# Capture

## First Capture

If this is the first capture you have done with the camera and light set-up, you will need to [c](https://docs.m-xr.com/marso-measure/resources/capturing-a-calibration-image)[apture a calibration image](https://docs.m-xr.com/marso-measure/resources/capturing-a-calibration-image). The RAW image and measurements will be used to create configuration presets later.

## Capture Methods

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Camera (DSLR) + Ring Flash</td><td><a href="capture/camera-and-ring-flash">Click here if you are capturing with a DSLR + Ring Flash. (Recommended)</a></td><td><a href="https://3944730447-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdSWZvUSEhiy6J2XcG20t%2Fuploads%2Fh9a4u3B3Ehr95pp7YtwU%2FRing%20Flash.png?alt=media&#x26;token=90610d50-a8ab-4346-bc78-8cad29ce50bc">Ring Flash.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Camera (DSLR) + Point Light &#x26; Turntable</td><td><a href="capture/camera-and-point-light">Click here if you are capturing with a DSLR + Point Light.</a></td><td><a href="https://3944730447-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdSWZvUSEhiy6J2XcG20t%2Fuploads%2FzmAZjWGQUuRHmnZLQFTg%2FDSLR%20%2B%20Point%20Light.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5b6487b2-d636-4b10-a47e-fa13bc856178">DSLR + Point Light.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Rigsters Arago</td><td><a href="capture/rigsters-arago">Click here if you are capturing with a Rigsters Arago.</a></td><td><a href="https://3944730447-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdSWZvUSEhiy6J2XcG20t%2Fuploads%2FOUjVnxPJ0ZFsgGw48Chv%2FRigsters%20Arago.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fb46fbff-ce0c-4c13-a94d-41572de4b3e9">Rigsters Arago.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Capture Checklist

#### The room you are capturing in should be as dark as possible

If there is any ambient light, your light source must be able to overpower it.&#x20;

#### Ensure you can save in a RAW file format&#x20;

JPEG input is not supported by Marso Measure.

#### Set manual exposure settings (shutter speed / ISO / aperture)

Use the same exposure settings as the calibration image, otherwise you will need to take a new one.

#### Trigger your Light Source

Trigger your flash or light source on every capture.

#### Place markers to help alignment

Markers are recommended to improve the accuracy of the photogrammetry solve. Make sure that if the subject rotates, the markers rotate with them.

Marso Measure also requires the solved scene to be accurately scaled, so it is a good idea to have at least two markers placed at a known distance apart, as this can be used to scale the scene.

#### Get good coverage of the subject

Being able to capture angles above and below the asset will improve results considerably. Please visit [this](https://docs.m-xr.com/marso-measure/requirements/capture-requirements/coverage) page for more information about coverage.&#x20;

Try to keep the subject large in the frame, while still capturing the whole subject in every frame.

#### Use only one model of camera

If you are using multiple cameras, they must be the same model.&#x20;

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Once you have captured your photography, you can [Create a Job](https://docs.m-xr.com/marso-measure/getting-started/create-job).