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mahmood

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So, with a simple camera there is no hope?
Posted: 14 Aug 2004 at 3:00 GMT
I am trying to make some panoramas using a simple digital camera. The most difficult problem is differnce of light between shots.
my camera is automat and doesn't let me to change speed and so.

is there any way at all?

and for my other question:
do these one shoot cameras or 360 lenses solve this problem?
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Maestro Maestro

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Re: So, with a simple camera there is no hope?
Posted: 14 Aug 2004 at 3:41 GMT
What software are you using? Most will blend or adjust for you, or you can use photoshop to adjust levels of individual shots before you stich.
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Algenon

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Re: So, with a simple camera there is no hope?
Posted: 14 Aug 2004 at 7:57 GMT
You can fool the camera by pressing the shutter half way to set the exposure / focus etc. when pointed at a particular place in your panorama. Then go the the point where you want to take the shot and press the shutter the rest of the way. Remember to go back to the same angle to reset the camera. I have done this with an Optio and it worked fine.

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gortons

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Re: So, with a simple camera there is no hope?
Posted: 16 Aug 2004 at 16:36 GMT
The sofwtare used by the one shot systems is going to correct exposure differences.

Most software I've used has exposure correction that does a decent job.

If you're taking pictures indoors add or subtract lighting. If you're taking them outdoors wait for the right time of day or night.
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