Instruction manual

Instruction Manual Roundshot D3 - version 4.05 – May 2013 - © by Seitz Phototechnik AG / Switzerland www.roundshot.ch page 26
3.1.1 Shoot settings
The „Shoot Settings“ list allows to select and modify those parameters which are
most often used during image taking:
Technical note:
When focusing at closer distances than infinity, the effective focal length
increases, which is (after entering the correct distance) automatically
adjusted by the software. Also, the software adjusts the horizontal image
format, as with a larger effective focal length the image becomes longer
(more pixels).
Lens: select the correct lens from the lens list. This list contains the “favourite lenses”. If a
lens is not available, open the lens tab in the parameter menu to access a full lens list. You
can also create your own lens if necessary (refer to section 3.2.3)
Format: defines the image angle. It is possible to take pictures from 1° to 999°
White balance: select the white balancing mode. The “Automatic” white balancing will
apply different adjustments for every light situation. It is also possible to select a
predefined light condition as “Tungsten” or “Day light”. Finally there is the option to choose
a grey point on the image using the white balance pipette tool.
Distance: select the same focusing distance as defined on the lens. The exact distance
setting is required by the software to adjust the effective focal length. Setting the distance
correctly enhances sharpness.
B-value: next to the distance setting the b-value is indicated. This corresponds to the ideal
position of the camera head on the optical bench. When a new distance is selected, it is
recommended to change the position of the camera head accordingly. Please refer to
section 4.1 “How to set the b-value (camera head position)” for more details.
„Automatic white balance“ sets the white point according to predefined
assumptions. This settings works well for most situations. In situations
with special light conditions select „choose in picture“ or one of the light
presets (tungsten, fluorescent, direct sun, cloudy).