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- Page 1 User Manual for the Self Levelling Mount SLM8 type SLM8-UM-1.0 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 © 2003, 2009 Delta-T Devices Limited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Trouble Shooting Image Alignment in HemiView Setting the Lens Equation in HemiView Appendix Assembly of HemiView System Parts Warranty and Service Terms and Conditions of Sale Service, Repairs and Spares Technical Support Contact Details: SLM8 User Manual v 1 Contents... -
Page 4: Introduction
North. This is necessary when taking hemispherical photos for use with Delta-T’s HemiView canopy analysis software. The SLM8 is designed for use with the Canon 50D digital SLR camera with a Sigma EX DC 4.5mm F2.8 circular fisheye lens. -
Page 5: Overview
Overview North Bubble Sigma South Gimbals marker level EXDC lens marker Flash Fibre optics Canon Compass Tripod adapter light pipe EOS 50D Mounting the camera Levelling adjustments Locating pins Tighten bolt Balance weights SLM8 User Manual v 1 Overview... -
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: Setting Up The Self Levelling Mount
Rotate the mount to point North. Level the mount using the balance weights and bubble level indicator. Check the flash adapter and fibre optics are in place. Balance weights SLM8 User Manual v 1 Setting up the Self Levelling Mount... -
Page 8: Using The Canon Eos 50D Camera
Do a trial comparison on your site to see if the image quality makes any significant difference. Taking Hemiphotos SLM8 User Manual v 1... -
Page 9: Camera Settings
LCD monitor and toggle the INFO button to display image information, including a histogram. (It is easier to inspect histograms on your PC using the Canon EOS software) SLM8 User Manual v 1 Taking Hemiphotos... -
Page 10: Manual Exposure
– which, of course, is not always so! So we suggest, when working in auto- exposure mode, to auto-bracket the exposure and pick the best picture with the clearest canopy edges. Taking Hemiphotos SLM8 User Manual v 1... - Page 11 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. SLM8 User Manual v 1 Taking Hemiphotos...
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Page 12: 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 Taking Hemiphotos SLM8 User Manual v 1... - Page 13 PC in the field, using the Canon Software and then HemiView. Using a rugged notebook with the Canon 50D, a canopy can be viewed live, camera settings adjusted, image captured and automatically imported into HemiView. SLM8 User Manual v 1 Taking Hemiphotos...
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Page 14: Use Of Canon Remote Controls
Trouble Shooting Refer to the Trouble Shooting section of the Canon EOS Software Instructions Manual. Downloading Images to a PC SLM8 User Manual v 1... -
Page 15: 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 SLM8 the camera orientation is fixed All images are aligned with North-South horizontal and North on the left. -
Page 16: 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 hemiphotos taken with the Canon EOS 50D and Sigma 4.5mm EX DC lens. Setting the Lens Equation in HemiView SLM8 User Manual v 1... -
Page 17: Appendix
Appendix Assembly of HemiView System Parts I f you have a tripod, attach the SLM8 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 50D camera as described in the camera and lens manuals. - Page 18 10. 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. The system is now assembled and ready for use. Appendix SLM8 User Manual v 1...
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Page 19: 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 20: 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.