Summary of Contents for Harbortronics DigiSnap 3000
- Page 1 DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Rev B Copyright 9/25/2003 Harbortronics LLC PO Box 2663 Gig Harbor, WA, 98335...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Introduction ..............................3 Features of the DigiSnap 3000 ........................4 Interfaces ..............................4 Camera Control............................4 Operating Mode............................4 Power Management ............................ 5 Other Features............................. 5 DC Power ............................... 5 Video Output ............................5 High Speed Image Download ......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
The DigiSnap 3000 provides remote control of an inaccessible digital camera, and associated equipment. Harbortronics, the developer and manufacturer of the DigiSnap line of products, is the world leader in electronic remote controls for digital cameras, and has detailed protocol descriptions under NDA from several camera manufacturers. -
Page 4: Features Of The Digisnap 3000
It is conceivable to have an issue in the field, contact Harbortronics, and have new firmware emailed directly to the site, and uploaded to the DigiSnap 3000 to provide a solution to a particular issue with absolutely minimum downtime. -
Page 5: Power Management
The video output of the camera is buffered by the DigiSnap 3000 for driving long cables. High Speed Image Download The USB port of the camera is routed through the DigiSnap 3000 as well, however USB is not suited for long distance operation. -
Page 6: Auxiliary Power
The DigiSnap 3000 includes an on-board temperature monitor, having an accuracy of about 1/3 deg C., and a displayed precision of 1/10 deg C. The DigiSnap 3000 can be configured via the interface to read and display the temperature on a predefined periodic interval. Note that the thermal sensor is located on the DigiSnap 3000 circuit board, so the temperature may not perfectly reflect the ambient temperature, due to the localized heating on the circuit board itself from the switching regulator and the power switch. -
Page 7: Board Edge Connections
These signals are used for interface to the remote operator. The USB signals are connected through the DigiSnap 3000 board directly to the camera, and may not be accessible simultaneously with camera serial port control. For use with the Nikon Coolpix cameras, the operator should set the camera to the ‘Standard’... -
Page 8: Camera Connections : J3
This signal is connected within the DigiSnap 3000 to an IGBT gate, which is lightly pulled to return, and whose collector is connected to the strobe signals on ports J3 and J5. -
Page 9: Terminal Interface Menu Structure
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Appendix A Terminal Interface Menu Structure Main Menu Configuration Menu O - Toggle Half-Press C - Camera Menu X - Take Picture D - DigiSnap Operation Menu T - Zoom Tele T - Time-Lapse Menu... -
Page 10: Main Menu
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Main Menu When in attended operation, this is the menu that will be used the majority of the time. From here the camera zoom can be controlled, and pictures taken. O - Toggle Half-Press This command alternately sets and clears the half-press feature cameras that support it. -
Page 11: Playback Menu
Configuration Menu The DigiSnap 3000 has a host of user accessible configurations, controlling the camera, power management, temperature monitoring, etc. This menu is the entry point to accessing these configurations. -
Page 12: P - Power Control Menu
Set the time and date of the on-board real time clock. F - Temperature Monitor The DigiSnap 3000 incorporates an internal temperature sensor. The sensor may be periodically checked and reported by this configuration. S - Set Start-Up Mode (Attended) When the DigiSnap is powered on, it will determine the configured start-up mode, and act accordingly. -
Page 13: Z - Camera Zoom Step Size
D - Display Current Settings All of the DigiSnap configuration values are displayed. I - Display Device ID Each DigiSnap 3000 is serialized at the factory, to allow tracking, and distribution of firmware and features. www.Harbortronics.com 9/25/03... -
Page 14: Display Firmware Version
Return to the main configuration menu. Power Control Menu The DigiSnap 3000 provides power management for the camera system, and has been designed for use in long-term battery operated applications, where power minimization is an important factor. V - Toggle Video Driver / LCD The greatest power drain on a digital camera is due to the LCD monitor on the camera. -
Page 15: E - Toggle High Power Switch
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller E - Toggle High Power Switch The high power switch is provided for control of external lighting. This command allows the light to be turned on and off manually. I - Toggle Low Power Switch The low power switch is provided for control of auxiliary devices, such as an internal ring light. -
Page 16: Configurable Camera Parameters
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Appendix B Configurable Camera Parameters Resolution Setting Value CP950 CP990 CP995 CP5000 Default Default Default Default 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 Basic Basic Basic Basic 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 Normal Normal Normal Normal 640x480 640x480... -
Page 17: Flash Mode
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller 2560x1710 Basic 2560x1710 Normal 2560x1710 Fine 2560x1920 Basic 2560x1920 Normal 2560x1920 Fine 1600x1200 1600x1200 1600x1200 1600x1200 TIFF TIFF TIFF TIFF 2048x1360 2048x1360 TIFF TIFF 2048x1536 2048x1536 TIFF TIFF 2560x1710 TIFF 2560x1920 TIFF Flash Mode Given the difficulty of providing flash intensity feedback to the camera in underwater applications, the external flash may be configured to be either fully on, or fully off. -
Page 18: Exposure Compensation
DigiSnap 3000 Digital Camera Remote Controller Exposure Compensation Value Setting Auto -1 Stop +1 Stop -2 Stop +2 Stop Metering Mode Value Setting Matrix Spot Center Spot – AF Area Image Adjustment Value Setting Normal + Bright - Bright + Contrast...