Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Handling Precautions Table of contents ‧About Lumos X-LOUPE G Series .....................................................................28 Please Read the following Safety Precaution before Using X-Loupe! WARNING! To avoid the fire, electric shock, or severe injury, please obey the following ‧Components .....................................................................................................30 instructions. 1.Keep X-Loupe and its accessories away from children and infants. Contact
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
About Lumos X-Loupe G Series About Lumos X-Loupe G Series X-Loupe, a portable inspection microscope camera, is composed of 【Attention】 a digital camera and a microscope module. Three objective lenses Test-Shooting:Before taking pictures of any important subject, please do with different magnifications are supplied to support its utilization the test-shooting to make sure that X-Loupe is perfectly normal without under various circumstances. Each objective lens is equipped with any damage c
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Components Components Front View Upper View Digital Camera Exchangeable Exchangeable Objective lens Objective lens Light Source of Objective Lens LCD Monitor Module Power Switch Release Button of Objective Lens Canon IXUS 800IS/950IS Back View LCD Monitor Coaxial Lighting Mode Tune Button W: White-Light Illumination F: Functional Illumination/ Battery Usage Display White-Light Illumination Switch Button for Quadrant Display for Coaxial Lighting: Brightness Coaxial Lighting Low-Angled
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Components Attention/Warning for the Battery Charging Bottom View Please go by following steps to charge the battery: 1. Align the arrow of the battery(NB5L) with the arrow of Canon battery char- ger, and insert the battery into the battery charger. Battery Cover 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into the power outlet, or attach the power Tripod/Stand Socket cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. The charger indicator will light on. (Orange: chargin
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Light Source Light Source In conventional micro-photography, taking a good picture is so difficult that most There are two different light sources provided by the objective lens of X-Loupe users have to be content with pictures of less-than-expected quality. G Series G Series: coaxial lighting (MAIN) and low-angled lighting (SUB). The coaxial change the situation. Equipped with 2 different light sources (coaxial lighting and lighting, located on the inner circle, is the direct-projection li
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Light Source Light Source Upper and Lower (2) Turn OFF coaxial lighting; Turn ON low-angled lighting(SUB). Left are ON Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 Switch Button for Switch Button for Switch Button for Tune Button Tune Button Tune Button Selection Lighting Setting Lighting Setting Lighting Setting Upper Left and Right are ON Illustration Upper Right is ON Switch to Coaxial Tune the brightness Switch to Low Tune the Switch to Quadrant Select which Lighting index down to zero. -Angled Lighting brightne
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Assembling Assembling As picture shown on the left, tuck Canon digital camera Hold the camera and module in one hand and take the into X-Loupe module. objective lens with the other hand. Align the red dot on the objective lens with the other red dot on the module. Make sure that the left and bottom edges of the Canon Attach the objective lens to the module. digital camera are in close contact with X-Loupe module. Rotate the objective lens clockwise until the sound, ｀ka´, Make sure that the screw
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Shooting Strategy Shooting Strategy Taking pictures for a flat subject Taking pictures for a non-flat subject (2) Put the contact ring on the objective lens before shooting. The barrel part of the objective lens can be removed by rotating it counterclockwise and vice versa for the assembling. Keep rotating the barrel until it is removable from the Have the contact ring closely touched the surface of the objective lens. subject. Slightly press X-Loupe on the subject to reach the best working
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Notice and Preparation before Using the X-Loupe Basic Skills for Micro-Photography Except the Macro and Infinity Shots Mode, all functions of Canon digital 1. When the X-Loupe is assembled, please do the following procedures camera are compatible with X-Loupe and function well. To get the best to enjoy using the X-Loupe. performance from X-Loupe, please take some time to get familiar with the 1. Insert the appropriable Canon IXUS battery and the memory card. operation and functions of Ca
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Basic Skills for Micro-Photography Basic Skills for Micro-Photography Reason: Take IXUS 950IS as example, please refer to the Advanced 3. Continuous Shooting and Self Timer: Camera User Guide Shooting-Switching between Focusing Mode p.49. In To take pictures for a living thing such as insects, it is suggested to use most cases, the purpose of micro-photography is to take pictures on a Continuous Shooting Mode, and then pick the best one from shooting. For specific part of a subject. During
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Basic Skills for Micro-Photography Canon Digital Camera Basic Setup – Micro-Photography the conventional microscopy. Sometimes, moving X-Loupe up and down a Although X-Loupe G Series work together with Canon IXUS 800IS/ little bit can reach the best focus. The AF (autofocus) green frame(s) on the 950IS digital cameras, the factory default setting of IXUS 800IS/950IS LCD means good focus, whereas orange means close to the focus but not is not meant to be used in the micro-photography. Theref
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Canon Digital Camera Basic Setup – Micro-Photography Canon Digital Camera Basic Setup – Micro-Photography Note: Turn OFF the flash light for micro-photography. Please keep in mind that the flash light is easily Using the Light Source of X-Loupe turned ON while the position shown here is The White Balance is set to Day Light Mode (5000~6000°K) in accidentally pressed by the thumb. accordance with the 6000°K light source of X-Loupe. If using light sources other than X-Loupe, please refer to Can
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Canon Digital Camera Basic Setup – Micro-Photography Digital Magnification of X-Loupe Suggestion: Turn OFF The digital magnification of X-Loupe is calculated based on 17 inch Explanation:In most cases, the purpose of micro-photography is to take LCD monitor with the resolution of 1024 X 768 dpi, and the digi- pictures on a specific part of a subject. If AiAF is turned off, the camera will find its focus at a central AF (autofocus) frame, and the best focal distance talized picture displayed
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Basic Trouble Shooting Basic Trouble Shooting 1. For the troubleshooting of IXUS camera, please refer to the Adva 5. Could not see the full field of view on the camera monitor: -nced Camera User Guide of IXUS. a. Please adjust the Zoom of the camera to 4.0X so that the full field of view can be obtained. 2. The LED in the objective lens is not bright: b. Check the camera lens and make sure that the lens is able to stretch out and the a. Check the battery power. function of Zoom is worki
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
page54 page55
