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Topic: MISMATCHING POINTS ISSUES

Message posted by hotstreak on April-27-2009 at 5:56pm

January-28-2009
2 Posts

Can someone please help me? So many of my photos stitch incorrectly and it is frustrating.

See what I mean at http://zen360tours.com/4_09Tours/Refuge_Drive/unbranded/

The kitchen is the worst here but all are very noticeable.

Message posted by Genseng on April-28-2009 at 4:49am

China
May-12-2008
100 Posts

Hi hotstreak, welcome to the forum.

I think we have talked via livehelp window. We tested your images and have some thoughts for your images:

1. disable the flashlight when taking photos for panorama stitching, which will cause imbalance of white and dark.

2. keep the pano head and tripod stable when taking these series photos for a pano, then lens should be alway at the same nodal point.

3. we recommend you to use manual exposure mode, which can keep the same settings of the camera, such as ISO, apperture, shutter speed, etc.

To refer more details in the help file of Pnaoweaver by accessing "help>help topics>Appendix: How to Shoot Fisheye Images".

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Message posted by leescott on April-29-2009 at 6:14am

United States
November-10-2008
314 Posts

Hotstreak,
I feel your pain but Genseng is right, but from me one who struggles as well the following has worked.

But you will hear from the experts (Smooth, Realtor Jerry) to name a few by end of day as well.

1) I purchased 3 flashes 1 SB900 and (2) sb600's to do the master slave (did not provide the results I wished for) too harsh and I couldn't find that balance as I rotated. Try the following for "Globe" lighting
See thread for Globe lighting
2) there is a plugin for blending called "smartblend.exe" I use the standard cmd line parms
3) Get a GOOD tripod with multiple level points. I use a Manfrotto and a Manfrotto Pan Tilt with level
4) Level every shot as you turn. I find that even when I shot and rotate there is always a small degree of offset. So I re-level

Here is a sample (Not done totally) but it turned out nice for my first real shoot My first tour with the D300 and Sigma 8mm

Mind you I didn't get the info on the Globe until after this shot last weekend. But I went to Home Depot got a lamp post, globe, plywood platform and some PVC and made a stand (i'll post pics later today)

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Lee Scott - Nikon D3/D300/D5000 - |shaved Nikkor 10.5 mm| Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod /322RC2 Grip - Mrotator TCS |CS5 | PW7 & TW6.5 Pro
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To err is human ... to not try is just plain lazy

Message posted by realtor jerry on April-29-2009 at 9:26am

United States
April-22-2007
880 Posts

Welcome to the forum Hotstreak. What equipment are you using?
Lee, it's always an honor to have my name mentioned in the same sentence as Smooth's. Thanks but I am not and will never be on that level.
As for shooting a pano (360x180) with lighting, this has been discussed before and I don't recall seeing any acceptable results. I think Pixalator was going to give it a try with some kind of globe system. I know some shoot with a flash but I don't think they are 360x180. I think most of the shooters are using bracketed shots. I just can't imagine dragging around all those lights and cords, but I'm always open to new ideas.
Lee, # 4 is a no no. the tripod should be leveled on the first shot and never moved as you rotate/shoot around. Re-adjusting can cause big problems.
Hope this helps some.

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