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Re: Panoramas with Nikon D70 (or other SLR)
Brian - Four Plus Four 2004-Jul-26 16:41:00
Rolf
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However, as you are here, I can share some of my experiences.
I use a D100 and a 10.5 fisheye lens.
The key to panoramas, especially when you have to take many pictures
(you don't mention which lens you are using) is to keep as many
'variables' fixed.
Lock the white balance - use manual exposure, using the same aperture,
fixed for the entire row, use manual focus.
I normally meter at 90 degrees to the sun
I then use Nikon Capture software to process the entire series of
images. As they were 'fixed' to start with they should also be
consistent when they are batch processed to adjust colour balance,
focus etc
I always shoot in Nikon RAW format as it allows much more manipulation
after the shoot. Also you don't loose quality
You will need to sharpen the image prior to making the final VR as
sharpening is turned off in RAW
You can download a time limited copy of Nikon Capture from Nikon
Obviously - it is very important to make sure your 'nodal point' is
correct especially if you have items close to the camera.
If you are starting out, avoid scenes with trees and water as their
movement will make stitching more difficult
Scenes with buildings all around are a good starting point
You don't mention the computer platform you use
I use a Mac and find PTMac and Xblend (www.kekus.com) to give good
results
Stitcher can be great when it stitches - but relies on manual alignment
when it can't
Hope this helps
Brian
On 26 Jul 2004, at 17:23, sirflor1 wrote:
> My panos for the last event were shot with the Coolpix 8700.
> The Coolpix has a special mode called Pnaorama. In that mode
> all adjustments of the first picture are hold until the last pict.
>
> Now I've received the Nikon D70.
>
> Has anybody experiences with panoramas made with Nikons D100 or D70?
>
> Which is the best way -> Auto / M/A/S/P?
> Should I fix something when I shoot about 14 pictures for the 360??
>
> When you shoot for panos with a SLR-camera, what adjustments
> do you use?
>
> My first test brought problems to me, because the colors in the
> pictures changed strong from pict to pict!?
>
> Thanks for every help in advance.
>
>
> Rolf
>
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