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
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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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COMport: ~ - r • You can open the preferences via shortcut ,p" or via menu Rodenstock eShutter Control
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
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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
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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
0 Aperture up
• Aperture down
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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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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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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.
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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 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:
I 029-001-000-20
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
Internet
+49 (0)89 25 54 58-285
+49 (0)89 25 54 58-164
www.rodenstock-photo.com
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