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iPIX Photography with
Nikon Digital Cameras
Coolpix 700, 800, 900, and 950 models
DOC- NIKL- R1
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LEGAL NOTICE Copyright ©2000-2001 Internet Pictures Corporation. All rights reserved. iPIX image, PhotoBubble, iPIX Real Estate Virtual Tour Wizard software, iPIX Wizard software, iPIX MyPhotoBubble software, iPIX® Builder software, iPIX TV-Studio software, iPIX WebCam software, and iPIX I-Linker software are trademarks of Internet Pictures Corporation. iPIX images are a means of viewing a totally immersive, unbounded image created from two fisheye photographs. Based on the following U.S.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 • Welcome to iPIX® Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Supported Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The iPIX Picture-taking Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Step 3: Take the First Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Step 4: Take the Second Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Step 5: Finish Your Photo Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6 Downloading Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Option 1: Serial or USB Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Option 2: PCMCIA Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Option 3: USB
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. . . . . 1 ® Welcome to iPIX Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thank you for your purchase of an iPIX® Camera Kit featuring the Nikon Coolpix digital camera. With your kit, you can shoot and build immersive iPIX images in a matter of minutes. iPIX images enable you to “step inside” an environment—exploring up, down, and all around. It is a solu- tion that has proven valuable for many markets, including real estate, travel, publishing, educ
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Supported Camera Models Supported Camera Models iPIX photography supports eight Nikon Coolpix digital camera models, including the 700, 800, 880, 885, 900, 950, 990, and 995. This photogra- phy guide covers the Coolpix 700, 800, 900, and 950 models. Contact Internet Pictures on the World Wide Web at http://www.ipix.com for guides for camera models not listed here. The iPIX Picture-taking Process This iPIX Photography guide explains how to set up your camera and t
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements The minimum system requirements will depend upon the software you purchased. Your iPIX software manual contains complete details. Personal Computer Requirements To use this kit and all included software with your personal computer, you will need: One free serial port, USB port, or a PCMCIA Type II card slot. Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Pen
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Technical Support Macintosh Computer Requirements To use this kit and all included software with your Macintosh computer, you will need: One free serial port on your computer, USB port, or a PCMCIA Type II card slot To use the USB connectivity option, System 8.6 or later must be installed on your computer. System 8.1 with Appearance Manager installed, System 8.6 or later recom- mended. QuickTime 4.0 or later installed. Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
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. . . . . 2 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your iPIX® Camera Kit includes three or more CD-ROMs: iPIX Software, Nikon Coolpix Reference Manuals, and Nikon View software, depending upon your camera model. iPIX Software. Your iPIX software creates interactive, spherical images by aligning and seaming, two opposing hemispheres taken with a fisheye lens-equipped digital camera. iPIX Viewer Software. The iPIX CD include
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 1: Install iPIX Software Step 1: Install iPIX Software The iPIX Viewer and iPIX Plug-ins are installed during this process. The exact steps may vary. Please refer to your iPIX User Manual for detailed instructions. Windows Installation This procedure will walk you through installing the iPIX software on your computer. 1. Insert the iPIX CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup program should start automatically. If the program does not start, click on the Star
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 2: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Step 2: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader software is used to read the electronic copy of the software manual included with your iPIX software. This step is optional. Windows Installation 1. Turn on your computer and place the iPIX CD in your CD-ROM drive. The setup screen should start automatically. 2. Select the Install Acrobat Reader option. 3. Follow the on-screen directions. Macintosh Installation 1. Turn o
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 2: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 iPIX® Photography with Nikon Digital Cameras
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. . . . . 3 Preparing for Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter will walk you through preparing your digital camera for iPIX® photography. Some steps are specific to particular camera models. These sections are labeled with the camera model number in the heading. Before you work with your camera, familiarize yourself with your new equipment. Most kits will include software, rotator, fisheye lens, and fish- eye lens adapter for y
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Preparations Photography Preparations The following instructions in this section will work with any supported Nikon Coolpix digital camera models. Step 1: Insert the Batteries 1. Remove the batteries from the kit. If your kit comes with rechargeable batteries, charge the nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries before using them in the camera. Only use the charger with NiMH batteries. 2. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the camera by p
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Preparations Step 2: Insert the Memory Card 1. Locate the memory card. Some kits include a larger memory card, like the one shown at right 2. Remove the card from its plastic case. 3. Open the memory card door. The memory card door is on the underside or side of the camera, depending upon your camera model. 4. Gently insert the card. 5. As you insert the card, the Card Release button to the left side will move up. 6. After the card release button po
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Assembling Your iPIX Camera Equipment Assembling Your iPIX Camera Equipment Careful assembly of your camera equipment and tripod will ensure high iPIX image quality. Make sure your tripod is firmly set up and that you pay close attention to avoid bumping or moving it between pictures. Step 1: Assemble the Tripod and Rotator 1. Remove the rotator. 2. Extend each tripod leg by starting at the bot- tom, loosening the twist bolts, and extending it to its full length
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Assembling Your iPIX Camera Equipment Step 2: Attach the Fisheye Lens Adapter 1. Remove the fisheye lens with attached adapter from the case. 2. Remove the back lens cap from the fisheye converter lens, being careful not to touch the lens glass. 3. Leave the front fisheye lens cap on until you are ready to shoot. 4. Attach the back of the fisheye converter lens to the threaded camera lens. Do not over tighten. iPIX® Photography with Nikon Digital Cameras 13
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Assembling Your iPIX Camera Equipment Step 3: Attach the Camera to the Rotator 1. Place the camera on the rotator. 2. Align the threaded mount on the bottom of the camera with the thumb screw on the rotator. 3. The camera body will sit differently on the rotator depending upon your camera model. The front of the camera lens should sit directly over the rotator’s center. Thumb screw The rotator cradles and supports the camera body. The camera should have very l
