Taking The Picture - Delta-T Devices SLM7 User Manual

Taking the Picture

To ensure the camera is level it is often easiest to use the timer or a
remote control to take a picture.
The Canon user manual describes a range of suitable remote control
accessories which you may wish to acquire. Here we describe two
methods you can use if you don't have a remote control.
Using Timer
See Self Timer Operation in the Canon 5D user manual
1
Press the DRIVE ISO button.
2
Look at the LCD panel,
rotate the dial to select:
3
Press the shutter release and move
the camera and SLM into place,
checking it is as level as possible, and
pointing to North. Hold it still until the
timer completes.
The beeper will sound, the self-timer
lamp will blink, and the shot will be
taken about 10 seconds later
Using PC Image Capture software
The Canon EOS 5D camera comes with a USB serial cable for connecting
to a PC and Canon software on CD for acquiring and managing image
files from the camera.
As an alternative to using the timer you may control the Canon 5D
remotely via the USB serial cable connected to a laptop
This has the advantage of allowing you to immediately inspect the image
at high resolution, take another if necessary, and if you wish, analyse the
canopy on the spot using HemiView
But to do this we recommend use of a ruggedized laptop or tablet PC.
See the
•
Canon software installation instructions
•
Instructions on using the USB cable,
•
Instructions of acquiring images from the camera under PC control
•
Trouble Shooting Canon software
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