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Spheron camera
Re: Spheron camera
Posted: 2 May 2012 at 11:29 GMT
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I wouldn't recommend to start with that kind of specialized equipment. It also is a proprietary system and quite a bit outdated. Unless you precisely know what you are doing and what this camera is made for, keep your hands off.
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Samyang 14/2.8
Re: Samyang 14/2.8
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 17:08 GMT
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Yes.
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best professional organizations for pano
Re: best professional organizations for pano
Posted: 2 Jan 2012 at 21:55 GMT
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gidget said:

and I see there are a couple that specialize in VR....which one is best and most beneficial in your opinion?


Which are these?
What do you expect from such an organization?

@ Dorin

Dorin said:

That must be because I'm not a member of such organization, of course.

Definitely not. You will not be able to get a photo permit for any major sports event without the accreditation through either a major media outlet, a major picture agency or a major news-agency. No membership of any organization will get you in there. Also be advised that even if you would manage to get an official accreditation you will not be allowed to use the images for any other purpose then journalism.
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360P Atome for Nikon 10.5 urgently wanted.
360P Atome for Nikon 10.5 urgently wanted.
Posted: 23 Oct 2011 at 18:45 GMT
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A friend of mine is going to Antarctica next week and wants to take one with him. If you know of a reliable source or have a spare one please send me a note.

Thanks
Jürgen
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For Sale: Dr. Clauss Rodeon ST
For Sale: Dr. Clauss Rodeon ST
Posted: 13 Aug 2011 at 17:41 GMT
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A customer of mine is selling his Rodeon ST VR-head. It's the version with a brake: dr-clauss.de/VRHeadST_DE.htm

It's a complete package including Berlebach tripod, Asus PDA with controller software and PC software Rodeon Preview, batteries, cables, ...

All packed in a suitable aluminum box, like new and without signs of use.

As a new head alone sells for almost 6,000 US$ this is no flea-market offer. If you have a serious interest please contact me through e-mail for detailed information.
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Lake Louise: Tourist magnet at a tourist magnet
Re: Lake Louise: Tourist magnet at a tourist magnet
Posted: 4 Aug 2011 at 7:24 GMT
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Holy cow, Judy. What a beautiful view I thought, but when I turned the panorama it almost knocked me off the chair.

I was immediately reminded of a mountain scenery I shot recently (and which is now hanging 10m wide outside our local climbing hall). This is the spherical I did in that place bavaria360.de/sebensee/sebensee.html

Luckily there are (still) some laws that would keep people from buildig a hotel here.
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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Fisheye Ultra-Wide Zoom
Re: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Fisheye Ultra-Wide Zoom
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 4:21 GMT
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Frankie, many of is already use the Tokina 10-17 for the same reason and purpose. To prevent unwanted movement of the focal length ring we use a piece of tape to fix it.
Many are waiting to see if the Canon 8-15 will help to improve image quality, but as all sees are rather satisfied with the Tokina it will at least be a good and much cheaper alternative.
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One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Re: One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 at 22:19 GMT
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I shoot those with 4 around, in this case from a handheld monopod. Finishing was pretty easy, just some minor corrections in PS layers.

Although I didn't do that for the first time the outcome is hardly predictable and highly depends on the individual subject. But I can assure you that this is the common practice amongst all colleagues and thus pretty much straightforward once you have learned how to handle your gear and understand the workflow to get a perfect stitch.
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One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Re: One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 at 21:59 GMT
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I shoot those with 4 around, in this case from a handheld monopod. Finishing was pretty easy, just some minor corrections in PS layers.

Although I didn't do that for the first time thats hardly predictable. But I can assure you that this is the common practice amongst all colleagues and thus pretty much straightforward once you learn how to handle your gear and workflow.
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One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Re: One-Shot 360º Photo Journalism Gear Recommendation?
Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 17:47 GMT
updated: 26 Jul 2011 at 17:48 GMT
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The bar is quite high, and you won't even be able to touch it with a single shot lens. Better improve your shooting technique and stitching workflow.

Here is a quick one from me:
s3.bavaria360.de.s3.amazonaws.com/olympia2018.html

And an even better one from my friend Jann Lipka:
panoramas.dk/2011/midsummer-at-skansen.html

Both were made for the news and published.
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PTGUI Giving me a headache please help
Re: PTGUI Giving me a headache please help
Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 17:31 GMT
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Checked crop circle?
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The New Acropolis Museum
Re: The New Acropolis Museum
Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 7:49 GMT
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Nice website, nice tonemapping but questionable sharpness.
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finding clients?
Re: finding clients?
Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 18:55 GMT
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Best way is to go out and find people who listen to you.

To make them listen you have to present them something that they immediately recognize as something they need for their business.

So narrow your target market, make a kick ass presentation and get people hooked to talk to them.

Good luck.
Jürgen
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360*180 Real Estate panorams
Re: 360*180 Real Estate panorams
Posted: 10 Jul 2011 at 8:51 GMT
updated: 10 Jul 2011 at 8:53 GMT
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If you want a perfect result the afterwork in PS is much more hassle when you try to substitute a proper head.

Especially with rooms any other method has its limitations. Think of slight movements, exposure time, alignment of multi exposures, ...

If you think that carrying and setting up your gear is a hassle you most likely have the wrong equipment.
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Nikkor 10.5mm on Canon
Re: Nikkor 10.5mm on Canon
Posted: 8 Jul 2011 at 5:10 GMT
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With the 10.5 one must also stop down the aperture by using a small piece of something at the lever at the back of the lens. Which is not much of a problem as it is either used full open for low light or stopped down to 8 or 11. If I remember correctly there might be an adapter which allows more aperture options but these are expensive.
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