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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Customizing your camera with build 3.2.x

Guess I was lucky that I ran a Force_Upgrade because I'd updated my Redmote first :P
 
Hi Trent, I just tried mapping focus to the +/- side handle rocker, and it's amazing being able to pull focus while keeping a solid grip with both hands on the camera. The step size is a bit small, so the response is a bit to slow to be generally useful, however.

If there were away to alter the speed at which the rocker would move through the focal distances, you guys would really have a revolutionary feature on your hands. Being able to pull focus while maintaining a solid grip on the camera with both hands would be incredible.
 
Niko Pueringer said:
Hi Trent, I just tried mapping focus to the +/- side handle rocker, and it's amazing being able to pull focus while keeping a solid grip with both hands on the camera. The step size is a bit small, so the response is a bit to slow to be generally useful, however.

If there were away to alter the speed at which the rocker would move through the focal distances, you guys would really have a revolutionary feature on your hands. Being able to pull focus while maintaining a solid grip on the camera with both hands would be incredible.
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We'll look into a good solution for this. Either allowing you to adjust the rocker repeat rate or allowing more control over the step size of the focus near/far actions.
 
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Map a Key to Toggle or Cycle Through Different Settings

Map a Key to Toggle or Cycle Through Different Settings

Map a Key to Toggle or Cycle Through Different Settings

Goal
Add the ability to have a key cycle through a selection of ISO values. For this example we will have the Side Handle A key cycle through ISO 320, 800, and 2000


Solution Description
Create the following presets. Each preset will set the ISO to the appropriate value and remap the A key to apply the next preset:
  • ISO 320
    • ISO = 320
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 800
  • ISO 800
    • ISO = 800
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 2000
  • ISO 2000
    • ISO = 2000
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 320

Solution Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Create a dummy camera preset named "ISO 2000" (we will explain why in the Techniques Used section)
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 2000"
    • Add any parameter to the preset (remember this is a dummy preset)
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "ISO 800" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 2000" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 2000"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 800
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 800"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "ISO 320" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 800" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 800"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 320
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 320"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the REAL "ISO 2000" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 320" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 320"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 2000
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 2000"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Done: Press the A key and watch the ISO cycle between 320, 800, and 2000

Techniques Used
This solution works since each preset contains both the setting(s) you want to control (in this case ISO) and the key action to invoke the next preset in the series. Since we want to cycle through a series of settings we have a circular dependency between the presets (which is why we needed to create a dummy preset to start the process). Note: the "Apply Preset: XXXX" action references the preset by NAME, which is why we were able to replace the dummy "ISO 2000" with the real preset and have things work correctly.
 
Trent Lillehaugen said:
I like all your ideas. Speaking to number 4 we were thinking about adding the ability to assign a preset to certain camera events such as power up, start playback, start preview, etc. This should let you do some pretty cool things like keep separate record and playback key mappings.
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That would be great!
 
Trent, these new custumizable presets and key mapping functions are brilliant. Thank you very much indeed!

May I also submit a proposal?
What about a set of actions to increase/decrease audio input gain. I would love to use the zoom rocker to control my audio levels without having to access the menu.
 
Trent Lillehaugen said:
We'll look into a good solution for this. Either allowing you to adjust the rocker repeat rate or allowing more control over the step size of the focus near/far actions.
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Thanks for the reply, Trent! After playing with it more, it seems like the step size is actually good enough to let you hit the marks, but it's the repeat rate/responsiveness that could be a bit speedier. Honestly, I feel like it's only a few tweaks away from working exceptionally well. I'd highly suggest you guys play around with it in the office and see if you feel the same.
 
Trent,

I have been attempting to create a single button cycle for Exposure check/Video check/OFF, but no number of toggle commands in the string will turn off either feature. I tried:
1. Exposure check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 2 on release

2. Video check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 3 on release

3. Video check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 1 on release

I expected the second Video check toggle in step 3 to turn the feature off, but it does not. Suggestions?

Trent Lillehaugen said:
Map a Key to Toggle or Cycle Through Different Settings

Goal
Add the ability to have a key cycle through a selection of ISO values. For this example we will have the Side Handle A key cycle through ISO 320, 800, and 2000


Solution Description
Create the following presets. Each preset will set the ISO to the appropriate value and remap the A key to apply the next preset:
  • ISO 320
    • ISO = 320
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 800
  • ISO 800
    • ISO = 800
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 2000
  • ISO 2000
    • ISO = 2000
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: ISO 320

Solution Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Create a dummy camera preset named "ISO 2000" (we will explain why in the Techniques Used section)
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 2000"
    • Add any parameter to the preset (remember this is a dummy preset)
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "ISO 800" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 2000" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 2000"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 800
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 800"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "ISO 320" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 800" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 800"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 320
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 320"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the REAL "ISO 2000" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "ISO 320" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: ISO 320"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Set the camera ISO to 2000
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "ISO 2000"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • LOOK: ISO
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Done: Press the A key and watch the ISO cycle between 320, 800, and 2000

Techniques Used
This solution works since each preset contains both the setting(s) you want to control (in this case ISO) and the key action to invoke the next preset in the series. Since we want to cycle through a series of settings we have a circular dependency between the presets (which is why we needed to create a dummy preset to start the process). Note: the "Apply Preset: XXXX" action references the preset by NAME, which is why we were able to replace the dummy "ISO 2000" with the real preset and have things work correctly.
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Scott Crawley said:
Trent,

I have been attempting to create a single button cycle for Exposure check/Video check/OFF, but no number of toggle commands in the string will turn off either feature. I tried:
1. Exposure check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 2 on release

2. Video check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 3 on release

3. Video check toggle for button press
apply preset advance to step 1 on release

I expected the second Video check toggle in step 3 to turn the feature off, but it does not. Suggestions?
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It looks like your problem is that you are using the "Exposure Check: Toggle" and "Video Check: Toggle" actions in combination with this "recipe". What you want to do is follow my instructions for the ISO cycle and instead of setting the ISO and saving it in the preset, you want to set your camera into the correct mode "Exposure Check", "Video Check", and "Off" and save the preset with "False Color Mode" and your key mapping to transition between the different presets.

I hope this helps. When I get some more time I'll try to create the full set of presets and document it in this thread.
 
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Oh sweet, I just reclaimed one of my SH buttons and I'm going for 3! Focus assist and auto focus modes to go!

Thanks Trent, this is looking killer.

Trent Lillehaugen said:
It looks like your problem is that you are using the "Exposure Check: Toggle" and "Video Check: Toggle" actions in combination with this "recipe". What you want to do is follow my instructions for the ISO cycle and instead of setting the ISO and saving it in the preset, you want to set your camera into the correct mode "Exposure Check", "Video Check", and "Off" and save the preset with "False Color Mode" and your key mapping to transition between the different presets.

I hope this helps. When I get some more time I'll try to create the full set of presets and document it in this thread.
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Trent this is awesome stuff. I've been a real advocate of the preset and customisation possibilities to date and this is now starting to feel very mature. Excellent work :)

And in the spirit of always wanting more, I'd love a web based utility that lets you set up this stuff with clickable buttons, dropdowns etc. to then spit out a preset file to take across to camera.
 
John Marchant said:
Trent this is awesome stuff. I've been a real advocate of the preset and customisation possibilities to date and this is now starting to feel very mature. Excellent work :)

And in the spirit of always wanting more, I'd love a web based utility that lets you set up this stuff with clickable buttons, dropdowns etc. to then spit out a preset file to take across to camera.
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on the list :)
 
Bring up Dialog with Key Press

Bring up Dialog with Key Press

Bring up Dialog with Key Press


Goal
Create a quick way to change the auto focus mode.

In this example we will set up the Side Handle A key to bring up the Focus dialog. While the dialog is up you can use the front rotary dial to change the focus mode. Releasing the Side Handle A key will close the Focus dialog.


Solution Description
Create the following key mappings:
  • SH User A Press -> Show Dialog: Focus
  • SH User A Release -> Navigation: Menu
  • SH Rotary Front CCW -> Navigation: CCW (Default value)
  • SH Rotary Front CW -> Navigation: CW (Default value)

Solution Step-by-step Instructions
  • Assign keys
    • Open the KEYS Dialog
    • Press the SIDE HANDLE user key A
    • Set the PRESS action to Show Dialog: Focus
    • Set the RELEASE action to Navigation: Menu
    • Rotate the SIDE HANDLE FRONT ROTARY
    • Set the CCW action to Navigation: CCW
    • Set the CW action to Navigation: CW

Techniques Used
In this example we took advantage of the new Show Dialog: XXXX key action to bring up a specific dialog without the need to navigate to it. For even more convenience we mapped the release of the key toNavigation: Menu (the action assigned to the MENU button by default) so that the dialog will be closed.
This same technique can be used for quick access to camera status. Try the Show Dialog: System Status to see all your settings at a glance, or Show Dialog: Power to see all your battery run-time remaining.
 
Oliver Skibbe said:
Trent, these new custumizable presets and key mapping functions are brilliant. Thank you very much indeed!

May I also submit a proposal?
What about a set of actions to increase/decrease audio input gain. I would love to use the zoom rocker to control my audio levels without having to access the menu.
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++++++++++++++++++++1

excellent idea - DIRECT control over audio levels would be FABULOUS.

Stu Aull
SX 199
Alaska
 
Hi Trent trying to setup everything again after upgrading to 3.2.8 on my scarlet. I can't seem to get the back scroll wheel on the sidehandle to work even when setting the keys in the menu. It works only after setting it CCW and CW going left or right but it won't function when trying scroll up or down, like in the keymapping menu. Can we have this feature back??
 
Artino Ahmadi said:
Hi Trent trying to setup everything again after upgrading to 3.2.8 on my scarlet. I can't seem to get the back scroll wheel on the sidehandle to work even when setting the keys in the menu. It works only after setting it CCW and CW going left or right but it won't function when trying scroll up or down, like in the keymapping menu. Can we have this feature back??
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Nothing should have changed with regards to the back scroll wheel. Did you "upgrade" or "force_upgrade" to 3.2.8? There are problems if you simply "upgrade" since we weren't clearing your old user settings correctly. Please try a factory reset or "force_upgrade" and see if things work as you expect.

By the way, the default mappings of the back rotary are "Navigation: CW/CCW".
 
Following Trent's formula:

Map a Key to Cycle Through Exposure Check/Video Check/Off

Goal
Add the ability to have a key cycle through the exposure assist tools. For this example we will have the Side Handle A key cycle through exposure check, video check and then off.


Solution Description
Create the following presets. Each preset will set the appropriate false color mode and remap the A key to apply the next preset:
  • Exposure Check On
    • Exposure Check tool active
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Video Check On
  • Video Check On
    • Video Check tool active
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Exposure Assist Off
  • Exposure Assist Off
    • Exposure assist tools (False Color) Off
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Exposure Check On
Solution Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Create a dummy camera preset named "Exposure Assist Off"
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Exposure Assist Off"
    • Add any parameter to the preset (remember this is a dummy preset)
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "Video Check On" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Exposure Assist Off" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Exposure Assist Off"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Video" button to activate the Video Check false color mode
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Video Check On"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "Exposure Check On" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Video Check On" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Video Check On"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Exposure" button to activate the Exposure Check false color mode
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Exposure Check On"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the REAL "Exposure Assist Off" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Exposure Check On" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Exposure Check On"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Off" button to de-activate false color.
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Exposure Assist Off"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Done: Press the A key and watch the ISO cycle between Exposure Check/Video Check/Off
 
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Map a Key to Cycle Through Focus/Edge/Off

Goal
Add the ability to have a key cycle through the focus assist tools "Focus" and "Edge". For this example we will have the Side Handle A key cycle through Focus, Edge and then off.


Solution Description
Create the following presets. Each preset will set the appropriate false color mode and remap the A key to apply the next preset:
  • Focus Tool On
    • Focus tool active
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Edge Tool On
  • Edge Tool On
    • Edge Tool active
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Focus Assist Off
  • Focus Assist Off
    • Focus assist tools (False Color) Off
    • Side handle key A mapped to Apply Preset: Focus Tool On
Solution Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Create a dummy camera preset named "Focus Assist Off"
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Focus Assist Off"
    • Add any parameter to the preset (remember this is a dummy preset)
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "Edge Tool On" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Focus Assist Off" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Focus Assist Off"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Edge" button to activate the Edge false color mode
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Edge Tool On"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the "Focus Tool On" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Edge Tool On" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Edge Tool On"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Focus" button to activate the Focus false color mode
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Focus Tool On"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Create the REAL "Focus Assist Off" preset
    • Map the Side Handle A Key to apply the "Focus Check On" preset
      • Open the KEYS Dialog: SETTINGS->SETUP->KEYS
      • Press the Side Handle A key
      • Set the PRESS action to "Apply Preset: Focus Check On"
      • Exit the KEYS Dialog
    • Use the Tools Menu and press the "Off" button to de-activate false color.
    • Open the PRESETS Dialog
    • Open the CREATE PRESET Dialog by hitting the CREATE... button
    • Name the preset "Focus Assist Off"
    • Select the following parameters and add them to the preset by hitting the --> button
      • Display: False Color Mode
      • KEY: Side Handle User A Press
    • Create the preset by hitting the CREATE button
  • Done: Press the A key and watch the ISO cycle between Focus, Edge and then off.
 
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