User's Manual

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6.3 Camera Setup

Your camera may also require a minor set up process prior to using the Promote Control. We

recommend the following camera settings to get the most out of your Promote Control:

1. Set your camera to Manual Exposure mode unless recommended otherwise.

2. Set your camera to Manual Focus mode unless recommended otherwise.

3. Set 1/3EV shutter speed steps in your camera setup menu. This is normally a default setting for your

camera.

4. It is recommended to also set 1/3EV ISO steps in your camera setup menu, if available. This is

normally a default setting for your camera.

5. Set your camera to Single drive mode. Operating your camera in Continuous drive mode with

Promote Control may lead to unexpected results, such as extra pictures being taken. Alternatively,

you can use Quiet or Silent drive mode, if available on your camera. With Quiet or Silent drive mode

the frame rate may be slower, but shutter will generally sound more quiet and soft, which may be

preferable in certain situations.

6. If you use Bulb Ramping or Bulb HDR mode, set your camera flash synchronization mode to default

setting. Any other setting, such as "rear curtain" sync, will interfere with the Bulb Ramping and Bulb

HDR mode.

Should you have any problems when using Promote Control with your camera, resetting your camera to

the default settings may help. Please consult your camera user manual for details on how to reset

camera settings.

6.4 Performing Basic Operations

Your Promote Control offers a multitude of camera control modes that will help in your daily photography

needs. You can easily navigate through available camera control modes using the "Mode" button. Hold

the "Left" navigation key while pressing the "Mode" button to switch through the available modes in the

reverse direction. Refer to following sections to learn more about each mode.

To get started, use "Mode" button to scroll to the "High Dynamic Range" mode. Use the four way

navigation keypad to change settings. First, select a setting to be changed using the "Left" and "Right"

keys, then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to change the value of the currently selected setting. After

altering all desired settings, press the "Center" button to confirm your choices.

Finally, make sure your camera is properly connected and set up as described in the Connections and

Camera Setup chapters. With your camera in Manual exposure and Manual focus, press "Start"

button on the Promote Control to begin capturing images. Promote Control displays the current image

sequence step and the time remaining, before moving to each next step. As each image sequence

finishes, Promote Control emits an optional audible signal and returns to the mode settings screen.