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jlg84
Jul-21-2005, 05:43 AM
I just got a Manfrotto pistol grip ball head (322RC2) for my new Velbon CF tripod (mostly used for traveling). Only problem is that the ball head does not have a locking pano clamp. Is there a (not too expensive) way to add a pano device of some sort to this so that I can do the occasional panoramic shot? If so, what is it?
ian408
Jul-21-2005, 06:05 AM
If you are shooting panoramas occassionally, I wouldn't worry about it.
Just keep the camera as level as possible during the shot, overlap each
frame by about 20% and stitch together using Panorama Factory or the
software that came with the camera.


Ian
jlg84
Jul-21-2005, 06:10 AM
That's sort of what I was starting to think myself; the grip has that levelling bubble, so it should be relatively easy to do.
ian408
Jul-21-2005, 08:34 AM
That's sort of what I was starting to think myself; the grip has that levelling bubble, so it should be relatively easy to do.

There you go.

Be sure and post the result of your efforts.

Ian
gluwater
Jul-21-2005, 03:35 PM
How do you like that grip? I was just looking at one at a shop by me today. Let us know how you like it.

Thanks
Nick
jlg84
Jul-21-2005, 03:47 PM
I like the pistol grip a LOT. I was debating replacing it with a non-ball head, to facilitate taking panos, but I just like it too much to want to part with it. It is very easy to use (I find), and not too heavy. Now if I could find a pano base for it, my life would be perfect!
gluwater
Jul-21-2005, 03:50 PM
I think I may get one soon, I'll keep my eyes peeled for a pano base.
jlg84
Jul-21-2005, 03:52 PM
Please let me know if you find something!
gluwater
Jul-21-2005, 04:12 PM
While just searching for info on a pano base I came across this page that has an interesting pano shot, although I am still out of luck on a pano base.

http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/gigapixel.htm
ian408
Jul-21-2005, 04:41 PM
While just searching for info on a pano base I came across this page that has an interesting pano shot, although I am still out of luck on a pano base.

http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/gigapixel.htm

www.reallyrightstuff.com for a pano base.
jlg84
Jul-21-2005, 05:12 PM
I saw that base, but it won't work (I don't think) with my head/mount plate.