If the camera that you're using has a high dynamic range (HDR) setting, turn the feature off, and try not to adjust the exposure of your photographs while you capture images. Make sure that there are no moving objects in the background when you take the photos. Try to keep your own shadow out of the picture. If you can, take photos in a location where lighting is consistent and doesn't cast shadows. The following tips will help you take quality photos for photogrammetry:

You can sign up for a free trial of Autodesk ReCap Photo. What is Autodesk ReCap Photo?Īutodesk ReCap Photo processes photographs that are taken from drones to create 3D representations of current conditions of sites, objects, and more. Microsoft Corporation isn't affiliated with, isn't a partner of, and doesn't endorse or sponsor Autodesk or any of its products. This tutorial is created only for informational purposes, to show how ReCap Photo works with Dynamics 365 Guides and Power Apps. That said, I'm still very much learning here, but have looked at the raw data from a BLK360 (an outdoor scan) and know it will perform along the lines of the FARO x130 I have been using that last few years.This tutorial guides you through the process of using Autodesk ReCap Photo photogrammetry software to create 3D models that can be used with Microsoft Dynamics Guides and for mixed-reality components included in apps created with Microsoft Power Apps.

SUMMARY: The Leica spec is based on something LESS reflective than the FARO spec, therefore one cannot just look at the maximum ranges and make a comparison. The Leica reps told me (I hope they are correct), that the BLK360 has a range equivalent to the FARO S150 The FARO Focus x130 has a range of '0.6 m - 130 m indoor or outdoor with upright incidence to a 90% reflective surface.' 90% reflectivity is the same as 90% 'albedo'.Īccording to the Leica site, ' Based on our many years experience in laser scanning, we spec'd the BLK360 to work in the range from 60cm out to 60meters (2' - 200').Our specification is based on an 'albedo' of 78%, something like a light colored interior wall.' Something I learned while researching the scanners is that FARO and Leica do not report their ranges based on the same metric.

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