CamRanger CamRanger 2 User manual

iOS User’s Manual for the CamRanger 2!
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US Patent 9712688
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Hardware 4........................................................................................................
Device"4!...........................................................................................................
Battery"5!..........................................................................................................
WiFi"6!...............................................................................................................
SD Card"6!........................................................................................................
Antennas"6!.......................................................................................................
Configuration 6..................................................................................................
Web GUI"6!.......................................................................................................
Network"7!........................................................................................................
WiFi"7!...............................................................................................................
System"8!..........................................................................................................
Sharing (Direct)"9!.............................................................................................
Setup 10.............................................................................................................
CamRanger 2 App 11........................................................................................
Connection Screen"12!.....................................................................................
Main Screen"13!................................................................................................
Status Bar"13!...................................................................................................
Recent Thumbnails"14!.....................................................................................
Main Image View"14!........................................................................................
Captured Image"14!..............................................................................................
Live View Stream"15!.............................................................................................
Camera Properties"16!..........................................................................................
Camera Actions"17!...............................................................................................
HDR/Advanced Bracketing Tab"18!..................................................................
Timer Tab"19!....................................................................................................
Focus Tab"21!...................................................................................................
Focus Adjustments"21!.........................................................................................
Focus Stacking"21!...............................................................................................
Advanced Focus Stacking"22!..............................................................................
Card Contents"23!............................................................................................
Settings"24!.......................................................................................................
Image and Live View Overlays"24!........................................................................
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Image Editing"30!..............................................................................................
Image Sharing and Transfer"31!........................................................................
SD Card Access 32...........................................................................................
Web Viewer"32!.................................................................................................
SMBFS / Samba Share"32!..............................................................................
PT Hub & MP-360 Tripod Head 33...................................................................
PT Hub Hardware"33!.......................................................................................
MP-360 Motorized Tripod Head Hardware"33!................................................
Specifications"34!..................................................................................................
Setup"35!..........................................................................................................
App Additions with the PT Hub and Tripod Head"36!......................................
Camera Setup 36...............................................................................................
Canon"36!.........................................................................................................
Nikon"37!..........................................................................................................
Sony"37!............................................................................................................
Fujifilm"38!........................................................................................................
Tips & Troubleshooting 38................................................................................
Connection"39!.................................................................................................
Performance"39!...............................................................................................
Images"39!........................................................................................................
Important Information 41.................................................................................
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Hardware
Device
1. Ethernet Port!
2. Reset Button - Press and hold to reset device to factory settings.!
3. Battery Compartment - Refer to the battery section for more information.!
4. LEDs!
5. Charging Port - Charge with a USB micro cable.!
6. Power Switch - Press to turn on, press and hold 1-2 seconds to turn off. Press and hold
15 seconds to force power off.!
7. SD Card Port - SD/SDHC/SDHX compatible - required for Sony and Fuji!
8. USB Port - Connect camera with appropriate USB cable!
9. 1/4” 20 Socket (not pictured) - located on bottom on device for attachment to hot shoe
adapter, L-bracket, quick release plate, etc.!
The CamRanger 2 is not water resistant and should not get wet. !
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Battery
The CamRanger 2 battery is a rechargeable, replaceable 3400 mAh lithium ion battery. The
battery is accessed by removing the battery compartment on the bottom of the CamRanger.
The battery is marked with a positive (+) and negative (-) end and the battery must be inserted
in the proper orientation, matching the diagram in the battery compartment.!
One method to ease in removal of the battery is to push the battery down against the spring
with a spring or finger and then use the corner of the battery compartment cover at the top of
the battery to pop out the battery.!
The battery lasts about 5-6 hours in normal usage. The number and range of wireless
connections as well as how much data is being transmitted are the largest factors in battery
life.!
The battery can be charged in the CamRanger 2 using a micro USB cable. 5V 2A input is
ideal. Lower current input can be used, but charging may take longer. While charging the
charging light will turn orange. If there
is a failure during charging, the
orange LED will blink. The battery can
also be charged outside of the
CamRanger 2 using the charger
available from CamRanger.com.!
The CamRanger 2 battery is designed
with a number of safety features.
However, care must still be used
when using or storing batteries. It is
important to follow these precautions:!
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WiFi
The CamRanger 2 creates two WiFi networks: 2.4 GHz (802.11n) and 5 GHz (802.11ac).
Typically the 5GHz network will be much faster and is usually the best choice. However,
depending on various external factors, the 2.4 GHz network can have better range.!
The CamRanger 2 has two external, adjustable antennas. At close distances, the antenna
positioning typically has very little impact on performance. However, at longer distances, the
orientation can make a difference. In general, performance may be better if the antennas are
perpendicular to the user’s wireless device.!
SD Card
The CamRanger 2 has a slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. An SD card is required when using a
Sony or Fuji camera, when performing direct image sharing, or workflows that save images to
the CamRanger 2’s SD card.!
Antennas
Generally the position of the antennas it not very important. However, when trying to
maximize range, antenna placement could make a difference. Please use care not to bend or
break the antennas and to always store the CamRanger 2 with the antennas folded down.!
Configuration
Web GUI
The CamRanger 2 can be configured using the web GUI. To access, first connect to the
CamRanger 2 network, and then use a web browser to navigate to http://192.168.82.1. Enter
the default password of admin and click “Login”.!
!
For normal operations it is not necessary to change any settings. However, advanced users
are able to make significant changes and customization. Please also note that many of these
changes require the network or WiFi connection to be reset. So the connection to the Web
GUI may be temporarily lost when making updates.!
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Network
The network tab displays general network
and Ethernet settings. The user can change
the IP address, enable or disable the DHCP
server, and change the Ethernet port mode
to LAN or WAN. The MAC address is also
displayed.!
For nearly all circumstances, LAN is the
correct Ethernet port mode. WAN can be
used when the CamRanger 2 is connected
to an existing router with an Ethernet cable.
The CamRanger 2 will then be able to be assigned an IP address from the existing router.!
WiFi
The WiFi tab allows the user to configure the wireless networks.!
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The country dropdown should be set to the user’s location. This will ensure that the proper
WiFi channels are available.!
The available settings are the same for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and are listed side by side.
Generally “auto” should be selected for the channel. However, this may be overridden to use
a specific channel. Additionally, this value will be locked to a particular channel if the network
is bridged into an existing network.!
The CamRanger 2 can join into an existing WiFi network by configuring a client network. This
can be useful for scenarios where the user wants to use the CamRanger 2 and also access an
existing network, particularly when the existing network has Internet access. The CamRanger
2 can then be used from the normal CamRanger 2 network as well as the existing network.
The CamRanger 2 will continue to attempt to rejoin this network upon start up.!
To join an existing WiFi network, press the “Configure” button for the appropriate network
frequency and follow the prompts. If the CamRanger 2 has properly joined the WiFi network,
the network name, status, and assigned IP address will be listed. To disconnect from the
existing network, press the “Disable” button.!
!
System
The system tab displays various battery and
system level information and settings.!
The firmware version is listed as well as
options to upgrade the firmware or reset
back to factory defaults. It is important to
only upgrade the firmware with CamRanger
provided firmware files.!
The current device configuration can be
saved and then later re-applied, by using the
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“Upload” and “Archive” buttons. The Archive button will download a zipped file of the device
settings. The Upload file can then be used to select one of these zipped files and apply the
saved settings.!
Basic battery statistics are also listed. These values are approximate, though the more charge
and discharge cycles the battery does without being removed, the more accurate it will be.
Diagnostic battery statistics can also be displayed.!
Sharing (Direct)
The CamRanger 2 is typically used with the CamRanger 2 application. However, there are a
couple options for transferring images without using the CamRanger software: printing with a
DNP wireless print server, or uploading to an FTP server.!
Both methods and transferring images require an SD card and for the CamRanger to able to
communicate with DNP or FTP server. Typically this requires bridging into an existing network
as detailed in the WiFi configuration section.!
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Setup
•Set up the camera
Depending on the camera and workflow, it may be necessary to adjust camera settings.
Please refer to the appendix at the end of this document for more details.!
•Charge CamRanger 2
Charge the CamRanger 2 battery as described in the battery section.!
•Download the CamRanger 2 app
The CamRanger 2 is downloaded from the Apple App Store on your iPad/
iPhone. The easiest way to find it is to search “CamRanger 2” within the App
Store app.!
The CamRanger 2 app requires iOS 9+.!
•Connect the camera to the CamRanger 2
Connect the camera to the CamRanger 2 using the appropriate type of USB cable. An angled
USB mini cable is provided, which works for many cameras. However, some cameras use
different cable types. The camera came with the correct cable, or another cable can be
purchased.!
The CamRanger 2 should not be allowed to hang from the camera by the USB cable. The
USB cable connections should not be stressed. The CamRanger 2 can be attached using the
provided hot shoe adapter and 1/4” 20 mount. The mount can also be used to connect to a
quick release clamp allowing attachment to a plate or L-bracket. Quick release clamps are
available at CamRanger.com.!
The camera may need to be configured to allow the CamRanger 2 to communicate with it via
USB. Often in-camera WiFi must be disabled. Additionally, some cameras have a USB mode/
connection that must be set to PTP/PC Remote.!
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