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Overview

Correct camera setup prevents sideways photos, broken logo placement, and timeline ordering issues.
Original source document: Camera Configuration Guide PDF

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Universal Pre-Event Checklist

Before each event, confirm every camera has:
  1. Correct date, time, and timezone
  2. JPEG format enabled
  3. Medium image size selected (unless organizer requested otherwise)
  4. Auto-rotation set correctly for that camera brand
  5. Empty or formatted memory card
  6. Fully charged battery

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Core Rules

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Date and Time

  • Keep time accurate to the second across all cameras.
  • If multiple photographers are shooting, all devices must use the same timezone.

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Image Format

  • Use JPEG for upload workflows.
  • RAW files are not supported for processing.
  • If organizer wants RAW capture, shoot RAW + JPEG but submit JPEG files for tagging.

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Image Size

  • Medium size is recommended for faster transfer and processing.
  • Aim for about half of each camera model’s maximum resolution unless instructed otherwise.

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Auto-Rotation Setup by Camera Brand

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Canon

  • Menu path: Setup (Wrench) > Auto Rotate
  • Recommended: On (Computer Only)

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Nikon

  • Critical setting: Playback Menu > Auto Image Rotation = ON
  • Optional display preference: Playback Menu > Rotate Tall = ON/OFF

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Sony Alpha

  • Menu path: Playback Menu > Display Rotation
  • Recommended: Auto

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Fujifilm

  • Menu path: Set Up > Screen Set-up > AUTOROTATE PB
  • Recommended: ON

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Panasonic Lumix

  • Menu path: Playback Menu > Rotate Disp.
  • Recommended: ON
On Panasonic, if this is OFF, orientation metadata is not saved.

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OM System / Olympus

  • Menu path: Playback Menu > Auto-Rotate
  • Recommended: On

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Leica

  • Leica writes orientation metadata automatically.
  • No separate auto-rotate setting is required.

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Video Capture Note

For Canon video workflows (R5, R6, R10, and similar), also enable Add Movie Rotate Info in video settings.

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Why This Matters

  • Correct orientation metadata keeps portrait shots upright during processing.
  • Accurate timestamps keep galleries in real event order.
  • Better metadata means fewer manual fixes and faster delivery.

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Next Steps

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