Ortery Photosimile 220 User manual

Photosimile 220
Operation Guide
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Launch the Photosimile 220 control soware.
Getting Started:
Taking Pictures:
1. Object Placement
Place the object in the center of the glass plate using the front or side
door.
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2. Shooting Angle
Side shots
Side shots are taken from the front with / without the reflective door
cover unfurled.
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Half Range
The Photosimile 220 features a side door for conveniently placing objects inside the studio without having to move the camera / tripod. The
side door can be installed on the le or right side of the system and used in conjunction with the appropriate acrylic panel.
Full range
If you want to take photos for large object, remove the middle glass, install the two large acrylic panels,
then place the object in the center of the floor.
Note: Follow the steps c-f in the Acrylic Panel Installation section of the Installation Guide to remove the
middle glass and install the two large acrylic panels.
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3. Real-Time Preview
The le side of the user interface contains Image Capture commands. Click "Preview" to display camera viewfinder
contents live on your monitor screen.
4. Lamp Controls
Press the "Dimming" button to make lighting adjustments. Le swing top, right swing top, le swing bottom, right swing
bottom, back, bottom, le rear and right rear lights can be dimmed to optimize the image composition.
5. Swing Lights
Photosimile 220 provides front swing lights for creating a better lighting environment to enhance the photography results.
These lights can be adjusted to light different areas.
To lock the position of a swing arm in place, tighten the hand screw connecting it to the holding bracket.
To lock the angle of a swing light in place, tighten the black hand screw at the bottom.
6. AerImage
Aer clicking "Preview" you will find the AerImage feature. This feature places a transparent copy of previously captured images over the current
Preview to help align objects and take consistent photos and animations over time. Use the slider to adjust AerImage transparency.
7. Highlight Alert
Press "Highlight Alert" to preview which parts of the image will be pure white (R, G, B = 255) when a picture is taken.
8. AutoPNG
This feature allows you to quickly take two pictures of an object and combine them to create a PNG file
with a transparent background. Pressing the AutoPNG button activates and deactivates this mode.
AutoPNG is green when its On and red when its Off. When using it for the first time, select "Dual (side /
top shot) – New Settings" and follow the instructions to determine the best exposure for the first and
second shots.
For the first shot, use aperture, shutter, ISO and other settings to properly expose the object.
For the second shot, adjust the exposure slider until the Highlight alert begins to indicate the
background surrounding the object will be pure white.
9. Focus Stacking
Focus stacking allows you to take several pictures over a defined focus range then combine them to
create a single image that is blur free and has a greater depth of field.
10. Camera Settings / Crop / Snap
Use the live preview, "Dimming", "Crop" and "Camera Settings" to compose photos. Note for most compatible cameras, camera setting changes
immediately appear in the preview. Click "Snap" to take pictures and automatically download them for viewing.
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Top shots
Camera mount top shots: Photosimile 220 came with two different diameter size of camera mount sponges (80 mm and 85 mm), find the
camera mount sponge that best fits your camera body and lens. Peel off the tape on the back of the camera mount sponge. Align it with the
opening on the top of the studio then stick in place. The camera should sit flat with the lens pointed down into the studio. (Optional) Use the
Velcro strap to secure the camera in place.
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11. Image Processing
The right side of the user interface contains Image Processing commands. Captured images appear as a thumbnail. Selected thumbnails can be batch
saved, edited, watermarked, printed, annotated, sent by email and more. Detailed descriptions of each feature are covered in the Photosimile 220 User
Guide.
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Software Requirements:
Image Capture
Annotation Tools
Program Link
Advanced Saving
Image Processing
Options
Commands for Preview, Crop,
Camera Settings and for taking
photos.
Mark up images with text,
arrows and drawings to
highlight communication points.
Set soware defaults using the
Options button.
Select thumbnails for viewing,
batch saving, editing, export
and more.
Set up Profiles to automate
routine saving patterns for
size, location, file type,
resolution, editing and more.
Quickly select images and send them to Photoshop or other programs.
Lamp Control
Brighten and dim the lamps to
create optimal lighting.
Using Photosimile 220 with PhotoCapture 360 (Sold Separately):
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Component Replacement:
1. Control Board and Power Supply
Contact an Ortery representative before attempting to access this area of the studio.
To access the control board, unplug the studio then open the bottom le panel. Carefully pull the panel away from the system.
Note: The wires and the PC board are connected to the panel.
To access the power supply, unplug the studio then open the bottom right panel.
PhotoCapture 360 Turntable is an optional system that allows you to create interactive and professional
360 product views. Automatically capture 360 video or up to 360 individual frames per rotation. Turntable
movement and picture taking are synchronized. Individual images can be immediately exported or edited
and composed into various 360 product views featuring zoom, click-and-drag motion control and more.
2. Lamp Replacement
Turn off and unplug the studio from the wall.
Unscrew and remove the flap plates on both sides of the bottom front corner.
Unscrew and remove the holding bar.
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Pull the acrylic diffusion plate and the bottom transparent glass out.
Disconnect the two wires by pressing the connector node while pulling the wire out. Use a Philips screwdriver or pinch the LED holding clip with
pliers to remove the lamp. Note: The red wire is V+ and the black wire is V-.
Use the same method for replacing LED lamps on the columns, swing lights and back light panel.
Note: Follow the steps a-e in the Guiding the Unit Through a Doorway section of the Installation Guide to separate the back light panel from the
main unit, then lay the back light panel on a piece of foam, remove the 6 small white hand screws and take off the acrylic diffusion plate to
access the LED lamps inside.
Caution: Periodically check for and replace any broken LED crystals in this system. If one LED crystal fails, it can cause others in the same set to
malfunction.
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Regarding the best light settings, we recommend using 30% on the le swing top, right swing top, le swing bottom, right swing bottom lamps, 1% on
the back, bottom, le rear and right rear columns. These settings work best for most products.
Keep acrylic and glass plate clean and dry to avoid dark spots forming inside moist air pockets between the acrylic and glass.
Instead of overexposing to get a pure white background, we recommend getting a good exposure on the object then using Levels to specifically make
the background pure white.
Use the AutoPNG or AutoBKG features to automatically create PNG files with transparent backgrounds, if required.
If the AutoPNG result eats into the object, for example the collar of a white T-shirt, try placing paper under the collar to minimize the light coming
through the object.
To avoid intense reflections, adjust camera or light settings first. Try changing the shooting distance, rotating the object or using a reflection controller
inside the light box. In addition, pieces of black or white material can be used inside the box to block or diffuse the light causing the reflection.
When shooting transparent or light colored objects, adjust dimming and camera settings first. Holding or taping a piece of black or grey material inside
the studio can give extra contrast to the edge of the item making it easier to recognize and separate from the background.
When shooting transparent items, place the item in the front of the box with the door open. Try dimming front and rear lights and use a grey or black
material along the side to help bring out product detail, increase contrast and separate the item from its background.
To suspend objects for still or 360 images (purse straps or to help an object stand) consider using our Hanging Kit accessory. For hanging objects
(turntable at the top) consider using our 360 Hanging Kit.
Use the Focus Stacking feature to ensure objects are in clear focus from front to back.
If you pictures need to be a square or a specific proportion (length and width), enable this feature by changing the Crop settings in the Preview Options
area.
If you are taking pictures of objects that have depth, either use the Focus Stacking feature or maximize the camera’s "depth of field" to reduce or
eliminate the chance of having certain portions of the photograph be blurry. To maximize depth of field, move the camera further away from the object
or use a higher aperture. Caution: while using a higher aperture increases overall depth of field, it reduces overall clarity.
By clicking the "?" in the upper right corner of the soware you can access the Photography Tips, Operation Guide and User Guide.
Photography Tips: