Camera Handling
The camera should be handled by the panoramic rotator and can be additionally supported by a
grip onto the system controller. For lens cleaning, the camera can be placed on a table with the
fisheye lens facing up and the DSLR camera LCD screen facing down, see Figure 2.
The system battery and the DSLR camera battery must be charged before the first use. It is
convenient to charge the system battery while the camera is placed in the carrying case. The system
battery charging port is located at the bottom of the battery holder. Consult the Troubleshooting
section of this manual for the procedure for charging a completely discharged battery.
Figure 2. Camera handling.
Tripod Setup
A tripod is not included with the camera and must be supplied by the user. A tripod with a ball head
is recommended to allow for easy leveling of the camera. It is also recommended to use a ball head
with a quick release (QR) plate for easy installation of the camera on the tripod. The camera weight
is 2.4 kg (5.2 lb).
The center of gravity of the camera is offset from the panoramic rotator axis, so it
is recommended to use a ball head and a tripod with a load capacity of at least 5 kg (11 lb).
The tripod height should be adjusted so that the fisheye lens is about 120cm (4 ft) above the floor to
allow visually capturing the surfaces of kitchen counters and islands. Raising the camera too high
will cause capturing too much of a ceiling.
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