I got this set up with a RingT and I am having problems with finding the right settings. I get a lot of stitching problems.

Please look at http://www.wideeyes.dk/tours/fullscreen/park/park.html and youll see the problems I am experincing.

To find the right NPP I have tested my set up for serveral hours by moving the Ring T back and forward on the tripod. I keep the tripod the exact same place so I can compare the results. But I just cant get it right. I shoot 4+t

How have you guys manage to find the right NPP? It is driving me craaaaazy!!!

I hope someone can help me.

Best regards

Morten 

Ok,  You are using a Canon 5d, Sigma 8, Agnos TCP short with the RingT.   I need to make this a tutorial anyway.  So today I will try to get it finished.

I see most of he stitch issue are in the top 30% of the stitched image. Yes you need to find the NPP.  In the mean time try stitching 1,2,3,4 only.  Do not use the +T Zenith up shot.  See if that helps.

I really like the resturant ...  full screen... and high quality musical arrangements.  Lots of 'Class'.  MUST fix those upper windows and ceiling !

Hi Dave.

Yes I take 4 shots around and one up. Actually I wanted to just take 3 shots like with my old coolpix 8700 and fc e9, but I had difficulties getting the "roof" included. (this was the same problem with 4 every 90 degree)

Most of the scenes are stitched with 4+ zenith but the "Cigar Lounge" scene is actually stitched with only 4 images.

Could you please post a link to the tutorial you are writing?? It would be a great help.

Thank you for your help so far.

BEst regards

Morten

Ok.. Here is a quick explanation.  PDF report will be available next day or so.  But essentially will say the same thing written below.

First you need to set the lens switch from auto focus to Manual focus.  Then move the focus ring to infinity.  Next I placed a piece of cello tape over the focus ring and lens housing to keep the focus ring from moving off point.  This combination of F/8 and focus at infinity provides the Sigma 8mm (both f/4 and f/3.5) to have maximum depth of field from 4" infront of the glass lens to infinity - ALL is in focus.

Next I set the mode dial to Av [Canon 5d aperature priority].   This allows the camera to determine the necessary shutter speed.

This photo shows the RingT attached to the 3/8 Plug. Next I will need remove the 3/8 Plug and attach the the ringT with Rotator base  installed directly to the tripod.  The photo is a bit fuzzy but sort of show where to first mount the lens.  Note the lens focus index mark is positioned on the 90 degree index mark on the RingT.

This next photo is a composite of 3 images.  In the center image notice I have placed the lens frensel center focus box [] over the top of a front stick.  In the background see another stick [broom handle].  So now we have 2 sticks.. one point in front of the lens 10cm (4") and one point 3 meters (about 10') behind.

Rotate the lens 40 degrees left and the two points do not move.  Rotate the lens 40 degrees right and the two points do not move.  IF EITHER point moves off center even by a hairs width then you must gently loosen the RingT and wiggle the lens either forward or back - tighten and retest 40 to left and right.  When finished neither the front or back point will move off center.

ADVANCED USERS

Move the mode dial to (M)anual.  Set the f/stop to f/8. 

Click stop 1, 
rotate the EV slider to 0 normal take image 1.  move the slider to -2 EV take image 2 underexposed,  move slider to +2EV take image 3 overexposed.

Clickstop 2
rotate the EV slider to 0 normal take image 1.  move the slider to -2 EV take image 2 underexposed,  move slider to +2EV take image 3 overexposed.

Clickstop 3 and/or 4 repeat.

In Panoweaver 5,  LOAD ALL 9 [3 click stops] or 12 [4 click stops]  image sets and process as HDR.

I think you will be surprised at the results.

Exactly Borre360.  By tilting the lens UP 5 degrees will close the zenith pin hole but will make the nadir square slightly larger.  We typically place a nadir 360Texas logo patch.  Panoweaver calls this image nadir patch a "Floor" image.

Enjoyed your Postcard - was a quick holiday to the Netherlands.  Thanks

Hi guys.

Yes I have also hear others telling that you should just tip the lense up a couple of degree. ok perphaps I am not the most logical person, but could you explain how this is done? (it is almost enbarrassing to ask) When the camera and lense is attatched to the RingT - then I can't see how I should be able to tilt it 5 degree. I know I can tilt it in 15 degree intervals, but I can't figure out how to just tilt it 5 degrees..........   

Best regards

Morten