Photron FASTCAM SA7, Hardware Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter. 1 Overview 1
1.1. Product Overview and Features .............................................................................. 2
Chapter. 2 Setup 3
2.1. System Components and Accessories .................................................................... 4
2.1.1. Components ................................................................................................ 4
2.1.2. Accessories/Options ................................................................................... 4
2.1.3. Type ............................................................................................................ 5
2.2. Part Names .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2.1. Camera Body .............................................................................................. 6
2.2.2. Camera Body Part Names .......................................................................... 7
2.2.3. Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body .............................. 8
2.2.4. Interchangeable Lens Mounts................................................................... 10
2.2.5. Remote Controller (Optional) .................................................................... 11
2.2.6. RS-422 Serial Control ............................................................................... 12
2.2.7. I/O Port Connector .................................................................................... 13
2.2.8. Power Supply Connector .......................................................................... 15
2.3. Device Connections ............................................................................................... 16
2.3.1. Connecting a Video Monitor ...................................................................... 16
2.3.2. Connecting the Power Supply................................................................... 17
2.3.3. Connecting the Keypad (Optional) ............................................................ 18
2.3.4. Connecting a PC ....................................................................................... 19
2.3.5. Factory Default Setting ............................................................................. 19
2.3.6. Memory Backup Battery (Option)............................................................ 20
Chapter. 3 Recording 21
3.1. Selecting the Frame Rate ...................................................................................... 22
3.2. Selecting the Resolution ........................................................................................ 22
3.3. Selecting the Shutter Speed .................................................................................. 22
3.4. Selecting the Trigger Mode .................................................................................... 23
3.4.1. START Mode ............................................................................................. 23
3.4.2. CENTER Mode ......................................................................................... 23
3.4.3. END Mode................................................................................................. 24
3.4.4. MANUAL Mode ......................................................................................... 24
3.4.5. RANDOM Mode ........................................................................................ 24
3.5. LOW LIGHT Mode ................................................................................................. 25
3.6. White Balance Adjustment (Color Types Only) ...................................................... 25
3.6.1. Using Preset White Balance (Color Types Only) ...................................... 25
3.6.2. Using User White Balance (Color Types Only) ......................................... 25
3.7. Color Enhancement Function (Color Types Only) ................................................. 26
3.8. LUT (Look-Up Table) Operations ........................................................................... 26
3.8.1. Using Preset LUT Patterns ....................................................................... 26