Boxfish 360 Manuale utente
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Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater
Camera
Owner's Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual
for future use.
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or visit
https://www.boxfish-research.com/contact/
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your camera
and software may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this
Owner’s Manual.
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Table of Contents
About the Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater Camera ............................................ 3
Cautions for use .......................................................................................................... 3
Warranty and Limitations of Liability ........................................................................ 4
Package List ................................................................................................................ 4
Features ....................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 6
Identification of parts .................................................................................................. 7
Recording Extender (optional) ................................................................................... 8
Pre-Dive checklist ....................................................................................................... 9
Post-Dive checklist ..................................................................................................... 9
Installing the optional Recording Extender .............................................................. 9
Quick start guide ....................................................................................................... 11
Opening and closing the housing ............................................................................ 11
Preparation of the housing ....................................................................................... 11
Charging ..................................................................................................................... 12
Turning on .................................................................................................................. 13
Starting/Stopping the recording .............................................................................. 14
Maximum recording duration chart ........................................................................... 15
Downloading videos and photos ............................................................................. 15
Creating 360 spherical video .................................................................................... 17
Erasing memory cards .............................................................................................. 18
Preparing new memory cards .................................................................................. 18
Downloading log data (depth, temperature, …) ...................................................... 19
Log data description ................................................................................................. 21
Adjusting camera settings ....................................................................................... 22
Adjusting the aperture .............................................................................................. 23
Adjusting the white balance ..................................................................................... 23
Adjusting the exposure compensation value (EV) ................................................. 24
Adjusting the ISO value ............................................................................................ 24
Adjusting the shutter angle ...................................................................................... 24
Shutter Angle to Shutter Speed conversion chart .................................................... 25
Mounting on a tripod ................................................................................................. 25
Attaching video lights ............................................................................................... 25
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 25
Recommended Camera Settings ............................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 27
For Customers in the U.S.A. ..................................................................................... 29
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 29
Caution ..................................................................................................................... 29
Recycling Lithium Batteries ...................................................................................... 29
For supplied accessories .......................................................................................... 30
For Customers in Canada ......................................................................................... 30
Recycling Lithium Batteries ...................................................................................... 30
For supplied accessories .......................................................................................... 30
For Customers in Europe ......................................................................................... 31
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Notice ....................................................................................................................... 31
Trademarks ................................................................................................................ 32
Interference ................................................................................................................ 32
Contact ....................................................................................................................... 33
About the Boxfish 360 Spherical Underwater Camera
The Boxfish 360 is designed to maximise your time in the water and speed up your 360
production workflow. A single cover provides quick access to all memory cards and
long-lasting batteries. With automatically created project files, only three seams, and
precisely synced cameras, the stitching process is extremely fast and efficient. The
Boxfish 360 gets you back into the water quicker to shoot more immersive high-quality
video.
An integrated electronics package controls start/stop and continuously records changes
to depth, temperature, and camera orientation. This eliminates the need to manually
note this information during the dive, or look it up in the dive computer later. It is not only
great for scientific analysis, it also looks spectacular if integrated into a HUD-style video
overlay.
The Boxfish 360 has an external start/stop button. The rig is pre-calibrated to be used
underwater or on the surface without having to adjust focal distances. You can shoot
with our without domes on the surface, but for optimal image clarity we recommend
removing them if possible.
Cautions for use
• Before cleaning the housing, remove the battery or the DC coupler, or disconnect
the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to
clean the camera or housing, since it may deteriorate the external case or the
coating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the
sun may cause it to malfunction.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn
this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor and do not
subject the housing to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on the cards may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a computer etc.
• Do not format the card on in the camera. Use the supplied App for Microsoft
Windows or Apple OS X to ensure proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
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• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or
too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips or hex keys) near the contact areas
of the power plug or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:
o Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF)
o Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the
battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove
the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
• A water-tight test in a bathtub or similar is highly recommended when using the
system for the first time and after the changing of port and O-ring(s). Submerge
the camera fully for several minutes, and watch for any bubbles.
• Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber O-ring on this
housing, only use the lubricant provided by Boxfish Research.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any leakage.
• Store the housing in a robust, shock-proof container during transportation; avoid
transporting while turned on.
• When travelling by air, do not close the housing, as this may lead to a pressure
difference between the atmosphere and inside the housing.
• Care must be taken when opening the housing, as pressure may build up inside
the housing which increases the opening force.
• Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment. Protect the interior from
moisture and debris in order to prevent malfunction or leakage.
• Do not store the product in an environment of high humidity.
• Do not leave the housing and the camera in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
• Keep out of reach of children, failure to do so could result in injury.
• Defective products should be shipped to our factory or distributors for service.
Unauthorised disassembling and/or modifications could result in malfunction or
leakage.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
For warranty, limitations of liability and terms of sale see our standard terms at
http://www.boxfish-research.com/terms.
Package List
• 1x Nanuk 933 hard case with
o 1x Boxfish 360 camera
§ Memory Cards and batteries installed
o 1x Neoprene cover
o 1x Replacement dome 4.5"
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o 1x Printed manual
o 1x Laminated quickstart guide
o 1x Plastic case with label "Card reader"
§ 1x USB Card reader
§ 1x USB Cable
§ 1x Microfibre cloth
o 1x Plastic case with label "Spares"
§ 1x O-ring lube
§ 1x Clear bag with
§ 2x O-ring 165
§ 3x O-ring 156
§ 1x Clear bag with
§ 2x 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Reducer bushing
§ 2x M6 X 12.5 Button socket screw
§ 2x M6 Flat washer
§ 4x M4 X 8 Button socket screw
o 1x Plastic case with label "Power pack"
§ 1x AC->DC Power supply CE
§ 1x AC Power cable
§ 1x Z-Cam E1 camera manual
§ 2x Boxfish Research sticker
• If ordered with optional Recording extender:
o 1x Boxfish 360 Recording Extender, installed in Boxfish 360 camera.
o 1x AC/DC Battery charger CE
o 1x AC Power cord
o 1x Printed manual
Features
• Coverage: Full-spherical 360.
• Recording modes: Video, Photo time-lapse.
• Spherical video resolution: 5040x2520 at 24, 25 and 29.97 fps.
• Spherical photo resolution: 12.1 MP.
• Record RAW photos: yes (DNG).
• Gel filter holders included: yes.
• Underwater stop/start: yes.
• Genlocked cameras: yes, millisecond accuracy.
• Audio buzzer: yes, for acoustic confirmation and sync backup.
• Aperture control: yes, manual from f/2.8 to f/11.
• Frame rate control: yes, 24, 25 and 29.97.
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• ISO control: yes, auto and manual from ISO100 to ISO102400.
• Shutter angle control: yes, auto and manual from 45º to 360º.
• White balance control: yes, auto and manual from 2300K to 7500K.
• Exposure compensation control: yes, -3EV to +3EV.
• Colour space control: yes, sRGB and Z-LOG.
• Record depth: yes.
• Record temperature: yes.
• Record orientation: yes.
• Can be used on surface: yes, with and without domes.
• File management App included: yes, for Windows and OS X.
• Stitching templates included: yes.
• In-camera stitching: no.
Specifications
• Housing body: Aluminium alloy.
• Surface treatment: Hard anodised.
• Dome Material: Acrylic.
• Depth rating: 300m / 1000ft.
• Buoyancy: Slightly negative.
• Dimensions: 300 x 165mm / 11.8 x 6.5 inch.
• Weight with cameras and batteries: 6.0 kg / 13.2 lbs.
• Battery life: up to 90 min (180 minutes with extender).
• Maximum recording duration: 280 minutes with 128GB card.
• Video format: MOV H.264.
• Photo format: JPG + DNG.
• Recording bitrate: 60Mbit per camera.
• Dynamic range: 10 stops.
• Aperture: F1.8 to F16, manual iris. Easily adjustable from f/2.8 to f/11 via
aperture-ring.
• Recording media: Micro SD 64 GB.
• Sensors: Panasonic MN34230 Micro Four Thirds.
• Lenses: 185° circular fisheye.
• Mounting options: 3x 1/4” and 2x 3/8” threads.
• Supported memory cards: UHS-I microSDXC cards with 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB
capacity and a minimum sustained write speed of 10MB/s.
• Recommended memory cards:
o SanDisk 64GB Extreme UHS-I microSDXC.
o Transcend 64GB UHS-1 microSDXC.
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Identification of parts
1. Latches
2. Depth sensor
3. Top lid
4. Start/stop button
5. Micro USB port
6. Aperture adjustment levers
7. Power button levers
8. DC power/charge socket
9. Grabber for memory cards
10. Hex keys
11. Main O-ring
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Recording Extender (optional)
1. Fans
2. Battery compartments
3. Power lead to Boxfish 360
camera
4. Mount points
5. On/Off switch
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Pre-Dive checklist
• Inspect each dome for scratches and dirt, inside and outside.
• Erase Memory cards with the Boxfish App. Please do not format memory
cards in the camera, or the synchronised autostart will not work.
• Open the top lid.
• Press each camera's power button for two seconds to power on.
• Confirm each camera battery is fully charged.
• Confirm each camera is set to the same aperture, ISO speed, shutter angle,
white balance, and exposure compensation.
• Press the start/stop button and confirm all cameras are starting up.
• Press the start/stop button again to stop the recording.
• Confirm the O-ring is in place, undamaged, and free of debris.
• Close the top lid.
• Ensure all three latches have locked securely.
• Place the camera inside the neoprene bag to protect the domes while getting
into the water.
• Enter the water.
• Remove the neoprene bag.
• Clear bubbles from domes to ensure unobstructed video recording.
Post-Dive checklist
• Place the housing inside the neoprene bag to protect the domes while getting
out of the water.
• Remove the camera from water.
• Rinse the camera with fresh water after use; wipe the camera with a towel
before opening.
• Open the top lid.
• Press each camera's power button for two seconds to turn it off.
• Connect the AC power adapter to charge the camera batteries.
• Remove the memory cards and insert them into the triple card reader.
• Place a towel over the housing while charging to prevent dirt and dust
entering the housing.
• Use the Boxfish App to copy the video files onto your computer and create the
stitching project.
• Make a backup of the video files before erasing the memory cards.
Installing the optional Recording Extender
1. Remove the batteries from the Boxfish 360 Recording Extender.
2. Remove the top lid from the Boxfish 360 Spherical Camera.
3. Place the Boxfish 360 Recording Extender inside the top lid, making sure not
to pinch any cables.
4. Position the three included screws into the mounting holes.
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5. Securely fasten the screws using the 4mm hex key include with the Boxfish
360 Spherical Camera.
6. Reinstall the batteries in the Boxfish 360 Recording Extender.
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