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This page sets characteristics of the image delivered by the camera.

Exposure - Automatic exposure levels can be made darker or lighter by selecting the Exposure setting. Medium exposure works best in most situations.

Quality - This will determine the amount of JPEG compression that is applied to the image. The High quality setting will result in the most image detail and will produce a larger file. The Low quality setting will yield the least detail and create a smaller file. Larger files will take longer to transmit to the Internet than smaller files. The medium setting usually provides the best compromise between file size and image quality. Approximate file sizes associated with each setting are given, for a typical outdoor image (Large size).

Quality Setting

File Size

High

110K bytes

Medium

60K bytes

Low

15K bytes

Lighting - This selection will produce the correct color balance for the selected lighting environment. Checking the ‘Use external control’ will cause the external illumination signal on the connector to become active one second before the exposure is to be made, if light levels are low. This allows an external illumination source to be utilized. Leave this unchecked for normal daytime exposures.

Picture Size - This setting selects either a Large (640x480) or Small (320x240) image size. The associated file size of the Small image will be about ½ -1/3 that of the Large image. For the smallest file size and quickest transmission of images select a Low picture quality with a Small size. For the most detailed images (with larger file size and longer transmission times) select the Large size with a High quality setting.

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