0-360 Panoramic Optic Setup for Canon PowerShot A60/70/75/80/85/95

Shooting Mode Dial

A note about Aperture, Depth of Field, and Field of View
Power Ring Release Button

(on front)

Flash/Up Left/Right Macro/MF/Down
1) Mount camera on tripod, securely, with lens pointing vertically. 2) Press Ring Release Button on front of camera and unscrew lens ring. Replace with Canon thread adapter. Thread 0-360 Optic to adapter. (Do not overtighten.) 3) Adjust tripod until Optic is vertical (refer to bubble level on top of Optic). 4) Turn Power on. 5) First time setup: ---Press "FUNC". Use Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons to set Image size to "L" (highest) ---Press "SET". Then use Left & Right buttons to set compression to "Superfine". ---Press "FUNC" to exit menu. 6) Turn Shooting Mode Dial to "Av" (Aperture Priority) 7) Press the Right button to set Aperture (F-number on bottom of screen) to F8.0. 8) Press Macro/MF button until MF (Manual Focus) appears. 9) Press Left button until Manual Focus is set to approx. 20cm. 10) Adjust Zoom until image of mirror just fills frame from top to bottom (see below).
(NOTE: Depending on your camera's threads, the image may be slightly off-center. This is normal. A trick is to use a thin piece of paper or tape as a shim to align to center.)
Aperture- a mechanism behind the camera lens similar to the iris of your eye, opening and closing to adjust the amount of light entering the camera. The aperture opening also determines the Depth of Field of the image. Depth of Field- describes the objects in the image which are in focus, in terms of their distance from the camera. For example, a camera focused at 30m, with a Depth of Field of 8m, will have objects from 26-34m from the camera in focus. Objects closer than 26m or further than 34m will start to become blurry. Field of View- the vertical Field of View (vFOV) of the 0-360 attachment. The 0-360 has a vFOV of 100+ degrees, meaning it will see from 50+ above the horizon to 50+ below the horizon. A smaller Aperture opening (higher F-Stop number) allows less light to enter the camera, but yields a higher Depth of Field. With a high F-Stop, the shutter speed needs to be slowed down to allow more light (else a dark photo), but will have more Depth of Field in focus. A larger Aperture opening (lower F-Stop number) allows more light to enter the camera, but a lower Depth of Field. This means the shutter speed can be faster, but fewer objects will be in focus. (With slower shutter speeds, moving objects may blur.) The 0-360 is designed to operate with a camera F-Stop of F8.0 or higher (preferably 9 or 10). This provides a high enough Depth of Field to allow the entire mirror to be in focus. With lower F-stops, the shutter speed can be increased, but the upper or lower portions (or both) of the mirror may not be entirely in focus. This means the image far above or far below the horizon may not be sharply focused. This may not be a problem, as many times the sky or the ground may not need to be sharply focused. With the Canon PowerShot A60/A70/A75/A80/A85/A95, you should be able to get a vFOV of approximately 110 degrees, with good focus across the entire image. For best results, shoot a well-lit scene! With high F-Stops, you need good lighting, or longer exposure times.
11) Press Flash Button to turn flash off. (A will appear on screen) 12) Press "FUNC", and use the Left & Right buttons to turn timer on. (A 10 will appear on the screen) 13) Press the shutter release. You have 10 seconds to hide! 14) Review the image. Zoom in to see that both the center and outside of the mirror are in focus. If not, adjust the Manual Focus and/or Aperture to obtain uniform focus.
Not Zoomed in enough! Proper Zoom Zoomed in too far!
'Donut' doesn't fill frame

'Donut' fills frame

Donut runs off frame
Thank you for purchasing the 0-360 Panoramic Optic! With proper care and handling, the Optic should give you years of service. Here are a few important handling instructions: 1) Do not touch, handle, or polish the mirror! While the mirror does have a protective coating, touching or rubbing on its surface can cause scratches. Use the dust blower provided to remove dust before shooting. Use lens cleaning paper or lens cloth only if absolutely necessary, and rub gently. NEVER use a paper towel or other material to clean. 2) Avoid dropping or mishandling the unit, as it is a sensitive glass optical device. 3) Store the unit in its carrying case when not in use, in an upright position and in a cool, dry environment. 4) Use care in threading the Optic into your camera, avoiding cross-threading.
The 0-360 Panoramic Optic is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, exposure to the elements, or scratches to the mirror surface. If a defect in workmanship or material is discovered, 0-360.com will, at its option, repair or replace the Optic free of charge. Purchaser must first obtain a Return Authorization from 0-360.com, and return the unit properly packaged and freight prepaid. 0-360.com's liability is limited to repair or replacement of the Optic only. This warranty supersedes all other warranties, express or implied.
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IMPORTANT! Care Instructions WARRANTY ENJOY!
Instructions for use with Canon PowerShot A60/70/75/80/85/95
Please read the Care Instructions on back page.

Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT!

CANON POWERSHOT A60 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 1) Open the CF cover on the right side of the camera by sliding it toward the rear of the camera. 2) Insert the card into the slot with the label facing you and the arrow pointing into the slot. 3) Close the CF cover, by sliding it toward the front of the camera until it clicks. REVIEWING PICTURES 1) Press and hold the On/Off button on the top of the camera until the green indicator next to the viewfinder begins blinking green. 2) Move the mode switch to Replay (the small bump on the switch should point to the arrow icon). 3) Move from image to image by pressing the right or left buttons on the circle on the rear of the amera.
TAKING A PICTURE 1) Press and hold the On/Off button on the top of the camera until the green indicator light to the left of the viewfinder begins blinking green. 2) Move the mode switch to shoot. The small bump on the switch should point to the camera icon. 3) Set dial on the top of the camera to AUTO. 4) Focus the camera by pressing the shutter button halfway down. The camera will beep twice when the picture is in focus. 5) Change the zoom by shifting the small knob on the ring that surrounds the shutter button. Moving it to the right will zoom in, and moving it to the left will zoom out. 6) Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot the picture. You will hear the shutter sound when the picture has been taken. 7) Press and the ON/OFF button to power down the camera. The camera will shut down on its own if it has not been used for three minutes.
DELETING IMAGES IN REVIEW MODE 1) Select the image you want to delete. 2) Press the FUNC button. The camera will ask you if you want to erase. 3) Press the SET button to erase the image.
IMPORTING IMAGES INTO iPHOTO 1) Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cord provided. 2) Turn on the camera. 3) Open iPhoto, and begin importing.