Using Olympus E-420 Digital Camera for iWitnessPRO PDF Manual


In subsequent surveys, that’s about the only thing one needs to do for “camera setup”; assure the “14mm” is aligned with the tick mark as noted above. This setup is good for imaging at the 14mm focal length (which is equivalent to 28mm focal length in standard 35mm film format.) This 14mm zoom setting, for this camera, is recommended for most photogrammetry imaging projects.

Note in the image below. The “MF” is most likely going to be initially highlighted in the box presented with “S-AF”. If that is the case, the camera is currently set to Single shot, Auto Focus. This “S-AF” changed to “MF” is what you are going to do for the purposes of photogrammetry. Once it is setup as MF, your job will be to assure the lens is at 14mm, then turn the camera on, verify the Control Mode dial is on “A” with F11 and push the shutter button while the camera’s flash is up.  Read Full Manual

June 10, 2011 | Posted in Digital Camera, Olympus Manual | Leave a Comment

Olympus Tough 6020 Digital Camera EV Controller Setup PDF Manual Instruction

Camera Setup Set camera to “P” mode (camera icon). Set ISO to 80. Set camera to Macro Mode (not Super Macro). Set White Balance to “Auto”. Set Flash to “Fill In” (lightning bolt displayed). Set AF Mode to “Spot”. Turn ESP off (set to “SPOT”, the dot inside the rectangle). Macro Mode can be left on and does not adversly affect distance focus. Flash will NOT fire in “Super-Macro” mode. If close-up subjects are over exposed, back away, zoom in, and then reshoot.

Battery Warning Turn the Olympus camera on before placing it in the housing to make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly. Ikelite W-20 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens #6420. For increased angle of coverage, color, and clarity, add the Ikelite W-20 #6420, or other 67mm wide-angle conversion lenses. Ikelite 67mm Threaded Port Adapter #9306.78 is required to attach 67mm conversion lenses to the housing port.  Read Full Manual

January 31, 2011 | Posted in Digital Camera, Olympus Manual | Leave a Comment

Lens Compatibility with Digital SLR Cameras PDF Tips References

In most cases, the answer is yes. If you have a lens for a fairly recent 35mm SLR camera, it can be used on a new digital SLR from the same maker. (See the information below under the various camera brands for specific details about using existing lenses on new cameras.) If the 35mm camera lens produces good, sharp, contrasty images on film, it will produce good digital photos, too. One big difference is the angle of view. The imaging sen- sor in most digital cameras is smaller than 35mm film, measuring about 23 x 16mm. Therefore, wide-angle lens- es for 35mm camera are not as wide when used on a digital camera, but telephoto lenses are stronger.  Read Full Manual

May 6, 2010 | Posted in Canon Manual, Digital Camera, Olympus Manual | Leave a Comment

Clinical Photography Digital Camera PDF Quick Reference Guide Manual

Consistency between pre-treatment and post-treatment photos is the most important factor. It’s much better to have consistent photographs than it is to have good photographs. If you make bad photos, you need to make them bad in the same way. It does no good to have really great
photos that are made differently between pre-treatment and post-treatment intervals.
Tips for consistent photography:
• Use a digital camera; (Use the best camera you can afford, preferably a professional quality SLR-type camera, with a high quality lens)
• Use a flash (or multiple flashes) that is separate from your camera; (For best lighting, use professional quality strobes with softbox attached)
• Never use the flash built into your camera for clinical photography;
• Never use only ambient room lighting or sunlight;
• If using a single flash, mount it about 20-24 inches above the camera;
• If using multiple flashes, adjust the power so that one is brighter than the other, and mount them above, and to the sides of the camera;
• After you decide on your lighting, always use the same light(s) in the same way;
• If the room you’re using has windows, cover them so that changes in ambient light don’t affect your photos;
• Always use the same room – this way, light reflections off walls will be consistent;
• Place your camera, your light(s), and your subject at specific distances and angles from each other, and make notes or diagrams of your setup so that you can set it up the same way every time;
• The exact angle of light falling on your subject is very important to duplicate;
• Use manual camera settings for ISO, white balance, f-stop, and shutter speed;
• For faces, use a positioning table, such as those made by Faraghan Studios or Canfield Scientific; For non-facial areas, use a tripod or other solid mount for your camera;
• Pay close attention to how you position your subject, and always repeat the same exact position;
• Make a diagram of your set-up, with measured distances between camera, light(s), & subject. Using this diagram, you can re-create your set-up exactly at a later time;
• Place a small t.v. next to your set-up, and plug your digital camera into it. Use this to display your photos as you make them (your t.v. should have the AV plugs built into the front);
• Use a photo-quality printer to print out your pre-treatment photos;
• As you make your follow-up photos, hold a print-out of the pre-treatment photo next to the t.v. screen and compare as you go. Make sure the positions and expressions are the same, and re-take your photos, as necessary, until they are consistent;
• Make your photos reasonably high resolution (at least 3 megapixels, but not more than 6 megapixels). This gives you enough resolution to enlarge and make nice prints.
• Save your best images as TIF or PNG format once they’re on your computer. This way, if you make any edits to them, you won’t lose any image data.  Read Full Manual

April 25, 2010 | Posted in Canon Manual, Digital Camera, FujiFilm Manual, Kodak Manual, Nikon Manual, Olympus Manual | Leave a Comment