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Image Capture Settings

Resolution and Format

Resolution Options

Full Resolution:

• 2048 × 1536 pixels
• 24-bit RGB color
• File size: ~9-12 MB (uncompressed)
• Frame rate: Up to 30 fps
• Best for: High-quality inspections, archive

Medium Resolution:

• 1024 × 768 pixels
• 24-bit RGB color
• File size: ~2-3 MB (uncompressed)
• Frame rate: Up to 60 fps
• Best for: Real-time monitoring, quick review

Low Resolution:

• 640 × 480 pixels
• 24-bit RGB color
• File size: ~1 MB (uncompressed)
• Frame rate: Up to 120 fps
• Best for: Preview, network transmission

File Formats

JPEG (Lossy Compression)

• Quality range: 60-100%
• File size: 25-40% of TIFF
• Best for: Web sharing, archive
• Loss: Minimal at 90%+

PNG (Lossless Compression)

• Full color information preserved
• File size: 40-60% of TIFF
• Best for: Quality with compression
• No quality loss

TIFF (Uncompressed/Lossless)

• Full resolution maintained
• File size: Maximum
• Best for: Professional work, archival
• No data loss

BAYER RAW

• Raw sensor data
• File size: ~6 MB per frame
• Best for: Advanced processing, research
• Requires post-processing

Color Settings

Color Space Selection

sRGB (Default)

• Standard for web and printing
• Gamma: 2.2
• Color gamut: 99% sRGB
• Best for: General use

Adobe RGB

• Extended color gamut
• Gamma: 2.2
• Color gamut: 62% of Adobe RGB
• Best for: Professional photography

ProPhoto RGB

• Widest gamut
• Gamma: 1.8
• Color gamut: 90% of ProPhoto
• Best for: High-end print work

Color Profile Management

1. Open Settings > Color
2. Select color space from dropdown
3. Enable ICC Profile if needed
4. Load custom profile if available
5. Apply to live view and captures

White Balance

Automatic White Balance (AWB):

• Default mode
• Analyzes entire frame
• Updates continuously in live view
• Best for: General use

Preset Values:

Mode	Color Temp	Use Case
Daylight	5500K	Sunny conditions
Cloudy	6500K	Overcast sky
Tungsten	3200K	Incandescent lights
Fluorescent	4500K	Fluorescent lights
Custom	User defined	Mixed lighting

Manual White Balance:

1. Place white reference in scene
2. Click Set White Balance
3. Click on white surface
4. System calculates color correction
5. Apply to all future captures

Saturation Control

Range: 0-200%

• 100% = Normal saturation
• <100% = Desaturated (toward grayscale)

• 100% = Oversaturated (vivid colors)

• Recommended: 90-110% for accurate colors

Exposure Control

Automatic Exposure (AE)

AE Modes:

Matrix Metering:

• Evaluates entire frame
• Balanced exposure
• Best for: Most subjects

Center-Weighted:

• Emphasizes center region
• Ignores bright surroundings
• Best for: Backlit subjects

Spot Metering:

• Uses single point (3-5% of frame)
• Precise control
• Best for: Small subjects

Manual Exposure

Shutter Speed:

• Range: 1/4000 to 1 second
• Faster speed: Less blur, darker image
• Slower speed: More blur, brighter image

ISO Sensitivity:

• Range: 100 - 3200
• Lower ISO: Less noise, needs more light
• Higher ISO: More noise, works in dim light

Recommended Combinations:

Lighting	Shutter	ISO	Notes
Bright sun	1/4000	100	Maximum speed
Overcast	1/500	100	Balanced
Indoor	1/60	400	Steady hand
Low light	1/30	1600	Use tripod
Dim	Bulb	3200	Manual focus

Exposure Compensation

Range: -2.0 to +2.0 EV

• -2.0 EV: 1/4 brightness
• -1.0 EV: 1/2 brightness
• 0.0 EV: Normal exposure
• +1.0 EV: 2× brightness
• +2.0 EV: 4× brightness

Adjustment increments:

• 1/3 EV (recommended)
• 1/2 EV
• 1 EV

Focus Settings

Autofocus Modes

Continuous AF:

• Camera continuously updates focus
• Follows subject movement
• Best for: Moving subjects
• Slower response than single AF

Single AF:

• Focus locks on trigger
• No tracking of movement
• Best for: Still subjects
• Faster response

Manual Focus:

• User sets focus distance
• No automatic adjustment
• Best for: Precise control
• Use focus distance slider

Focus Distance Range

• Minimum Focus: 0.3m (11.8 inches)
• Maximum Focus: ∞ (infinity)
• Hyperfocal Distance: ~2m at f/2.8

Focus Peaking

Enable Focus Peaking:

1. Settings > Focus > Enable Peaking
2. In-focus areas highlighted in color
3. Red: Sharp focus
4. Green: Acceptable focus
5. Blue: Out of focus

Depth and 3D Settings

Depth Map Quality

Fast Mode:

• Processing time: <50ms
• Real-time capture
• Lower accuracy: ±2mm
• Best for: Live preview

Balanced Mode:

• Processing time: ~100ms
• Good balance
• Accuracy: ±1.5mm
• Best for: Standard use

High Quality Mode:

• Processing time: ~200ms
• Best accuracy: ±0.5mm
• Requires post-processing
• Best for: Critical measurements

Point Cloud Settings

Point Cloud Format:

• PLY (Polygon File Format)
• XYZ (ASCII coordinates)
• PCD (Point Cloud Data)

Filtering Options:

• Remove invalid points
• Voxel downsampling
• Statistical outlier removal

Advanced Capture Options

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Enable HDR:

1. Settings > Advanced > Enable HDR
2. Capture multiple exposures
3. Combine into single image
4. Preserves highlights and shadows

Tone Mapping:

• Reinhard: Natural looking
• Drago: High contrast
• Mantiuk: Detail enhancement

Bracketing

Exposure Bracketing:

• Captures 3-5 exposures at different levels
• Used for HDR or panorama
• Spacing: 1-2 EV recommended

White Balance Bracketing:

• Captures at different color temperatures
• Useful for mixed lighting

Image Stabilization

Electronic Stabilization:

• Compensates for camera shake
• Slight field of view reduction
• Effective for: 1-2 stops

Best Practices:

• Use tripod for critical work
• Enable for handheld capture
• Combines with fast shutter speed

Batch Processing

Batch Capture Settings

1. Configure all capture parameters
2. Open Batch > New Batch
3. Define batch properties:
   • Number of images
   • Time interval
   • Save location
   • Naming convention
4. Click Start Batch
5. Monitor progress

Naming Convention

Variables Available:

• {DATE} - Current date (YYYYMMDD)
• {TIME} - Current time (HHMMSS)
• {INDEX} - Sequential number
• {CUSTOM} - User defined text

Example: IMG_{DATE}_{INDEX}.jpg

Profile Saving and Loading

Save Capture Profile

1. Configure all desired settings
2. Click Settings > Save Profile
3. Enter profile name
4. Choose save location
5. Click Save

Load Capture Profile

1. Click Profile dropdown menu
2. Select desired profile
3. All settings applied instantly
4. Ready to capture

Built-in Profiles

• Standard: Balanced settings
• High Quality: Maximum resolution and quality
• Fast: Optimized for speed
• Low Light: Higher ISO and slower shutter
• Studio: Consistent professional settings

Histogram and Exposure Preview

Histogram Display

Show Histogram:

1. View > Show Histogram
2. RGB histogram shows color distribution
3. Adjust exposure to optimize

Reading the Histogram:

• Left edge: Black levels
• Center: Midtones
• Right edge: Highlights
• Clipping indicators show over/underexposure

Live Exposure Preview

• Real-time feedback during adjustment
• Zebra stripes highlight blown highlights
• Blue areas indicate shadow clipping

See Also

• Operating Guide
• Calibration Procedures
• Technical Specifications