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Roundshot VR Drive – generation 2
Software release: version 2.03 (April 2012)
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  • Page 1 Roundshot VR Drive – generation 2 Software release: version 2.03 (April 2012) Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive - version 4.0 – January 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 0...
  • Page 2 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive - version 4.0 – January 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software update: “Club VR Drive” Upgrades: Adding new software modes Return of equipment / recycling Frequently asked questions 6. Technical Data Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 2...

  • Page 4: System Overview

    Designed for those applications requiring no vertical displacement - for example when capturing a sphere with a fisheye lens – the VR Drive “base” comes with the horizontal motor (X) and a base rail. Finally, the VR Drive “turntable” consists of the VR Drive horizontal motor (X) and a turntable for object movies.
  • Page 5 VR bracket lock y-motor front Ethernet VR bracket y-motor rear nodal rail socket for radio control nodal rail clamp unit (receiver) Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 4...
  • Page 6 • attaching/removing y-motor to VR bracket • locking/releasing VR Drive x-motor on tripod Allen key 3/16’’ for removing/attaching or fine-tuning y-motor clamp Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 5...

  • Page 7: Roundshot Vr Drive Software Options

    (x) and vertically (y). It image, perfect positioning! also allows the release of images over time for time-lapse imagery or movies. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 6...
  • Page 8 3D environment) and for tone-mapping, allowing more clarity and detail in bright and dark areas. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 7...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Long nodal rail – 220mm (for long + heavy lenses) Clamp for manual tilting Additional VR bracket Radio release unit Additional spirit level Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 8...
  • Page 10 Additional motor cable x-y (please check our website for list of compatible cameras) Extension cable (2m) for turntable Turntable Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 9...
  • Page 11 1.3 Roundshot VR Drive accessories (continued) Additional universal charger (110-220V) USB cable to connect VR Drive with camera (for HDR mode) Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 10...

  • Page 12: First Steps With Your Vr Drive

    VR bracket VR Drive with VR Drive y-motor (or motor nodal rail clamp) and nodal rail Universal charger (110-220V) Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 11...

  • Page 13: Roundshot Vr Drive "Full

    Do not turn the VR bracket, when the quick adaptor is locked. Due to the high leverage the VR Drive motor and the gears can be damaged. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 12...
  • Page 14 Connect the other end of the into the VR Drive x-motor. cable into the VR Drive y-motor (front or rear). Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 13...
  • Page 15 Check that the rear of the camera is mounted straight at exactly 90° with the nodal rail: wrong correct Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 14...
  • Page 16 (A) or by fine- tuning the nodal rail clamp (B). Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 15...
  • Page 17 VR Drive x- motor (optional) optional Your VR Drive “full” is now ready. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 16...

  • Page 18: Roundshot Vr Drive "Semi

    2.1.2 Roundshot VR Drive “semi” The VR Drive “semi” is set up in the same way as the VR Drive “full” except that there is just a nodal rail clamp instead of the y-motor and that only the camera release cable needs to be connected.

  • Page 19: Roundshot Vr Drive "Turntable

    Hold the turntable with the allen key without turning the allen key. Attach the 3/8’’ thread. Attach the quick adaptor. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 18...
  • Page 20 It is possible to use several 2m extension cables. Your VR Drive “turntable” is now ready. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 19...

  • Page 21: Special Hardware Assembly Options

    (cylindrical), especially from centre of VR Drive for -90° image with large cameras and heavy lenses (spherical panorama) Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 20...
  • Page 22 It is then possible to attach the VR Drive y- motor directly on the lower VR bracket using by loosening the two screws below. the two screws. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 21...
  • Page 23 (clockwise) The nodal rail is now again in the correct (parallel) position. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 22...

  • Page 24: Radio Control Unit

    VR Drive. connector pins as they are fragile. It does not have to be removed. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 23...
  • Page 25 This will synchronise the radio middle of the radio receiver. signal between sender and receiver. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 24...
  • Page 26 (no or yes). Please consult the settings menu for further information on these two functions. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 25...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Digital Camera

    This is particularly important for HDR where every image must have exactly the same white balance. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 26...

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Vr Drive Software

    Click on an entry field to activate it. Confirm the entries with the “next” button. year hours minutes month 2012 [1970..2100] [1..12] [1..31] [0..23] [0..59] Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 27...
  • Page 29 “quality”, “speed” and “HDR” modes. For the “turntable” and “video” modes the camera type is used for information only and has no computation purpose. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 28...

  • Page 30: Navigation

    The battery charge and the current time are displayed with their respective icons. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 29...
  • Page 31 (zenith) shot, it is possible to define the starting position as X= 0° and Y=90°. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 30...
  • Page 32 For more information about the “program edit” menu please refer to chapter 4. Return to the “home menu” by clicking “X” (cancel). Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 31...
  • Page 33 360° bracketing : 1 73° speed X: 6s (Press to view settings) Program info expand / collapse Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 32...

  • Page 34: Program Wizard

    Label your project by entering an alphanumeric/numeric text using the electronic keyboard. It may be helpful to use a pen when using the keyboard. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 33...
  • Page 35 Be careful not to hand between camera and squeeze your hand in the y-motor. moving VR Drive vertical arm. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 34...
  • Page 36 0° position after confirming with “next”. For VR Drive “semi” lift the camera manually back up into the 0° position. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 35...
  • Page 37 There is a simple practical procedure to determine the nodal point: Open the quick adaptor release so that the VR bracket and camera can be moved sideways: Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 36...
  • Page 38 If the distance between the two lines remains constant, the camera is in the correct nodal point. Close the quick adaptor release. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 37...
  • Page 39 – larger – nodal bench rail for long lenses and attach the camera always at the very rear metal base. This avoids any potential error when using different cameras/lenses. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 38...

  • Page 40: Cylindrical Panorama

    ° [1.0..999.9] As a next step enter the horizontal angle (“X”) of the panorama. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 39...
  • Page 41 Click on a row and select “delete” to remove the row from the list. Modify the desired elevation in degrees and the number of images per row. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 40...
  • Page 42 A “pause before” can for example be useful to avoid any [0.0..999.9] [-90..90] [0.0..999.9] [1..9999] vibrations caused by movement. Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 41...
  • Page 43 The VR Drive will then give a longer release signal to the camera for the multi-shots. [0.1…999.9] Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 42...
  • Page 44 Increase the horizontal and vertical overlap and/or increase the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 43...

  • Page 45: Spherical Panorama

    For spherical panoramas, the vertical angle “Y” is automatically  180°. [1..999] Enter the horizontal angle (“X”) of the panorama. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 44...
  • Page 46 Modify the desired elevation in degrees and the number of images per row. Click on a row and select “delete” to remove the row from the list. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 45...
  • Page 47 A “pause before” can for example be useful to avoid any vibrations caused by movement. Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 46...
  • Page 48 The VR Drive will then give a longer release signal to the camera for the multi-shots. [0.1…999.9] Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 47...
  • Page 49 Increase the horizontal and vertical overlap and/or increase the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 48...

  • Page 50: Manual Panorama

    The manual rows are calculated by the VR Drive and are evenly [-90.0..90.0] [-90.0..90.0] distributed within the start/end Y range. Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 49...
  • Page 51 Confirm with “next”. down vertical top vertical bottom down snake bottom snake top down Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 50...
  • Page 52 A “pause before” can for example be useful to avoid any vibrations caused by movement. Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 51...
  • Page 53 The VR Drive will then give a longer release signal to the camera for the multi-shots. [0.1…999.9] Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 52...
  • Page 54 Increase the horizontal and vertical overlap and/or increase the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 53...

  • Page 55: Visual Panorama

    : 120 elevation (in degrees) and number of images. elev. : -10 images : 120 Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 54...
  • Page 56 A “pause before” can for example be useful to avoid any [-90..90] [0.0..999.9] [0.0..999.9] [1..9999] vibrations caused by movement. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 55...
  • Page 57 The VR Drive will then give a longer release signal to the camera for the multi-shots. [0.1…999.9] Confirm the entry with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 56...
  • Page 58 Increase the horizontal and vertical overlap and/or increase the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 57...

  • Page 59: Program Wizard "Speed Mode

    “quality” mode. Therefore please refer to the “Program Wizard Quality Mode” for a step-by-step guide in setting up the program. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 58...
  • Page 60 • Reduce the rotation speed Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 59...
  • Page 61 CF storage card. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 60...

  • Page 62: Program Wizard "Turntable Mode

    Object Movie 1 It may be helpful to use a pen when using the keyboard. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 61...
  • Page 63 The rows are calculated by the VR Drive and are evenly distributed within the start/end Y range. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 62...
  • Page 64 A “pause before” can for example be useful to avoid any [0.0..999.9] [-90..90] [0.0..999.9] [1..9999] vibrations caused by movement. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 63...
  • Page 65 The VR Drive will then give a longer release signal to the camera for the multi-shots. [0.1…999.9] Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 64...
  • Page 66 If one or several of these parameters need to be changed, they can be accessed in the “program edit” menu. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 65...

  • Page 67: Program Wizard "Video Mode

    Video project It may be helpful to use a pen when using the keyboard. Confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 66...
  • Page 68 • “timelapse” is designed for timelapse movies for which images are released every few seconds or degrees in the x/y direction Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 67...
  • Page 69 Then continue to acquire as many points as the video sweep requires. When the point acquisition is finished, confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 68...
  • Page 70 Then continue to acquire as many points as the timelapse sweep requires. When the point acquisition is finished, confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 69...
  • Page 71 Then continue to acquire as many points as the video sweep requires. When the point acquisition is finished, confirm with “next”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 70...
  • Page 72 Before going on assignment, always run a test to see if the program delivers the intended video or timelapse sweep. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 71...

  • Page 73: Program Wizard "Hdr Mode

    “quality” mode. Therefore please refer to the “Program Wizard Quality Mode” for a step-by-step guide in setting up the program. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 72...
  • Page 74 ISO/ ASA / page 1 1/230s For best quality it is recommendable to use a low ISO/ASA. Confirm the entry with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 73...
  • Page 75 (for example, from 30s to 1/8000s). If the bracketing range becomes too large, it will be necessary to compensate with f-stop or ISO/ASA. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 74...
  • Page 76 ISO/ASA: 100 Delete any HDR step by pressing “delete”. Edit any HDR step by selecting “edit”. edit delete Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 75...
  • Page 77 ISO/ASA: 100 ISO/ASA: 100 exp.: 1/2000s Confirm with “next”. aperture: f8 ISO/ASA: 100 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 76...
  • Page 78 Increase the horizontal and vertical overlap and/or increase the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 77...
  • Page 79 / page 1 f 5.6 In this example from f=8 to f=16. f 11 Confirm with “OK”. f 16 f 22 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 78...
  • Page 80 ISO/ASA: 100 ISO/ASA: 100 To do this, press exp.: aperture: f8 ISO/ASA: 100 edit average Return to HDR exposure Wizard Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 79...
  • Page 81 1/400s aperture: f8 aperture: f8 ISO/ASA: 100 ISO/ASA: 100 Confirm with “next”. exp.: 1/6400s aperture: f8 ISO/ASA: 100 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 80...
  • Page 82 It is possible to directly access the average exposure, number of images, aperture steps, the sequence, aperture compensation and the HDR table. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 81...

  • Page 83: Starting/Stopping The Vr Drive

    • Returning to any image and by pressing “back” and resuming by Angle X: 48.0° Angle Y: 0.0° pressing “play” Total images: 15 Current image: 2 Repeat: 0 Timer: 0 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 82...

  • Page 84: Program Management

    Before deleting the program the program warning asks for confirmation. Cancel with “X”. Do you really want to delete Confirm with “OK”. this program? Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 83...
  • Page 85 “7” – all subsequent programs will have a number increased by one, so the 1..8 previous “P7” will now become “P8”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 84...

  • Page 86: Program Editing

    “HDR” mode. This is why it is not possible to switch to “Turntable”, “Video” or “HDR” mode from “Quality” mode. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 85...
  • Page 87 Confirm the choice of camera with “OK”. The rows (elevation, number of images) will now be automatically recalculated. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 86...
  • Page 88 [1..999] [1..999] Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 87...
  • Page 89 In angle mode “manual” the change of camera has no consequences. Here the rows must be edited manually. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 88...
  • Page 90 [1.0..180.0] Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. The rows (elevation, number of images) will now be automatically recalculated. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 89...
  • Page 91 Continue anyway? per row for the program. Continue with “OK” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 90...
  • Page 92 Enter the desired elevation in degrees and [-90..90] [1..9999] the number of images per row. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 91...
  • Page 93 If none of the 8 sequence presets are ideal, use the “manual” angle mode. In this mode the rows (elevation in °, number of images) and their sequence can be customised. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 92...
  • Page 94  Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. [0.0..999.9] [-90..90] [0.0..999.9] [1..9999] Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 93...
  • Page 95 The acceleration values range from 1% (slow speed adaptation) to acceleration 100% (fast speed adaptation). 1..100 Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 94...
  • Page 96 In the “HDR mode” the VR Drive controls the camera software directly, allowing much larger bracketing steps and a larger dynamic range. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 95...
  • Page 97 Click on “orientation” to change the direction in which the VR Drive orientation orientation turns. • Orientation“CW”: rotates clockwise • Orientation“CCW”: rotates anti-clockwise Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 96...

  • Page 98: Editing In "Video" Mode

    “Program Wizard”. ° ° [-999.9..999.9] [-90.0..90.0] Enter the “X” and “Y” coordinates of the starting point. Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 97...
  • Page 99 Click on “point” to change its X/Y coordinates. ° ° -45.0 45.0 Use the arrow keys to navigate. edit delete [-999.9..999.9] Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 98...
  • Page 100 Enter the number of seconds or degrees at which one image is to be released. Make sure that the camera has enough time to create the images. Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 99...

  • Page 101: Editing In "Hdr" Mode

    Confirm with “OK”. move edit By changing this value you will overwrite the HDR steps. Continue anyway? Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 100...
  • Page 102 For example, with 5 images the VR Drive will release one image at average exposure speed, 2 underexposed and 2 overexposed images. Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 101...
  • Page 103 2 fastest, etc., then the slowest, 2 slowest etc. Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 102...
  • Page 104 ISO/ASA: 100 ISO/ASA: 100 exp.: 1/2000s Confirm with “next”. aperture: f8 ISO/ASA: 100 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 103...
  • Page 105 Drive will compensate with f-stops in case an exposure limit is reached (exposure slower than, for example, 30s, or faster than 1/8000s). Confirm with “OK”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 104...

  • Page 106: Settings

    Please note that the language will only be active after closing the Deutsch Français “edit program” menu or after restarting the VR Drive. Italiano English Confirm with “X”. Español Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 105...
  • Page 107 For extended operation times the auto turn off time can be 0..120 increased. Enter the time in minutes. Confirm with “next” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 106...
  • Page 108 Click on “software” to display information on the software software This function consists of software • key version • version • IP Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 107...
  • Page 109 This IP must be in the same range as the computer connecting to the VR Drive. Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 108...
  • Page 110 For example, to tilt the camera 90° down (for transport), enter: • X: 0° (or any value) • Y: -90° Confirm with “OK” or cancel with “X”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 109...
  • Page 111 Drive is moved with the remote radio release or with the touch screen unit for point definition (video mode). Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 110...
  • Page 112 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 111...

  • Page 113: Settings/Database

    / page 1 Nikon D700 Canon Nikon 5D mk 2 D300 PhaseOne Nikon P65+ D700 D70s D200 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 112...
  • Page 114 To delete a camera from the list, select the camera and click delete The camera will still be in the database, but removed from the “favourites” list. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 113...
  • Page 115 Enter the camera brand, camera type and X/Y (mm). Confirm with “OK”. Y (mm) X (mm) 23.9 0.0..400.0 0.0..400.0 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 114...
  • Page 116 The table on the following page summarises all program parameters created in the “Wizard” and loaded as “presets” for the different VR Drive modes. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 115...
  • Page 117 Ø exposure speed  aperture  ISO/ ASA  Number of pictures  Aperture steps  Aperture compensation  HDR steps Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 116...
  • Page 118 Manual     Mirror release     Orientation  Start position  Points Lens type Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 117...
  • Page 119 Option to compensate exposure speeds at limit with f-stop for HDR compensation HDR steps table Table of exposures, f-stops and ISO/ASA for every bracketed image Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 118...
  • Page 120 Fisheye or traditional lens (non-fisheye) – to compute rows non-fisheye Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 119...
  • Page 121 The settings (general (time settings etc.) and database (camera, presets) will be created from factory settings. Do you really want to reset to factory settings? Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 120...
  • Page 122 Back up your programs in the Seitz format from time to time. This ensures that no program data is lost in the case that the VR Drive has to be reset to factory settings. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 121...
  • Page 123 Using the xml file in your workflow significantly enhances consistency and efficiency for the stitching of the final panorama. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 122...
  • Page 124 Using the xml file in your workflow significantly enhances consistency and efficiency for the stitching of the final panorama. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 123...

  • Page 125: Settings/Service Menu

    4.4.3 Settings/service menu The service menu is only used for factory maintenance (hardware service menu calibration). password Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 124...

  • Page 126: Maintenance & Warranty

    When transporting the VR Drive from one location to the next, either disassemble the unit and use a bag for transport or make sure to turn off the VR Drive into parking position -90° or +90°. When turned off no damage can be done to motor and gears.

  • Page 127: Touch Screen Calibration

    “home” menu. Check the touch precision (cross). If OK, confirm with “OK”. If not, repeat the test by clicking “repeat”. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 126...

  • Page 128: International Warranty

    ID (serial number) and is stored in our database. If there is any malfunction or defect of the equipment we will repair the VR Drive at no cost. The warranty extends to technical defaults that are not caused by careless use, damage by transportation or other defaults not related to the manufacturing of the equipment.

  • Page 129: Software Update: "Club Vr Drive

    „Club VR Drive“ Roundshot VR Drive 1876B9173F924AA Roundshot VR Drive instruction manual Roundshot VR Drive Bedienungsanleitung >>> VR Drive Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 128...
  • Page 130 Start up the VR Drive by pressing the on/off button during several seconds until the green Firmware Update progress bar appears. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 129...
  • Page 131 Keep it pressed. Keep it pressed until the green Firmware update progress bar is displayed: Firmware update V. 02.003 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 130...
  • Page 132 All previous programs and settings remain intact. (Press to view settings) It is now safe to remove the USB stick. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 131...

  • Page 133: Upgrades: Adding New Software Modes

    (30 days, 60 days…) and allows non-restricted use of all software functions. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 132...

  • Page 134: Return Of Equipment / Recycling

    We wish you continued success and fun with your Roundshot VR Drive! Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 133...

  • Page 135: Frequently Asked Questions

    (.csv) as a download in the “Club VR Drive”. It is then possible to update the factory list of cameras by a software update. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 134...
  • Page 136 All software modes that are already purchased are activated permanently, while the ones in demo mode have a limited duration (typically 30 days). Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 135...

  • Page 137: Technical Data

    6. Technical Data Technical changes reserved. Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 136...
  • Page 138 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive - version 4.0 – January 2010 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 137...
  • Page 139 Hauptstr. 14 8512 Lustdorf / Switzerland ph: +41 52 369 68 00 email: seitz@roundshot.ch www.roundshot.ch Technical changes reserved April 2012 Instruction Manual Roundshot VR Drive version 2.03 – April 2012 – © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 138...

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