Ensure that the following settings are enabled on the camera:
Program auto
Flash off
ISO-A 1600
Exposure bias 0
Single shot
Underwater shallow white balance
ESP metering
Face priority off
Accessory off
Jpeg mode underwater
Autofocus
Aspect ratio 4000 x 3000
Output format If + raw
Still image stabilization on
Refer to the appropriate camera's manual to make sure that the above settings have been set correctly.
- Prior to use, ensure that the camera system has been properly assembled and that the laser mount is secure.
- Take the camera underwater and begin to flood the camera lens.
- Turn on laser. Bias the camera laser slightly to the right.
- When laser is in use, aim it towards the center of body mass of the fish. Ensure that the laser is not being pointed directly towards a person if multiple people are present.
- Take pictures to collect fish data. Refer to the appropriate camera's manual for how to use the camera for taking images or video.
- When data collection is complete, turn off the laser.
- Take camera out of the water.
- Place the calibration board perpendicular to the optical axis of the camera to start.
- Camera Calibration: Take 50-60 images of the calibration board at varying angles and distances.
- Laser Calibration: Take a picture of the laser dot from 0.5 to 6m with 0.1m increments. Use the front edge of chamfer on top of the camera housing as distance reference.
TBD