MIOPS Smart+ User manual

MIOPS Smart+ User Manual
Content:
1. Content of the Package
2. Charging and Operation
3. First Use
4. Camera and Flash Connection
5. Mobile Application
6. Connecting to MIOPS Smart+
7. Firmware Upgrade
8. Using the Mobile Application
9. FEATURES
9.1. CABLE RELEASE MODES
9.1.a. Cable Release
9.1.b. Press & Hold
9.1.c. Press & Lock
9.1.d. Timed Release
9.1.e. Self Timer
9.1.f. Timed Release & Self Timer
9.2. TIMELAPSE MODES
9.2.a. Basic Timelapse
9.2.b. Long Exposure Timelapse
9.2.c. Bulb Ramping Timelapse
9.2.d. Road Lapse
9.2.e. HDR Timelapse
9.2.f. HDR
9.2.g. Stormlapse
9.2.h. Timewarper
9.3. SMARTPHONE SENSOR MODES
9.3.a. Sound
9.3.b. Vibration
9.3.c. Motion
9.4. DEVICE SENSOR MODES
9.4.a. Lightning
9.4.b. Sound
9.4.c. Laser
10. SETTINGS

1. Content of the Package
When you purchase a MIOPS Smart+, it will be delivered with the following items.
1 x MIOPS Smart+
1 x Rechargeable Battery
1 x Flash Connection Cable (PC SYNC)
1 x USB Charge Cable
2. Charging and Operation
MIOPS Smart+ comes with a rechargeable and replaceable battery which lasts up to
4 days with a single charge. The battery will be charged when you connect MIOPS
Smart+ to a USB power source. You can use your computer USB port for this
purpose.
You can power MIOPS Smart+ directly from the USB port even if the battery is not
attached into the device.
Warning: Using MIOPS Smart+ with other type of battery and power source
may harm your device.
3. First Use
Your MIOPS Smart+ may not be delivered with the latest firmware. If a new
firmware has been released, before you have used it for the first time, you should
update the firmware first. To get detailed information about the firmware
upgrade, see the Firmware Upgrade Section.
The rechargeable battery comes partially charged. You can use it right out of the
box but you may need to charge to get it fully loaded. You can charge the battery
using any USB charger (500 mA min.) or the USB port of your computer. MIOPS
Smart will be delivered with a Mini-USB cable. You can use this cable to charge it.
The mini end of the USB cable will be plugged into the USB port. It is located on
the left side of the device under the protective cover.
Opening screen of MIOPS Smart+ will appear on the device showing the MIOPS logo
and the device firmware information at the bottom of the screen. It will switch to
main menu automatically in three seconds.

4. Camera and Flash Connection
The MIOPS Smart+ uses connection cables to trigger your camera or flash unit. Your
unit will be shipped with the proper camera and flash connection cables. The
MIOPS Smart is a versatile device, which is compatible with many brand and
models. You can use the same device with many different cameras by just changing
the connection cable.
The MIOPS Smart+ has separate outputs for the camera and flash cables. Both of
the output ports are located on the left side of the device under the protective
cover.
The camera cable port is a 2.5 mm stereo female jack. The camera cables have the
male 2.5 mm stereo jack on one end. This end is plugged into the camera
connection port. The other end changes depending on the camera. This end is
plugged in the shutter release port of your camera.
The flash cable port is a 3.5 mm mono female jack. There is only one type of the
flash connection cable. It has a 3.5 mm male jack on one end. This end is plugged

into the flash connection port. The other end of the cable is a standard PC Sync
port. This end is connected to the PC Sync port of the flash unit. If your flash does
not have a PC Sync port, you can use a hot shoe adapter with a PC Sync port
(optional accessory).
You can use both of the outputs at the same time. They are electrically isolated
from each other. They trigger the connected device synchronously. Some older
flash units require high voltages (~50 V) to be triggered. These flash units are not
compatible with the MIOPS Smart+. Using such a high voltage flash unit can damage
your device.
The camera and flash cables are designed to trigger the cameras and flash units
only. Do not use them for any other purpose. Doing so may damage the cable or the
device.
5. Mobile Application
You can use your MIOPS Smart+ as a standalone device without the involvement of
your smartphone or tablet. However, we also offer a mobile app which has been
designed as an interface to configure and control your MIOPS Smart+ easily. The
communication between the smartphone and MIOPS Smart is done over Bluetooth
connection. So, your smartphone has to be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
MIOPS MOBILE app is available on iOS and Android platforms. Search for MIOPS
MOBILE in your app store.
6. Connecting to MIOPS Smart+
Warning: Please make sure that your Bluetooth is turned ON in the connection
preferences of your smartphone or tablet.
After opening the mobile app, you will be asked for selecting your MIOPS product.
After selecting MIOPS Smart+ from the list, you will be listed all available Smart+
devices around. In case your device is not shown in the list, make sure that your
Smart+ is turned ON and click the Scan button again.

7. Firmware Upgrade
MIOPS Smart+ has the capability of updating its firmware without needing any
cable connection to a computer. You can use the mobile app to check for new
firmware version and then update the device with a single click.
When you connect your device through MIOPS MOBILE app, it automatically checks
your device's firmware version and prompts a pop-up message if a new firmware is
available.

When you click "Update" button, you will be asked to put your device to upgrade
mode. In order to put your device to upgrade mode, you should turn your device
off, then turn it back on while holding down the UP button.
After clicking to Ready button, the firmware upgrade process will start
immediately.
You can also use "Check Firmware Update" option in the Settings menu to check
manually if there is a new firmware available.

8. Using the Mobile Application
The mobile app has a main menu to switch between different modes which are
listed from top to the bottom. You can select the mode you want to use by
touching the icon. The menu will scroll down to show additional modes that do not
fit into the screen. The main menu will disappear once you select any mode and
the app will enter into the configuration page of that particular mode. You can
switch between different modes anytime. In order to do that, you just need to
click the arrow icon on the top left-hand side of the screen. When you switch back
and forth between different modes, the settings will not change.
When you connect your MIOPS Smart+ through the MIOPS MOBILE app, you will
notice a Bluetooth icon with a green tick on the top left-hand side of the screen.
This shows that you connected your device successfully. If you click the same icon,
you will notice a warning asking if you really want to disconnect from Smart+. You
can click "Yes" if you want to disconnect and search for other devices.
9. FEATURES
9.1. CABLE RELEASE MODES:
In this section, you will find information about different cable release modes.
9.1.a. Cable Release:
The Cable Release mode is the basic mode to trigger your camera or flash. It does
not have any parameter. The moment you touch the orange button, MIOPS Smart+
will trigger your camera for the duration of the pulse length. If your camera is in
bulb mode, the shutter will stay open as long as the duration of the pulse.
Otherwise, the exposure of the camera settings will be valid.
Also, you can focus your camera by pressing the small button. It will keep your
camera focusing as long as you press the button.

9.1.b. Press & Hold:
The Press & Hold mode has a level of flexibility by keeping the shutter open as long
as you keep your finger on the button. This way, you are not limited to the pulse
length. When you touch the button, a counter will start at the bottom of the
screen. You can count how many seconds/milliseconds have passed. The shutter
will close when you release the button. Again, in order to control the shutter with
this mode, the camera must be in BULB mode.

9.1.c. Press & Lock:
The Press & Lock mode is designed for long exposures. If you do not want to keep
your finger on the screen all the time, you can use this mode. The shutter will open
with a touch on the button and it will stay open until the next touch. When you
touch the button, a counter will start at the bottom of the screen. The camera
must be in BULB mode to have flexible exposure.

9.1.d. Timed Release:
The Timed Release mode is the perfect solution if you want to control the shutter
with great precision. This mode has a single parameter:
Exposure: This parameter controls the exposure in hours, minutes, seconds and
milliseconds. In order to change the parameter, touch the exposure value and a
numeric keypad will appear. You can type in the desired exposure value and then
touch anywhere outside of the circle. The new exposure value will be shown in the
circle. Touch the notch on top of the circle and then pull the curtain down. You
can start the exposure by touching the orange button again.
9.1.e. Self Timer:
The Self Timer mode enables you to trigger the camera after the timer goes off. It
has a single parameter:
Timer: This parameter is used to set a timer up to 100 hours in milliseconds. When
the timer goes off, the camera will be triggered once.
The Self Timer mode does not have any exposure parameter. It will only trigger the
camera for pulse length duration. When you start the timer, a circle will appear at
the bottom of the screen. The circle will show the progress of the time and it will
count down from the timer value.

9.1.f. Timed Release & Self Timer:
If you want to have a custom exposure after the timer goes off, you can use the
Timed Release and Self Timer mode. This mode combines the Self Timer with the
capability of keeping the shutter open for a certain time. It has two parameters:
Timer and Exposure.
Timer: This parameter defines when to trigger the camera.
Exposure: This parameter defines how long to keep the shutter open.
Once you set the parameters, you will see to counters at the bottom of the screen.
The counter on the left displays the timer. It will count down from the timer value
and when it goes off, the second counter will start showing how long the shutter
has been kept open. The shutter will close when the custom exposure value is
reached. The camera must be in BULB mode to have flexible exposure.

9.2. TIMELAPSE MODES:
In this section, you will find information about various timelapse modes.
9.2.a. Basic Timelapse:
The Basic Timelapse mode offers to take time-lapse photos automatically without
changing the exposure. It has two parameters; Interval and Frame.
Interval: This parameter defines the duration between each frame. The Interval
can have a value from 13 milliseconds up to 100 hours.
Frame: This parameter defines how many pictures are to be taken. You can set the
frame number up to 99999. If you set the frame number to 0, this will mean that
the time-lapse will continue until you stop it.
The Basic Timelapse mode does not offer any control over the exposure. The
exposure settings of your camera will be valid.
Once you start the mode, you can see the progress on the status screen. The
counter on the top will show the interval status. When the circle completes, the
interval period is over and the next picture will be taken. On the left-bottom, you
will see another counter which shows the number of pictures already taken. With
each frame, the counter will be increased by 1. Please note that, if the exposure
setting of your camera is greater than the interval value, the time lapse process
will not function properly. The exposure of your camera must be greater than the
interval value. Otherwise, the number of taken pictures will be less than shown on
the screen.

9.2.b. Long Exposure Timelapse:
In this mode, you can define a custom exposure for the time-lapse photos. It has
three parameters:
Interval: This parameter defines the duration between each frame. The Interval
can have a value from 13 milliseconds up to 100 hours.
Exposure: This value defines the exposure value for each photo. You can set a
custom exposure up to 100 hours in milliseconds.
Frame: This parameter defines how many pictures are to be taken. You can set the
frame number up to 99999. If you set the frame number to 0, this will mean that
the time-lapse will continue until you stop it.
When you start the Long Exposure Timelapse mode, you can see the progress on
the status screen. The first counter will show the interval. Each time timer of the
interval goes off, a photo with the custom exposure will be taken. After the
exposure is over the frame counter will be increased by 1 and the interval counter
will start again. This will continue until the targeted number of frames is achieved.
The Long Exposure Timelapse mode requires that your camera is set to BULB mode.
This is the only way of achieving custom exposures. If you do not set your camera
to BULB mode, the exposure value of your camera will be valid and you will not get
pictures with the exposure set on the MIOPS MOBILE app.

9.2.c Bulb Ramping Timelapse:
The Bulb Ramping Timelapse mode gives you the opportunity to take time-lapse
photos with changing exposures. In regular time-lapse modes, all of the pictures
will have the same exposure. This can be enough for some cases, but sometimes
the light changes throughout the whole photo taking process. The exposure needs
to be adjusted accordingly to avoid too dark or too bright pictures. Bulb Ramping
Timelapse mode takes care of that.
Interval: This parameter defines the duration between each frame. The Interval
can have a value from 13 milliseconds up to 100 hours.
Initial Exposure: This value defines the initial exposure value for each photo. You
can set a custom exposure up to 100 hours in milliseconds.
Final Exposure: This value defines the final exposure value for each photo. You
can set a custom exposure up to 100 hours in milliseconds.
Frame: This parameter defines how many pictures are to be taken. You can set the
frame number up to 99999. If you set the frame number to 0, this will mean that
the time-lapse will continue until you stop it.
The process starts with Initial Exposure. With each frame, the exposure will be
changed towards the final exposure linearly. At the final frame, the picture will
have the final exposure. In order to be able to create custom exposure, the camera
must be in BULB mode; otherwise, all of the pictures will have the same exposure.
The exposure value can have an ascending or descending change. This depends on
the initial and final exposure values. The change of exposure will be the same
between each frame.

After you have set all parameters, you can start the process by pulling the notch on
the button down and then touching the orange button.
9.2.d. Road Lapse:
The Road Lapse mode uses GPS data from your smartphone. It takes a picture
automatically each time you pass the set distance with your vehicle. The distance
unit can be either Meters or Feet. You can set the distance unit under the Settings
menu. This mode has two parameters, Distance and Frame.
Distance: This parameter specifies how much you need to travel before triggering
the camera gain. You can set any value from 1 to 99999 in meters or feet. Please
note that the GPS data of smartphones have a certain level of accuracy. This
usually ranges about 10 to 20 meters. This can also change from phone to phone.
So, if you set this value to a very low distance, the mode might not work as
expected. The distance must be coordinated with the accuracy of your smartphone
and the speed of your vehicle.
Frame: This parameter specifies how many pictures need to be taken. You can set
the value anywhere between 1 and 99999.
After you have set the parameters, you can pull the notch on the button and then
touch the button to start the process.

9.2.e. HDR Timelapse:
The HDR Timelapse mode combines the time-lapse with HDR (High Dynamic Range)
mode. In other words, each frame of the time-lapse video will be an HDR photo.
This can be a complex goal to achieve, but the HDR Timelapse mode takes care of
it very easily. This mode divides the screen into two parts. The upper part of the
screen is about the time-lapse parameters. You can set the Interval value and the
number of photos required for the time lapse video. The lower part of the screen
shows the HDR settings The HDR part has three parameters to be adjusted, Center,
EV(+-), and Frame.
Center: This parameter shows the exposure value that will sit in the middle of the
sequence.
EV(+-): This parameter shows how many stops each change will be.
Frame: This parameter shows how many pictures are to be taken for an HDR photo.
For the limitations of the HDR Timelapse mode, please see the warning in the HDR
Mode section.

9.2.f. HDR:
The HDR mode will take pictures with different exposures automatically, so you
can later combine them to make an HDR photo. This mode is based on three
parameters. These are Center, EV(+-) and Frame. HDR mode takes pictures in odd
numbers (3, 5 and 7). The photo in the middle of the sequence (respectively 2nd,
3rd, and 4th) will have the center exposure value. The other photos will have
changing exposures starting from the lower end up to the higher end. The other
exposure values are calculated with the number of stops between each frame per
the total frame number.
Warning: The HDR functionality is provided with the BULB mode of the camera.
The camera must be in BULB mode; otherwise, all of the photos will have the same
exposure. The shutter speed you can achieve over the shutter release port is
limited. In most cameras, you cannot get faster than 1/30th of a second from the
cable release port. Because of this limitation, some EV(+-) and Frame values will
be disabled for some Center values.

9.2.g. Stormlapse:
This mode is a combination of Timelapse and Lightning modes. You can take
lightning photos while timelapse is in progress without disturbing your time-lapse
sequence. This mode has 3 parameters:
Sensitivity: This value determines the sensitivity level of your device for lightning.
The higher the value you set, the more sensitive it will be. You can move the
threshold bar around the button by touching the grey bar.
Interval: This parameter defines the duration between each frame for timelapse.
The Interval can have a value from 13 milliseconds up to 100 hours.
Frame: This parameter defines how many pictures are to be taken for timelapse.
You can set the frame number up to 99999. If you set the frame number to 0, this
will mean that the time-lapse will continue until you stop it.

9.2.h. Timewarper:
The Timewarper is very similar to the Bulb Ramping mode. Different than Bulb
Ramping mode, this mode changes the interval between each frame rather than
changing the exposure. So that you can speed up or down some parts of your time-
lapse video. This mode has 3 parameters and a warper setting.
Interval: This parameter defines the duration between each frame. The Interval
can have a value from 13 milliseconds up to 100 hours.
Exposure: This value defines the exposure value for each photo. You can set a
custom exposure up to 100 hours in milliseconds.
Frame: This parameter defines how many pictures are to be taken. You can set the
frame number up to 99999. If you set the frame number to 0, this will mean that
the time-lapse will continue until you stop it.
Warper Setting: This area allows you to change the speed of the timelapse by
changing the interval for the specified area. The whole timelapse process is divided
into 10 equivalent range by default. You can change the speed of each area by
changing the interval. The longer the interval you set, the faster the video in this
range.

9.3. SMARTPHONE SENSOR MODES
These modes use the smartphone's sensors to detect the events and trigger your
camera or flash.
9.3.a. Sound:
The Sound Mode uses the microphone of your smartphone to detect sound events.
It has three parameters:
Threshold: This value determines the level of the sound that must be exceeded to
trigger. The measured sound level will we displayed in real time with orange bars.
This will help you to understand where to set the threshold approximately to filter
out the environment noise. You can move the threshold bar around the button by
touching the grey bar.
Delay: This parameter defines the duration between the detection of the sound
and the triggering of the camera. You can define the delay anywhere from 0 up to
999 milliseconds.
Mode: You can select one of the two possible modes. The modes are the
“Continuous Shot” and the “Single Shot”. In the “Continuous Shot” mode, it will
trigger the camera each time a sound event is detected. This can cause multiple
pictures to be taken or multiple triggering of the flash. If you don’t want this to
happen, you can select the “Single Shot” mode. In this mode, it will trigger the
camera only once, and then it will stop. You will need to start the sound mode
running again to take another picture.
In the sound mode, the distance between your sound source and the smartphone
can make a difference. Due to the propagation speed of the sound, you may want