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Plexon CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide
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CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide
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Summary of Contents for Plexon CinePlex
- Page 1 The information contained herein is the property of Plexon Inc and it is proprietary and restricted solely to assist Plexon Inc customers. Neither this document nor the contents may be disclosed, copied, revealed or used in whole or in part for any other purpose without the prior written permission of Plexon Inc.
- Page 2 Never plug or unplug a camera FireWire cable with the PC Power ON. Permanent damage to the camera may result. Please note that any damage due to this cause is not covered by the Plexon warranty. 1. Introduction For repeatable, reliable video recording, the video camera(s) must be mounted stably and securely with respect to the experimental area.
- Page 3 Quick Change Mounting Assembly (Bogen-Manfrotto): Note: The Quick Change Mounting Assembly (Bogen-Manfrotto) consists of the Rectangular Quick Release Adaptor (Part No. 323) and Rectangular Plate (Part No. 200PL). Universal Adjustable Camera Mounting Bracket (VideoSecu Model MCB1B) CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 3...
- Page 4 3. Additional Mounting Accessories to Consider Some experimental setups may require additional mounting hardware over and above those supplied in the Plexon Mounting Kit. This section shows some examples of parts you might find useful. See Section 5.3, "Examples of Camera Installations"...
- Page 5 Stud 036-014 (1/4”-20 m x 1/4” 20 f)(Bogen Manfrotto 036-014)* Stud 036-038 (3/8” m x 3/8” f)(Bogen Manfrotto 036-038)* Stud 037 (1/4”-20 m x 3/8” m)(Bogen Manfrotto 037)* Stud 066 (1/4”-20 f x 2/8” f)(Bogen Manfrotto 066)* CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 5...
- Page 6 Ball Head - Micro (Bogen Manfrotto 482)* Ball Head - Mini w/ RC2 (Bogen Manfrotto 484RC2)* Ball Head - Compact w/ RC2 (Bogen Manfrotto 486RC2)* To obtain these accessories, you might consider the following sources: • Online - search for “Manfrotto” and the item number from many sources such —...
- Page 7 Floor mount aimed up an animals in the air or above the floor • Below enclosure Inside of enclosure with room for cables Below the enclosure through an opening Inside of cage with room for cables CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 7...
- Page 8 Bracket Attachment to Surface or Other Structure Choose the most appropriate method of attaching the camera mounting bracket to the desired location. On a surface of a wall or ceiling over 0.4 in (1 cm) thick, use one of the fol- lowing methods or devise a custom method.
- Page 9 On a wall or surface under 0.4 inches (1 cm) thick: Drill three 9/32” (7 mm) holes using the sandwich plate as a template, then Insert the three small knobs through the wall into the threaded holes in the mounting plate. CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 9...
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Page 10: Installing The Camera
5. Installing the Camera 5.1 Procedure for Camera Installation Note: This procedure assumes that you are using a mounting bracket and other hardware shown in the diagrams below. Your actual mounting method might be different than the examples shown here. Power down all system components - computer, OmniPlex System, etc. - Page 11 “2 LENS”. use the attached wire loop to finger-tighten the camera and then fold the loop down. Position “1 LENS” shown below Position “2 LENS” shown below CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 11...
- Page 12 ACCES I/O Adaptor on the computer (shown in the image below). CAUTION Never plug or unplug a camera FireWire cable with the PC Power ON. Permanent damage to the camera may result. Please note that any damage due to this cause is not covered by the Plexon warranty. Page 12...
- Page 13 If there is space available, the mounting bracket may even be moved to the other side of its mounting surface. If a satisfactory view is still not possible, contact Plexon Support for additional lens options.
- Page 14 5.3 Examples of Camera Installations This section includes some examples of camera installations. Obtain the customer supplied accessories as needed for your experiment. Using a Mini Ball Head between the camera and the mounting plate. Using multiple ball heads to achieve difficult angles. Page 14...
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Page 15: Camera Removal
Move the small brass level to the unlock position if not already there. Place a hand on the camera to catch it as it releases. Move the large lever to the unlock position. Catch the camera and place it in a safe location. CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide Page 15... - Page 16 This page intentionally left blank Page 16...
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