Sigma LBA-708, LBA-710, LBA-300 Camera... selection and display resolution, Camera type selection

3.2.3Camera... selection and display resolution

The Camera dialog box is where you make the following selections:

•Identify current Camera type, or Create a New Camera type.

•Select the maximum image Resolution.

•Select how large the Frame Buffer will be.

•Select the Sync Source of your camera.

•Modify the Pixel Scale if needed.

•Apply Gamma correction if needed.

•Choose the Lens mode if your camera is so equipped.

3.2.3.1Camera type selection.

Find your camera...

Camera types are saved in <camera>.cam files. Camera files contain setup information that will allow the LBA-PC to operate correctly with the specified camera. Included with the LBA-PC installation is a group of common <~camera>.cam type files. These files include most cameras that will be used with the LBA, and apply to camera operation without a lens, i.e. the camera’s detector alone determines the pixel scale. These files are write protected so that you will not be able to accidentally delete or modify them. To permit easy identification, these write protected camera files will have a ~ (tilde) symbol included as part of their file name.

Click on the Camera type drop down arrow.

Select your camera type from the list.

If your camera type does not appear:

•Check that your camera path is pointing to the location where the .cam files are stored. Click on CAM Path... and select the path as required.

•Create a new Camera type.

•Contact Spiricon’s Service Dept. for assistance.

3.2.3.2Creating a new Camera Type

Do you really need a new camera type?

One common reason that you may need to create a new camera type would be if you use a camera with a lens that changes the effective pixel scale. In this case it is best to begin by selecting the supplied common camera type that matches your camera. For example, you might be using a Pulnix TM-745 style camera fitted with a special lens. Start out by selecting the ~Pulnix_TM-745.camtype and clicking OK. This will cause the LBA to load in all the basic setup information needed for this camera.

Now return to the Camera dialog box and do the following:

•Double-click inside the Pixel Scale, V edit text control.

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