https://wiki.panotools.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Rudi&feedformat=atomPanoTools.org Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T21:11:02ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.3https://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6953User:Rudi2006-07-18T04:21:26Z<p>Rudi: </p>
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<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
Canon 350D + Peleng 8mm + Homemade panohead<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6952User:Rudi2006-07-18T04:21:00Z<p>Rudi: /* Current Kit */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
Canon 350D + Peleng 8mm + Homemade panohead<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6951User:Rudi2006-07-18T04:20:24Z<p>Rudi: </p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=Hardware&diff=6520Hardware2005-07-05T17:14:16Z<p>Rudi: /* Fisheye conversion lenses */</p>
<hr />
<div>== hardware ==<br />
<br />
=== What type of computer is usable ===<br />
Almost any, as long as it is running some version of Windows, Mac O.S., Aqua or Linux.<br />
We recommend you to use a reasonably fast computer, since rewarping images and blending them are quite CPU intensive. A slower computer just means a longer wait, though.<br />
<br />
'''Memory Matters'''<br />
<br />
While a fast processor will speed up the creation of digital panoramas, memory seems to be the single most important hardware requirement. I've stitched 6 and 8 frame panorama's together with as little as 512MB when I had a 3MPix camera, but with my new 8MPix, I can't process more than 3 images with 512MB. Jumping up to 1GB of RAM let's me build and manipulate huge digital files. Remember, image manipulation software nearly always stores images in memory uncompressed, so my 3MPix images (2048 x 1536) take up 24MB of RAM. <small>[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 21:33, 7 Dec 2004 (EST)</small><br />
<br />
However, if you have a large enough hard disk 1 GB of RAM seems enough for all tasks. Both [[photoshop]] and [[PTStitcher]] use the hard disk heavily. I managed to stich a 30 layer [[Full 16 bit workflow|16 bit]] 4,000x50,000 pixel panorama on my 1GB Athlon 1400 machine. It took forever and a day not only to stitch but to load into photoshop, too. Photoshop used 23GB of scratch disk but work was suprisingly smooth. <small>[[User:Erik Krause|Erik Krause]] 05:51, 30 Apr 2005 (EDT)</small><br />
<br />
=== Cameras ===<br />
Currently content still on [[Camera Kits]] and [[Cameras]] pages<br />
<br />
=== Lenses ===<br />
Narrow angle lenses (field of view < 90 degrees) are often used to create high quality panoramas for print. Fisheye lenses are more often used to create lower quality panoramas for web display, etc.<br><br />
<br />
==== Popular narrow angle lenses ====<br />
Any fixed focal length lens would be best for maximum quality. Most zoom lenses suffer from non-standard edge light fall-off ([[vignetting]]) and from heavy lens flare. Consumer zoom lenses often perform badly in terms of contrast, sharpness, maximum aperture and [[chromatic aberration]].<br />
<br />
==== Popular wide angle lenses ====<br />
{| <br />
| [http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3236&navigator=1 Sigma 12-24mm f4.5-5.6] || Super wide-angle zoom lens with a 84-122 degree field of view on film SLR cameras<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5&productNr=2144 Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 DX] || Super wide-angle zoom lens with a 61-99 degree field of view for Nikon mount DSLR cameras<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Popular fisheye lenses ====<br />
{| <br />
| [http://www.geocities.com/belshop/content2.html Peleng 8mm/f3.5] || fisheye lens covering a 180 degrees field of view <br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.sigma-photo.com/html/pages/8_ex.htm Sigma 8mm/f4] || fisheye lens covering a 180 degrees field of view<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5&productNr=2148 Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 DX] || full frame fisheye (180 degrees diagnonally) for Nikon mount DSLR cameras<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/zenitar_m_fisheye_lens.htm Zenitar 16mm f/2.8] || full frame fisheye (180 degrees diagnonally for 35mm film or full frame sensor) for various SLR and DSLR cameras (manual operation)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Fisheye conversion lenses ====<br />
{|<br />
| [http://raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcrcf185pro/index.htm Raynox DCR-CF185PRO] || 180 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm<br />
|-<br />
| [http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/accessory/converter/fc-e9/ Nikon FC-E9] || ~185-190 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm (this is '''not''' only for Nikon, I used this with my Canon PS A75.. you need a [http://www.hama.de/portal/articleId*5592/action*2563 52mm >> 46mm adapter ring].. with that it works great with Canon or whatever you want)<br />
|-<br />
| [http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/accessory/converter/fc-e8/ Nikon FC-E8] || ~180 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There are also many small and cheap semi fisheye conversion lenses available from [http://raynox.co.jp Raynox] if you have a small digital camera and quality is not the most important issue:<br />
{|<br />
| [http://raynox.co.jp/english/video/egvideoindex.htm Raynox video camera index] || Look for the 0.3x versions<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Filters ===<br />
<br />
=== Tripods / Monopods ===<br />
My current favorite tripod for shooting panoramas is the manfrotto 755b.<br />
<br />
[http://www.47stphoto.com/bomdalvitr.html Image at a store]<br />
<br />
The tripod is extremely strong, tall, and incorporates a ball head that can be used to quickly level a head - though this does require somewhat of a 'knack' to get the hang of.<br />
<br />
Essentially, for just over $200 you can get a really large, strong tripod, with levelling feature. Only downside for me is the weight, but I cannot justify spending 3x the price to get a carbon fibre version!<br />
<br />
Stu<br />
<br />
=== Panoramic Heads ===<br />
When combining multiple images, it is critical that each image be captured from the same point of view. This [[Nodal Point|optical center]] of the lens is commonly called the nodal point, although it is more correctly referred to as the entrance pupil. The nodal point is located inside the lens; in the wide angle lenses used for panoramic imaging, the entrance pupil tends to be near the front of the lens.<br />
<br />
A standard tripod mount rotates the camera around the mounting screw in the camera; the simplest nodal point adapter simply shifts the camera back to move the lens's nodal point over the axis of rotation. [[Heads|More complicated brackets]] allow the camera to rotate vertically around the nodal point around the nodal point as well as horizontally.<br />
<br />
=== Flashes ===<br />
Currently content still on [[Flashes]] page<br />
<br />
=== Miscellaneous ===<br />
<br />
Click to see an alphabetical list of panorama related [[hardware manufacturers]].</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=Hardware&diff=6519Hardware2005-07-05T15:58:04Z<p>Rudi: /* Fisheye conversion lenses */</p>
<hr />
<div>== hardware ==<br />
<br />
=== What type of computer is usable ===<br />
Almost any, as long as it is running some version of Windows, Mac O.S., Aqua or Linux.<br />
We recommend you to use a reasonably fast computer, since rewarping images and blending them are quite CPU intensive. A slower computer just means a longer wait, though.<br />
<br />
'''Memory Matters'''<br />
<br />
While a fast processor will speed up the creation of digital panoramas, memory seems to be the single most important hardware requirement. I've stitched 6 and 8 frame panorama's together with as little as 512MB when I had a 3MPix camera, but with my new 8MPix, I can't process more than 3 images with 512MB. Jumping up to 1GB of RAM let's me build and manipulate huge digital files. Remember, image manipulation software nearly always stores images in memory uncompressed, so my 3MPix images (2048 x 1536) take up 24MB of RAM. <small>[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 21:33, 7 Dec 2004 (EST)</small><br />
<br />
However, if you have a large enough hard disk 1 GB of RAM seems enough for all tasks. Both [[photoshop]] and [[PTStitcher]] use the hard disk heavily. I managed to stich a 30 layer [[Full 16 bit workflow|16 bit]] 4,000x50,000 pixel panorama on my 1GB Athlon 1400 machine. It took forever and a day not only to stitch but to load into photoshop, too. Photoshop used 23GB of scratch disk but work was suprisingly smooth. <small>[[User:Erik Krause|Erik Krause]] 05:51, 30 Apr 2005 (EDT)</small><br />
<br />
=== Cameras ===<br />
Currently content still on [[Camera Kits]] and [[Cameras]] pages<br />
<br />
=== Lenses ===<br />
Narrow angle lenses (field of view < 90 degrees) are often used to create high quality panoramas for print. Fisheye lenses are more often used to create lower quality panoramas for web display, etc.<br><br />
<br />
==== Popular narrow angle lenses ====<br />
Any fixed focal length lens would be best for maximum quality. Most zoom lenses suffer from non-standard edge light fall-off ([[vignetting]]) and from heavy lens flare. Consumer zoom lenses often perform badly in terms of contrast, sharpness, maximum aperture and [[chromatic aberration]].<br />
<br />
==== Popular wide angle lenses ====<br />
{| <br />
| [http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3236&navigator=1 Sigma 12-24mm f4.5-5.6] || Super wide-angle zoom lens with a 84-122 degree field of view on film SLR cameras<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5&productNr=2144 Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 DX] || Super wide-angle zoom lens with a 61-99 degree field of view for Nikon mount DSLR cameras<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Popular fisheye lenses ====<br />
{| <br />
| [http://www.geocities.com/belshop/content2.html Peleng 8mm/f3.5] || fisheye lens covering a 180 degrees field of view <br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.sigma-photo.com/html/pages/8_ex.htm Sigma 8mm/f4] || fisheye lens covering a 180 degrees field of view<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5&productNr=2148 Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 DX] || full frame fisheye (180 degrees diagnonally) for Nikon mount DSLR cameras<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/zenitar_m_fisheye_lens.htm Zenitar 16mm f/2.8] || full frame fisheye (180 degrees diagnonally for 35mm film or full frame sensor) for various SLR and DSLR cameras (manual operation)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Fisheye conversion lenses ====<br />
{|<br />
| [http://raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcrcf185pro/index.htm Raynox DCR-CF185PRO] || 180 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm<br />
|-<br />
| [http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/accessory/converter/fc-e9/ Nikon FC-E9] || ~185-190 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm (this is '''not''' only for Nikon, I used this with my Canon PS A75.. you need a [http://www.hama.de/portal/articleId*5592/action*2563 52mm >> 46mm adapter ring].. with that it works great with Canon or whatever you want)<br />
|-<br />
| [http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/accessory/converter/fc-e9/ Nikon FC-E8] || ~180 degrees field of view with a standard lens at 35mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There are also many small and cheap semi fisheye conversion lenses available from [http://raynox.co.jp Raynox] if you have a small digital camera and quality is not the most important issue:<br />
{|<br />
| [http://raynox.co.jp/english/video/egvideoindex.htm Raynox video camera index] || Look for the 0.3x versions<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Filters ===<br />
<br />
=== Tripods / Monopods ===<br />
My current favorite tripod for shooting panoramas is the manfrotto 755b.<br />
<br />
[http://www.47stphoto.com/bomdalvitr.html Image at a store]<br />
<br />
The tripod is extremely strong, tall, and incorporates a ball head that can be used to quickly level a head - though this does require somewhat of a 'knack' to get the hang of.<br />
<br />
Essentially, for just over $200 you can get a really large, strong tripod, with levelling feature. Only downside for me is the weight, but I cannot justify spending 3x the price to get a carbon fibre version!<br />
<br />
Stu<br />
<br />
=== Panoramic Heads ===<br />
When combining multiple images, it is critical that each image be captured from the same point of view. This [[Nodal Point|optical center]] of the lens is commonly called the nodal point, although it is more correctly referred to as the entrance pupil. The nodal point is located inside the lens; in the wide angle lenses used for panoramic imaging, the entrance pupil tends to be near the front of the lens.<br />
<br />
A standard tripod mount rotates the camera around the mounting screw in the camera; the simplest nodal point adapter simply shifts the camera back to move the lens's nodal point over the axis of rotation. [[Heads|More complicated brackets]] allow the camera to rotate vertically around the nodal point around the nodal point as well as horizontally.<br />
<br />
=== Flashes ===<br />
Currently content still on [[Flashes]] page<br />
<br />
=== Miscellaneous ===<br />
<br />
Click to see an alphabetical list of panorama related [[hardware manufacturers]].</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6815User:Rudi2005-04-23T13:42:33Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=3008User:Rudi2005-04-23T13:42:33Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6814User:Rudi2005-04-23T13:42:14Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=3007User:Rudi2005-04-23T13:42:14Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.pano360.hu/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6813User:Rudi2005-03-06T14:16:44Z<p>Rudi: /* Current Kit */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=3006User:Rudi2005-03-06T14:16:44Z<p>Rudi: /* Current Kit */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was very far from acceptable. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye converter for my A75.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6812User:Rudi2005-03-06T14:13:45Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was faar from even good. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye and a Nikon CP5400 pretty good equipment at a relatively low price. I don't have a panohead yet but I'm thinking on building one for myself.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=3005User:Rudi2005-03-06T14:13:45Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was faar from even good. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye and a Nikon CP5400 pretty good equipment at a relatively low price. I don't have a panohead yet but I'm thinking on building one for myself.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=6811User:Rudi2005-01-16T20:13:41Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was faar from even good. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye and a Nikon CP5400 pretty good equipment at a relatively low price. I don't have a panohead yet but I'm thinking on building one for myself.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/?gallery=1shot<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudihttps://wiki.panotools.org/index.php?title=User:Rudi&diff=3004User:Rudi2005-01-16T20:13:41Z<p>Rudi: /* Panowork */</p>
<hr />
<div>Real name: Rudi Szabo<br />
<br />
== General ==<br />
<br />
I got in pano photography a few months ago. It's a really amazing thing and this is a great community here. I live and study in Hungary.<br />
<br />
== Current Kit ==<br />
<br />
First I had a really cheap soligor "fish eye" lens with a Canon PS A75. It was fun to experiment with these.. but the quality was faar from even good. Now I have a Nikon FC-E9 fish eye and a Nikon CP5400 pretty good equipment at a relatively low price. I don't have a panohead yet but I'm thinking on building one for myself.<br />
<br />
== Panowork ==<br />
<br />
http://www.multimediacd.hu/orca/pano360/?gallery=1shot<br />
<br />
these are with Nikon FC-E9 + CanonPS A75 and only one shot.<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
szrudi_at_gmail_com</div>Rudi