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360 degree video
Re: 360 degree video
Posted: 22 Nov 2007 at 1:39 GMT
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I wonder how much this thing goes for.

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Q & A

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Posterization in HDR Ptgui
Re: Posterization in HDR Ptgui
Posted: 6 Nov 2007 at 12:50 GMT
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I got the same results with PTGui Pro trial. =(

I was hoping the HDR is as good or better than Photomatix to significantly reduce my workflow.

I'm hoping the next or future updates will fix it.

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Best versatile Pano head under $800
Re: Best versatile Pano head under $800
Posted: 10 Oct 2007 at 16:52 GMT
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Agree with Dorin.

I don't use the level on the pano head. I ignore it altogether.

I use a double spirit level on the camera hotshoe.

BTW, I use the Agnos head and am very happy with it.

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PTGui Pro HDR tips?
PTGui Pro HDR tips?
Posted: 10 Oct 2007 at 16:12 GMT
updated: 10 Oct 2007 at 16:12 GMT
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Hi,

I just downloaded and tried out the Pro version of PTGUI.

I wanted to see what kind of results I'd get with its HDR feature.

I use Photomatix now, so having this feature built in to PTGui would slash my workflow quite a bit.

After trying it out with various scenes, the results I got were okay. =( They were noticeably not as good as the results from Photomatix.

I'll keep testing it though to see if there are settings I can tweak to deliver the results equal or better to what I get with Photomatix.

I'd appreciate it very much if anyone has found tricks/tips to make the PTGui HDR features sing.

Thanks.
eagle
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'Virtual' tour V 'Panoramic' tour....
Re: 'Virtual' tour V 'Panoramic' tour....
Posted: 16 Apr 2007 at 1:25 GMT
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Hi rudders,

I agree. I've also come across a number of folks who think that virtual tours are simply a slideshow of pictures. Frustrating.

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Panoguide website feedback

Thread:
Google Maps
Re: Google Maps
Posted: 13 Apr 2007 at 21:15 GMT
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Awesome Nick.

Thanks for the tip!

r,
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Q & A

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Aerial/Low Altitude Panos
Aerial/Low Altitude Panos
Posted: 8 Apr 2007 at 4:00 GMT
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Hi,

Dan and Tabb just posted their latest amazing panos taken with remote controlled model helicopters.

I've read about rigs taken from kites, hot air ballons, or helicopters. Dan's and Tabb's however were taken with remote controlled model helicopters.

I'm very much interested in doing such high elevation pano shots.

I did a search here and also on the web but was unable to find any such site or webpage that provides details on taking on such an endeavor.

Would appreciate any help on this please.

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eagle
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Entrence pupil with 6 or 4 shots...
Re: Entrence pupil with 6 or 4 shots...
Posted: 4 Apr 2007 at 10:54 GMT
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Just wanted to thank John Houghton for his detailed procedure.

It improved my workflow 1000% and ultimately the results.

Thanks a bunch.

r,
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Thread:
360 Flash Pano Viewer
Re: 360 Flash Pano Viewer
Posted: 28 Mar 2007 at 1:26 GMT
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Flash output feature for Tourweaver is expected in June.

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Tips & Tricks

Thread:
Explaining the optimizer
Re: Explaining the optimizer
Posted: 25 Mar 2007 at 22:32 GMT
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Here's another great site that I found very helpful.

It's by Dr. Karl Harrison.

www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/tutorial/index.asp

r,
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Thread:
Any big diference betweeen D70 and D80?
Re: Any big diference betweeen D70 and D80?
Posted: 25 Mar 2007 at 1:10 GMT
updated: 25 Mar 2007 at 1:10 GMT
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Hi Rim,

I was in the same boat a few months ago.

Most will likely suggest that you get the D80 for a host of reasons.

I, however, decided to get the D70s kit. I applied the difference to purchasing the other equipment I needed such as the agnos panohead, Sigma 8mm f/3.5 lens, hard case, tripod, etc.

Another reason I got the D70s is because I already have a D70. So, I didn't have to read another manual. =)

No regrets. YMMV.

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Galleries

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360° Erfurt - new and improved!
Re: 360° Erfurt - new and improved!
Posted: 24 Mar 2007 at 15:28 GMT
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Excellent site.

Just wondering how the google map, pop-ups, and VTs are integrated.

Is there a program that does all that?

Andy, would you mind sharing how you did the integration?

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Thread:
nikkor 10,5 or sigma 8 on a nikon d50
Re: nikkor 10,5 or sigma 8 on a nikon d50
Posted: 20 Mar 2007 at 4:06 GMT
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Hi Morten,

I have a D70s with the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 on an Agnos mRotatorTCPs. I take 4 shots plus zenith and use PTGui with D70 template I created.

With the nodal point correctly aligned and the template for PTGui, I don't have stitching issues.

I too was considering the Nikkor but after consulting various pano experts, I learned that there is little difference between the Sigma f/3.5 (not the f/4) and the Nikkor lens in terms of quality, vignetting, and CA.

So, far I'm very happy with the Sigma. Just my personal experience. YMMV.

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Tips & Tricks

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Sigma 8mm vs Sigma 10-20
Re: Sigma 8mm vs Sigma 10-20
Posted: 16 Mar 2007 at 14:01 GMT
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Hi alexis,

That's one of the reasons why I chose the Sigma 8mm over the Nikkor 10.5mm lens.

Less shots mean less time.

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Thread:
Blending and layers etc in Photoshop from PTGUI output
Re: Blending and layers etc in Photoshop from PTGUI output
Posted: 16 Mar 2007 at 3:33 GMT
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Hi,

Try these:

homepage.ntlworld.com/j.houghton/pttute.htm
(go to tidying up the output image section near the middle of the webpage)

homepage.ntlworld.com/j.houghton/blending.htm

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