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- Page 1 User Manual for the Self Levelling Mount SLM9 type SLM9-UM-1.2 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 2 Copyright All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Delta-T Devices Ltd. Under the law, copying includes translation into another language. Copyright © 2012 Delta-T Devices Limited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Features Overview Instructions Assembly Instructions Complete Systems supplied by Delta-T Quick Summary of Operation Assembly of HemiView System Parts Using the Canon EOS 60D Camera Taking Hemiphotos Image Size and Compression Camera Settings Exposure Taking the Picture Use of Canon Remote Controls... -
Page 4: Introduction
North. This is necessary when taking hemispherical photos for use with Delta-T’s HemiView canopy analysis software. The SLM9 is designed for use with the Canon 60D digital SLR camera with a Sigma EX DC 4.5mm F2.8 circular fisheye lens. -
Page 5: Overview
Bubble Sigma South Gimbals marker level EXDC lens marker Flash Fibre optics Canon Compass Tripod adapter light pipe EOS 60D Mounting the camera Levelling adjustments 1) Locate pin 2) Tighten bolt Balance weights SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 5... -
Page 6: Instructions
Instructions Assembly Instructions Complete Systems supplied by Delta-T Complete HemiView systems supplied by Delta-T come with camera, memory card, lens, flash assembly and self-levelling mount pre-assembled. Charge up and insert the camera battery. Mount the self-levelling mount to a camera tripod or monopod. -
Page 7: Assembly Of Hemiview System Parts
Assembly of HemiView System Parts If you have a tripod, attach the SLM9 Self Levelling Mount to the tripod for stability, using the tripod socket in its base. Attach the Sigma EX DC fisheye lens to a Canon EOS 60D camera as described in the camera and lens manuals. - Page 8 When attaching the camera, ensure that the gold line on the lens is parallel to the surface of the inner gimbal ring. 10. Push the two alignment marker fibre optic cables into the holes in the flash adapter. 8 Quick Summary of Operation SLM9 User Manual v1.2...
- Page 9 Unlock & slide weights (1) and/or (2) Adjust both gimbal screws (3) together to move the inner ring Further adjustment in the East- West direction can be made by adjusting both of the inner gimbal screws (3) together. SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 9...
- Page 10 13. Re-check the mount is level whenever you change the balance of the camera, e.g. change the battery or flashcard, or reposition the monitor. Also check the lens alignment (see 9 above) if the camera receives a knock. 10 Quick Summary of Operation SLM9 User Manual v1.2...
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Page 11: Using The Canon Eos 60D Camera
Saving as a JPEG will give you about 490 shots. Do a trial comparison on your site to see if the image quality makes any SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 11... -
Page 12: Camera Settings
LCD monitor and toggle the INFO button to display image information, including a histogram. (It may be easier to inspect histograms on your PC using the Canon EOS software) 12 Taking Hemiphotos SLM9 User Manual v1.2... - Page 13 That is why it is better to work in fixed, manual exposure mode if you can – but that option depends on the light being stable – which, of course, is not always so! SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 13...
- Page 14 Note the time stamp and the auto-exposure setting changes. Incidentally, the dark evergreen tree (lower left) dominates the dark end of these histograms. Depending on your objectives, you might want to edit it out (in Photoshop, say) before using HemiView. 14 Taking Hemiphotos SLM9 User Manual v1.2...
- Page 15 Drive Mode (p.81) set to low-speed continuous shooting.) Shooting information for the central photo is shown at right. These images are as displayed by the Canon DigitalPhoto Professional software provided with the 60D camera. SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 15...
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Page 16: Taking The Picture
See the Canon EOS Software Instruction Manual for: • Canon software installation instructions • Instructions on using the USB cable • Instructions of acquiring images from the camera under PC control • Trouble Shooting Canon software 16 Taking Hemiphotos SLM9 User Manual v1.2... - Page 17 Canon EOS Software and then HemiView. Using a rugged notebook or tablet PC with the Canon 60D, a canopy can be viewed live, camera settings adjusted, image captured and automatically imported into HemiView. SLM9 User Manual v1.2 Contents 17...
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Page 18: Use Of Canon Remote Controls
Trouble Shooting Refer to the Trouble Shooting section of the Canon EOS Software Instructions Manual. 18 Downloading Images to a PC SLM9 User Manual v1.2... -
Page 19: Image Alignment In Hemiview
Align the horizon circle to the shoulders of the two alignment markers, with the pointed marker at the magnetic North point, as shown below. Note: with the SLM9 the camera orientation is fixed All images are aligned with North-South horizontal and North on the left. -
Page 20: Setting The Lens Equation In Hemiview
When you exit HemiView, this lens will be saved in the HemiView lenses.csv file. When using HemiView, specify these lens properties for all hemi-photos taken with Canon EOS 50D or 60D cameras with a Sigma 4.5mm EX DC lens. 20 Trouble Shooting SLM9 User Manual v1.2... -
Page 21: Warranty And Service
Delta-T shall not be liable to the buyer by reason of any delay or failure to perform their obligations in relation to the goods and/or services if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond the Delta-T’s reasonable control. -
Page 22: Service, Repairs And Spares
No goods or equipment should be returned to Delta-T without first obtaining the return authorisation from Delta-T or our distributor. On receipt of the goods at Delta-T you will be given a reference number. Always refer to this reference number in any subsequent correspondence. The goods will be inspected and you will be informed of the likely cost and delay.