Sumix SMX-11M5 Series, User Manual

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Snapshots: Snapshots Basics
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Chapter 6
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NAPSHOTS
Snapshots Basics
The SMX-11M5x Series cameras can work only in one of the two modes at the same
time:
Video or Snapshot . When the camera is not in the video mode, it is possible to
take a snapshot - to capture a still image. A snapshot can be triggered by the software,
or by external (with respect to the camera) hardware.
The Video mode is the normal mode when the camera is producing the image data. The
Snapshot mode forces the camera to capture a still image (a single frame).
To take a snapshot from the camera, use the Snapshot section of the camera
application main window. Remember that you need to stop video ( Shift+F5 ) before you
turn on the snapshot mode. To start the snapshot process, press the Snapshot button.
Taking Snapshots Using Software Trigger
To make a snapshot using the software trigger:
1 Turn the video mode on (press F5 or the Start Video button in the toolbar).
2 Set exposure, gain, viewport, etc.
3 Turn the video mode off (press Shift+F5 or the Stop Video button in the toolbar).
4 Click the Snapshot button in the Snapshot section of the main window.
Figure 6-1 Making a snapshot using software trigger
5 The Snapshot window will open.
Note: In the Video mode, the Exposure slider controls the exposure time for the video. When the video is stopped, the
Exposure slider controls the exposure time of the snapshot.
Global Reset Release Shutter Mode
If you want to make snapshots with global shutter, check also the Global Reset Release
Shutter Mode box in the Device Settings dialog box. This mode is especially useful
when you want to make snapshots of moving objects.