Tag Archives: Digital Camera

How to find shutter count of Nikon D200 in Debian Wheezy?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by janpenguin

2016/03/18 I will make a script that read shutter count data from Nikon and Sony cameras. I think exiftool can do it. Sony A6000 Read shutter count from an image file. ./sc-sonya6000.sh sonya6000_2016031716.JPG sonya6000_2016031716.JPG : 1471 Read shutter counts from … Continue reading →

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gphoto2 quick start

Posted on October 10, 2012 by janpenguin

gphoto2 supported cameras is here (Update) Knowing total number of shooting is important for DSLR camera. Camera shutter is electro-mechanical device that eventually wear out. Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database has statistics for camera models. Source: Model Shutter Durability Rating … Continue reading →

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Journal of 10/5/2012

Posted on October 6, 2012 by janpenguin

Removed the roof top.

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GoPro HERO2 in Debian GNU/Linux 6.0

Posted on August 1, 2012 by janpenguin

The kernel recognizes GoPro HERO2. usb 2-2: new high speed USB device number 7 using ehci_hcd [58295.644084] scsi8 : usb-storage 2-2:1.0 [58296.645826] scsi 8:0:0:0: Direct-Access GoPro Storage v2.0 PQ: 0 ANSI: 0 [58296.647373] sd 8:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg7 type … Continue reading →

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DIY tripod mount for GoPro Hero2

Posted on July 31, 2012 by janpenguin

I got this idea from a Youtube video I cut the mount base with a heated wood knife to prevent plastic dirt. Then removed the melted plastic on the side of the mount base applying two sand papers, first was … Continue reading →

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Six correct exposures

Posted on July 29, 2012 by janpenguin

When ISO speed is fixed, digital camera has at least six correct exposures that produce identical photo images theoretically. To take clear and sharp photo without tripod and remote trigger, I put my camera on a box, mirror lock up … Continue reading →

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Sketch Effect – change photo into pencil sketch

Posted on July 29, 2012 by janpenguin

I followed the tutorial here. Steps: Duplicate a layer from the background Activate the layer Apply Gaussian Blur Image > Colors > Invert Change opacity of the layer  to 50% Merge down the layer Colors > Levels Colors > Desaturate … Continue reading →

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Horus Bennu tripod – 747X leg, LX-1T ball head

Posted on July 28, 2012 by janpenguin

(5/01/2013) 747 leg develops loose free play on telephoto lens. It uses rubber type material on the ball head contact so the camera always sinks in view finder. This is annoying feature. Do expensive tripods solid head contact? (7/28/2013) Horus … Continue reading →

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OpenMoco Time-Lapse Engine

Posted on July 27, 2012 by janpenguin

Source The time-lapse engine provides the following camera control functions: Exposure Time Interval (Cycle Delay) Post-Exposure Delay Time Pre-focus Tap Time Focus High with Shutter Maximum Shot Count Camera Repeat Cycle Exposure and Interval timers are non-blocking, this means that … Continue reading →

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GoPro tripod mount

Posted on July 26, 2012 by janpenguin

Source GoPro square stand A standard 1/4 inch nut – .25 cents each from local hardware store Loctite 6 minute epoxy gel – $4.99 Instant glue – .99 cents Duct tape or masking tape Saw or cutter Sandpaper

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