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Boxfish 360 Owner's Manual

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Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater
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Owner's Manual
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If you have any questions, email info@boxfish-research.com or visit
https://www.boxfish-research.com/contact/
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your camera
and software may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this
Owner's Manual.
All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
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Version 1.8.0, 2018-01-18

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  • Page 1 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, email info@boxfish-research.com or visit https://www.boxfish-research.com/contact/ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your camera and software may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About the Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater Camera ..........3 Cautions for use ......................3 Warranty and Limitations of Liability ................ 4 Package List ........................ 4 Features ........................5 Specifications ......................6 Identification of parts ....................7 Recording Extender (optional) ................... 8 Pre-Dive checklist .......................

  • Page 3: About The Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater Camera

    Contact ........................33 About the Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater Camera The Boxfish 360 is designed to maximise your time in the water and speed up your 360 production workflow. A single cover provides quick access to all memory cards and long-lasting batteries.

  • Page 4: Warranty And Limitations Of Liability

    Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber O-ring on this • housing, only use the lubricant provided by Boxfish Research. Discontinue use immediately should you notice any leakage. •...

  • Page 5: Features

    § 2x Boxfish Research sticker § If ordered with optional Recording extender: • o 1x Boxfish 360 Recording Extender, installed in Boxfish 360 camera. o 1x AC/DC Battery charger CE o 1x AC Power cord o 1x Printed manual Features Coverage: Full-spherical 360.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    ISO control: yes, auto and manual from ISO100 to ISO102400. • Shutter angle control: yes, auto and manual from 45º to 360º. • White balance control: yes, auto and manual from 2300K to 7500K. • Exposure compensation control: yes, -3EV to +3EV.

  • Page 7: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts 1. Latches 7. Power button levers 2. Depth sensor 8. DC power/charge socket 3. Top lid 9. Grabber for memory cards 4. Start/stop button 10. Hex keys 5. Micro USB port 11. Main O-ring 6. Aperture adjustment levers All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Recording Extender (Optional)

    Recording Extender (optional) 1. Fans 2. Battery compartments 3. Power lead to Boxfish 360 camera 4. Mount points 5. On/Off switch All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice. Version 1.8.0, 2018-01-18...

  • Page 9: Pre-Dive Checklist

    Place a towel over the housing while charging to prevent dirt and dust • entering the housing. Use the Boxfish App to copy the video files onto your computer and create the • stitching project. Make a backup of the video files before erasing the memory cards.
  • Page 10 5. Securely fasten the screws using the 4mm hex key include with the Boxfish 360 Spherical Camera. 6. Reinstall the batteries in the Boxfish 360 Recording Extender. All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Guide

    Hold the button for 5 seconds to stop the records. You can adjust the timelapse interval with the Boxfish App. 5. The view from the three lenses overlap a short distance outside the housing in all directions.

  • Page 12: Charging

    1. After verifying that the main O-ring is in good condition, lightly coat it with the lubricant provided. 2. Make sure the O-ring groove located in the top part of the housing is free from any foreign material; the groove can be cleaned with the aid of a microfiber cloth.

  • Page 13: Turning On

    6. The Boxfish 360 is now ready for recording. With optional recording extender: 7. Turn the Boxfish 360 Recording Extender on. The fans will start spinning. 8. Connect the power lead to the DC plug inside the camera housing. 9. Carefully place the lid on top of the housing. Feed the extra cable length in the space between camera lens and camera body of camera #2.

  • Page 14: Starting/Stopping The Recording

    6. The cameras take a photo every five seconds. You can change the recording interval with the Boxfish App (Tab “Settings”, Slider “Photo Interval”). 7. Verify that all cameras are recording by looking for the red blinking recording LED visible through each dome.

  • Page 15: Maximum Recording Duration Chart

    140 minutes (2:20 hrs) 128GB 280 minutes (4:40 hrs) Downloading videos and photos Boxfish Research provides a free App for Windows and Mac to download and organise the recorded files. Navigate to http://www.boxfish-research.com/downloads/ to download the latest version. Attach memory cards to computer: 1.
  • Page 16 Copy Files: 1. Start the Boxfish App for Windows or Mac. 2. The App should automatically assign the correct drives to each card. Choose the drives manually if this does not happen. 3. Choose the target directory. If the folder doesn't exist it will be created.

  • Page 17: Creating 360 Spherical Video

    5. Verify the target resolution, filename, frame rate, and bitrate. 6. Click Render. Please note that the templates that come with the Boxfish 360 App are designed to help you quickly create stitched videos for review only. For a professional production you will most likely have to adjust several perameters, including horizon, FOV &...

  • Page 18: Erasing Memory Cards

    6. Start the Boxfish App for Windows or Mac. 7. Click "Erase Cards". 8. The Boxfish App will erase the cards and write camera id and configuration files. 9. The configuration file (MISC/cfg) on each card is required or the synchronised autostart will not work.

  • Page 19: Downloading Log Data (Depth, Temperature

    This information can be used to create information overlays or HUD style video elements, or for scientific analysis. The data is stored in the internal memory of the Boxfish 360 camera controller. Download it with the Boxfish App by connecting the Boxfish 360 camera to your computer using a Micro-USB cable.
  • Page 20 For most users there should be only one option to choose from, this being the Boxfish 360 camera. 4. If the list is empty, make sure the Boxifsh 360 is connected and turned on, and then press “Refresh Devices”...

  • Page 21: Log Data Description

    Log data description Column Data Format Number File sequence number starting with 1 for the first entry Integer in this file Memory sequence number starting with 1 for the first Integer entry in the camera memory. Datetime Recording date as string. Representation depending String on your locale.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Camera Settings

    For most users there should be only one option to choose from, this being the Boxfish 360 camera. • If the list is empty, make sure the Boxifsh 360 is connected and turned on, and then press “Refresh Devices”...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Aperture

    Adjusting the aperture 1. Remove the top lid. 2. Locate the Aperture adjustment lever. 3. Adjust the aperture to the desired value (f/2.8, f/4, f/8, f/11) for each camera. 4. We recommend f/4 for general underwater video. 5. In a low-light environment, f/2.8 can produce better results. 6.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation Value (Ev)

    8. Press Fn button to confirm. 9. Press Menu button to exit. 10. Press Menu button again to enter the shooting menu. 11. Press smaller buttons above to navigate to the White Balance setting. 12. Press Fn button to select. 13.

  • Page 25: Shutter Angle To Shutter Speed Conversion Chart

    Attaching video lights The Boxfish 360 features one 1/4" mounting hole in each of the recessed • sides of the housing for mounting standard 1/4" lighting rods.

  • Page 26: Recommended Camera Settings

    6. It is recommended that you ship the camera to the factory or our distributor for a complete overhaul every year or after every 200 dives. Recommended Camera Settings Below are Boxfish Research's recommended settings for the included Z-Cam E1 cameras. The cameras ship pre-configured with these settings. Video mode settings •...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Contrast: 25 § LUT: sRGB § Vignette correction: Off § Record Menu (1st from top): Movie: 4KP30 § Focus method: MF § AD mode: Flexible Zone § Continuous AF: Off § CAF range: Normal § CAF sensitivity: Middle § Split duration: 30min §...
  • Page 28 connected. red record button on the camera. If it does start, then the sync board is not inserted correctly. To resolve this, remove the bottom lid. Ensure the electronics board plugged into each camera is seated securly, and all cables are attached. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: For Customers In The U.s.a

    Trade Name: Boxfish Research Model No.: BF360 Responsible Party: Boxfish Research Limited, Auckland, New Zealand This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 30: For Supplied Accessories

    For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1- 800-822-8837, or visit http://www.call2recycle.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For supplied accessories This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 31: For Customers In Europe

    Manufacturer: Boxfish Research Limited, 238 Karangahape Road, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand Hereby, Boxfish Research Limited, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.boxfish-research.com/...

  • Page 32: Trademarks

    Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery. Trademarks Boxfish is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxfish Research Limited in • New Zealand and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft •...

  • Page 33: Contact

    Contact Boxfish Research Limited 234A Orakei Road Remuera Auckland, 1050 New Zealand Web: https://www.boxfish-research.com/ Email: info@boxfish-research.com Phone: +64 90 600 1910 All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice. Version 1.8.0, 2018-01-18...

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