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Panorama with automa�c shoo�ng pa�ern using
only the MECHA’s bu�ons
Panorama with automa�c shoo�ng pa�ern for Single Axis
This method requires firmware version 02118 , or newer, and works for
rec�linear lens from 10 to 200 mm (FF equiv).
The shoo�ng pa�ern will be computed by MECHA based only on few
presses of a bu�on without using the User Interface, as follows:
• First, posi�on the ver�cal rail
on LEVEL posi�on.
• Place a sheet of paper in front
of MECHA in such way to fill
the frame. The frame can be
viewed through viewfinder or
through the live view. Instead
of the sheet of paper, any well
defined feature or image on
screen, or other means, can
be used. A gray sheet of paper
will work best for exposure
purposes as well.
• The camera and lens must be
set the same as for shoo�ng
the actual panorama.
• Enter the code 31< on
MECHA, and when the power bu�on starts flashing, MECHA waits for
two quick presses of the power bu�on,
⏻
, as follows:
◦ first - in order to trigger the camera
◦ and the second - a�er the camera was triggered
• A�er that, MECHA will rotate slowly to the right and waits for another
press of the power bu�on ,
⏻
, right a�er the sheet of paper is out of the
camera's frame.
• Then MECHA will go back to the ini�al posi�on, and
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