> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://release-notes.fotokite.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://release-notes.fotokite.com/fotokite-sigma-release-notes-v51.md).

# Fotokite Sigma Release Notes v51

## System

<table><thead><tr><th width="362"></th><th>Version</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fotokite Live</td><td>229 (2.2)</td></tr><tr><td>Fotokite System</td><td>Production v51</td></tr></tbody></table>

## **New user manual**

* Easily accessible from the main menu in Fotokite Live on the tablet.
* Available without access to the system, opened easily via smartphone using a QR code.
* Optimized layout for all devices and convenient to search using natural language questions.
* An Internet connection is required. However, a PDF for offline use is available.

[manual.fotokite.com](https://manual.fotokite.com)

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## Camera 2nd Generation <a href="#camera-2nd-generation" id="camera-2nd-generation"></a>

Fotokite Live now supports our 2nd generation camera.

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**Camera Zoom**

Fotokite Live supports our new camera (Camera 2nd Generation) and offers a zoom range of 0.5x - 16x.

* Zoom via zoom slider
* Zoom via pinch-to-zoom gesture
* Zoom with buttons (with predefined and useful zoom levels)

[Learn more](https://manual.fotokite.com/fotokite-tablet-walkthrough/control-the-camera#zoom-control)

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**Radiometric tools**

The radiometric feature of the IR Thermal Camera for Camera 2nd Generation allows temperatures to be measured using the Thermal Picker or Thermal Max Temperature. Both features can be enabled/disabled in Camera Tools.

* Use Thermal Fullscreen mode to drag the picker and read temperature values.
* Enable Thermal Max Temperature to highlight the highest temperature in the thermal video.

[Learn more](https://manual.fotokite.com/fotokite-tablet-walkthrough/camera-tools#radiometric-tools)

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**Wide view**

The Wide View feature displays a wide-angle color video alongside the zoom slider, providing enhanced visibility and situational awareness during operation. The current field of view is conveniently highlighted with an orange rectangle.

[Learn more](https://manual.fotokite.com/fotokite-tablet-walkthrough/camera-tools#wide-view)

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## Other

* More responsive virtual joystick. When the user stops the joystick, the kite stops faster.