Phantom v2512, v2012, v1612, v1212 User Manual

PHANTOM

Ultrahigh-Speed Cameras

v2512 / v2012 / v1612 / v1212

MANUAL

When it’s too fast to see, and too important not to.

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Phantom Ultrahigh-

speed cameras

MANUAL

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Contents

Introduction

Quick Start Guides

Phantom Software

Download & Image Processing

Measurements

On-Screen Displays

Phantom CineMag & CineStation IV

Phantom Remote Control Unit (RCU-2)

Support

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Max. Speed

25,600 fps at full resolution

1280 x 800;

1,000,000 fps at

reduced resolution

of 128 x 32 w/FAST option (677,000 w/o)

22,0000 fps at

full resolution

1280 x 800;

1,000,000 fps at

reduced resolution

of 128 x 32 w/FAST option (666,000 w/o)

Min. Speed

Pixel

Sensitivity

Monochrome: 32,000D (Daylight)*; 100,000T (Tungsten)

CAR

features

Throughput /

Speed

Exposure

in PIV

Memory

Trigger

25 Gpx/s /

25,000 fps

1 Gpx/s throughput Direct Record to Phantom CineMag IV

1 μs minimum

standard;

280 ns min w /

FAST option

375 ns 425 ns 400 ns 550 ns

72GB, 144GB, 288GB high speed internal RAM

CineMag IV non-volatile memory storage (1TB, 2 TB)

Dedicated BNC, via capture port, On-Camera Controls, Image-Based Auto-Trigger,

Options

Ethernet

Power

Video Out

Special

Standard Gb Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet for faster download speed

Two ports for primary and backup (20-28 VDC) on camera back panel

Two HD-SDI ports on camera; Analog video (NTSC or PAL) available on Break-out-Box;

Partition memory into segments and make shorter recordings back-to-back without

Internal mechanical shutter for hands-free and remote CSR

Features

Advanced ‘On-Camera Controls’ for camera setup, capture, playback, edit,

Popular

Accessories

* Measured according to ISO 12232:2006 method

CineMag IV, CineStation IV for CineMag IV, RCU, Break-out-box,

Video monitor for use with on-camera controls

28 μm size, 12-bit depth

Color: 6,400D*; 10,000T*

128 x 16 (Continuous Adjustable Resolution)

20 Gpx/s /

20,000 fps

1 μs minimum

standard;

305 ns min w /

FAST option

or via Phantom PCC software

Component viewﬁnder port

missing any action (63 maximum)

(Current Session Reference)

and save to Phantom CineMag IV

16,000 fps at full resolution

1280 x 800;

1,000,000 fps at

reduced resolution

of 128 x 16 w/FAST option (647,000 w/o)

100 fps

16 Gpx/s /

16,000 fps

1 μs minimum

standard;

500 ns min w /

FAST option

12,000 fps at full resolution

1280 x 800;

820,000 fps at

reduced resolution

of 128 x 16 w/FAST option (571,000 w/o)

12 Gpx/s /

12,000 fps

1 μs minimum

standard;

500 ns min w /

FAST option

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Introduction

Camera Capabilities

The Phantom ultrahigh-speed UHS-12 Series consists of the v1212, v1612, v2012, v2512.

The Phantom v1212 digital high-speed camera is capable of capturing 12 Giga-pixels per second (Gpx/s) of data from our proprietary CMOS sensor. At full resolution (1280 x 800), the camera can capture 12,000 framesper-second (fps).

The Phantom v1612 features 16 Gpx/s throughput and a maximum frame rate of 16,000 fps at full resolution (1280 x 800).

The Phantom 2012 achieves over 22 Gpx/s throughput and a maximum frame rate of 22,000 fps at full resolution (1280 x 800).

The Phantom 2512 boasts 25 Gpx/s throughput and a maximum frame rate of more than 25,000 fps at full resolution.

Chapter 1: Introduction

All Ultrahigh-speed cameras are capable of over 570,000 fps at reduced resolution. The FAST option (export controlled), available for all ultra high-speed cameras, increases frame rates to 800,000 fps for the Phantom v1212 and 1,000,000 fps for the Phantom Phantom v1612, v2012, and v2512 camera models.

High throughput is important. At any given resolution, a camera with the highest throughput will provide the fastest possible frame rates.

Image Storage

Sensor Characteristics

The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras can be equipped with 72GB, 144GB, or 288GB of highspeed memory. A camera with 288GB of memory, recording at 10,000 fps at 1280 x 800 can record a single high-speed shot (called a cine) for almost 20 seconds.

The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras are also compatible with Phantom CineMag IV long recording devices available in 1TB and 2TB capacities.

The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras can securely save a 288 GB cine to an attached Phantom CineMag IV in about 4.5 minutes. (Phantom CineMag IV throughput is 1GB/s for these cameras).

The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 use a proprietary CMOS sensor designed by Vision Research and are available in monochrome or color versions.

Their 28 micron (μm) pixels result in very high light sensitivity. All UHS-12 Series monochrome cameras have a sensitivity of ISO 32,000D* and 100,000T, and color cameras ISO 6,400D* and 10,000T*

Sensor resolution is 1280 x 800 pixels “wide-screen” format. The rectangular shape of the 1 Mpx sensor allows the user to keep moving objects in the frame longer and is compatible in aspect ratio with modern display technology. The physical size of the sensor is 35.8mm x 22.4mm (42.27mm diagonal).

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*: Measured using the ISO 12232 SAT method.

All Phantom Ultrahigh-speed cameras have global electronic shutters, with minimum exposure times of 1μs (standard). With the (export controlled) FAST option minimum exposure times are: v2512 - 280ns, v2012 3015ns, v1612 - 500ns, v1212 - 500ns.

Advanced Features

Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT): Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras can detect changes in an image which can be used to trigger the camera (or even a number of cameras), making it easy to record unpredictable events.

Multi-Cine: The internal memory of a Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 camera can be partitioned into as many as 63 segments for shorter recordings, back-toback, without missing any action.

Burst Mode: Precisely generate a programmable number of frames for every (internal or external) frame synchronization pulse.

Internal Mechanical Shutter: Easily perform black references remotely using the built-in mechanical capping shutter for optimum image quality.

10Gb Ethernet: 10GBase-T (RJ45) Ethernet port for very fast data transfer.

Continuous Recording: Automatically save cines from internal camera memory to an external storage, without user intervention.

Exposure in PIV: The Phantom Ultrahigh-speed cameras have an extremely short inter-frame (straddle) time, (the Phantom v2512 is 375ns, the v2012 is 425ns, the v1612 is 400ns, and the v1212 is 550ns), and are easily synchronized with external devices.

Command & Control

All Phantom ultra-high speed cameras can be setup and controlled using the built-in On-Camera Controls (OCC), the user-friendly Phantom Camera Control (PCC) software, or a Phantom Remote Control Unit (RCU).

Detailed information about Phantom cameras, features, and software can be found at:

www.visionresearch.com

Chapter 1: Introduction

on-camera controls

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PLAYBACK

On-Camera Controls (OCC) provide full control of the camera without the need to connect to a PC.

B-REF - when the camera is ‘Live’ and ‘Waiting for Trigger’ this button initiates a Black Reference.

During ‘Playback’, it is the Play, Pause, or Fast Forward (hold 1 sec) button.

Tools - when the camera is ‘Live’ and ‘Waiting for Trigger’ this button toggles between a Live image, and the Zoom, and Threshold functions.

During ‘Playback’, it is the Rewind, Pause, or Fast Rewind (hold for 1 sec) button.

Playback - used to select a cine for playback (from internal memory / Phantom CineMag IV).

Menu - used to display the Setup menu and to navigate / select recording parameters.

During ‘Playback’, it can be used to select, edit, save, or scroll (scrub) through cines.

Trigger - used to:

• Switch from ‘Pre-trigger’ to ‘Waiting for Trigger’

• Trigger the camera (‘Loop’ mode)

• Start (hold 1 sec) / Stop recording

(‘Run/Stop’ mode)

• Return to ‘Live’ mode

Using the Menu Knob

1. From any of the ‘Live’ screens; rotate the Menu knob to display the ‘Camera’ menu

2. Rotate the knob to the desired camera parameter, then press the knob to select

3. Rotate the knob, in either direction, to change the selected parameter, then press knob to conﬁrm

Chapter 1: Introduction

B C F

A G

O P Q

rear connector panel

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Trigger

TTL Pulse (Rising/Falling Edge), Switch Closure

Time Code In

I/O 1

I/O 2

I/O 3

I/O 4

HD-SDI 2

HD-SDI 1

Power Switch

Range Data

GPS

Remote Control Port

IRIG-B In (Modulated/Unmodulated)

Ready

F-Sync

Time Code Out: IRIG-B, SMPTE

Strobe

The two HD-SDI ports can acts as identical 4:2:2

HD-SDI ports with one set up to provide an optional) on-screen display to monitor the on-camera controls

and cameaa operation. Or, they can be conﬁgured as a ‘single 4:4:4 Dual-Link HD-SDI port.

Off / Auto / On

Used to stamp images with acquisition data (azimuth

and elevation)

GPS input for GPS timing, longitude & latitude

RS-232 and Power (for Phantom Remote Control)

1 Gb Ethernet

10 Gb Ethernet

Primary DC Input

Backup DC Power

Capture Port

CAT5 UTP (for control and data transfer)

RJ45 10Base-T UTP (for control and data transfer)

20 - 28 Volts DC

20 - 28 Volts DC Backup

Ready, Strobe, A-Sync, Pre-trigger, NTSC/PAL Video

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side connector

7-pin Fischer – Provides +12V power and component

VF Pwr or Component VF

signal for viewﬁnders such as the Sony HDVF35W. Also works with the Phantom YPRPB cable.

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Quick Start Guides

Prepare Your Computer

Install PCC Software

Connect the Camera to

the Computer

via pcc software

Camera controlling computers:

1. Must have either the Microsoft Windows XP Pro, VISTA Business Edition or Windows 7 or 8 operating system installed.

2. Firewalls must be turned off. (Contact your IT Group if necessary)

3. Using the ‘Windows Control Panel’ set the IP address of your computer’s network card to

100.100.100.1 with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask.

4. If working with a 10Gb Ethernet connection the computer’s IP address should be set to 172.16.0.1 with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask.)

Install the latest version of Phantom Camera Control (PCC) software from the accompanying CD or USB key.

Connect the 20 - 28 VDC power supply to the camera’s Primary DC Input connector.

Attach the supplied Ethernet cable between the Phantom camera and the computer.

Connect the supplied Capture cable to the Phantom camera.

Attach Phantom CineMag IV

If an external trigger is being used to trigger the camera, connect it to Trigger connector on the rear panel of the camera.

Mount a Phantom CineMag IV, if available.

Detailed information about attaching a Phantom CineMag IV can be found in Chapter 7: Phantom CineMag & CineStation IV of this manual.

Chapter 2: Quick Start Guides

Select Camera for Use

In the Manager Control Panel double mouse-click on the Phantom camera to be used from the ‘Cameras’ group folder.

Deﬁne Recording

Parameters

‘Arm’ Camera

Trigger

Click the ‘Live’ tab.

Click ‘Cine Settings’ and deﬁne following parameters by either the selecting the required value from the pull-down selection list, or type a value into the respective data entry ﬁeld.

1. Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height.

2. Choose the required ‘Sample Rate’ and ‘Exposure Time’.

3. Ensure the EDR, (Extreme Dynamic Range) exposure time is set to zero (0).

4. Post Trigger to zero (0) by: e. Moving the ‘T’ (Trigger Position) slider to the

right, or

f. Enter zero (0) into the ‘Last’ data entry ﬁeld.

Click on the CSR button to perform a Current Session Reference.

Click the ‘Capture’ button to start recording to the camera’s internal memory (circular buffer).

At the end of the action, click the action ‘Trigger’ button at the bottom of the ‘Live’ panel, or

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Edit Cine

Provide a switch closure or an external trigger signal (TTL pulse) via the Trigger connector.

Click the ‘Play’ tab.

Using the following Video Control Buttons to locate the ﬁrst image of the cine to be saved.

Rewind

Pause

Play

Fast Rewind

Rewind 1 Frame

Advance 1 Frame

Fast Forward

Locate the ﬁrst image of the cine to be saved.

Click the ‘Mark-In button.

Locate the last image of the cine to be saved.

Click the ‘Mark-Out’ button.

Select ‘Play, Speed, & Options’ and enable (check) ‘Limit to Range’.

Under the Video Control Buttons click the ‘Jump to Start’ button.

Review Edited Cine

Save to Computer

Save to Attached

Phantom CineMag IV

Review the edited cine using the Video Control Buttons.

Click the ‘Save Cine...’ button at the bottom of the ‘Play’ panel.

In the ‘Save Cine’ window:

1. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the cine ﬁle.

2. Enter a ﬁle name for the cine ﬁle in the ‘File name:’ data entry ﬁeld.

3. From the Save as type pull-down selection list select the ‘Cine Raw, *.cine’ ﬁle format.

4. Click the Save button to begin downloading the cine ﬁle from the camera to the computer’s hard drive.

Click the down-arrow of the ‘Save Cine... button.

Select ‘Save RAM Cine to Flash’ (in popup window).

Click the Save button to save the cine ﬁle onto the Phantrom CineMag IV.

Conﬁrm cine save before deleting from internal memory

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Conﬁrm Computer Save

Click the ‘Open File’ button.

In the ‘Open Cine’ window:

1. Navigate to the folder containing the saved cine ﬁle.

2. Highlight the cine ﬁle to be opened.

3. Click the Open button.

Using the Video Control Buttons review the saved cine ﬁle.

Conﬁrm CineMag Save

Click the ‘Manager’ tab.

Double-click on the ‘Cine F#’ ﬁle under the camera used to record the cine.

Using the Video Control Buttons review the saved cine ﬁle.

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Mount camera onto suitable support. Attach and adjust appropriate lens.

Power Up Camera

Setup Video Monitor

Attach Phantom CineMag IV

Set Recording Parameters

Connect a suitable power supply (20-28VDC) to the Primary DC Input connector, then set the power switch to the ‘ON’ position.

Connect a suitable HD-SDI video monitor (not supplied) to the ‘HD-SDI 1’ connector on the connector panel of the camera.

Mount a Phantom CineMag IV, if available. For detailed instruction see Chapter 7: Phantom CineMag & CineStation IV.

From any of the ‘Live’ screens; rotate the Menu knob to display the ‘1/2 Camera’ menu.

Rotate the knob to the desired camera parameter, then press the knob to select.

Rotate the knob, in either direction, to change the selected parameter, then press knob to conﬁrm.

• Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height

• Choose the required ‘Speed’ (frame rate) and

‘Shutter’ (exposure time).

• Set the ‘T’ (trigger position) at the beginning, or the

end, or some position within the internal memory

Perform Black Reference

Press ‘B-REF’ button.

Black Reference should be performed after all recording parameters have been set.

via on-camera controls

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Perform White Balance

(Color Cameras Only)

From the ‘1/2 Camera’ screen; rotate the ‘Menu’ knob until the ‘2/2 Image’ screen displays.

Point camera towards a non-saturated white area.

Set ‘White Balance’ to ‘OK’, then press the ‘Menu’ knob.

Set ‘CC+0’ (Color Compensation) to ‘Auto’, then press the ‘Menu’ knob.

‘White Balance’ (Color Temperature) adjusts the red and blue components, while ‘Color Compensation’ adjusts the magenta and green components of the white balance.

‘Arm’ Camera

Trigger

Select Cine

Edit Cine

Playback

Save to Phantom CineMag IV

Press the ‘Trigger’ button to switch from ‘Pre-trigger’ to ‘Waiting for Trigger’ (‘Loop’ mode).

Press the ‘Trigger’ button.

Press ‘Menu’ knob to access the ‘Select’ screen.

Rotate ‘Menu’ knob to the cine to be reviewed, then depress to select it.

Press ‘Playback’ knob to access the ‘Play Options’ screen.

Locate the ﬁrst image to be saved and select ‘Set In’ to set the Mark-In point.

Locate the last image to be saved and select ‘Set Out’ to set the Mark-Out point.

Review the edited cine.

‘Save’ marked frames to Phantom CineMag IV (optional).

Conﬁrm save to Phantom CineMag IV before deleting from internal memory

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‘Connect Camera to

Remote Control Unit

Connect an HD (BNC) cable between the ‘Video-In’ connector on the rear of the Remote Control Unit (RCU), and the HD-SDI 2 connector on the rear panel of the camera.

Connect the Remote cable (9-pin female) to the ‘Remote’ connector on the rear of the RCU.

Connect the Remote cable (9-pin male) to the ‘Remote’ connector on the camera’s rear panel.

Power Up Camera

Power Up RCU

Install Phantom CineMag IV

Set Recording Parameters

Connect a suitable power supply (20-28VDC) to the DC Input connector, then set the power switch to the ‘ON’ position.

Hold in the RCU ‘Menu’ button (2 seconds).

Insert a Phantom CineMag IV, if available. For detailed instruction see Chapter 7: Phantom CineMag & CineStation IV.

Gently depress the ‘Setup’ button, then the Acq, (Acquisition), button.

Set the‘Aspect Ratio’: Press the down-arrow (right of ‘Aspect Ratio’ ﬁeld) and select an ‘Aspect Ratio’ from the pull-down selection list.

Deﬁne the Resolution, Frame Rate, Exposure, and Post Trigger settings using the Numerical Keypad to specify the desired setting.

To overwrite the present value:

1. Tap the entry ﬁeld once, (turns entry ﬁeld yellow), then

2. Tap the key pad to enter the desired value.

3. Tap the Enter key to set the value.

To append the value:

4. Tap the entry ﬁeld twice, (turns entry ﬁeld white), then

5. Tap the key pad to append the value.

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6. Tap the Enter key to set the value.

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Press the Return, , icon (upper-left) to return to the Setup Screen.

Perform CSR

Perform White Balance

(Color Cameras Only)

‘Arm’ Camera

Trigger

Edit Cine

Press the ‘Capture’ button.

Tap the CSR, (Current Session Reference), button

When prompted tap the Begin button.

Tap the ‘White Balance’ button.

Place a white or neutral non-saturated object in front of the camera.

When prompted tap the Begin button.

Press the Rec, (Record), button.

Apply a trigger to the camera by depressing the hardware Trigger’ button (on RCU), or apply ‘Trigger-In’ (TTL pulse) signal to the Trigger connector on the back of the camera.

Click the Play button.

Locate the ﬁrst / last image to be saved by:

Performing a Quick Search:

Rotate the Jog/Scroll dial until desired point in cine is achieved, or

Press and hold down on ‘Image Location Identiﬁer’ arrow, , located just below the Cine Editor Bar and slide ﬁnger right to quickly advance cine, slide left to quickly rewind (present image number is displayed above).

Save to CineMag

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Using Video Control buttons:

Play

Reverse

Pause

Click the Mark-In and Mark-Out buttons to set the ﬁrst / last images, respectively, of the cine to be saved.

Tap the ‘Save’ button to save the edited RAM cine ﬁle to the Phantom CineMag.

Phantom Software

The latest version of Phantom PCC software can be found and downloaded from the support section of the Vision Research website:

www.visionresearch.com

Pre-Installation

PCC (Phantom Camera Control)

Application Overview

Toolbar

Phantom control software is certiﬁed to operate with the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows XP Pro, Windows VISTA Business Edition, Windows 7 and 8.

The computer and camera must be associated with the same sub-network to communicate with one another.

Vision Research has preset IP address (100.100.x.x) with a subnet mask (255.255.0.0) to the camera. Typically the IP address 100.100.100.1 / 255.255.0.0 is deﬁned to the control computer. When multiple computers are used to control the same camera, each computer requires a unique IP address, for example, 100.100.100.1 (255.255.0.0), 100.100.100.2 (255.255.0.0), and so on.

The software is built around a multi-layered work area that includes the following work areas:

Provides quick access to the most frequently used functions. Position the mouse over a button and wait for a second to display a text box describing what it is.

Note the ‘Help’ buttons which provides valuable reference information on the software, including extensive documentation.

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Control Tabs

The main window of PCC is divided into three tabs: Live, Play and Manager.

When ﬁrst started, the ‘Manager’ tab is selected. It is in this tab connected cameras are displayed, selected for use, and renamed. It is also used to manage saved Cine ﬁles.

To rename, highlight then click the name of a camera. This can be useful when working with multiple cameras.

All camera control and setting of shooting parameters (frame rate, shutter, etc.) is performed in the ‘Live’ tab.

The ‘Play’ tab is used to review, edit, and save Cine ﬁles, (either from the camera or from ﬁles on the local hard drive).

PVP (Phantom Video Player)

Application Overview

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PVP can be launched directly from the desktop, or by clicking the ‘Video Out’ toolbar button in PCC. PVP controls only the camera’s HD-SDI outputs as connected to a compatible SDI monitor.

PVP, provides the ability to view, capture, review, edit, and/ or save a Cine recorded into the camera’s RAM to a hard drive, or installed Phantom CineMag IV. PVP is extremely effective when used with the high-resolution cameras since most computers are not powerful enough to view the live or captured raw ﬁles smoothly.

The camera’s video mode and display settings are also

pcc software

set through PVP. Video systems will vary based on the country you are in, what kind of video monitor used, and the required display resolution. All available video setting for the connected camera can be found in the ‘Settings’ menu of PVP.

Camera Control via PCC

PCC provides the ability to select various units for speciﬁc camera parameters by clicking the ‘Preference’ button at the bottom Manager tab.

Units can be set to commonly used values (‘Presets’) or they can be customized using the pull-down selection lists. First time users should use one of the three ‘Presets’.

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The ‘Exp’ unit is probably the most important unit to be set. It speciﬁes what unit to use when setting the exposure time. You probably will want this set to micro-seconds. The other unit to set is PTF (Post Trigger Frames) covered later in this section. All Phantom Ultrahigh-speed cameras support EDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) exposure.

Selecting a Camera

Double-click the camera(s) to be controlled listed in the ‘Manager’ tab, or select the camera(s) from the ‘Camera’ pull-down list in the ‘Live’ tab.

Image Processing

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Once a camera is selected a ‘Preview’ panel will display to the left of the control tabs showing the current image being captured by the camera. This image may differ slightly to that of the image being output over the camera’s two HD-SDI ports due to display differences in the video monitor and computer screens.

You can adjust the display options by clicking on the ‘Image Tools’ toolbar button.

The ‘Image Tools’ window is used to view a ‘Histogram’ and change settings that affect the computer display and the video output of the camera.

Some of the variables include; brightness, gain, gamma, saturation, hue, white balance adjustments (Temp (K) and Tint), individual red, green and blue pedestal, gain and gamma values, tone control, and more.

When Log mode is selected, most of these variables are locked and can not be adjusted.

At the bottom of the window is a ‘Default’ button that restores all parameters except white balance, tone, and color matrix to their default values.

The ‘Default White Balance’ button restores white balance to the default (which under the most typical lighting will produce a green image).

The Tone ‘Reset’ button restores the image tone to the default values, and the Color Matrix ‘Restore’ button return the color matrix values to their default values.

Changes made only affect the meta data of the Cine ﬁle, not the raw data. If you are recording the camera’s video output it is important that these be set to values that produce the image you wish to record.

The ‘Zoom Actual Size’ toolbar button resizes the images being displayed in the Preview/Playback panel to their actual size.

The ‘Zoom Fit’ toolbar button resizes the images to ﬁt panel.

Images can also be zoomed to a speciﬁc magniﬁcation ratio by selecting a number from the pull-down list to right of the Zoom Fit button.

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Automatic White Balance

Capture Settings

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Just below the ‘Camera’ selector in the ‘Live’ tab are a series of expandable headers, which contain groups of related camera settings.

This manual will cover the most commonly used settings, see the ‘Pcc Help’ ﬁle for details of other settings.

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