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RPC Operations Guide, Page 33
The Camera Controller Window
The Camera Controller window allows basic remote control of a connected film camera, including
run/stop, activation of ramp mode, camera status display, ramp trigger, phase, changing of fps and
shutter angle.
Status Information Camera Type/Camera Messages
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amera Mode Switch Speed Combo Box Shutter Combo Box
Connect to Camera Button
When the Camera Controller is not connected to a camera, the left side will be empty except for the
“Connect to Camera” button. Click that button to open the Connect to Camera window.
Camera Mode Switch (Normal/Ramp)
Slide this switch to the right to put the camera in ramp mode, to the left for normal use. In ramp mode,
the Ramp Trigger button will be available, speed and shutter cannot be changed from the Camera
Controller and the Ramp Editor window cannot be edited until the camera mode is switched back to
Normal.
Speed Combo Box
A new speed can be set on the camera by selecting the text and typing a new number. A new speed
can also be set by choosing a value from the menu associated with the Speed field. A new speed
entered will be transmitted immediately to the camera.
If the value in the field is not in the menu, the first menu item will be “Add XX to the list”. If this item is
chosen, the number in the field will be entered into the menu. If the number is already in the menu,
the first menu item allows you to remove it. Thus this menu can be easily and quickly customized.
Shutter Combo Box
A new shutter angle can be set on the camera by selecting the text and typing a new number. A new
shutter angle can also be set by choosing a value from the menu associated with the shutter field. A
new shutter angle entered will be transmitted immediately to the camera.