Tip it back up to resume handheld shooting. To review the photos on your camera’s LCD simply tilt the camera 90 degrees down towards the ground and Arsenal will pause updates to the camera's settings to allow photo review. To review your photos in Handheld mode, Enable the "handheld photo review gesture" in your app settings prior to moving into Handheld Mode. Arsenal will optimize settings for your new scene. To improve Arsenal’s handheld accuracy with DSLRs, shoot a test photo when your subject or lighting changes. These are used to inform the subsequent shot. To overcome this hurdle, Arsenal’s handheld mode updates certain calculations after each shot is taken with a DSLR.
(This isn’t an issue on mirrorless cameras, since Arsenal can continuously see the scene and update settings in real-time.) When shooting handheld with DSLR cameras, Arsenal faces a challenge: it needs to leave the mirror down so you can use the camera’s viewfinder, and this prevents Arsenal from “seeing” the scene. This enables you to focus faster and phone-free. Rather than choosing a focus point with Arsenal’s app (which would be cumbersome while holding a camera), you can use your camera’s built-in focus point selection or focus manually.
Handheld mode uses your camera’s built-in focusing system. However, if you do open the Arsenal app when shooting with a DSLR, you'll need to turn off Live View to use your camera's viewfinder. The Arsenal app is not required during handheld mode. Just as with other shooting modes, each photo is saved to your SD card.
Arsenal will intelligently assess current conditions and find optimal exposure settings. Once you’re in handheld mode, all you need to do is point and shoot. Note: If Arsenal powers off instead, make sure your camera is turned on and connected with the camera cable. A single blue light will continue to pulse while you are in handheld mode. Arsenal’s blue LED bar will animate and blink twice to show that handheld mode is starting.
Once your Arsenal has booted, press and hold Arsenal’s power button for three full seconds. A green indicator light indicates Arsenal is on. Arsenal's blue LED bar will animate during startup, then turn off. If your device isn't already powered on, briefly press the power button to turn it on. Unlike Arsenal’s other shooting modes, you won’t need to pull out your phone!
It’s especially useful when you’re shooting in tricky conditions and don’t have time to worry about manual settings.Ĭamera is connected via USB cable to Arsenal’s left port (except for Sony cameras that connect via WiFi).Ĭamera is set to Aperture Priority mode (Turn your camera’s mode dial to select Aperture Priority (“Av” or “A”). Our expertise in spotting the latest innovations is the best resource to empower your team’s future planning.Arsenal’s handheld mode enables you to focus on composing the perfect shot while your intelligent camera assistant takes care of the details. What device or project could be the next innovation to support creatives? Innovations and projects supporting creative industries are popular, with similar examples including a startup that organized acting lessons from famous actors including Kevin Spacey, and a platform that allows users to print photos from any photography app.
Users can adjust settings, watch a live preview, and trigger the shutter remotely from their smartphone from up to 100ft away. By comparing new scenes with its database and adjusting based on environmental variables, Arsenal allows photographers to get the perfect shot every time.
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The app communicates with the device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and is compatible with iOS and Android enabled mobiles. The system consists of two parts: a device that is placed on top of the camera, and an app. Camera technology startup Arsenal has revealed its Smart Assistant, an AI-powered photography tool that helps users optimise their DSLR or mirrorless camera to get the best quality photos possible.