•
image_size -
The size of the image. This a very general setting that may not be available in all
cameras.
We recommend setting
image_size="Large"
.
Possible values for the Image Size of the
Sony Alpha Series
are:
–
Large; Medium; Small;
•
shutter_speed -
The time the shutter stays open for a given picture trigger and is measured in
fractions of a second. Typically, the shutter speed for usage in drones should be very fast. This
makes the pictures look crisp and without motion blur caused by motion of the drone.
Depending on the lighting conditions we advise
shutter_speed=1/3000
.
Possible values for the Shutter Speed of the
Sony Alpha Series
are:
–
You can choose any shutter speed provided it has a multiple of 10 in the denominator. A range
of tried shutter speeds are
"1/20"
to
"1/3000"
, from slower to faster
•
flash_mode -
Self explanatory flash mode. There are several modes, but for flying purposes
flash_mode
should be "Flash off".
•
f_number -
The ratio of the camera’s focal length and the diameter of the lens pupil. It mainly
affects picture depth of field, and which objects are in focus. For aerial photography the value
should be fixed, either at
5.6
or
8.0
. Note that you can’t chose an arbitrary value. It depends on the
lens you are using. For more information on available F-Stops consult with this wikipedia page.
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