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Rodenstock eShutter

Instructions

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Contents I. Introduction 3

2. e-Shutter System 2.1 Setup 4 2.2 Plugs/connections I 5 2.3 Plugs/connections 11 6

3. Installation 3 .I Installation Mac 7 3.2 Installation Windows 8

4. Software 4.1 Starting Software 9 4.2 Software Preferences 10

5. Operation Elements 5.1 Flash Synchronisation I I 5.2 Exposure Mode 12 5.3 Aperture Settings 13 5.4 Exposure Time 14 5.5 Apperture Values IS 5.6 Shortcut Keys 16

6. Operation via an Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch 6.1 Connecting an iPhone, iPad,

iPod Touch to the Mac 17 6.2 Connection to the Computer 18

6.3 The RodenstockApp 19

7. Technical Data 20

8. Accessories 21

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1.1ntroduction

Dear Customer,

By purchasing your lens in the Rodenstock eShutter you have chosen a modern, electronically controlled

shutter solution that meets every requirement of modern view cameras in terms of preferences, ease of

use and accuracy.

Whether working with a Mac or PC, the Rodenstock eShutter will in future represent an indispensable

tool for every photographer. Download files are available for both operating systems on the website

http:/ /www.rodenstock-photo.com.

The Rodenstock eShutter offers all shutter preferences necessary for modern view cameras. Individual

pre-setting of exposure bracketing in different exposure steps, pre-selection of the number and times

of the exposures, and the pre-setting of delays makes the photographer's job considerably easier.

The Rodenstock eShutter is connected via cable to the eShutter control. Data transfer from the com

puter to the eShutter control is via USB cable, which also acts as a power supply for the shutter.An ex

ternal power supply (external power supply unit or battery) is recommended for exposure rates of one

image every 5 seconds or more. The shutter can be fully controlled from your computer, as well as by

iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad via Wi-Fi the computer. (The App for this is available free of charge from the

App Store.)

This offers the highest precision as well as ease of use, allowing the photographer to concentrate more

on their creative output. Compared with mechanical shutters the Rodenstock eShutter offers consider

ably greater accuracy in exposure times and aperture, with clearly better results. The nearly circular aper

ture produces no irritating "lens flare" and thus significantly contributes to harmonious capture. Rod en

stock Photo Optics offers all existing Rodenstock specialist lenses of shutter size 0 in eShutter.

Even used lenses (digital of analogue) can easily be converted for use with the eShutter.The Rodenstock

eShutter is compatible with all commercially available digital backs, and can also control those that have

to be initiated via an M-signal.

You can find detailed technical data on the Rodenstock eShutter on page 19 of these instructions.

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2. eShutter System 2.1 Setting up

Connection:

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Connect the eShutter control to the eShutter and to the computer

via a USB cable.

As an option you can connect the power supply with the eShutter

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2.2 Plugs I connect ions I

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Connection for cable release via Local Area Network (LAN)

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2,5mm jack for cable release, air/radio remote controling or other release tools.

Readiness indicator green: the shutter is ready for action red: if there is not enough power to make an exposure

Serial interface with adapter for PC synch terminal For connection of digital camera backs. Please use the settings of your digital back from the back instructions.

USB port for the connection to a computer This connection transmits the settings from the computer to the interface lens, interface box and to the eShutter. This connection also works as a power supply with low power.

IMPORTANT: Whenever you use the USB port for power supply this reduces the exposure rate. An exposure sequence of one image per second can only be archieved by using an

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2.3 Plugs I connections 11

Fl

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DIN plug connection for external power supply

Connection for external power supply with 5.5 2.1 mm cavity plug

IMPORTANT: The power supply must have an output between 5 and 24 volt. Power with a different output may damage the interface box and the eShutter. That win automatically void all warranties and guarantees of the Rodenstock equipment.

G Connection plug to the eShutter/lens

H X-contact for flash synchronization

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3.2 Installation Windows

For both Systems (Mac and Windows) you can down load the files at the Rodenstock Website http://www.rodenstock-photo.com/en/main/download/professional-photography/

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Windows needs to install driver software for your

"FT232R USB UART"

locate and install driver software (recommended) Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device.

+ Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on.

tl .Qon't show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software.

Cancel

A Open the Rodenstock eShutter Installer

and follow the instructions .

B To open the programm make a double click on the Rodenstock Icon. Connect

the e-Shutter with your computer and install the driver.

c The installation of the USB-driver starts automatically with the USB connection.

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4. Software 4.1 Starting Software

The software automatically reads the corresponding specifications of the lens with the Rod en stock eShutter.

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4.2 Software Preferences Mac Mac Windows

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Preferences

Exposure step size

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Number of m&gcs: -Step sUe-: -Po~~u~ be-""·~ uplure-s.: - ... S@lf tim@r

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You can open the preferences via shortcut ,p".

Exposure- Step Size Exposure - Step Size Pre-setting the aperture steps on the shutter. The following aperture steps can be selected: I /6, I /3, I /2, I.

~ Multiple Exposures

Number of images: Setting the number of exposures.

Pause between exposures: Setting the length of the pause between each

~ Bracketing

Number of images:

Step size:

exposure. The pauses are calibrated in seconds.

Setting the number of exposures.

Setting the steps for the exposure series. The following steps can be selected: I /3, I /2, I, 2.

Pause between exposures: Setting the pause between each exposure in seconds.

Self Timer Pre-setting the delay between the activation of the shutter release button and the actual exposure.

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5. Operation Elements 5.1 Flash Synchronization

48%~ A The flash is triggered V/11 at the start of the ex

posure.

& The flash is triggered ., at the end of the ex

posure.

With this setting the flash synchronization is switched off.

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5.2 Exposure mode


Single exposure

Multiple exposures Frequency and the delay time you can set up in the preferences.

Bracketing In the prefercences you can select the number of images and the bracketing range in f-stops.

Self Timer The delay time you can set up in the preferences.

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5.3 Aperture settings

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Aperture full open for focusing

Working aperture to control the depth of field

Q Open the shutter

Close the shutter

Release button

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5.4 Exposure Time

You can set the exposure time with the red slider or with + and - button.

The exposure time range is from I I 125 seconds to 32 seconds.

Slider for exposure time

0 exposure time up

liiJl exposure time down

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5.5 Aperture values

The aperture values are set with the red slider or via the + and -button.

Slider for aperture setting

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5.6 Shortcut Keys

All the 'Shortcut Keys' are listed under "CONTROL'' in the menu.

These shortcut keys allow quick access to the functions, thus providing easy and efficient operation of the Rodenstock eShutter.

Close the aperture one step Close the aperture by 1 ev Open the aperture one step Open the aperture by 1 ev

Increase the exposure time by one step Increase the exposure time by 1 ev Reduce the exposure time by one step Reduce the exposure time by 1 ev

Toggle the aperture (open/ stopdown) Change the flash setting Change the capture mode Open/ close the shutter Release

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Close the aperture one step

Close the aperture by I ev

Open the aperture one step

Open the aperture by I ev

f A Toggle the aperture Of (open/ stopdown) ! 0!

-+ F Change the flash setting 0-+

c Change the capture 0+- mode

A F 0 Open/close the shutter c 0

Release Leertaste Leertaste:

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p Open the preferences

Exposure time

Increase the exposure time by one step

Increase the exposure time by I ev

Reduce the exposure time by one step

Reduce the exposure time by I ev

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6. Operation via an Apple iPhone, iPad,

iPod Touch

6.1 Connection to Mac The successful App for operating the Rodenstock eShutter via an iPhone or an iPad is

available free of charge in iTunes. The connection to the computer is to be established via a network setting, as follows:

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~ Create a Computer-to- Computer network.

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A When a local network is

available from the router:

Select the desired network under "Settings - Wi-Fi" on the iPhone or iPad. That will connect your iPhone

or iPad with your local network. Control of the Rodenstock eShutter via the iPhone or iPad is now activated.

IMPORTANT: The software in the computer must be activated first.

B Direct via WLAN, when a local

network is not available.

I. In the menu, activate "Air Port", then select "set up new network."

2.Assign a name to the network that is to be set up

and confirm it with "OK".

3. On the iPhone or iPad, under "General Settings-+ Wi-Fi", call up the network that has just been set up.

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6. Operation via an Apple iPhone, iPad,

iPod Touch

6.2 Connection to Computer

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The successful App for operating the Rodenstock eShutter via an iPhone or an iPad is

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Select the desired network under "Settings - Wi-Fi"

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or iPad with your local network. Control of the Rodenstock eShutter via the iPhone or iPad is now activated.

IMPORTANT: The software in the computer must be activated first.

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network is not available.

I. In the menu, activate "Air Port", then select "set up new network."

2.Assign a name to the network that is to be set up

and confirm it with "OK".

3. On the iPhone or iPad, under "General Settings-+ Wi-Fi", call up the network that has just been set up.

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6.3 The Rodenstock App

The App for operating the the Rodenstock eShutter via an iPhone is available free of charge in iTunes.

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The link can also be found here.

The functions of the Rodenstock software are identical to the operation with your computer. The connection to the computer should be made via the network setting.

I. Set the computer for WLAN; 2. Start the software on the Computer (it may be activated in the background)

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The Preferences are called up via this button. The settings are identical to those described in the software under Point 4.2

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7. Technical Data

Exposure time

Shutter Size

Aperturel.f-stop steps

Shutter Activations

Exposure Sequences

Flash Synchronisation

Power Supply Studio

Power Supply Outdoors

Shutter Control

Computer Connection

Operating Temperatures

Dimensions I Weight eShutter

Dimensions and Weight eShutter Control

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I I 125 second to 32 seconds

Size 0

I 16, I 13, I 12, I f-stop steps

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Max. I ,5 Exposure per second

X Contact, Early Synch., Late Synch., M Signal

Main Power Supply 5-24 Volt DC

via USB Cable or external

Mac Computer I PC, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

USB 2.0 Full Speed

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Diameter 76 mm, 13 inch, Height 17 mm, 11116 inch 2 70 grams I 7 ounces

IS mm, 69 mm, 25 mm, 270 grams I 9 I 12 ounces

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8. Rod en stock eShutter Accessories:

Rodenstock eShutter

Interface Box

x-Adapter cable

USB cable (5m)

Contact:

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I 02 9-004-000-20

I 029-005-000-20

I 02 9-006-000-20

Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG

Photo and Lab Technology

Hans-Riedi-Str. 9

D-85662 Feldkirchen (Munchen)

Germany

Phone

Fax

eMail

Internet

+49 (0)89 25 54 58-285

+49 (0)89 25 54 58-164

[email protected]

www.rodenstock-photo.com

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Rodenstock eShutter Instructions€¦ · 6. Operation via an Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch 6.1 Connecting an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch to the Mac 17 6.2 Connection to the Computer