • Page 79: Program The Scheduler

    (or tasks) can be defined: - Photo Rhythm Job - Photo Continuous Job - Service Job (not used for Roundshot D2x cameras) For example define a to take an image at constant time intervals. In this example, the Job will launch a 1x1 image once every hour during 24 hours per day.
  • Page 80 It is also possible to repeat the sequence several times and select later the best set of images. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 79...
  • Page 81 As soon as the software is closed or the stop button pressed, the scheduler will stop. Camera alive signal over HTTP should not be used with Roundshot D2x GPS data (latitude, longitude) are saved with the image and can be camera.

  • Page 82: Read + Edit Metadata

    PhotoMe is a dedicated software to display, analyse and edit metadata. Load a DNG, TIFF or JPG file into the software to display image and camera data: Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 81...
  • Page 83 Camera raw shows only metadata for exposure speed, ISO/ASA and focal length. For a complete list of metadata please refer to PhotoMe or Adobe Bridge. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 82...
  • Page 84 Click on to display the full list: For a full list of metadata please refer to PhotoMe or Adobe Bridge. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 83...
  • Page 85 In Photoshop the metadata can be accessed by selecting or by pressing ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+I: For a full list of metadata please refer to PhotoMe or Adobe Bridge. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 84...

  • Page 86: Introduction

    5. Workflow 5.1 Introduction The Roundshot D2x is a very versatile camera system and can be used for a large variety of different applications. For each of these applications different end products are created, which in turn influences the choice of workflow. Therefore we recommend thinking through the ideal workflow before starting to use the camera in the field.

  • Page 87: Raw Workflow

    RGB image preview. Then apply the post production steps for white balance, histogram optimisation, tone-mapping, colour noise reduction and for other (optional) settings. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 86...

  • Page 88: Seitz Roundshot Software

    5.2 RAW workflow (continued) 5.2.1 Seitz Roundshot software Open the dng file in Seitz Roundshot software. Place an explorer window over the Seitz Roundshot preview window and drag+drop the dng file into the software. Another possibility is to load the file in the The panorama is displayed in the preview window.
  • Page 89 • Luminance: to increase/decrease the luminance of the selected colour only * Hue, saturation, luminance Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 88...
  • Page 90 This method helps to remove a significant part of the noise without losing dynamic range (as no information is clipped), and without losing sharpness (as no median filter is used) Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 89...
  • Page 91 The effect of the details enhancement tools are visible only in zoom mode. They can also slow down the saving process if active. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 90...
  • Page 92 . As a next step open the image in Adobe Photoshop for further post production adjustments and retouching. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 91...

  • Page 93: Camera Raw

    To save processing time it is beneficial to define the desired colour depth and size at this step (rather than later in Photoshop). Choosing an 8 bit colour depth reduces file size by factor 2. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 92...
  • Page 94 (load) specific settings. To do this click on the settings icon on the right side of the menu bar. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 93...
  • Page 95 Another possibility is to use the white balance tool (menu bar) to define a specific white point in the preview image: Please note that if any white balancing has been done in the Seitz Roundshot software at image capture, these settings are saved with the...
  • Page 96 It is also possible to create an automatic histogram optimisation by selecting The S-Curve tone mapping stretches the mid-tones, compresses the extremes and increases contrast. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 95...
  • Page 97 Photoshop where additional sharpening options and different sharpening filters are available (for example: smart sharpening). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 96...
  • Page 98 The final image opens in Photoshop. Continue the post production in Photoshop if required. Save the image as a 16-bit tiff, 8-bit jpg or in other file formats. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 97...

  • Page 99: Lightroom

    The dng file is now loaded in Lightroom. To see the full image click on the thumbnail image on the left: Menus Histogram Thumbnail Preview Menu details Statistics on loaded images Display options Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 98...
  • Page 100 Click on the tool and select the crop area in the preview: Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 99...
  • Page 101 White Balance Selector tool or change temperature / tint: Please note that if any white balancing has been done in the Seitz Roundshot software at image capture, these settings are saved with the dng file and applied when opening the image in the raw converter The ideal white point varies with the illumant (light) prevailing in the image.
  • Page 102 Adjust the settings and see the results in the preview. The S-Curve tone mapping stretches the mid-tones, compresses the extremes and increases contrast. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 101...
  • Page 103 Photoshop where additional sharpening options and different sharpening filters are available (for example: smart sharpening). Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 102...
  • Page 104 5.2.3 Lightroom (continued) The following adjustments allow to fine-tune the image in colour tone or to apply specific lens corrections. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 103...
  • Page 105 Continue the post production in Photoshop if required. Save the image as a 16-bit tiff, 8-bit jpg or in other file formats. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 104...

  • Page 106: Rgb Workflow

    5.3 RGB workflow In the RGB workflow image capture and RGB conversion are done in one step in the Seitz Roundshot capture software. This workflow is ideal for applications where speed and minimal post production are important. 5.3.1 Full resolution RGB workflow...
  • Page 107 Set all other parameters to the desired value (format, distance, ISO/ASA, File type TIFF or JPG). The resulting TIFF or JPG files cannot be reopened by the Seitz Roundshot software or other raw converters. Post-processing needs to be done entirely in Photoshop.

  • Page 108: Hdr Workflow

    A multiple of 11 f-stops Colour depth 16-bit 16-bit or 32-bit File formats dng, tiff, or jpg dng, tiff, jpg, hdr or exr Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 107...
  • Page 109 As a consequence, the HDR mixing will lead to artefacts. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 108...
  • Page 110 This makes the camera return anti-clockwise to the starting position, thus ensuring a perfectly uniform pixel registration for every image. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 109...
  • Page 111 Open the menu Then press the button start. The camera will start image-taking in the defined sequence. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 110...
  • Page 112 S-curve needs to be set to 1. The less processing the image contains, the higher 32bit image quality is generated. Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 111...
  • Page 113 A 32bit EXR file is saved according to the selected image saving path. The Seitz Roundshot HDR mixing tool is able to process all dng file resolutions. However it does not contain any ghost removal or image alignment tools.

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6.1 Power supply: AC power adaptor and battery charger The Roundshot D2x camera can be operated either with the battery or by connecting the camera to a permanent power supply. Power supply: Battery interchangeable Socket battery charger Socket for external...

  • Page 115: Possible Error Messages And Reset Of The Scan Back

    6.2 Possible error messages In this section we have summarised possible errors of the Roundshot D2x camera system. In case the error cannot be solved please contact your distributor or a Seitz Roundshot technician in Switzerland. 6.2.1 Exposure and data transfer errors These errors occur when the exposure (capture time) is not ideal or when the data cannot be transferred between camera and computer (RAM).
  • Page 116 The image could not be transferred Rescan Not enough entirely from the camera RAM to the CCD lines computer RAM received Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 115...
  • Page 117 Flash IP error has failed The D3 imaging server is not Close the program and open it again Connection running refused error Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 116...
  • Page 118 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 117...
  • Page 119 6.2.3 Camera flash errors Flashing the camera is required from time to time to update the software on the Roundshot D2x. Camera flash errors occur when these updates fail. Root cause Solution The path of the flash file on the...
  • Page 120 Reconfigure the computer operating Socket access because the application lacked system or reinstall the software with error the required privileges the right privileges Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 119...

  • Page 121: Camera Maintenance

    6.3 Camera maintenance The Roundshot D2x contains high-tech electronic components. Therefore it is important to handle the camera with care, in particular: Make sure that all releases (for example tilt release) are securely fastened, especially for image taking Do not use the camera in rain or snow without any special weatherproof case...
  • Page 122 6.3 Camera maintenance (continued) Camera The motor and battery units as well as the Seitz D3 digital scan back are covered with a special coating..Over time dust and other particles may accumulate on the rubber coating. Remove them with a soft water-drenched cloth.

  • Page 123: International Warranty + Product Registration

    6.4.1 International warranty & product registration Your Roundshot D2x camera is covered by the international 2-year Seitz warranty. The warranty is linked to the serial number of the camera directly and is stored in our database. If there is any malfunction or defect of the equipment we will repair the camera at no cost.

  • Page 124: Software + Firmware Updates

    Therefore we recommend downloading the software directly to your computer from our website. The Seitz Roundshot D3 software runs on Windows PCs (XP and VISTA) as well as on Mac computers (OS 10.4 and 10.5) with 32-bit Intel processors. To update the firmware (within Seitz D3 digital scan back) and Seitz Roundshot D3...

  • Page 125: Return Of Equipment / Recycling

    Your camera and accessories will be picked up by our courier service and will be recycled in our factory. We wish you continued success and fun with your Roundshot D2x! Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - ©...

  • Page 126: Technical Data

    7. Technical data Technical changes reserved Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 125...

  • Page 127: Impressum

    Hauptstr. 14 8512 Lustdorf / Switzerland ph: +41 52 376 33 53 email: seitz@roundshot.ch www.roundshot.ch Technical changes reserved February 2010 Instruction Manual Roundshot D2x - version 3.2 February 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 126...

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