GigaPan
Jul 17, 2013 21:07:32 #
Does anyone utilize a GigaPan? This is a device with software enabling the camera to take over a hundred photos of a large subject or panamara and then "stitch" them together maintaining maximum detail throughout. Is it worth the money and time to master? Do you have any advice to maximize its effectiveness? Any comments and experiences are of interest to me. What are the best brands?
Jul 17, 2013 22:44:30 #
See link in first message on this thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-131116-1.html
Zoom right into the picture and be amazed!
EstherP
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-131116-1.html
Zoom right into the picture and be amazed!
EstherP
Jul 18, 2013 09:06:53 #
LPigott wrote:
Does anyone utilize a GigaPan? This is a device with software enabling the camera to take over a hundred photos of a large subject or panamara and then "stitch" them together maintaining maximum detail throughout. Is it worth the money and time to master? Do you have any advice to maximize its effectiveness? Any comments and experiences are of interest to me. What are the best brands?
In a word "yes". I have one and have made a number of gigabyte images with a Hassy H4D50 and either 150mm or 210mm lens. Detail is out of this world, but you need to print large and have enough wall space to hang. Hmmm - maybe turn into window shades.
Learning curve is very short.
HTH
Jul 18, 2013 09:28:59 #
LPigott wrote:
Does anyone utilize a GigaPan? This is a device with software enabling the camera to take over a hundred photos of a large subject or panamara and then "stitch" them together maintaining maximum detail throughout. Is it worth the money and time to master? Do you have any advice to maximize its effectiveness? Any comments and experiences are of interest to me. What are the best brands?
On the surface, my first thought was the amount of computing power those images must require.
--Bob
Jul 18, 2013 09:46:12 #
BobHartung wrote:
In a word "yes". I have one and have made a number of gigabyte images with a Hassy H4D50 and either 150mm or 210mm lens. Detail is out of this world, but you need to print large and have enough wall space to hang. Hmmm - maybe turn into window shades.
Learning curve is very short.
HTH
Learning curve is very short.
HTH
Thank you! This is the kind of insight I need. I'm writing a bio of a professional who uses one. His products are large, bright, and detailed. Once you see one of his works, you realize photography can be much more than you realized. They are hanging in public buildings in this area.
Jul 18, 2013 11:20:14 #
LPigott wrote:
Thank you! This is the kind of insight I need. I'm writing a bio of a professional who uses one. His products are large, bright, and detailed. Once you see one of his works, you realize photography can be much more than you realized. They are hanging in public buildings in this area.
Are you in Florida by chance? Peter Lorber www.peterlorber.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.peterlorber.com is in the Miami area, and I learned from him. He goes way back with all sorts of custom pano gear for photographing the impossible in the days of film.
Jul 18, 2013 13:01:58 #
Thanks for the info. I'll check him out. I'm in California. My subject studied with Ansel Adams who was always lookimg for ways to enlarge beyond the norm.
Jul 18, 2013 15:17:06 #
LPigott wrote:
Thanks for the info. I'll check him out. I'm in California. My subject studied with Ansel Adams who was always lookimg for ways to enlarge beyond the norm.
Please send a link to the bio when it is finished/published.
Thanks
Jul 18, 2013 16:30:28 #
Yes, I bought mine a short while ago and am very happy.
Determining factors involved:
1. Canon 5D MkIII = $3 large with max 21 Megapixel
2. Gigapan Pro = $1 large with no max pixel count
Of course there are some trade offs like time involved in each shot, people moving in between overlap shots. You can still do HDR and time lapse with a Gigapan, you just need to give each shot some due forethought but we all do that already, right?
Determining factors involved:
1. Canon 5D MkIII = $3 large with max 21 Megapixel
2. Gigapan Pro = $1 large with no max pixel count
Of course there are some trade offs like time involved in each shot, people moving in between overlap shots. You can still do HDR and time lapse with a Gigapan, you just need to give each shot some due forethought but we all do that already, right?
Jul 18, 2013 17:55:11 #
big-guy wrote:
Yes, I bought mine a short while ago and am very happy.
Determining factors involved:
1. Canon 5D MkIII = $3 large with max 21 Megapixel
2. Gigapan Pro = $1 large with no max pixel count
Of course there are some trade offs like time involved in each shot, people moving in between overlap shots. You can still do HDR and time lapse with a Gigapan, you just need to give each shot some due forethought but we all do that already, right?
Determining factors involved:
1. Canon 5D MkIII = $3 large with max 21 Megapixel
2. Gigapan Pro = $1 large with no max pixel count
Of course there are some trade offs like time involved in each shot, people moving in between overlap shots. You can still do HDR and time lapse with a Gigapan, you just need to give each shot some due forethought but we all do that already, right?
The Seitz Roundshot w/all bells & whistles used by Peter Lorber mentioned above will set you back about $6 large w/no max pixel count :XD:
Jul 18, 2013 17:58:34 #
I have a gigapan for the smaller cameras such as the SX 50 size and smaller. I have taken up to 360 images for a pano. The unit works flawlessly. Just make sure if you are going to take a large and wide pano you spend the time leveling well and you have fresh batteries. If the batteries die there is no "resume" function.
The unit is really easy to use and you should be an expert with it after an hour or two.
The unit is really easy to use and you should be an expert with it after an hour or two.
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