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Installation Guide for Phase One iXG Camera Developed for Phase One Cultural Heritage, Scientific and Industrial Imaging Solutions...
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Camera Developed for Phase One Cultural Heritage, Scientific and Industrial Imaging Solutions As new features are introduced through firmware updates, we change the downloadable version of this document, which is available from the Download sections of www.industrial.phaseone.com and www.phaseone.com...
Shooting a Test Shot ................32 3. Mounting/Dismounting a Lens ............8 Evaluating Your Shot ................32 Dismounting a Lens from the iXG Camera ........9 Setting White Balance ................33 Mounting a Lens on the iXG Camera ..........10 7. Video Display ..................34 4.
1. What’s in the Box? 2. Overview • Phase One iXG camera The iXG cameras are integrated into a Cultural Heritage • Schneider Kreuznach RS 72mm/ f5.6 Lens digitization system offering high resolution capturing capabilities • ø40.5mm threaded adapter ring for 72mm lens with the Phase One image capture and processing software, •...
Camera NOTE: Before mounting or dismounting a lens, ensure that Lenses on the iXG series of cameras are easily dismounted. the power cable is not attached to the camera. Note: Ensure that you only dismount lenses in a clean environment.
• Ensure that you remove the rear lens cap (if attached) before mounting the lens. To Mount a lens: 1. Place the Lens over the iXG camera body and guide it into position against the camera body using the two large positioning pins.
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Copy Stand Main Screw using the L-Bracket L-Bracket Attached to the iXG Camera Note: The L-bracket allows the camera to be attached in either "portrait" or "landscape" position. 2. Fasten the Copy stand main screw to the L-Bracket. Main Copy Stand's Screw* * (3/8”...
Hand release trigger with 30cm cable to the iXG camera. iXG 5-Meter Trigger Cable To connect the Remote Shutter Trigger: 1. Connect the LEMO-of the iXG 5 meter trigger cable to one of the data terminals of the iXG camera. LEMO Connector...
The Flash Sync Cable is used to trigger a Flash device (a To connect the camera to the iXG power supply: generator or a wireless transmitter). • Connect the Lemo connector of the iXG power cable to the To connect the Flash sync cable: power terminal of the iXG camera.
Connecting a USB 3.0 Cable 5. Installing Capture One to a Computer Activating Capture One Connecting iXG to a computer using a USB 3.0 cable: The following section provides the required procedures to activate Capture One application. Activating options include: •...
Activating Capture One PRO 3. Press Activate. 4. It may take a few tries just to get the timing right. Repeat for Mac steps 1-2 as needed. Note: If you already have a running, licensed version of To activate Capture One Pro for Mac: Capture One PRO, you need to de-activate it before you 1.
Activating Capture One DB 3. Relaunch Capture One, and click Pro. for Mac To activate Capture One DB for Mac: 1. From the Capture One 10 menu, select Licence. The Activation Capture One window appears. The following message appears: 2. Click Change Licence. Capture One application is closed.
3. Relaunch Capture One, and select DB. 2. Fill in the License Activation form and click Activate. Activating Capture One Pro/ 3. If current license is not as desired, press stop running DB for Windows current license. The following message appears and Capture is closed. To activate Capture One Pro for Windows: 1.
Starting a Tethered Session 5. Select Pro or DB. If Pro license is selected, the following window appears: To start a tethered session: 1. From the File menu, select New Session. 2. Fill in the information to customize your session. 6.
Selecting Next Capture Selecting Camera Controls Adjustments and Settings In the Next Capture Adjustments section, configure the following: In the Camera Controls Section, make selections for: • ICC Profile • Shutter speed • Orientation • Aperture • Metadata • ISO •...
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5. Set White Balance using the White Balance picker (WB is 10. A Focus Meter frame will appear in the center of the only for Live View). image preview, you can grab and move it to the area in the image that you wish to place focus on. The camera will automatically move the lens Up/Down untill focus is achieved and the frame is shown in Orange.
6. Capturing Images 2. Check your exposure with the over-exposure and under- exposure warnings and make any necessary corrections. The following figure is an image with a warnings of white This section describes the basic steps required for capturing areas that are over exposed. images, optimized in terms of exposure resolution and sharpness.
7. Video Display 3. Return to Home screen. LV changes to HDMI The iXG camera is built with HDMI output capability, offering a choice of viewing the video feed on the camera’s LCD or outputting to an external display. Follow the instructions below for working with the different video modes.
Configuring HDMI Mode Selecting Video Exposure Mode To configure the HDMI output: To select the HDMI Exposure Mode: Go to Home screen > HDMI > HDMI Mode. 1. Go to Home screen > HDMI > Exposure Mode. The Exposure Mode screen appears. The HDMI Mode screen appears.
Adjusting ISO Adjusting Exposure Time When using Manual Mode, the sensitivity can be raised or When using Manual Mode for video, the exposure time can lowered to produce different results on your monitor. be adjusted to produce different results on your monitor. To adjust the ISO: To Adjust Exposure Time: 1.
Downloads section of industrial.phaseone.com website. The display on the back of the iXG camera back can displays technical information about the hardware and embedded firmware of both the camera body and back. This is especially useful if support is needed or if you want to check if Phase One is offering a newer firmware update.
2. The Firmware Updater automatically checks online for a Download the Firmware Updater from the Downloads new version of camera firmware and displays a download section of the industrial.phaseone.com website and follow button if your camera requires an update. the appropriate installation instructions below: 3.
Restoring the iXG Camera 6. To update the camera to the latest firmware, click Update. The firmware is written to the camera and a cog icon Firmware displayed next to the MAIN component and a progress bar displays the progress of the update.
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