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Operation Guide

Photosimile 200

Software Requirements:

OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 (latest Service Packs), and Windows 10 compatibility

(Administrator Account for all Windows OS)

MAC 10.9 or higher

CPU: Intel Core

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 2 Duo E6600 (2.2 GHz) or AMD Athlon 64 X 25000 + (2.6 GHz) or better

RAM: 4 GB

VGA: Min. 1024 x 768, True color

Internet connection with active email account (optional)

Min. 2 USB Ports, CD / DVD ROM drive

Software Installation:

Confirm software requirements

Register the system and download the latest software version from http://www.ortery.com/software-download. 

During installation, input the serial number (shown on package and system) and camera type. 

Follow the installation instructions to completion.

Launch the Software:

In order for a compatible camera to communicate with the Photosimile 200 control software, it will need to be set to the right 

settings. Turn on your camera and visit http://www.ortery.com/camera-settings to get the specific settings for your camera.

Launch Photosimile 200 control software from the Start Menu or desktop.

Note: The control software turns the studio lights on and asks you to turn on your camera. The Photosimile 200 Operation Guide 

will help you get started taking pictures.

Taking Pictures:

2. Camera Settings / Crop / Snap

Use the live "Preview", "Crop" and "Camera Settings" to compose photos. Note that with most compatible cameras, changes to 

camera settings are immediately visible in the Preview. 

3. Image Processing

Please note: Mac and Windows compatible software from Ortery are not identical. 

The right side of the user interface contains Image Processing commands. Captured images appear as a thumbnail. Selected 

thumbnails can be batch saved, edited, watermarked, printed, annotated, sent by email and more. 

1. Real-Time Preview

The left side of the user interface contains Image Capture commands. Click "Preview" to display camera viewfinder contents 

live on your monitor screen.

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Summary of Contents for Photosimile 200

Page 1: ...otosimile 200 control software from the Start Menu or desktop Note The control software turns the studio lights on and asks you to turn on your camera The Photosimile 200 Operation Guide will help you get started taking pictures TakingPictures 2 Camera Settings Crop Snap Use the live Preview Crop and Camera Settings to compose photos Note that with most compatible cameras changes to camera setting...

Page 2: ...e the slider to adjust AfterImage transparency Press Highlight Alert to preview which parts of the image will be pure white R G B 255 when the picture is taken 6 AutoPNG This feature allows you to quickly take two pictures of an object and combine them to create a PNG file with a transparent background Pressing the AutoPNG button activates and deactivates this mode AutoPNG is green when its On and...

Page 3: ... b e f g d a e WorkingwithPhotoCapture360Turntable c d e a b Photosimile 200 offers On Off lighting control for the front rear and back lights Press Options then select Lighting Control Note In AutoPNG mode the lights will be automatically controlled by the system If the software is not in use then the lights can be controlled using the switches on the light box Register and download the latest Ph...

Page 4: ... solution Use the matte round 360 product stand sold separately to assist in creating images with pure white or transparent backgrounds b e f g h k l m n o PhotographyTips b c i e d f g h k j l m n o Zoom the camera to avoid shooting the edges of the columns For convenience use the system with a touch screen tablet device Check for and download available remote desktop applications Always focus on...

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