0-360 Panoramic Optic Setup for Sony DSC-S75/S85
1) Mount Camera to tripod, securely, with lens pointing vertically. 2) Thread 0-360 Panoramic Optic (with thread adapter) to camera. (Do not overtighten.) 3) Adjust tripod until Optic is vertical (refer to bubble level on top of Optic). 4) Turn Mode Dial to "A" (Aperture Priority). 5) Turn Power on. 6) First time setup: Press "MENU". Then use Control Button to set: ---ISO (Sensitivity) to "100" ---IMAGE SIZE to Highest Resolution ("2048x1536" for S75, "2272 x 1704" for S85) ---P.QUALITY ( ) to "FINE" Press "MENU" again to continue. 7) Rotate Jog Dial to access Aperture (F-number on right of screen). Press Jog Dial down and rotate until "F8.0" appears on screen. This is your Aperture (F-stop). 8) Press the FOCUS button and then rotate the Jog Dial to set Manual Focus to 0.2m 9) Adjust Zoom until image of mirror just fills frame from top to bottom.
(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.)
A note about Aperture, Depth of Field, and Field of View
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 115 degrees, meaning it will see from 52.5 above the horizon to 62.5 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 Sony DSC-S75 or S85, 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.
10) Press Control Button Up to turn flash off. (A
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11) Press Control Button Down to turn timer on. (A
12) Press the shutter release. You have 10 seconds to hide! 13) Advanced Users: To adjust exposures, use Manual setting, instead of Aperture Priority. Keep the Aperture at F8.0, but experiment with the exposure times. Also experiment with ISO, Metering, and other advanced settings.
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'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!
Please read the Care Instructions on back page.
Instructions for use with Sony Cybershot DSC-S75/S85

Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT!

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S75

Elements in bold correlate with the controls on your camera. Please see pages 8-9 of the Sony Digital Still Camera manual for the specific location of controls. Turn camera on. Select Set Up Mode by rotating the Mode Dial to Set Up. Using the arrows on the Control Button, move down to the Set Up 1 Menu. Move right to highlight File Number and select Series. Select Aperture Priority Mode by rotating the Mode Dial to A. Depress once and then rotate the Jog Dial to select the proper F-Stop. Select the numerically highest f-stop possible. We recommend an f-stop of at least f5.6. Interior shots or other low light situations may require the use of a tripod. Press the Menu Button to select the pop-up menus. Using the arrows on the Control Button, move to the Image Size menu and highlight 2048x1536. Select by pressing the center of the Control Button. Move to the P.Quality menu, highlight and select Fine. Move to the Rec Mode menu, highlight and select Normal. Press the Menu Button again to deselect the pop-up menus. Press the Control Button down to select the Self Timer. The clock icon will appear on the upper center of the LCD screen. Press the Control Button right to select Macro. The flower icon will appear on the upper right of the LCD screen. Press the Control Button up twice to turn the Flash off. The disabled flash icon will appear in the upper left of the LCD screen. Use the Zoom Button to just fill the LCD screen with the Egg image. The image may not be centeredthis is normal. You may need to adjust White Balance, Exposure, ISO, or other settings dependent upon the requirements of the situation. Some settings will remain selected when the camera is shut off, others will need to be reset each time the camera is turned on. All other settings are factory default.