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5.6. Camera Control

The camera configuration parameters may be interactively changed by opening the camera settings dialog box. The user may set the camera in play mode and adjust the parameters.

Exposure Time

Use the f-stop buttons to select a new exposure value. The value is in microseconds

Rate

The current camera rate is updated any time a parameter changes.

Contrast and Brightness

Use the spin buttons to select new values of brightness and contrast. The range is from -100 to 100.

Binning

Use the Binning drop-down list to select a new value from 1x1 to 4x4. Pixels may be grouped to form a larger pixel, which results in added SNR and sensitivity. When this parameter is changed, the Region of Interest (ROI) is reset. The control is disabled when the camera is in live mode.

Pixel Format

Use the Pixel Depth drop-down list to select from the following options: 8-bit (Gray 8) or 10-bit (Gray 16) for monochrome cameras (12-bit for 1500-EX camera model). The control is disabled when the camera is playing.

Readout Frequency

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Contents SharpVISION Copyright 2000, 2006 Integrated Design Tools, IncEurope Copyright Integrated Design Tools, IncTable of Contents Installing the Sharpvision CameraMulti-page Compressed Format MCF Laser PrecautionsCleaning the sensor Check cablingWarranty System Overview Introduction to the sharpVISION CameraSharpVISION Digital Camera Software Development Kit Component WindowsInstalling the sharpVISION camera Package contentsMinimum computer requirements Software Installation Windows 2000/XPHardware installation Windows 2000/XPIEEE-1394 Connectors Power ON/OFF Trigger Sync Control Camera lens adapterSharpVISION stand-alone program OverviewSharpVISION menu structure File MenuFile Camera View Help Save images Camera Menu Camera Control Camera Cooler Exposure ModeTrigger/Sync Mode Acquisition Time OutSet a region of interest ROI Samples / Images Record SettingsAcquisitions directory Memory LimitImages name prefix Enable automatic save…Acquisition folder Name Images File TypeView Menu Help MenuAppendix a Troubleshooting Symptom Possible RemedyAppendix B Product Specifications Camera SpecificationsSpectral Sensitivity Lenses and mounts Trigger connector Signal Name Signal Source DescriptionCables Ieee 1394 Data CableTrigger Cable Tiff Format Appendix C Image FormatsFormats overview Bitmap FormatMOV Format PNG FormatAVI Format BLD FormatMembers Multi-page Raw Format MRFFile header Image headerMulti-page Compressed Format MCF Data arraysData arrays

DIGITAL CAMERA specifications

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