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Forum: Q & A Thread: Angle up or angle down?	Re: Angle up or angle down? Posted: 15 Jul 2008 at 22:19 GMT go to thread Hey John, If you go for better nadir results I would go for a 5-6 degr downtilt and maybe 6 around. The quality of the lower cube is much better and the tripod-hole is easier to clone (because the lower cube is much sharper) 1 or 2 topshots @ 60degr+ would cover the zenith. (and you don't have to drill the Agnos, I guess) And Yes!, it's much more work than just 4 around ) But hey, you wanted Quality...... Have Fun ! alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Settings for Really Right Stuff Pano Head	Re: Settings for Really Right Stuff Pano Head Posted: 13 Jul 2008 at 19:09 GMT updated: 13 Jul 2008 at 19:36 GMT go to thread RRS Stuff is very well made stuff. (and yes, expensive, at least shipped to the Netherlands) I have a L bracket for my G9 and that fits extremely well. The NN5 is steady enough btw, but you have a RRS-head now. Nice piece of equipment ! For the value at the underrail (left/right) you have to find out yourself. John has a fine tutorial about that. For the upperrail the values at the NN site can help, they should be the same I guess. Topshot not 90 degr up isn't a problem, just take more at max tilt. Customer service from RRS is good btw !! Had some mail conversation about prices and taxes and got replies quit fast. (It's not 110% NN/Bill level of course, but hey, NN/Bill is very lonely at the top) Have Fun ! alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Please help me blend this panorama...!	Re: Please help me blend this panorama...! Posted: 12 Jul 2008 at 23:51 GMT go to thread Nikos, try this: tinyurl.com/6y3zca it's a ptgui .pts file for your project. It is bad shot with too many movements and auto cp's are not possible. The .pts is a good start to finetune it the way you want it. Have Fun ! alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Perfect auto stitch - a myth?	Re: Perfect auto stitch - a myth? Posted: 9 Jul 2008 at 22:07 GMT go to thread I agree with John, the left/right "NP" is not correct, Left is John's, the other is my nadir (in PTGui) tinyurl.com/6yby96 A little left/right error is not such a problem with just 4 around. Adding a topshot is allways the PITA. I had this with a 360P and PTMac with enblend all the time. Have Fun. alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Difference Between Pano Head and Panning Head?	Re: high end Posted: 23 Jun 2008 at 22:46 GMT go to thread vignetting isn't a problem. It can be fixed in AdobeCameraRaw and/or in PTGui Pro. alert moderator
Forum: Galleries Thread: Steem engine museum	Re: Steem engine museum Posted: 23 Jun 2008 at 22:30 GMT go to thread Safari 3.1.1 perfect Firefox 2.0.0.14 loading a bit strange but all works. iMac 24" OSX 10.4.11 1920x1200 pix. The only thing is I have to click away the loadingscreen. MacBook OSX 10.5.2 the same. alert moderator
Forum: Galleries Thread: Steem engine museum	Re: Steem engine museum Posted: 23 Jun 2008 at 21:12 GMT go to thread Nice panos Jan, No problems on my browser (safari) The resolution is a bit low for my 24" screen but I like the presentation much like the mini views in the lower left corner. Good work ! Have Fun! alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Sigma 10mm entrance pupil location	Re: Sigma 10mm entrance pupil location Posted: 22 Jun 2008 at 22:28 GMT go to thread Sorry, forgot to mention the Canon 450D...... alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Sigma 10mm entrance pupil location	Re: Sigma 10mm entrance pupil location Posted: 21 Jun 2008 at 18:03 GMT updated: 21 Jun 2008 at 18:06 GMT go to thread 93mm at the upperarm of the NN3 or NN5 works for me. alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: stitching problems	Re: stitching problems Posted: 20 Jun 2008 at 22:48 GMT go to thread Rob, as John asked, what kind of 10mm you use ? The curved horizontal lines in the QT are very strange. Matter of software? NN3 or NN5 depends on your targets and hardware. Have Fun! alert moderator
Forum: Tips & Tricks Thread: Real Stitching....	Re: Real Stitching.... Posted: 19 Jun 2008 at 23:12 GMT go to thread Sorry Pete, estimated 80.000 right now. I am no such footbal fan but 60-80.000 people in orange must give a strange view alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Difference Between Pano Head and Panning Head?	Re: Difference Between Pano Head and Panning Head? Posted: 18 Jun 2008 at 23:20 GMT go to thread "snow" tires on a Ferrari" Haha ! @tallmanirl What is your target ? Print, large files or what ? Hardware is just a part and a Canon 1 series is not just fun (had 2) (Heavy, expensive, dust, sensorbanding, etc,) Let us know the target. Have fun ! alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Sigma 8mm f/3.5 focus question	Re: Sigma 8mm f/3.5 focus question Posted: 18 Jun 2008 at 22:59 GMT go to thread Connect your camera to a computer and do a test to find the best focus. Wide open at all focus points and after that at f5,6-8 Mine is at 1m and a little + alert moderator
Forum: Q & A Thread: Popularity of Canon 1Ds Mark2 For Landscapes	Re: Popularity of Canon 1Ds Mark2 For Landscapes Posted: 18 Jun 2008 at 22:43 GMT go to thread Sorry, but stop the nonsense about 4x5" film detail/resolution. I had a Sinar P2 and a F with all the lenses. I had a Sinar Handy (+47/65/90mm) and a Cambo Wide(+47/65/90mm) When I see my old stuff and compare them with the newer digital technology, my eyes get wett. So period ! Fergal wants a good solution for 180 degr. views. Even a 375euro Canon G9 will do the trick. at www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/ you can see wonderful examples. Max inspired me to make these, tinyurl.com/3fowux Use the arrows at the bottom, there are 6 ! 01) 18498x3997 pix - 211,5Mb 02) 19360x3904 pix - 216,2Mb 03) 14130x3651 pix - 147,6Mb 04) 5807x3382 pix - 56,2Mb 05) 15764x2898 pix - 130,7Mb 06) 11825x3829 pix - 129,5Mb All G9 stuff ! With a 5D and a cheap but very good 1.8/50mk2 on a NN3 results are much more stunning ! and no way film can do that. It all depends on what you want.. Have Fun ! alert moderator
Forum: Tips & Tricks Thread: Real Stitching....	Re: Real Stitching.... Posted: 18 Jun 2008 at 18:43 GMT go to thread OT again.. Hey Dorin, the 29th is not sure, first let's see saturday..... For panoramic photographers, Basel, 21 june should be a great place to be. About 60.000 Dutch people dressed in orange, a challenge. Have Fun ! alert moderator