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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – version June 2017 Software release: Roundshot Metric version 2.18 (April 2017)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recharging the Roundshot Metric batteries Transport & storage International Warranty Software update Roundshot Metric hardware: “Club Metric” Return of equipment / recycling 5. Technical Data Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 2... -
Page 4: System Set-Up
2 LP-E6 camera batteries on slider 360° quick lock battery charger LC-E6E for LP-E6 USB socket ethernet socket Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 3... -
Page 5: Remote Controlling The Roundshot Metric With Wifi Devices
It is possible to remote control the Roundshot Metric with any computer or smart phone equipped with wifi. The first step is to connect the computer or smart phone to the Roundshot Metric wireless network and type the following password: roundshot Then open any web browser and type in the URL : http://192.168.169.15. -
Page 6: Checklist: Setting Up The Digital Camera
Checklist: setting up the digital camera Your Roundshot Metric is delivered with the following camera parameters already correctly set. Please make sure not to change these as otherwise the capture or processing of images may not work properly. ... -
Page 7: Roundshot Metric Workflow
Optional post production in Photoshop: • White balance • Specific tone-mapping of 32-bit HDR into 8- or 16-bit RGB image • Colour adjustments (especially for tone- mapped HDR panoramas) Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 6... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Hardware
Avoid using any additional levelling equipment. Most professional tripods come with a large 3/8’’ thread. Levelling Adjust the tripod with its legs so that the spirit on the Roundshot Metric is perfectly level. Turn Roundshot Metric on Turn on the Metric device by pressing the “on” button. The camera will now swing into horizontal position pointing forward. -
Page 9: Image Capture
50 seconds • 15 images For all programs the exposure is read by the Roundshot Metric light meter and set via USB control on the camera. The USB connection is also used to release the images, for release control and for writing capture information into image metadata. - Page 10 ISO values will not be suitable for 3D applications. Please contact us by email to obtain these programs and follow the instructions for importing the programs provided in this instruction manual. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 9...
- Page 11 1. Copy the programs received by email on the Roundshot USB key 2. Insert the USB key into the Roundshot Metric USB port 3. Restart the Metric device and quickly press on the “gear” symbol when the unit restarts: VR Drive 4.
- Page 12 Moving objects or individuals in the scene will lead to ghosting effects in the HDR mixing. A clean panorama reduces the need for post-production. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 11...
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Page 13: Image Transfer
Do not transfer the images using the wifi transfer feature of the camera. The camera- internal wifi relies on USB and may interfere with the Roundshot Metric USB control. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com... -
Page 14: Roundshot Image Bundler
The Roundshot Image Bundler is a dedicated software able to group all images taken with the Metric device by project. This is a great help to reduce the image sorting time and to avoid image grouping errors. It is also able to detect projects with redundant images (pause + redo) or incomplete panorama sets (missing images). - Page 15 When the watch folder option is active it is not possible to keep the images in the input folder. This folder is used as “hot folder” and any incoming new image will be sorted and moved to the output folder. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 14...
- Page 16 Papywizard XML file. The “UngroupedImages” folder contains all images that could not be grouped (for example images taken manually with your camera without Roundshot Metric). Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 15...
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Page 17: Stitching With Ptgui Or Autopano Software
2.1.5 Stitching workflow The images can be stitched using any stitching software. As the Roundshot Metric can export xml files defining the position of every image in “Papywizard” format, we recommend using software compatible with “Papywizard”. Here are two examples:... - Page 18 Continue with the stitching workflow until final rendering of the panorama. The xml file significantly enhances consistency and efficiency for the stitching of the final panorama. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 17...
- Page 19 “Photome”. You can write the same value as for the other images. After saving this new tag import the images again and proceed with stitching. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 18...
- Page 20 2.1.5 Stitching workflow (continued) When generating a full spherical panorama, it is possible to see the tripod and the Roundshot Metric motor in the nadir. These 2 elements are fixed and cannot be removed by anti-ghosting software. On top of that and depending on the software used for stitching, additional elements might be visible such as connection cables or the Metric L-bracket.
- Page 21 Once the selection is done, click on preview to see the final result. As you can see all moving elements were removed. Only fixed elements remains (tripod, x-motor) Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 20...
- Page 22 Open this image and edit it in Photoshop (or similar) then load the patch by clicking on insert. The image is now corrected and can be exported again into a tiff file. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 21...
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Page 23: Specific Hardware Settings
3. Specific hardware settings Accessing the Roundshot Metric settings menu Restart the Roundshot Metric and quickly press on the “gear” symbol when the unit restarts: VR Drive (Press to view settings) press database/import/append parametros general base de datos service menu... -
Page 24: Import Or Export Roundshot Metric Programs
To import or export programs, please use the roundshot USB key provided with the Metric. The “service menu” is reserved for factory service only. Restart the Roundshot Metric to exit the settings menu. VR Drive (Press to view settings) Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric –... -
Page 25: Maintenance & Warranty
Charge Transport & storage When transporting the Roundshot Metric from one location to the next, turn it off and place it in the explorer case. When turning the unit off, the camera will swing into its parking position looking straight up (+90°). -
Page 26: International Warranty
ID (serial number) and is stored in our database. If there is any malfunction or defect of the equipment we will repair the Roundshot Metric at no cost. The warranty extends to technical defaults that are not caused by careless use, damage by transportation or other defaults not related to the manufacturing of the equipment. -
Page 27: Software Update Roundshot Metric Hardware: "Club Metric
Please change your password on your first visit. The “Club VR Drive” contains your registered product(s), the latest instruction manuals as well as the up-to-date Metric software for download. Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 26... - Page 28 The .vrd file contains the Roundshot Metric software. This software will also be updated to include new features and enhanced usability. Load the directory and the two files on the USB data stick provided with the Roundshot Metric. Important: Due to driver incompatibilities, not all USB data sticks can be used for updating the Roundshot Metric.
- Page 29 Press several seconds Keep the Roundshot Metric on/off button pressed. Keep it pressed. Keep it pressed until the green Firmware update progress bar is displayed: Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 28...
- Page 30 Roundshot Metric software and camera database Once the software update is complete, the Roundshot Metric will also update the camera database if the update file is also loaded on the USB key. This process is confirmed with the message “camera data are being loaded”.
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Page 31: Return Of Equipment / Recycling
Should you nevertheless want to dispose of your Roundshot equipment one day, it should not be placed in normal waste. The correct disposal of your old equipment is a contribution to preventing possible negative causes for the environment. -
Page 32: Technical Data
5. Technical Data Technical changes reserved June 2017 Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 31... - Page 33 Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 32...
- Page 34 Copyright by Seitz Phototechnik AG Frauenfelderstrasse 26 8512 Lustdorf / Switzerland ph: +41 52 369 68 00 email: info@roundshot.com www.roundshot.com Technical changes reserved June 2017 Instruction Manual Roundshot Metric – June 2017 – © by roundshot / www.roundshot.com page 33...
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