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<div>{{Glossary|Rigs to mount a camera on a tripod in order to pan and tilt around the [[No-parallax point]]}}<br />
== Off the shelf ==<br />
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There is a number of commercial panoramic tripod heads on the market, at widely varying prices. Panorama heads are actually very different kinds of animals and each manufacturer seems to have a different understanding about which functionality has to be part of such a head. Some are made of plastic or even "aircraft" aluminum, you might also fall in love with a stylish wooden head. The price range varies from "a round of beers" to something close to a visit on ISS. Some of them are a joke, a lot of them work nicely, some are specialised on certain body/lens combos, a few have that very professional wow factor. Choose yourself, and if unsure, don't hesitate to ask the members of [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PanoToolsNG/ Panotools NG] what fits your needs.<br />
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=== 360Precision ===<br />
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[http://www.360precision.com/ 360Precision] offer different panorama heads, all CNC machined but with that hand crafted touch. Very elegant products, and certainly more expensive than you might expect. but are very predictable panoramic heads. They are very sturdy and at the same time elegant.<br />
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The '''Absolute''' is a very plausible option for those that make panoramas frequently and with the same equipment each time. It is built to a specific body and specific lens combination, saving the photographer the need to find the entrance pupil for their lens and midpoint of the camera. Because of this, it is a very precise way to batch-create panoramas without needing to generate control points for each panorama. The sacrifice is that you lose the option of using a different combination of camera and lens with this head until you purchase an additional lens arm.<br />
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Although these limits may seem restrictive, the results are very, very predictable. One possible workflow includes calibrating a template in your software (hugin, PTGui, PTMac), and for every panorama afterward, apply the template and immediately skip to stitching. This saves you the time spent in generating and correcting control points in each panorama. For those that can save significant amounts of time and/or money by doing this, this head truly is a life saver. The generation of the template can be time consuming but may save you hours upon hours of post processing time compared to other solutions.<br />
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It is possible to upgrade the 360Precision in modular ways, for instance if you decide to use a different lens for your panoramas, you can order just the lens arm you need, or if you decide to use a different camera for panoramas, you can order just the different camera leg and use the same lens arm.<br />
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The '''Adjuste''' is nearly as strong as the Absolute but is easily adaptable for different camera / lens setups. The diameter of the rotating base is smaller which makes for a better (smaller) footprint if you shoot full spherical panoramas.<br />
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=== Agnos ===<br />
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[http://www.agnos.com Agnos] - Italian manufacturer of panoramic heads and accesories for panoramic photography. I bought an adapter for my fc-e9 fisheye adapter and it is very well built and of a good quality. They will also release (if they didn't yet) a new solution for creating a spherical pano out of 3 pics taken at 120 degrees each with a DSLR rotated at 45 degrees (!).<br />
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=== Benro ===<br />
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[http://english.benro.cn/gimbalhead.aspx Benro ] offer a number of gimbal heads which could function as panorama brackets. The most recent is the [http://english.benro.cn/CpListGG.aspx?ParaId=0&id=87&ProductId=971 GH3], which incorporates a rotator and a gimbal mount.<br />
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=== Bogen ===<br />
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[http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/home_page Bogen imaging] is now known as (see below) [[#Manfrotto|Manfrotto Distribution]].<br />
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=== Cambo ===<br />
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Dutch manufacturer [http://www.cambo.com/ Cambo] offers a panoramic head set [http://www.cambo.com/Html/products_photo/set01/english/internet/Item21908.html CLH-500] which has an integrated leveling mechanism and what looks like [[#L-brackets.2C_rails.2C_quick_release_plates|Arca-Swiss compatible]] quick release mounts.<br />
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=== DOBAS-01 and DOBAS-02 ===<br />
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see > [[#QTVR HEADS|QTVR HEADS]]<br />
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=== Fanotec ===<br />
Fanotec, founded by developer and inventor Nick Fan, is based in Hong Kong. Fanotec manufactures the award winning [http://www.NodalNinja.com/ Nodal Ninja] panoramic tripod heads and accessories. They use high quality lightweight aluminum alloy and state of art CNC machining processes. Nodal Ninja is the only pano head built and refined from end user feedback over several years. From universal to specific model designs there are configurations to fit almost any camera and lenses and shooting style. Design objectives for all models include quality, ease of use, portability and price with some models starting at $179. These pano heads allow the user to produce virtually any type of panorama, from single row 360 degree cylindrical panoramas to multirow 360x180 degree spherical panoramas to multi-image mosaics like the super high resolution [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigapixel_image gigapixel images]. Added features also include rail stops to remember<br />
positioning of camera settings [http://wiki.panotools.org/Entrance_pupil no parallax point] and variable click stops so you can feel the rotational increments while rotating the head. All pano heads also allow for mounting a camera in landscape mode. The heads are available with the new CNC machined advanced rotators. The changing click stops on-the-fly is as easy as changing a knob from one whole to the next. Depending on rotator model click stops are available from 180<br />
degrees to 3.75 degree click stops - the smallest click stop of any pano head rotator on the market. Fanotec currently builds 4 basic pano head model series combined with a choice of 4 different rotators.<br />
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'''Nodal Ninja 180:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja180.html NN180] is intended to simplify panoramas by allowing “single row” shooting only. This makes it ideal for uses of large diameter circular fisheye lenses such as the Sigma 4.5mm & 8mm, Sunex 5.6mm, and Nikon FC-E8/E9, IPIX, FC-E8/E9, Raynox, Samyang etc. You can also use longer focal length lenses for single row panoramas. '''--The NN180 has been discontinued.--'''<br />
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'''Nodal Ninja 3 series:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja3.html NN3-MKII] is an award winning pano head. Lightweight, compact and strong, great for those on the go and a popular choice<br />
for Real Estate Photographers, hobbyists, hikers and travelers. This model supports most point and shoot cameras and many smaller DSLR’s.<br />
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'''Nodal Ninja 5/5L series:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja5.html NN5/5L] is built bigger and stronger and more precise supporting up to 22 lbs (10kgs). Fits all DSLR’s, including Nikon D3X and Canon MKII with or without battery grips, and even some medium format cameras. This series is best suited for both single row and multirow panoramas using wide angle to extremely long focal lengths lenses. The casting mold reached the end of its life span. It's successor, due out by end 2010, will be modular in design and built to even greater precision standards.<br />
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'''Nodal Ninja Ultimate R1 and R10:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/ultimate.html R1 and R10] is part of the new "Ultimate" line of CNC machined components. These are ring style pano heads which uses a lens clamping system. The ring attaches to the lens collar which in turn easily attaches to the head. It's important to note this clamping system does "not" interfere with the focusing capability of the lens. The unique cantilever design of the R1 is one-of-a-kind design and allows the user to select the best tilt option for their lens. By tilting the head up slightly, depending on lens, eliminates the need to shoot the zenith (up shot) for full spherical panoramas reducing both field and post production workflows. And the small diameter base leaves the photographer with an extremely small tripod footprint. This model is best suited for those using ultra wide fisheye lenses and when shooting very quick panoramas is paramount such as in populated areas. The R10<br />
differs from R1 in that the tilt option is built in or static. Both R1 and R10 are available without rotators making them ideal for monopods and pole photography users as well.<br />
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'''Carbon Fiber Poles Series 1'''<br />
[http://store.nodalninja.com/categories/Pano-Poles/ Pano Poles] Fanotec poles are easy to operate and carry. They can be extended to maximum height in minutes by pushing up and locking each telescoping section. Made of carbon fiber tubes, they are light-weight, portable and are ideal for on-the-go situations and areas not accessible to vehicle mounted units. Fanotec poles are modular in design. Users can start up with a small module and gradually build up the height by stacking it to a larger module. Each module can be used independently (additional parts needed), creating an array of short poles with different stiffness for different applications, such as horizontal pole for cliff panoramas. Features and Highlights: Thick cross-layered carbon fiber tubes for maximum rigidity and durability, light weight, compact in size - fit most cars and checked luggage, Anti-rotation system maintains rigid azimuth / yaw locking /accuracy, support a large range of DSLR, s3/8" stud and 3/8" female receiver for working with other accessories. (note: include link to pole listing)<br />
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Fanotec also manufactures the lightweight [http://nodalninja.com/products/ezlevelers.html EZ-Leveler-II] with or without built in rotators. These EZ-levelers are designed to help fine tune the leveling of a pano head.<br />
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=== Hama ===<br />
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Distributor of -> [[#Panamatic|Panamatic]]<br />
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=== Jasper ===<br />
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For me, the [http://www.stereoscopy.com/jasper/panorama.html Jasper Engineering] head has been an excellent value. At about $200, it's strong enough for serious 35mm or comparable digital cameras, which can be used horizontally or (with the included adapter) vertically. [[No-parallax point]] correction is horizontal and covers a variety of focal lengths as long as (I'm guessing) 135mm or more. Like so many heads, a bubble level is included, but hard to read when the head is set up at eye level. The builder will add custom touches very reasonably, In my case I put a Wimberly/Arca quick realease plate on the base. The base is machined aluminum; they provided a peel and stick piece of rubber for the base (to keep the plate from slipping) for about ten bucks.<br />
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Pivoting parts on this unit are tightened with cap screws which have patent caps on them to give more leverage in tightening. I ended up prying these off and taking a t-handle allen wrench with me. I'm using a D-70 and a 17-35 usually; a smaller camera would be fine without that extra step.<br />
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=== Kaidan ===<br />
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[http://www.kaidan.com Kaidan] is no longer selling products and as of April 2009 filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. (see [[Media:KaidanBankruptcyFiling.jpg|screenshot]])<br />
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=== KingPano ===<br />
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[http://www.kingpano.com/ KingPano] is a very affordable pan/tilt head that allows for horizontal and vertical rotation around the no-parallax point i.e. for [[high resolution partial panoramas|multi row panoramas]].<br />
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===LinkDelight===<br />
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[http://www.linkdelight.com/ LinkDelight] is a vendor of photographic goods on eBay. They offer a [http://www.linkdelight.com/vmchk/Other-Tripods/Pro-360-Photography-Panoramic-Tripod-Head-Gimbal-Bracket-Kit/flypage.tpl.html Pro 360° Photography Panoramic Tripod Head &amp; Gimbal Bracket Kit], also referred to as K7G, with a rotator with click stops at a number of different increments, set by a pin, and what appears to be the ability to make both vertical and horizontal panoramas, but it's not clear if it even works. What is clear is that the product photos show the camera mounted in a completely inappropriate position.<br />
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=== Manfrotto ===<br />
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A more expensive option is the Manfrotto 303SPH, a large, but well made head. It could double as a boat anchor! I (Rick) have the 303SPH and the Agnos mentioned below. Manfrotto has a site dedicated to their line of pano heads [http://www.manfrotto.com/303SPH/ Manfrotto 303SPH Mini-Site]. Some users complain that the head sags - I have not experienced this. This head can be used with virtually any lens / camera combination. I used to use it with the FC-E9 fisheye, but the head left too large of a footprint in the image.<br />
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Manfrotto has a service that helps to find the correct part number for [http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/spareparts/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce&t=R088Bg&e=qamwz1tcZOI spare parts] ([[Common_idiot_errors#Dropping_the_click-stop_selector_screw|...just in case you drop the click-stop selector screw]]).<br />
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Manfrotto used to be distributed by [http://www.bogenimaging.us/ Bogen Imaging] in some countries. They have now unified the name as Manfrotto Distribution.<br />
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=== memorycardsman ===<br />
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The FT-900H Precision 360 degrees Panoramic Tripod Head is marketed on eBay by vendor [http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmemorycardsmanQQhtZ-1 memorycardsman]. It appears to offer both horizontal and vertical mounting, multi-row, and comes with a rotator with click stops every 45°. The [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foto-katalog.ru%2Fcomments%2F70880%2FFancier_FT_900H%2F only feedback] on this unit is in Russian (the link is translated with [http://translate.google.com/ Google translate]), and is extremely negative about the product quality.<br />
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=== MK PanoMachine / MK PanoHead ===<br />
[http://www.marc-kairies.de/ MK Panorama Systeme], Germany, the new '''MK PanoMachine version 3.1''' is an automatic rotating VR head designed to move your camera from one shot to the next - the camera is released exactly in the right position. Version 3.1 has a new time-lapse mode as well as an integrated power management.<br />
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MK Panorama Systeme, Germany launched with the new '''MK PanoHead''' a fine mechanical precision and high-quality 360° panoramic tripod head on the world market.<br />
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Key features:<br />
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• Panoramic tripod head for the stitching of digital panoramas<br /><br />
• Suited to create cylindrical, spherical and cubic panoramas as well as Multi-Row<br /><br />
• 360° panoramic plate with pre adjustable scale and integrated circular bubble<br /><br />
• Mount the MK PanoHead bracket alternatively on the Manfrotto MA 300 N or a 360° plate of your choice<br /><br />
• Motorize the MK PanoHead bracket with the MK PanoMachine or ROUNDSHOT VR Drive (with adapter)<br /><br />
• tilt up and down + / - 90° exactly in the no-parallax point (click-stops each 15°)<br /><br />
• The MK PanoHead allows the use of heavy digital SLR cameras and medium format cameras<br /><br />
• High-quality materials, fine mechanical work - Made in Germany<br /><br />
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The company also provides a rental service.<br />
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=== Nodal Ninja ===<br />
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see -> [[#Fanotec|Fanotec]] (above) Manufacturer of [http://www.nodalninja.com Nodal Ninja] Panoramic Heads and Rotators.<br />
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=== Novoflex ===<br />
[http://www.novoflex.com/en/home/ Novoflex] is a German company with a good reputation in building high-precision photographic accessories.<br />
The company offers now three different sets of already [http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/panorama-photography/ pre-assembled products] as well as [http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/panorama-photography/panorama-plate/ four different rotators].<br />
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All parts are built modular to be combine- and interchangeable with other parts from Novoflex. E.g. you can use a standard angle bracket or focusing rack as a part of your panohead setup. This makes it easy to create a custom panorama head that fits your specific needs. Also, it gives you the option to upgrade your setup - or easily re-order a broken part.<br />
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Works great with heavy gear.<br />
===Owl===<br />
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The [http://www.xhia.de/owl.html Owl] panoramic head is a vertical mount head with a single horizontal rail. It does not allow moving the camera along the lens axis. Instead, it uses a second rotator to rotate the camera to position the no-parallax point above the axis of rotation of the adapter. The rail has a scale and the rotator has degree indications. The no-parallax point distance is the distance on the rail divided by the trigonometrical sine of the angle. Apparently this type of construction is meant for single-row panoramas only while providing a stable hold for heavier lens/camera combinations.<br />
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=== Panamatic ===<br />
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A more than affordable solution. Judging from information available at their [http://www.panamatic.com/ web site] this "head" is not only extremely inexpensive but also mostly useless. No way to mount a camera in a way so that the lens turns around it's NPP, and no click stops. The pan head of a standard tripod isn't worse but maybe more stable. Also marketed as [http://www.photoaxe.com/hama-panorama-kit/ Hama Panorama Kit]. Better try handheld shots...<br />
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As of October 2010, the domain panamatic.com appears to have been taken over by a domain squatter.<br />
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===Pano-MAXX===<br />
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[http://www.panorama-hardware.de/cgi-bin/framestore.cgi?action=link&sku=PM&lang=com pano-MAXX] is a low-cost German panorama head. It features multi-row vertical orientation and a rotator with click stops at 22.5°, 30° and 36° increments, more click stops selectable by changing a plate.<br />
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=== Panosaurus ===<br />
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Very affordable pan/tilt head which allows for horizontal and vertical rotation around the no-parallax point i.e. for [[high resolution partial panoramas|multi row panoramas]] are the, [http://gregwired.com/pano/Pano.htm Panosaurus] and [http://www.kingpano.com/ KingPano].<br />
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=== Pinnacle VR ===<br />
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Priced towards the upper end of the middle ($499) is the Pinnacle VR Universal Pano Head that will work with any camera where the tripod hole is in the center of the lens axis. Using pin registration, it can accomodate cameras with or without battery grips attached and supports a wide range of lenses from fisheye to 135mm (on a full frame sensor, 80mm on an APS sized sensor). Details and sample sets of images with PTGui templates can be found at [http://www.pinnacle-vr.com/ Pinnacle VR]<br />
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=== PT4Pano ===<br />
<br />
German manufacturer specialized on extremely lightweight and precise panorama heads with minimal footprint, optimized for single row panoramas with compact cameras. Different types of rotators and leveling plates (also combined in one product) should work with existing gear, e.g. L-brackets. They also offer a 1.2 ~ 4.1 m / 1.7 kg MonoPod with carbon tubes. [http://pt4pano.com/ PT4Pano.com]<br />
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=== QTVR HEADS ===<br />
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[http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/szynasmallwymiar.jpg DOBAS-01] and [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/cylindryczna2.jpg DOBAS-02] made by [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/indexen.htm QTVR HEADS POLAND] is high quality, reliable and easy in use panorama head in excellent . It is made of anodized aluminium and stainless steel - the highest quality materials with LIFETIME WARRANTY !!<br />
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With [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/indexen.htm DOBAS-01] panorama head you will be able to do single row 360 degree cylindrical panoramas as well as multirow 360x180 degree spherical panoramas, or mosaics. DOBAS-01 is "universal" fitting most point and shoot cameras, SLR's and DSLR's. It fits many medium to large format camera like BRONICA ETRSi. I used that pano head with heavy cameras like OLYMPUS E-1 + ZUIKO DIGITAL 8 or OLYMPUS E-3 + ZD8<br />
Bubble level helps to keep whole system horizontally. Camera is mounted to the panorama head with standard 1/4'' screw. Wieght less 400 grams. Price (about 100$ or 80 EUR)<br />
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[http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/cylindryczna2.jpg DOBAS-02] panorama head is ultralight pano head for cylindrical panoramas. Wieght less 200 grams. Price (about 55$ or 45 EUR)<br />
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=== Really Right Stuff ===<br />
[http://reallyrightstuff.com/pano/04.html RRS] panorama equipment is nicely machined, modular gear.<br />
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=== Rodeon VR ===<br />
The [http://www.dr-clauss.de/RODEONVRHead_e.htm Rodeon VR Head] is a programmable pano head. Tilt and Rotation are motorised, all steps can be controlled using a Bluetooth device (Notebook or PDA).<br />
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=== Reviews ===<br />
Various unbiased reviews are floating about on many of these panorama tripod heads:<br />
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'''360Precision''':<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=2 360 Rage] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/tipsntricks/2179 PanoGuide Forum] |<br />
[http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/tutorial/index.asp?ID=40&pagename=360precision%20Adjuste Dr. Karl Harrison] |<br />
[http://www.fromparis.com/html/technical_us_quicktime_vr_360precision_adjuste_head_part1.php Eric Rougier] |<br />
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'''Kaidan''':<br />
[http://www.precomania.com/rating_getprodrev.php/product_id=9277958/id_type=M Precomania] |<br />
[http://www.vrphotography.com/data/pages/casestudies/vrheadreview1103.html VRPhotography] Note: This is an older review |<br />
[http://rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/quickpanpro/quickpanpro_review.html Rosauro Ona] |<br />
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'''KingPano''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/kingpano_review.htm Max Lyons / Tawbaware] |<br />
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'''Manfrotto 303SPH''':<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/303sph/303sph_review.html Rosauro Ona] |<br />
[http://www.precomania.com/publicprofile.php/productreviews/userid=624974 Precomania] |<br />
[http://www.vrphotography.com/data/pages/casestudies/vrheadreview1103.html VRPhotography] |<br />
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'''MK PanoMachine / MK PanoHead''':<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/mkpanohead/mkpanohead_review.html l Rosauro Ona] |<br />
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'''Nodal Ninja''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nodalninja_review.htm Max Lyons - NN1] |<br />
[http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=93015 Canon Digital Photography - NN1] |<br />
[http://www.pic.templetons.com/brad/pano/panorama-head.html Brad Templeton - NN2] |<br />
[http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/nodal_ninja_3_review_of_camera_supporter_for_panomarama_photos/ Applelinks - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.geek.com/fanotec-nodal-ninja-3-spherical-tripod-head/?welcome=true Josh Korwin - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.fromparis.com/html/technical_us_quicktime_vr_small_nadir_hole.php Eric Rougier - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.pixelmania.nl/artikel.aspx?rubriekid=2&artikelid=301 Pixelmania (dutch) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=9 360 Rage - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.galerie-photo.com/panoramique-nodal-ninja.html Thierry Rebours (french)- NN3] |<br />
[http://www.camera2go.nl/digitale-camera/Dankzij-de-Nodal-Ninja-3-gemakkelijk-panorama-s-maken.html Cameraportal (dutch) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/tipsntricks/1984/ John Houghton - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.nodalninja.com/DPhotoUK_05_07_1024.jpg Digital Photography Magazine (May 07) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/nn3/nn3_review.html Rosauro Ona - NN3 MKII] |<br />
[http://www.photoproductsreviewed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=7:tripods&id=106:nodal-ninja-3-mkii-full-spherical-multirow-panoramic-tripod-head Photo Products Reviewed - NN3 MKII] |<br />
[http://www.vrmag.org/vartist/VR_industry/REVIEW_OF_NODAL_NINJA_NN3_AND_PREVIEW_OF_THE_NEW_NN5.html VRMag - NN3, NN5] |<br />
[http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34293 DSLR Users - NN5L] |<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nn5_review.html Max Lyons - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.digitalmagasinet.dk/show.asp?ID=1571 Digital Magasinet (Dannish) - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.amazon.com/Nodal-Spherical-Multirow-Panoramic-Tripod/dp/B001K38Y5O Amazon.com - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.photo.it-enquirer.com/2008/09/11/nodal-ninja-nn5 IT Enquirer NN5] |<br />
[http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/246292/nodal-ninja-5-with-rotator-12 Expert Reviews - NN5 w/RD12] |<br />
[http://www.newyorkpanorama.com/2010/09/16/nodal-ninja-review/ Joergen Geerds - NN5 w/RD16, EZ-Leveler-II] |<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nn5_review2.html/ Max Lyons - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.jorgphoto.com/2010/10/04/nodal-ninja-good-as-gold/ Andrew Jorgensen - R1 EZ-Leveler-II] |<br />
[http://www.dentonimages.com/page.php?id=Fanotec_Nodal_Ninja_5_with_RD16_Rotator_Review Denton Images - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.opyd.net/brianopyd/index.php/articles/equipment/22-nn5rd16panoheadreview Brian Opyd - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.nodalninja.com/testimonials.html Customer Testimonials] |<br />
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'''Novoflex''':<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=12 360 Rage] |<br />
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'''Panosaurus''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/panosaurus_review.htm Tabaware] |<br />
[http://panoramicearth.blogspot.com/2006/06/part-2-panorsaurus-head-review.html Peter Watts] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/qna/2467 Panoguide forum] |<br />
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'''Pinnacle VR''':<br />
[http://www.seeit360.net/index.php?page=pvr Sacha Griffin] |<br />
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== Lens brackets ==<br />
Another way to keep the lens/camera fixed to the [[no-parallax point]] are lens brackets that directly mounted onto the lens itself. The advantages are less vibrations but the drawback is that you need one bracket for each lens. They are a special type of a [[NPP adapters|no-parallax adapter]].<br />
<br />
Some examples:<br />
<br />
* Agnos [http://www.agnos.com/catalogo.htm?v_categ_lista=PR001-RINGT Lens ring]<br />
* ''Atome'' series by [http://www.360precision.com/ 360Precision]<br />
* Laser cut wooden brackets from [http://www.bophoto.com/bracket/ Pano Bracket from bophoto]<br />
* Self made bracket from [http://homepage.mac.com/wkaemena/Nikon8Head.jpg Willy Kaemena]<br />
<br />
== L-brackets, rails, quick release plates ==<br />
A [http://www.afximages.com/stuff/arca-plates-xref.html compatibility table] lists different brands of '''Arca Swiss style''' plates (and their counterparts). This could help to combine already bought equipment with parts of a different manufacturer, e.g. an old Manfrotto rotator with an additional quick release plate could be connected with a Novoflex L-bracket...<br />
<br />
== Self made ==<br />
<br />
If you want to build our own pan/tilt head you might get some ideas from those shown below.<br />
<br />
Multirow<br />
* [http://www.panotools.org/dersch/heliarVR/heliarVR0.html Helmut Dersch]<br />
* [http://www.erik-krause.de/panohead Erik Krause]<br />
* [http://www.trozzreaxxion.net/misc/panorama/panorama.html Mike Runge (German)]<br />
* [http://blog.robertbreuer.com/?p=16 Robert Breuer (German)]<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/panohead/ Bernhard Vogl]<br />
* [http://www.nyfeler-mueller.ch/MonoPodHead/QTVR/MonopodHeadQTVR.html Peter Nyfeler/Monopod]<br />
* [http://www.nyfeler-mueller.ch/PanoHeadMulti/PanoHeadMulti.html Peter Nyfeler/Tripod]<br />
* [http://www.chem.uky.edu/xray/people/Parkin/panohead/panohead.html Sean Parkin (English)]<br />
* [http://www.nodalsamurai.co.uk/nodalsamurai.html Pete Loud's Nodal Samurai]<br />
* [http://www.scotthendershot.com/Panohead/UniversalPanoHead.htm Scott Hendershot]<br />
* [http://www.pbase.com/atucker/image/40469012 Tom Sherry]<br />
* [http://photocreations.ca/equipment/index.html Jim Watters]<br />
* [http://www.360bilder.de/eng/nodalpoint.html Bernd Dohrmann]<br />
* [http://www.worth1000.com/tutorial.asp?sid=161123&page=1 low cost wooden head by arodrix]<br />
* [http://www.w3a2z.net/PHead/ John McAllister]<br />
* [http://einem.net/tech/voigtlaender/ Carl von Einem]<br />
* [http://www.milan-knizek.net/cms/panoramaticka-hlava-levne-reseni/ Milan Knížek (Czech)]<br />
* [http://cartola.org/fotos/index-201010.php?dir=Diversas/Engenhocas/Cabeca_Tripe_Panoramica Carlos Eduardo Carvalho (Brazil)]<br />
* [http://cartola.org/fotos/index-201010.php?dir=Diversas/Engenhocas/Cabeca_Tripe_Panoramica-v02 Carlos Eduardo Carvalho model #2 (Brazil)]<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/09/hinter-den-kulissen-der-panoramafotografie-teil-i-die-ausrustung-fur-die-panoramafotografie-im-selbstbau/ Tilman Bremer (German)]<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/09/panoramic-photography-revealed-part-i-hardware-for-panoramic-photography-diy/ Tilman Bremer (English)]<br />
Single row<br />
* [http://www.heiliger-net.de/panphoto/n_hardware.htm Panphoto.de (German)]<br />
* [http://panorama.dyndns.org/panohead/simplest_panohead_ever.html Harry van der Wolf]<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Material supply ===<br />
Since you often can't get the popular aluminium profiles in your local do-it-yourself store here some possible suppliers:<br />
* Item International http://www.item-international.com - Internationally active<br />
* CAP http://www.aluprofil.com - situated in Austria<br />
* MayTec http://www.maytec.org - situated in Germany<br />
* KJN Aluminium Profile http://www.kjnltd.co.uk/ - situated in UK<br />
* TSlots Aluminium Profiles (metric and fraction) http://www.tslots.com/ - North America<br />
<br />
A web search for "aluprofil" or "aluminium profile" might reveal other suppliers.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Hardware]]</div>Chillmanhttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=Tutorials&diff=13919Tutorials2012-04-17T18:56:04Z<p>Chillman: /* Stitching */</p>
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<div>{{RatingStarSystem}}<br />
There is also a list of all [[tutorials by rating]]<br />
== General ==<br />
* [[The why and how of panoramas]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How stitching works]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Photography ==<br />
* [[Photography Guidelines]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[DSLR spherical resolution]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm Finding the No-Parallax Point] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Sigma 8mm Fisheye Canon 350D MrotatorCP]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Special issues with fisheye lenses]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[ChristmasBallPanoTutor| Making a spherical panorama by photographing a christmas ball]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Philopod pitch variation]] technique for shooting handheld {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouOEM4cKKGc Video tutorial on three panorama shooting techniques] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2009/12/24/nodal-ninja-calibration-tutorial/ Calibrating a panoramic head] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/parallax/ Understanding Parallax] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
<br />
== Preparation ==<br />
* [[A simple approach to HDR-blending]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Bracketing]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Chromatic aberration]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Contrast Blending|Contrast Blending (Exposure Blending)]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[HDR compression]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[RAW dynamic range extraction]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Working with RAW files in CS2|Working with RAW files in Photoshop CS2]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUiw3jtErxk Developing & post-processing fisheye images in LightRoom (video tutorial)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Stitching ==<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/panotools/ptgui5-00e.html Basic Panorama Stitching workflow] with PTGui 5 {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-WEosizCzE Basic panorama stitching in PTGui 9 Pro (video tutorial)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/ptgtut.htm 360 vr stitching with ptgui for beginners] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* Workflows for [[high resolution partial panoramas]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* Workflows for [http://www.dffe.at/pano360/ full spherical panoramas] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/optitute.htm Using the optimizer] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Full 16 bit workflow]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Using Autopano-SIFT With PTGui]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to stitch flat images]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Flat stitching for tilt-shift lenses]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [http://www.dojoe.net/tutorials/linear-pano Creating linear panoramas with Hugin] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[16bit_workflow_with_hugin|16bit workflow for Hugin]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[16 bit panorama blending using 8 bit Gimp]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[High resolution film transparency digitalization using macro lens and stitching]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[HDR workflow with hugin]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Stitching Nadir Shots]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Fixing nadir parallax errors]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Using Celeste with hugin]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Stiching a photo-mosaic]]<br />
* [http://bit.ly/tut_hugin_spheric Creating a Spherical Panorama with Hugin, Panor2VR and Photoshop (Video Tutorial / German)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/hugin-101/ Setting control points manually with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/hugin-102/ Hugin Fisheye Basics] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/exposures-stacks/ Exposures Stack] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/linear-panoramas-mosaic-tutorial/ Linear Panoramas with Hugin 's Mosaic Mode] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/10/panoramic-photography-revealed-part-ii-creating-perfect-panoramas-the-open-source-way/ Creating Perfect Panoramas, The Open Source Way] A complete workflow featuring Hugin, Gimp, SaladoConverter and Panini{{RateStar|2}}German Version: [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2012/02/hinter-den-kulissen-der-panoramafotographie-teil-ii-perfekte-panoramen-open-source/ Perfekte Panoramen, Open Source]<br />
<br />
== Leveling and Remapping ==<br />
* [[Leveling a Finished Panorama]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/pano360/pano-horizont-360_en.html Straightening a (360-degree) Panorama] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/levtut.htm levelling a panorama image with ptgui] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Leveling a VR shooting setup]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Perspective correction]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm finding the no-parallax point] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Unusual remappings]]{{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
== Retouching ==<br />
=== Zenith and Nadir retouching ===<br />
* [[Zenith and Nadir editing overview]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbEHkxkOds Video tutorials showing 2 approaches: One uses PTGui, the other KRPano Tools] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How to use PTEditor]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Extracting and inserting rectilinear Views]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Using enblend to fill the "Hole in the floor"]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Edit zenith and nadir in one go with PTGui]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Edit zenith and nadir in one go with Adjust filter]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to use enblend for patching zenith and nadir images]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to remove blending error caused by enblend and enfuse at zenith and nadir (automatic)]]<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/edit-the-nadir/ Edit nadir with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/edit-the-nadir-part-ii/ Edit layered nadir with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
=== Tripod Caps ===<br />
* [[Adding a nadir cap (mirror ball)]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Adding a nadir logo with text]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
=== Other retouching ===<br />
* [[Upsampling a single image with ptstitcher]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Retouching broken lines in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Mending parallax errors with the shear tool]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.inertia-llc.com/sandbox/tutorials/shadow-matchcolor/ Shadow Removal on Panoramic Photography] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Time lapse stabilization]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
== Web Presentation ==<br />
* [[Partial Panoramas using ROI in PTViewer]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[HTML code for several viewers]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Uploading Wiki Related Files]] Note: Just use the "upload file" link on the left of the page<br />
* [[create a custom ptviewer jar file]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Geo-referencing panoramas with Google Maps]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Have a single ptviewer jar file per website]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* PTViewerME2 Tutorial [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-1/ part 1], [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-2/ part 2], [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-3/ part 3] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
=== Virtual Tours ===<br />
* [http://bit.ly/tut_krpano_gmap Creating a Virtual Tour with krpano and Google Maps Plugin (Video Tutorial / German)] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
<br />
== Object Movies ==<br />
* [[Create object movies]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Self-made object turntable]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Printing ==<br />
* [[Printing panoramas]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Philosphere]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Settings, values and miscellaneous==<br />
* [[How to allocate enough RAM for PTEditor]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Circular cropping values in PTGui]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Build pano12 from sourcecode]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Build pano12 from sourcecode MSVC]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[How to install actions in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How to install plug-ins in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Enable windows file extensions]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Embed QTVR into Powerpoint]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Animating panoramas in Blender]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
* How to use a [[Panotools:newsreader|NNTP newsreader]] to read the [[mailing list]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* A growing list of very good tutorials can be found on http://www.johnhpanos.com/tuts.htm<br />
<br />
[[Category:List]]</div>Chillmanhttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=Tutorials&diff=13755Tutorials2011-10-13T14:20:21Z<p>Chillman: /* Stitching */ Added a new tutorial, a workflow only based on open source tools</p>
<hr />
<div>{{RatingStarSystem}}<br />
There is also a list of all [[tutorials by rating]]<br />
== General ==<br />
* [[The why and how of panoramas]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How stitching works]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Photography ==<br />
* [[Photography Guidelines]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[DSLR spherical resolution]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm Finding the No-Parallax Point] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Sigma 8mm Fisheye Canon 350D MrotatorCP]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Special issues with fisheye lenses]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[ChristmasBallPanoTutor| Making a spherical panorama by photographing a christmas ball]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Philopod pitch variation]] technique for shooting handheld {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouOEM4cKKGc Video tutorial on three panorama shooting techniques] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2009/12/24/nodal-ninja-calibration-tutorial/ Calibrating a panoramic head] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/parallax/ Understanding Parallax] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
<br />
== Preparation ==<br />
* [[A simple approach to HDR-blending]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Bracketing]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Chromatic aberration]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Contrast Blending|Contrast Blending (Exposure Blending)]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[HDR compression]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[RAW dynamic range extraction]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Working with RAW files in CS2|Working with RAW files in Photoshop CS2]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUiw3jtErxk Developing & post-processing fisheye images in LightRoom (video tutorial)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Stitching ==<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/panotools/ptgui5-00e.html Basic Panorama Stitching workflow] with PTGui 5 {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-WEosizCzE Basic panorama stitching in PTGui 9 Pro (video tutorial)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/ptgtut.htm 360 vr stitching with ptgui for beginners] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* Workflows for [[high resolution partial panoramas]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* Workflows for [http://www.dffe.at/pano360/ full spherical panoramas] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/optitute.htm Using the optimizer] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Full 16 bit workflow]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Using Autopano-SIFT With PTGui]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to stitch flat images]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Flat stitching for tilt-shift lenses]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [http://www.dojoe.net/tutorials/linear-pano Creating linear panoramas with Hugin] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[16bit_workflow_with_hugin|16bit workflow for Hugin]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[16 bit panorama blending using 8 bit Gimp]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[HDR workflow with hugin]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Stitching Nadir Shots]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Fixing nadir parallax errors]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Using Celeste with hugin]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Stiching a photo-mosaic]]<br />
* [http://bit.ly/tut_hugin_spheric Creating a Spherical Panorama with Hugin, Panor2VR and Photoshop (Video Tutorial / German)] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/hugin-101/ Setting control points manually with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/hugin-102/ Hugin Fisheye Basics] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/exposures-stacks/ Exposures Stack] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/linear-panoramas-mosaic-tutorial/ Linear Panoramas with Hugin 's Mosaic Mode] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/10/panoramic-photography-revealed-part-ii-creating-perfect-panoramas-the-open-source-way/ Creating Perfect Panoramas, The Open Source Way] A complete workflow featuring Hugin, Gimp, SaladoConverter and Panini{{RateStar|2}}<br />
<br />
== Leveling and Remapping ==<br />
* [[Leveling a Finished Panorama]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/pano360/pano-horizont-360_en.html Straightening a (360-degree) Panorama] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/levtut.htm levelling a panorama image with ptgui] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Leveling a VR shooting setup]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Perspective correction]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm finding the no-parallax point] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Unusual remappings]]{{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
== Retouching ==<br />
=== Zenith and Nadir retouching ===<br />
* [[Zenith and Nadir editing overview]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbEHkxkOds Video tutorials showing 2 approaches: One uses PTGui, the other KRPano Tools] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How to use PTEditor]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Extracting and inserting rectilinear Views]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Using enblend to fill the "Hole in the floor"]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Edit zenith and nadir in one go with PTGui]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Edit zenith and nadir in one go with Adjust filter]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to use enblend for patching zenith and nadir images]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[How to remove blending error caused by enblend and enfuse at zenith and nadir (automatic)]]<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/edit-the-nadir/ Edit nadir with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/edit-the-nadir-part-ii/ Edit layered nadir with Hugin] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
=== Tripod Caps ===<br />
* [[Adding a nadir cap (mirror ball)]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Adding a nadir logo with text]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
=== Other retouching ===<br />
* [[Upsampling a single image with ptstitcher]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Retouching broken lines in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Mending parallax errors with the shear tool]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [http://www.inertia-llc.com/sandbox/tutorials/shadow-matchcolor/ Shadow Removal on Panoramic Photography] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Time lapse stabilization]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
== Web Presentation ==<br />
* [[Partial Panoramas using ROI in PTViewer]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[HTML code for several viewers]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Uploading Wiki Related Files]] Note: Just use the "upload file" link on the left of the page<br />
* [[create a custom ptviewer jar file]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Geo-referencing panoramas with Google Maps]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[Have a single ptviewer jar file per website]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* PTViewerME2 Tutorial [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-1/ part 1], [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-2/ part 2], [http://panospace.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/ptviewerme2-tutorial-part-3/ part 3] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
=== Virtual Tours ===<br />
* [http://bit.ly/tut_krpano_gmap Creating a Virtual Tour with krpano and Google Maps Plugin (Video Tutorial / German)] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
<br />
== Object Movies ==<br />
* [[Create object movies]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Self-made object turntable]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Printing ==<br />
* [[Printing panoramas]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Philosphere]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
<br />
== Settings, values and miscellaneous==<br />
* [[How to allocate enough RAM for PTEditor]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Circular cropping values in PTGui]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Build pano12 from sourcecode]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Build pano12 from sourcecode MSVC]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
* [[How to install actions in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[How to install plug-ins in Photoshop]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Enable windows file extensions]] {{RateStar|2}}<br />
* [[Embed QTVR into Powerpoint]] {{RateStar|1}}<br />
* [[Animating panoramas in Blender]] {{RateStar|3}}<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
* How to use a [[Panotools:newsreader|NNTP newsreader]] to read the [[mailing list]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* A growing list of very good tutorials can be found on http://www.johnhpanos.com/tuts.htm<br />
<br />
[[Category:List]]</div>Chillmanhttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=Heads&diff=13726Heads2011-09-17T10:05:48Z<p>Chillman: /* Self made */ Added two articles (in German and English) about my self made panoheads.</p>
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<div>{{Glossary|Rigs to mount a camera on a tripod in order to pan and tilt around the [[No-parallax point]]}}<br />
== Off the shelf ==<br />
<br />
There is a number of commercial panoramic tripod heads on the market, at widely varying prices. Panorama heads are actually very different kinds of animals and each manufacturer seems to have a different understanding about which functionality has to be part of such a head. Some are made of plastic or even "aircraft" aluminum, you might also fall in love with a stylish wooden head. The price range varies from "a round of beers" to something close to a visit on ISS. Some of them are a joke, a lot of them work nicely, some are specialised on certain body/lens combos, a few have that very professional wow factor. Choose yourself, and if unsure, don't hesitate to ask the members of [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PanoToolsNG/ Panotools NG] what fits your needs.<br />
<br />
=== 360Precision ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.360precision.com/ 360Precision] offer different panorama heads, all CNC machined but with that hand crafted touch. Very elegant products, and certainly more expensive than you might expect. but are very predictable panoramic heads. They are very sturdy and at the same time elegant.<br />
<br />
The '''Absolute''' is a very plausible option for those that make panoramas frequently and with the same equipment each time. It is built to a specific body and specific lens combination, saving the photographer the need to find the entrance pupil for their lens and midpoint of the camera. Because of this, it is a very precise way to batch-create panoramas without needing to generate control points for each panorama. The sacrifice is that you lose the option of using a different combination of camera and lens with this head until you purchase an additional lens arm.<br />
<br />
Although these limits may seem restrictive, the results are very, very predictable. One possible workflow includes calibrating a template in your software (hugin, PTGui, PTMac), and for every panorama afterward, apply the template and immediately skip to stitching. This saves you the time spent in generating and correcting control points in each panorama. For those that can save significant amounts of time and/or money by doing this, this head truly is a life saver. The generation of the template can be time consuming but may save you hours upon hours of post processing time compared to other solutions.<br />
<br />
It is possible to upgrade the 360Precision in modular ways, for instance if you decide to use a different lens for your panoramas, you can order just the lens arm you need, or if you decide to use a different camera for panoramas, you can order just the different camera leg and use the same lens arm.<br />
<br />
The '''Adjuste''' is nearly as strong as the Absolute but is easily adaptable for different camera / lens setups. The diameter of the rotating base is smaller which makes for a better (smaller) footprint if you shoot full spherical panoramas.<br />
<br />
=== Agnos ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.agnos.com Agnos] - Italian manufacturer of panoramic heads and accesories for panoramic photography. I bought an adapter for my fc-e9 fisheye adapter and it is very well built and of a good quality. They will also release (if they didn't yet) a new solution for creating a spherical pano out of 3 pics taken at 120 degrees each with a DSLR rotated at 45 degrees (!).<br />
<br />
=== Benro ===<br />
<br />
[http://english.benro.cn/gimbalhead.aspx Benro ] offer a number of gimbal heads which could function as panorama brackets. The most recent is the [http://english.benro.cn/CpListGG.aspx?ParaId=0&id=87&ProductId=971 GH3], which incorporates a rotator and a gimbal mount.<br />
<br />
=== Bogen ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/home_page Bogen imaging] is now known as (see below) [[#Manfrotto|Manfrotto Distribution]].<br />
<br />
=== Cambo ===<br />
<br />
Dutch manufacturer [http://www.cambo.com/ Cambo] offers a panoramic head set [http://www.cambo.com/Html/products_photo/set01/english/internet/Item21908.html CLH-500] which has an integrated leveling mechanism and what looks like [[#L-brackets.2C_rails.2C_quick_release_plates|Arca-Swiss compatible]] quick release mounts.<br />
<br />
=== DOBAS-01 and DOBAS-02 ===<br />
<br />
see > [[#QTVR HEADS|QTVR HEADS]]<br />
<br />
=== Fanotec ===<br />
Fanotec, founded by developer and inventor Nick Fan, is based in Hong Kong. Fanotec manufactures the award winning [http://www.NodalNinja.com/ Nodal Ninja] panoramic tripod heads and accessories. They use high quality lightweight aluminum alloy and state of art CNC machining processes. Nodal Ninja is the only pano head built and refined from end user feedback over several years. From universal to specific model designs there are configurations to fit almost any camera and lenses and shooting style. Design objectives for all models include quality, ease of use, portability and price with some models starting at $179. These pano heads allow the user to produce virtually any type of panorama, from single row 360 degree cylindrical panoramas to multirow 360x180 degree spherical panoramas to multi-image mosaics like the super high resolution [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigapixel_image gigapixel images]. Added features also include rail stops to remember<br />
positioning of camera settings [http://wiki.panotools.org/Entrance_pupil no parallax point] and variable click stops so you can feel the rotational increments while rotating the head. All pano heads also allow for mounting a camera in landscape mode. The heads are available with the new CNC machined advanced rotators. The changing click stops on-the-fly is as easy as changing a knob from one whole to the next. Depending on rotator model click stops are available from 180<br />
degrees to 3.75 degree click stops - the smallest click stop of any pano head rotator on the market. Fanotec currently builds 4 basic pano head model series combined with a choice of 4 different rotators.<br />
<br />
'''Nodal Ninja 180:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja180.html NN180] is intended to simplify panoramas by allowing “single row” shooting only. This makes it ideal for uses of large diameter circular fisheye lenses such as the Sigma 4.5mm & 8mm, Sunex 5.6mm, and Nikon FC-E8/E9, IPIX, FC-E8/E9, Raynox, Samyang etc. You can also use longer focal length lenses for single row panoramas. '''--The NN180 has been discontinued.--'''<br />
<br />
'''Nodal Ninja 3 series:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja3.html NN3-MKII] is an award winning pano head. Lightweight, compact and strong, great for those on the go and a popular choice<br />
for Real Estate Photographers, hobbyists, hikers and travelers. This model supports most point and shoot cameras and many smaller DSLR’s.<br />
<br />
'''Nodal Ninja 5/5L series:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/nodalninja5.html NN5/5L] is built bigger and stronger and more precise supporting up to 22 lbs (10kgs). Fits all DSLR’s, including Nikon D3X and Canon MKII with or without battery grips, and even some medium format cameras. This series is best suited for both single row and multirow panoramas using wide angle to extremely long focal lengths lenses. The casting mold reached the end of its life span. It's successor, due out by end 2010, will be modular in design and built to even greater precision standards.<br />
<br />
'''Nodal Ninja Ultimate R1 and R10:'''<br />
[http://nodalninja.com/products/panoheads/ultimate.html R1 and R10] is part of the new "Ultimate" line of CNC machined components. These are ring style pano heads which uses a lens clamping system. The ring attaches to the lens collar which in turn easily attaches to the head. It's important to note this clamping system does "not" interfere with the focusing capability of the lens. The unique cantilever design of the R1 is one-of-a-kind design and allows the user to select the best tilt option for their lens. By tilting the head up slightly, depending on lens, eliminates the need to shoot the zenith (up shot) for full spherical panoramas reducing both field and post production workflows. And the small diameter base leaves the photographer with an extremely small tripod footprint. This model is best suited for those using ultra wide fisheye lenses and when shooting very quick panoramas is paramount such as in populated areas. The R10<br />
differs from R1 in that the tilt option is built in or static. Both R1 and R10 are available without rotators making them ideal for monopods and pole photography users as well.<br />
<br />
'''Carbon Fiber Poles Series 1'''<br />
[http://store.nodalninja.com/categories/Pano-Poles/ Pano Poles] Fanotec poles are easy to operate and carry. They can be extended to maximum height in minutes by pushing up and locking each telescoping section. Made of carbon fiber tubes, they are light-weight, portable and are ideal for on-the-go situations and areas not accessible to vehicle mounted units. Fanotec poles are modular in design. Users can start up with a small module and gradually build up the height by stacking it to a larger module. Each module can be used independently (additional parts needed), creating an array of short poles with different stiffness for different applications, such as horizontal pole for cliff panoramas. Features and Highlights: Thick cross-layered carbon fiber tubes for maximum rigidity and durability, light weight, compact in size - fit most cars and checked luggage, Anti-rotation system maintains rigid azimuth / yaw locking /accuracy, support a large range of DSLR, s3/8" stud and 3/8" female receiver for working with other accessories. (note: include link to pole listing)<br />
<br />
Fanotec also manufactures the lightweight [http://nodalninja.com/products/ezlevelers.html EZ-Leveler-II] with or without built in rotators. These EZ-levelers are designed to help fine tune the leveling of a pano head.<br />
<br />
=== Hama ===<br />
<br />
Distributor of -> [[#Panamatic|Panamatic]]<br />
<br />
=== Jasper ===<br />
<br />
For me, the [http://www.stereoscopy.com/jasper/panorama.html Jasper Engineering] head has been an excellent value. At about $200, it's strong enough for serious 35mm or comparable digital cameras, which can be used horizontally or (with the included adapter) vertically. [[No-parallax point]] correction is horizontal and covers a variety of focal lengths as long as (I'm guessing) 135mm or more. Like so many heads, a bubble level is included, but hard to read when the head is set up at eye level. The builder will add custom touches very reasonably, In my case I put a Wimberly/Arca quick realease plate on the base. The base is machined aluminum; they provided a peel and stick piece of rubber for the base (to keep the plate from slipping) for about ten bucks.<br />
<br />
Pivoting parts on this unit are tightened with cap screws which have patent caps on them to give more leverage in tightening. I ended up prying these off and taking a t-handle allen wrench with me. I'm using a D-70 and a 17-35 usually; a smaller camera would be fine without that extra step.<br />
<br />
=== Kaidan ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.kaidan.com Kaidan] is no longer selling products and as of April 2009 filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. (see [[Media:KaidanBankruptcyFiling.jpg|screenshot]])<br />
<br />
=== KingPano ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.kingpano.com/ KingPano] is a very affordable pan/tilt head that allows for horizontal and vertical rotation around the no-parallax point i.e. for [[high resolution partial panoramas|multi row panoramas]].<br />
<br />
===LinkDelight===<br />
<br />
[http://www.linkdelight.com/ LinkDelight] is a vendor of photographic goods on eBay. They offer a [http://www.linkdelight.com/vmchk/Other-Tripods/Pro-360-Photography-Panoramic-Tripod-Head-Gimbal-Bracket-Kit/flypage.tpl.html Pro 360° Photography Panoramic Tripod Head &amp; Gimbal Bracket Kit], also referred to as K7G, with a rotator with click stops at a number of different increments, set by a pin, and what appears to be the ability to make both vertical and horizontal panoramas, but it's not clear if it even works. What is clear is that the product photos show the camera mounted in a completely inappropriate position.<br />
<br />
=== Manfrotto ===<br />
<br />
A more expensive option is the Manfrotto 303SPH, a large, but well made head. It could double as a boat anchor! I (Rick) have the 303SPH and the Agnos mentioned below. Manfrotto has a site dedicated to their line of pano heads [http://www.manfrotto.com/303SPH/ Manfrotto 303SPH Mini-Site]. Some users complain that the head sags - I have not experienced this. This head can be used with virtually any lens / camera combination. I used to use it with the FC-E9 fisheye, but the head left too large of a footprint in the image.<br />
<br />
Manfrotto has a service that helps to find the correct part number for [http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/spareparts/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce&t=R088Bg&e=qamwz1tcZOI spare parts] ([[Common_idiot_errors#Dropping_the_click-stop_selector_screw|...just in case you drop the click-stop selector screw]]).<br />
<br />
Manfrotto used to be distributed by [http://www.bogenimaging.us/ Bogen Imaging] in some countries. They have now unified the name as Manfrotto Distribution.<br />
<br />
=== memorycardsman ===<br />
<br />
The FT-900H Precision 360 degrees Panoramic Tripod Head is marketed on eBay by vendor [http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmemorycardsmanQQhtZ-1 memorycardsman]. It appears to offer both horizontal and vertical mounting, multi-row, and comes with a rotator with click stops every 45°. The [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foto-katalog.ru%2Fcomments%2F70880%2FFancier_FT_900H%2F only feedback] on this unit is in Russian (the link is translated with [http://translate.google.com/ Google translate]), and is extremely negative about the product quality.<br />
<br />
=== MK PanoMachine / MK PanoHead ===<br />
[http://www.marc-kairies.de/ MK Panorama Systeme], Germany, the new '''MK PanoMachine version 3.1''' is an automatic rotating VR head designed to move your camera from one shot to the next - the camera is released exactly in the right position. Version 3.1 has a new time-lapse mode as well as an integrated power management.<br />
<br />
MK Panorama Systeme, Germany launched with the new '''MK PanoHead''' a fine mechanical precision and high-quality 360° panoramic tripod head on the world market.<br />
<br />
Key features:<br />
<br />
• Panoramic tripod head for the stitching of digital panoramas<br /><br />
• Suited to create cylindrical, spherical and cubic panoramas as well as Multi-Row<br /><br />
• 360° panoramic plate with pre adjustable scale and integrated circular bubble<br /><br />
• Mount the MK PanoHead bracket alternatively on the Manfrotto MA 300 N or a 360° plate of your choice<br /><br />
• Motorize the MK PanoHead bracket with the MK PanoMachine or ROUNDSHOT VR Drive (with adapter)<br /><br />
• tilt up and down + / - 90° exactly in the no-parallax point (click-stops each 15°)<br /><br />
• The MK PanoHead allows the use of heavy digital SLR cameras and medium format cameras<br /><br />
• High-quality materials, fine mechanical work - Made in Germany<br /><br />
<br />
The company also provides a rental service.<br />
<br />
=== Nodal Ninja ===<br />
<br />
see -> [[#Fanotec|Fanotec]] (above) Manufacturer of [http://www.nodalninja.com Nodal Ninja] Panoramic Heads and Rotators.<br />
<br />
=== Novoflex ===<br />
[http://www.novoflex.com/en/home/ Novoflex] is a German company with a good reputation in building high-precision photographic accessories.<br />
The company offers now three different sets of already [http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/panorama-photography/ pre-assembled products] as well as [http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/panorama-photography/panorama-plate/ four different rotators].<br />
<br />
All parts are built modular to be combine- and interchangeable with other parts from Novoflex. E.g. you can use a standard angle bracket or focusing rack as a part of your panohead setup. This makes it easy to create a custom panorama head that fits your specific needs. Also, it gives you the option to upgrade your setup - or easily re-order a broken part.<br />
<br />
Works great with heavy gear.<br />
<br />
=== Panamatic ===<br />
<br />
A more than affordable solution. Judging from information available at their [http://www.panamatic.com/ web site] this "head" is not only extremely inexpensive but also mostly useless. No way to mount a camera in a way so that the lens turns around it's NPP, and no click stops. The pan head of a standard tripod isn't worse but maybe more stable. Also marketed as [http://www.photoaxe.com/hama-panorama-kit/ Hama Panorama Kit]. Better try handheld shots...<br />
<br />
As of October 2010, the domain panamatic.com appears to have been taken over by a domain squatter.<br />
<br />
===Pano-MAXX===<br />
<br />
[http://www.panorama-hardware.de/cgi-bin/framestore.cgi?action=link&sku=PM&lang=com pano-MAXX] is a low-cost German panorama head. It features multi-row vertical orientation and a rotator with click stops at 22.5°, 30° and 36° increments, more click stops selectable by changing a plate.<br />
<br />
=== Panosaurus ===<br />
<br />
Very affordable pan/tilt head which allows for horizontal and vertical rotation around the no-parallax point i.e. for [[high resolution partial panoramas|multi row panoramas]] are the, [http://gregwired.com/pano/Pano.htm Panosaurus] and [http://www.kingpano.com/ KingPano].<br />
<br />
=== Pinnacle VR ===<br />
<br />
Priced towards the upper end of the middle ($499) is the Pinnacle VR Universal Pano Head that will work with any camera where the tripod hole is in the center of the lens axis. Using pin registration, it can accomodate cameras with or without battery grips attached and supports a wide range of lenses from fisheye to 135mm (on a full frame sensor, 80mm on an APS sized sensor). Details and sample sets of images with PTGui templates can be found at [http://www.pinnacle-vr.com/ Pinnacle VR]<br />
<br />
=== PT4Pano ===<br />
<br />
German manufacturer specialized on extremely lightweight and precise panorama heads with minimal footprint, optimized for single row panoramas with compact cameras. Different types of rotators and leveling plates (also combined in one product) should work with existing gear, e.g. L-brackets. They also offer a 1.2 ~ 4.1 m / 1.7 kg MonoPod with carbon tubes. [http://pt4pano.com/ PT4Pano.com]<br />
<br />
=== QTVR HEADS ===<br />
<br />
[http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/szynasmallwymiar.jpg DOBAS-01] and [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/cylindryczna2.jpg DOBAS-02] made by [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/indexen.htm QTVR HEADS POLAND] is high quality, reliable and easy in use panorama head in excellent . It is made of anodized aluminium and stainless steel - the highest quality materials with LIFETIME WARRANTY !!<br />
<br />
With [http://www.qtvrheads.pl/indexen.htm DOBAS-01] panorama head you will be able to do single row 360 degree cylindrical panoramas as well as multirow 360x180 degree spherical panoramas, or mosaics. DOBAS-01 is "universal" fitting most point and shoot cameras, SLR's and DSLR's. It fits many medium to large format camera like BRONICA ETRSi. I used that pano head with heavy cameras like OLYMPUS E-1 + ZUIKO DIGITAL 8 or OLYMPUS E-3 + ZD8<br />
Bubble level helps to keep whole system horizontally. Camera is mounted to the panorama head with standard 1/4'' screw. Wieght less 400 grams. Price (about 100$ or 80 EUR)<br />
<br />
[http://www.qtvrheads.pl/images/cylindryczna2.jpg DOBAS-02] panorama head is ultralight pano head for cylindrical panoramas. Wieght less 200 grams. Price (about 55$ or 45 EUR)<br />
<br />
=== Really Right Stuff ===<br />
[http://reallyrightstuff.com/pano/04.html RRS] panorama equipment is nicely machined, modular gear.<br />
<br />
=== Rodeon VR ===<br />
The [http://www.dr-clauss.de/RODEONVRHead_e.htm Rodeon VR Head] is a programmable pano head. Tilt and Rotation are motorised, all steps can be controlled using a Bluetooth device (Notebook or PDA).<br />
<br />
=== Reviews ===<br />
Various unbiased reviews are floating about on many of these panorama tripod heads:<br />
<br />
'''360Precision''':<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=2 360 Rage] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/tipsntricks/2179 PanoGuide Forum] |<br />
[http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/tutorial/index.asp?ID=40&pagename=360precision%20Adjuste Dr. Karl Harrison] |<br />
[http://www.fromparis.com/html/technical_us_quicktime_vr_360precision_adjuste_head_part1.php Eric Rougier] |<br />
<br />
'''Kaidan''':<br />
[http://www.precomania.com/rating_getprodrev.php/product_id=9277958/id_type=M Precomania] |<br />
[http://www.vrphotography.com/data/pages/casestudies/vrheadreview1103.html VRPhotography] Note: This is an older review |<br />
[http://rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/quickpanpro/quickpanpro_review.html Rosauro Ona] |<br />
<br />
'''KingPano''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/kingpano_review.htm Max Lyons / Tawbaware] |<br />
<br />
'''Manfrotto 303SPH''':<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/303sph/303sph_review.html Rosauro Ona] |<br />
[http://www.precomania.com/publicprofile.php/productreviews/userid=624974 Precomania] |<br />
[http://www.vrphotography.com/data/pages/casestudies/vrheadreview1103.html VRPhotography] |<br />
<br />
'''MK PanoMachine / MK PanoHead''':<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/mkpanohead/mkpanohead_review.html l Rosauro Ona] |<br />
<br />
'''Nodal Ninja''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nodalninja_review.htm Max Lyons - NN1] |<br />
[http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=93015 Canon Digital Photography - NN1] |<br />
[http://www.pic.templetons.com/brad/pano/panorama-head.html Brad Templeton - NN2] |<br />
[http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/nodal_ninja_3_review_of_camera_supporter_for_panomarama_photos/ Applelinks - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.geek.com/fanotec-nodal-ninja-3-spherical-tripod-head/?welcome=true Josh Korwin - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.fromparis.com/html/technical_us_quicktime_vr_small_nadir_hole.php Eric Rougier - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.pixelmania.nl/artikel.aspx?rubriekid=2&artikelid=301 Pixelmania (dutch) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=9 360 Rage - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.galerie-photo.com/panoramique-nodal-ninja.html Thierry Rebours (french)- NN3] |<br />
[http://www.camera2go.nl/digitale-camera/Dankzij-de-Nodal-Ninja-3-gemakkelijk-panorama-s-maken.html Cameraportal (dutch) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/tipsntricks/1984/ John Houghton - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.nodalninja.com/DPhotoUK_05_07_1024.jpg Digital Photography Magazine (May 07) - NN3] |<br />
[http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/panoramas/vr_review/nn3/nn3_review.html Rosauro Ona - NN3 MKII] |<br />
[http://www.photoproductsreviewed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=7:tripods&id=106:nodal-ninja-3-mkii-full-spherical-multirow-panoramic-tripod-head Photo Products Reviewed - NN3 MKII] |<br />
[http://www.vrmag.org/vartist/VR_industry/REVIEW_OF_NODAL_NINJA_NN3_AND_PREVIEW_OF_THE_NEW_NN5.html VRMag - NN3, NN5] |<br />
[http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34293 DSLR Users - NN5L] |<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nn5_review.html Max Lyons - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.digitalmagasinet.dk/show.asp?ID=1571 Digital Magasinet (Dannish) - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.amazon.com/Nodal-Spherical-Multirow-Panoramic-Tripod/dp/B001K38Y5O Amazon.com - NN5] |<br />
[http://www.photo.it-enquirer.com/2008/09/11/nodal-ninja-nn5 IT Enquirer NN5] |<br />
[http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/gadgets/246292/nodal-ninja-5-with-rotator-12 Expert Reviews - NN5 w/RD12] |<br />
[http://www.newyorkpanorama.com/2010/09/16/nodal-ninja-review/ Joergen Geerds - NN5 w/RD16, EZ-Leveler-II] |<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/nn5_review2.html/ Max Lyons - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.jorgphoto.com/2010/10/04/nodal-ninja-good-as-gold/ Andrew Jorgensen - R1 EZ-Leveler-II] |<br />
[http://www.dentonimages.com/page.php?id=Fanotec_Nodal_Ninja_5_with_RD16_Rotator_Review Denton Images - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.opyd.net/brianopyd/index.php/articles/equipment/22-nn5rd16panoheadreview Brian Opyd - NN5 w/RD16] |<br />
[http://www.nodalninja.com/testimonials.html Customer Testimonials] |<br />
<br />
'''Novoflex''':<br />
[http://www.360rage.com/panorama-hardware-item.php?i=12 360 Rage] |<br />
<br />
'''Panosaurus''':<br />
[http://www.tawbaware.com/panosaurus_review.htm Tabaware] |<br />
[http://panoramicearth.blogspot.com/2006/06/part-2-panorsaurus-head-review.html Peter Watts] |<br />
[http://www.panoguide.com/forums/qna/2467 Panoguide forum] |<br />
<br />
'''Pinnacle VR''':<br />
[http://www.seeit360.net/index.php?page=pvr Sacha Griffin] |<br />
<br />
== Lens brackets ==<br />
Another way to keep the lens/camera fixed to the [[no-parallax point]] are lens brackets that directly mounted onto the lens itself. The advantages are less vibrations but the drawback is that you need one bracket for each lens. They are a special type of a [[NPP adapters|no-parallax adapter]].<br />
<br />
Some examples:<br />
<br />
* Agnos [http://www.agnos.com/catalogo.htm?v_categ_lista=PR001-RINGT Lens ring]<br />
* ''Atome'' series by [http://www.360precision.com/ 360Precision]<br />
* Laser cut wooden brackets from [http://www.bophoto.com/bracket/ Pano Bracket from bophoto]<br />
* Self made bracket from [http://homepage.mac.com/wkaemena/Nikon8Head.jpg Willy Kaemena]<br />
<br />
== L-brackets, rails, quick release plates ==<br />
A [http://www.afximages.com/stuff/arca-plates-xref.html compatibility table] lists different brands of '''Arca Swiss style''' plates (and their counterparts). This could help to combine already bought equipment with parts of a different manufacturer, e.g. an old Manfrotto rotator with an additional quick release plate could be connected with a Novoflex L-bracket...<br />
<br />
== Self made ==<br />
<br />
If you want to build our own pan/tilt head you might get some ideas from those shown below.<br />
<br />
Multirow<br />
* [http://www.panotools.org/dersch/heliarVR/heliarVR0.html Helmut Dersch]<br />
* [http://www.erik-krause.de/panohead Erik Krause]<br />
* [http://www.trozzreaxxion.net/misc/panorama/panorama.html Mike Runge (German)]<br />
* [http://blog.robertbreuer.com/?p=16 Robert Breuer (German)]<br />
* [http://www.dffe.at/panohead/ Bernhard Vogl]<br />
* [http://www.nyfeler-mueller.ch/MonoPodHead/QTVR/MonopodHeadQTVR.html Peter Nyfeler/Monopod]<br />
* [http://www.nyfeler-mueller.ch/PanoHeadMulti/PanoHeadMulti.html Peter Nyfeler/Tripod]<br />
* [http://www.chem.uky.edu/xray/people/Parkin/panohead/panohead.html Sean Parkin (English)]<br />
* [http://www.nodalsamurai.co.uk/nodalsamurai.html Pete Loud's Nodal Samurai]<br />
* [http://www.scotthendershot.com/Panohead/UniversalPanoHead.htm Scott Hendershot]<br />
* [http://www.pbase.com/atucker/image/40469012 Tom Sherry]<br />
* [http://photocreations.ca/equipment/index.html Jim Watters]<br />
* [http://www.360bilder.de/eng/nodalpoint.html Bernd Dohrmann]<br />
* [http://www.worth1000.com/tutorial.asp?sid=161123&page=1 low cost wooden head by arodrix]<br />
* [http://www.w3a2z.net/PHead/ John McAllister]<br />
* [http://einem.net/tech/voigtlaender/ Carl von Einem]<br />
* [http://www.milan-knizek.net/cms/panoramaticka-hlava-levne-reseni/ Milan Knížek (Czech)]<br />
* [http://cartola.org/fotos/index-201010.php?dir=Diversas/Engenhocas/Cabeca_Tripe_Panoramica Carlos Eduardo Carvalho (Brazil)]<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/09/hinter-den-kulissen-der-panoramafotographie-teil-i-die-ausrustung-fur-die-panoramafotographie-im-selbstbau/ Tilman Bremer (German)]<br />
* [http://www.tilmanbremer.de/2011/09/panoramic-photography-revealed-part-i-hardware-for-panoramic-photography-diy/ Tilman Bremer (English)]<br />
Single row<br />
* [http://www.heiliger-net.de/panphoto/n_hardware.htm Panphoto.de (German)]<br />
* [http://panorama.dyndns.org/panohead/simplest_panohead_ever.html Harry van der Wolf]<br />
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=== Material supply ===<br />
Since you often can't get the popular aluminium profiles in your local do-it-yourself store here some possible suppliers:<br />
* Item International http://www.item-international.com - Internationally active<br />
* CAP http://www.aluprofil.com - situated in Austria<br />
* MayTec http://www.maytec.org - situated in Germany<br />
* KJN Aluminium Profile http://www.kjnltd.co.uk/ - situated in UK<br />
* TSlots Aluminium Profiles (metric and fraction) http://www.tslots.com/ - North America<br />
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A web search for "aluprofil" or "aluminium profile" might reveal other suppliers.<br />
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