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Summary of Contents for Mindarin Astro
- Page 1 THANK YOU...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Astro User Manual Time-lapse Guide ANATOMY WHAT IS TIME-LAPSE? Batteries Frames per Second Connectivity Recorded FPS Programming Playback FPS Start Buttons Status LED CAMERA SETTINGS MODES Modes Shutter Speed Time-lapse Mode Aperture Panorama Mode Focus & Zoom Smartphone Mode... -
Page 3: Astro User Manual
Astro is the simplest intervalometer and motion control device for time-lapse photography. In this guidebook you will find everything you need to know about using Astro. In addition, we will share a lot of the things we have learned about time-lapse while making this project. -
Page 4: Anatomy
Single Blink: The LED flashes every time Astro moves. The Camera Cable has a specific connector for your camera on one end, and a plug on the other that connects to the 2.5 mm Jack in Astro. Fast Blinking: Smartphone Mode. Waiting for smartphone program transfer. -
Page 5: Modes
(CW or CCW). Note: The bottom Input Ring has two sets of values on it. Only the values that follow the Panorama icon work in Panorama Mode. In this mode, Astro will Lock Mode rotate at its maximum speed between photos (6 deg/second). -
Page 6: Getting Started
Hold Astro upside down and attach a tripod plate. Tighten until discrepancies or failure to shoot. plate is firmly in place. Do not attach Astro directly to your tripod. Always use a tripod plate and Set Up a Program always attach/detach by using a screwdriver or coin. Twisting or forcing Astro's bottom plate will cause permanent damage to internal components. -
Page 7: Extended Uses
Astros and two L-brackets you can pan and tilt simultaneously. Tilt Screw Astro into one of the 5 threads on the L-bracket. Use the thread that properly centers your camera with Astro. Attach the camera to the L-bracket with the thumb screw, and connect the camera to Astro. -
Page 8: What Is Time-Lapse
WHAT IS TIME-LAPSE? Frames per Second Time-lapse photography is the process of capturing an event that happens over a long period of time and playing it back as a video of much shorter duration. While DSLR cameras are great, they are Abbreviated FPS, it just means how many pictures fit in a second not specifically designed to take time-lapse videos. -
Page 9: Camera Settings
CAMERA SETTINGS Shutter Speed When shooting time-lapse, it is better to have control over all of the camera’s settings in order to get the best results. We recommend against automatic settings because the camera will calculate them Shutter speed controls the amount of time that the shutter will stay open for the sensor to capture light. -
Page 10: Aperture
Aperture The aperture setting controls the amount of light that enters ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera to light. A small number the camera as well as the depth of field (DOF). A large aperture provides less sensitivity, while a high number generates high lets in more light and produces a shallow DOF;... -
Page 11: Gear
Set the aperture (larger is better) Set ISO Memory Batteries L-Bracket Set white balance (use a preset) Set capture format to RAW Program and connect Astro Level the camera Cables Ballhead Astro Focus Take a couple of test shots Start the program... -
Page 12: Scenarios
CLOUDS Moving clouds can be impressive yet difficult subjects; pay close attention to light changes. Aperture: Use a small to medium aperture to keep everything in SCENARIOS focus, f 4–f 11. Shutter: Use fast shutter speeds to capture crisp slow moving clouds, 1/100 seconds. -
Page 13: Traffic
TRAFFIC CROWDS Busy crowds can be very interesting subjects. Use a slightly long Moving traffic is one of the best scenarios to use slow shutter speeds to smooth motion. shutter time to smooth the motion and make it fluid. Aperture: Use a small aperture to keep everything in focus and Aperture: Use a small aperture to keep everything in focus, f8–f11. -
Page 14: Stars
STARS CITY Some of the most beautiful time-lapse videos capture the sky at night. Using a tilt-shift effect it is possible to make cities look like miniature toy cities. You can use a special tilt-shift lens or simulate Aperture: Use a large aperture, this will let a lot of light in and it using software. -
Page 15: Water
WATER LANDSCAPE In time lapse videos, flowing water looks like a mysteriously The idea here is to capture how shadows move over time, avoid peaceful mist. cloudy days and fast moving subjects. For better results, use a wide angle lens. Aperture: Use a large aperture to keep the image sharp. - Page 16 For more information and customer support visit www.mindarin.com © 2014 Mindarin, LLC All rights reserved. Mindarin, the Mindarin logo and the Astro logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mindarin, LLC in the United States of America and/or other countries. All trademarks, trade names, icons, logos, written...
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