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- Page 2 &RS\ULJKW All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Delta-T Devices Ltd. Under the law, copying includes translation into another language. Copyright © 2000, 2003 Delta-T Devices Limited...
- Page 3 &RQWHQWV 6HOI/HYHOOLQJ0RXQW7\SH6/0 )HDWXUHV $VVHPEO\,QVWUXFWLRQV ,QVWUXFWLRQVIRU8VH To operate Image alignment in HemiView 8VLQJWKH1LNRQ&RROSL[&DPHUD 7DNLQJ+HPLSKRWRV Image size and compression Camera settings Exposure 'RZQORDGLQJLPDJHVWRD3& Taking the Picture :DUUDQW\DQG6HUYLFH 7HUPVDQG&RQGLWLRQVRI6DOH 6HUYLFHDQG6SDUHV 7HFKQLFDO6XSSRUW Contact details 6/08VHU0DQXDOY &RQWHQWV z ...
- Page 4 North. This is necessary for taking hemiphots for use with Delta-T’s HemiView canopy analysis software. The SLM4 is designed for use with the Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with hemispherical lens attachment. For ease of use, the mount is equipped with the following features:- ·...
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- Page 6 $VVHPEO\,QVWUXFWLRQV · Fix the SLM4 to a tripod for stability, using tripod socket in its base (Fig 1). · Fit the lens into the collar. Tighten the clamping screw using the 4mm hex driver supplied (Fig. 2). (If the lens has been supplied as part of a HemiView system it will already have been fitted to the collar).
- Page 7 Fig. 2 Fitting the lens to the collar Fig. 3 Fitting the camera to the lens 6/08VHU0DQXDOY &RQWHQWV z ...
- Page 8 Fig. 4 Clamping the collar to the gimbal plate Fig. 5 Orientation of camera z &RQWHQWV 6/08VHU0DQXDOY ...
- Page 9 Fig. 6 Fitting the alignment marker clip to the flash unit Fig. 7 Checking the lens alignment 6/08VHU0DQXDOY &RQWHQWV z ...
- Page 10 ,QVWUXFWLRQVIRU8VH 7RRSHUDWH Remove the lens cover. Level the mount using the balance weights and bubble level. Rotate the mount so that the red end of the compass needle is between the marks on the compass housing. If you are using the mount above your head, make sure you know roughly which way North is, as the two ends of the needle look the same from below.
- Page 11 VLQJWKH1LNRQ&RROSL[&DPHUD 7DNLQJ+HPLSKRWRV The Coolpix 4500 is a very capable camera, and the user has a lot of control over the settings. This does mean that getting the right settings can be complicated. It is well worth taking some time to learn how the camera works before using it in the field.
- Page 12 ([SRVXUH Getting the exposure right can have a significant effect on how easy it is to classify your image in HemiView, and on the accuracy of your calculations. Your aim is to have areas of sky at the top end of the brightness range, and areas of canopy at the lower end.
- Page 13 7DNLQJWKH3LFWXUH · Select self-timer mode by repeatedly pressing the focus mode button until the timer icon shows (p 58). Check the flash icon is also showing. · Now hold down the focus mode button, and rotate the command dial until the focus is set to infinity (p 61) ·...
- Page 14 Delta-T shall not be liable to the buyer by reason of any delay or failure to perform our obligations in relation to the goods and/or services, if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond the Delta-T’s reasonable control.
- Page 15 No goods or equipment should be returned to Delta-T without first obtaining the agreement of Delta-T or our distributor. On receipt at Delta-T, the goods will be inspected and the user informed of the likely cost and delay. We normally expect to complete repairs within a few working days of receiving the equipment.