DSMC2 Sidekick
Figure: DSMC2 Sidekick
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# |
Control/Item |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
User Keys (A–D)1 |
A: Cycle Auto-Focus Mode B: Auto White Balance C: Toggle: Magnify D: Toggle Exposure Mode |
|
2 |
MENU Button |
Access menus or exit currently selected menu |
|
3 |
Navigation Group |
Navigate menus and menu items; Go to Navigation Group |
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4 |
MODE Button |
Toggle between Remote and Local Modes |
- Press User Keys A + D simultaneously to lock/unlock DSMC2 Sidekick buttons to prevent inadvertent menu changes.
NOTE: DSMC2 Sidekick keys are programmable. For more information, go to Key Mapping.
Operation Modes
The DSMC2 Sidekick display reflects the currently selected mode. Use the Scroll Wheel and Directional Keys to navigate menus. Press MENU to access the Advanced Menu.
Press MODE to toggle between the following modes:
- Remote Mode: Navigate with DSMC2 Sidekick controls, using an attached LCD, EVF, or other monitor as a reference. The DSMC2 Sidekick displays the primary control screen.
- Local Mode: Navigate using the DSMC2 Sidekick controls and display. User Keys A-D are inactive.
Key Lock/Unlock
Lock the keys on the DSMC2 Sidekick to prevent inadvertent button presses and menu changes.
- Lock: Press A + D simultaneously.
- Unlock: Press A + D simultaneously. Alternatively, press and hold ENTER while keys are locked.
DSMC2 Sidekick Display
The DSMC2 Sidekick OLED display provides basic camera parameters during operation.
Figure: DSMC2 Sidekick OLED (Local Mode)
The DSMC2 Sidekick displays the following camera parameters:
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# |
Item |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Frame Rate |
Current Recording Frame Rate |
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2 |
Lens Information |
Displays aperture if a supported Canon lens is attached |
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3 |
White Balance |
Color temperature |
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4 |
REDCODE |
REDCODE compression setting |
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5 |
Media Status |
Displays media location and remaining media capacity |
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6 |
Timecode |
Current timecode value |
|
7 |
Power Status |
DC supply voltage or % of remaining battery capacity |
|
8 |
Resolution |
Recording resolution |
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9 |
Shutter Speed |
Integration time or shutter angle |
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10 |
ISO |
Camera sensor sensitivity |