From 86840368404779dd25bded1f8420e38a85a27aa9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: wee Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 13:19:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] removed bulb for callout --- .../scene-camera-exposure/index.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+) diff --git a/neon/data-collection/scene-camera-exposure/index.md b/neon/data-collection/scene-camera-exposure/index.md index e69de29bb..4a5efe62a 100644 --- a/neon/data-collection/scene-camera-exposure/index.md +++ b/neon/data-collection/scene-camera-exposure/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Scene Camera Exposure +The [scene camera’s](https://docs.pupil-labs.com/neon/data-collection/data-streams/#scene-video) exposure modes can be adjusted to improve image quality in different lighting conditions. There are four modes: + +- **Manual:** This mode lets you set the exposure value manually. +- **Automatic**: `Highlights`, `Balanced`, and `Shadows` modes automatically adjust exposure according to the surrounding lighting. + - `Highlights` mode optimizes the exposure to capture bright areas in the environment, while potentially underexposing dark areas. + - `Balanced` mode optimizes the exposure to capture brighter and darker areas in the environment equally. + - `Shadows` mode optimizes the exposure to capture darker areas in the environment, while potentially overexposing bright areas. + +::: tip +The mode you choose should depend on the environment. The images below provide an example and some caveats. +::: + +## Changing Exposure Modes + +From the home screen of the Neon Companion app, tap the [Scene and Eye Camera preview](https://docs.pupil-labs.com/neon/data-collection/first-recording/#_4-open-the-live-preview). ![Scene Exposure UI](UI_small.webp) + +- Tap on `Balanced` to reveal all four modes +- Tap on the desired mode + +## Automatic Exposure Modes + +**Mode: `Highlights`** +![This mode optimizes the exposure to capture bright areas in the environment, while potentially underexposing dark areas.](Highlight.webp) +This mode optimizes the exposure to capture bright areas in the environment, while potentially underexposing dark areas. + +**Mode: `Balanced`** +![This mode optimizes the exposure to capture brighter and darker areas in the environment equally.](./Balance.webp) +This mode optimizes the exposure to capture brighter and darker areas in the environment equally. + +**Mode: `Shadows`** +![This mode optimizes the exposure to capture darker areas in the environment, while potentially overexposing bright areas.](Shadow.webp) +This mode optimizes the exposure to capture darker areas in the environment, while potentially overexposing bright areas. + +## Manual Exposure Mode + +`Manual` mode is recommended when you want to adjust the exposure values manually. This mode provides exposure time between 1 ms and 1000 ms. + +::: tip +**Note:** The mode you choose should depend on the environment. The images below provide an example and some caveats. +::: + +![Manual mode allows you to set the exposure time between 1 ms and 1000 ms.](Manual.webp) +Manual mode allows you to set the exposure time between 1 ms and 1000 ms. \ No newline at end of file