Square Perfect 3085 SP200 Use and care manual

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ASSEMBLY AND USER MANUAL
Model: 3085 SP200 Professional Kit
REPLACE PHOTO
SP200 Professional
Studio Kit

4 Color Backgrounds
Convenient Carry Case
2 High Quality Lights
Includes Camera Tripod
Easy Setup & Easy Breakdown
Handiest Kit for Small Product Shots
Durable, Best Quality Fabric
Sets Up in Just Seconds
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Congratulations on purchasing
the best solution for
photographing small products
or keepsakes. This kit is
perfect for online sellers and
folds down and packs away,
making it a breeze to transport
or store.
Our 16 inch x 16 inch x 16
inch tent size with large front
opening makes taking studio-
like images simple and makes
loading slightly larger pieces a
bit easier.
The camera stand is fully adjustable and will help to keep your camera still. The 4
colored backgrounds will give you plenty of variation in your photography. Two high
output lights make it possible to light from a stationary position and the
freely as a hand held light source.
Velcro fastenings make this kit so easy to set up and take down that you’ll be shooting
in seconds.
• (1) Adjustable Camera Stand
• (4) Color Backgrounds: Red, White, Blue, Black
• (2) Top Quality Lights with Retractable Stands
• (2)
• (1) High Quality Softbox Light Tent
• (1) Carrying Case
retractable
stands make it easy to move them about
50W, 3000K Tungsten Lamps
SP200 Professional Kit
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1. First, open the front pockets of the carry case and remove all parts and
backdrops (Figure 1). The 50 Watt lights are fully assembled.
2. Remove and set aside the two tripod pieces for later assembly. Close the
front pouch.
3. Release the back side of the case from the velcro fastening. Remove the
pouch with the backdrops.
4. Next, convert the carry case into a tent by unfolding the white
interior sides of the tent and setting upright (Figure 2). Attach
together with the velcro strip in the corner where the two pieces
meet.
You will now have a three-sided tent.
Flip the tent over so that the open side
is on the bottom and the black case
side is on top (Figure 3). Tuck the
case flap between the case and the
tent material.
5. Attach a background to the tent by
using the built-in velcro strip on the
colored background to join with the
velcro on the tent’s interior top back
crease (Figure 4).
6. Setup the lights by pulling down on
the stands and folding out the
extensions (Figure 5). Adjust the
light heads by first loosening the
knob beside them, repositioning and
then re-tightening the knob.
7. Assemble the tripod by first opening and expanding the black,
adjustable base of the stand. Next, unscrew the securing knob of
the silver shaft and feed it through the base and screw it into the
silver shaft and tighten (Figure 6).
SP200 Professional Kit Setup
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Photo Tent Camera Settings & Tips
Here are a few pointers that will help you
to get the best photographs possible with
your Square Perfect Photo Tent.
1. Be sure to light your subject by
placing light(s) on each side of the
tent, facing inward, toward the
object.
2. Align lights evenly with the subject
or with the subject a bit forward of
the lights, not behind (this will
cause your subject to be too dark)
and not too far in front of it (this
will cause your subject to wash out
and be overexposed).
3. Choose a background color or
cloth that will provide the optimal
contrast for your subject but will
not match or blend too well with
any predominant color on your
object. For instance, choosing a
white background for an object
with a significant amount of white may cause those areas to wash out.
4. To achieve a better white balance and a warmer light effect, turn off any external room or
studio lighting and use the lights provided.
5. Do not use a flash.
6. Avoid placing the lights too close to the tent sides...if you are experiencing hot spots or glare,
adjust the lights further away from the tent to compensate. If your subject seems too dark, be
sure that your lights are not pointing behind the subject, or move them closer to the tent sides
and test. You can also “bounce” light toward the front of the subject by using a white reflector
or card positioned at the bottom right or left of the tent opening out of camera range.
If you are experiencing yellowing or graying of your photo, you may need to adjust your white
balance settings.
For best results, you should adjust white balance before each shoot, or more occasionally if
you are not taking photos that often.
To do this:
1. Turn on the lights for your photo tent and place a piece of white poster board or a sheet of
white paper into the spot where your subject will sit (upright).
2. Next, take a photo of this board or sheet, making sure that the lens/frame is filled completely
with this white.
General Tips for all Camera Types
Adjusting White Balance
Note:
HELPFUL TIPS
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3. Consult your particular camera settings/menu to find the custom white balance settings that
will apply, then select the photo you have just taken as the new white sample/setting. We
recommend trying numerous settings with a test object to determine which “solution” yields the
best results.
1. Place your camera on a tripod for better stability and set your camera to a 2 second delay to
avoid movement/blur.
2. Most point and shoot cameras' white balance can safely be set to the “Daylight” setting when
using full spectrum bulbs.
NOTE: You may still need
to adjust the white balance
as shown above.
3. Choose Aperture Priority
mode, f-stop set to f/5.6-
f/11.
4. Set ISO sensitivity to
manual. Use the lowest
possible setting (80-120).
5. In general, place camera
approximately 24” away
from your subject. Use the
zoom feature on your
camera to frame your
photos.
6. If the above settings result in
dark or underexposed
pictures, adjust the F-Stop below 5.6 and/or increase the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.
1. In general, place camera approximately 24” away from your subject. Place your camera on a
tripod for best stability and set your camera to a 2 second delay to avoid movement or use a
remote trigger.
2. Set your white balance to approximately 3000-5400k, but you may still need to adjust the white
balance as shown above.
3. Save in large jpeg format for better manipulation and adjustment later and use extra sharpness
to improve quality.
4. Focal length: 50mm
5. Use Manual Exposure mode, f-stop set to f/16, 1/60th of a second.
6. Set Auto ISO to off and then set ISO 120.
These are general settings and tips...since cameras and settings vary greatly,
experiment with your equipment until you find the optimum settings for your subjects, camera and
environment. Happy shooting!
Tips for Point & Shoot Cameras
Tips for D/SLR ( Cameras
Please Note:
single-lens reflex)
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