iOS User’s Manual for the CamRanger, CamRanger Share, and CamRanger PT Hub & Tripod V 2.0.
Table of Contents CamRanger Hardware ............................................................................................................. 4 CamRanger Registration .......................................................................................................... 5 CamRanger Setup .................................................................................................................... 6 Firmware Update .........................
Bulb Ramping ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 33 Tips & Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 33 Registration ..................
CamRanger Hardware The CamRanger device is turned on by sliding the power switch, located on the side of the unit, towards the front of the device. The green power light will illuminate when the unit is powered on. The charging port is located next to the power switch.
CamRanger Registration Before an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch can be used with a CamRanger, it needs to be registered. Registration requires Internet connectivity. Before proceeding, confirm connectivity. (Do not connect to the CamRanger network.) Launch the iOS CamRanger app and the following screen appears.
Enter the 8-‐character CamRanger serial number. The serial number is located both on the bottom of the back cover as well as above the battery underneath the back cover. Note: the serial number contains only letters and NO numbers. Press the “Register” button to register.
Launch the CamRanger iOS app. The application will connect to the CamRanger and the user will be able to control the camera. For common problems with setup and connection refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of the manual.
CamRanger iOS App Note: the CamRanger iOS app supports the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod Touch. For brevity, only the iPad landscape screenshots will be shown as the equivalent portrait or iPhone versions are very similar. Any places where significant differences exist will be called out.
Recent Thumbnails • • • • • • As images are captured, the thumbnails are automatically downloaded and displayed along the top of the screen. The thumbnails may be scrolled left and right when more are downloaded than can fit. A thumbnail may be selected to view the corresponding image for viewing.
Main Image View Live view and captured images are displayed within the main image view. Captured Images Images will be displayed in the main image view in one of two ways, by selecting a thumbnail in the thumbnails section or through the Auto-‐View feature.
Advanced Tabs There are four tabs providing advanced information or controls: Data, Focus, Timer, and HDR. (The iPhone display has a fifth tab to incorporate the Advanced Settings button.) Data Tab The data tab shows an RGB histogram and meta-‐data associated with the image in the main image view.
• • Focus Adjust o There are two sets of buttons to move the lens’ focal plane nearer or further from the camera. o Each set has three buttons with different sized arrows to specify a large, medium, or small step in focus. o Tap the button to move the focus by a single increment, holding down the button will have no affect.
• o Time Lapse – HDR § If the camera is in manual exposure mode, a small HDR toggle button will appear allowing the combination of a time lapse and HDR sequence.
• • • • • o Typically the step size values are in increments of 1/3 stops. However, this can vary based on the camera settings. For example if the camera is configured to only allow ISO values corresponding to full stops, then the step size increment will be 1 stop.
or dial on the camera, and would otherwise be disabled in Camera mode. However, in PC mode no property changes done physically to the camera will be recognized and any changes made through CamRanger will be lost after disconnecting.
• • • while live view is active. For time critical applications, a remote trigger, such as an RF trigger, can be used in combination with the CamRanger. Auto / Manual Focus Toggle o The AF/MF Focus toggle button allows the user to change the focusing between auto and manual without having to physically adjust the camera.
• • • CamRanger Connection: A state dependent “Connect” or “Disconnect” button is available to the user as a troubleshooting option to avoid closing the application in the case of connection problems.
• • • • • • • • • Grid Lines: Overlay a grid over the main image view (options of 3x3 or 4x6) Grid Color: Select either gray, white, black, or red grid line color Highlights: Blinks solid red over overexposed highlights Shadows: Blinks solid blue over underexposed shadows Focus Peaking: During live view/movie will attempt to outline in red
Controls • • • • • • • • Client Mode: Removes all camera controls from the main display such that camera settings cannot be changed or the camera controlled. Auto-‐View: Automatically downloads and displays images as they are taken. Auto-‐Save: Automatically downloads and saves images to the iOS photo library.
• following. One should check the default video length for the camera in use to determine the appropriate time for the movie restart. Volume Shutter: When the volume shutter is turned on, the user can capture images using the volume buttons on the iOS device.
o Show Manual: View this document. Note: it can be saved to iBooks for easier reading and navigation. o Email: Email with your questions, problems, comments, etc.
Card Contents The card contents button shown above will transfer to a view displaying thumbnails of the images on the camera’s removable media. The app will initially load the most recent 16 thumbnails on a scrollable window.
The images displayed within the compare screen are not full resolution, but are scaled down. They can be zoomed in and out with a double tap or pinch zooming. To save, delete, or rate an individual, first tap on image to select it, as indicated by a yellow outline around the image.
The list of all the rated images on the current memory can be accessed from the “Settings” button (see the Advanced Settings section for more details). The Ratings list displays all the ratings associated with images on the camera’s memory card.
To join an existing network, first connect to the CamRanger network from within the iOS settings and then start the CamRanger app. Select the ‘Settings’ button from within the CamRanger app and click on the ‘View/Edit’ tab. A dialog will appear listing any networks that the CamRanger sees.
CamRanger Controller The CamRanger firmware must be updated to version 6 and above to enable sharing. The photographer has complete control over what is shared to iOS devices with the CamRanger Share app.
The set limit on devices connected to the CamRanger network with the CamRanger Share app is 50 devices.
CamRanger PT Hub and Tripod • To use the CamRanger PT Hub and Motorized tripod, a CamRanger is required. • The CamRanger PT Hub and MP-‐360 (MP 101, Bescor, or Hague) will only work with CamRanger firmware 4 and up and the CamRanger app 2.0 and up.
MP-‐360 Tripod Head Hardware • • Install Batteries: Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover downward and lifting it outward, insert the 4 AA batteries in the same position as the markings inside the battery compartment.
• • Required parts: o CamRanger* o CamRanger PT Hub o Motorized tripod (either the MP-‐360, Bescor, or Hague)* o USB cable (included with CamRanger or camera) o Serial Connector (included with the CamRanger PT Hub) o USB 2.
CamRanger App Additions with the PT Hub When the CamRanger PT Hub and MP-‐360 (or MP 101, Bescor, or Hague Tripod) are used with the CamRanger, a “Tripod” tab will appear including the following display.
§ Num Shots: Enter the total number of shots to take § Shot Delay: Enter the number of seconds to delay between each shot § Move Direction: Select the direction of movement between pictures:up, down, right, left,
§ Max duration: Enter the max/min number of milliseconds for any bulb shot. If the EV change is positive this will be the maximum bulb length. If the EV change is negative, this will be the minimum bulb length.
Registration • • • If the CamRanger iOS app is re-‐installed, the iOS device may need to be re-‐registered. Most registration issues are due to not having Internet connectivity or entering the serial number incorrectly. If you still have issues, please email contact@CamRanger.com for assistance.
Commands • • • • • • • Depending on the camera and the mode, capture can fail if the camera fails to acquire focus. Intervalometer, Bulb, and Advanced Bracketing sequence commands are stored on the CamRanger hardware such that the iOS device does not need to remain on and connected.
CamRanger PT Hub and Tripod • • • If the tripod head becomes unresponsive, securely reconnect the serial connector to the tripod head. The speed of the tripod may vary depending on the weight of the camera and battery life of the tripod head. When using the CamRanger PT Hub, the CamRanger battery will drain more quickly.
