MOUNTING THE CAMERA? (CONTINUED)
The KiWi 2000/2020 is designed to be used with either the standard wide-angle camera setting or with the add-on Olympus Wide Conversion Lens WCON-08. The two threaded mounting holes below the slot on the Camera Bracket will posi- tion the camera at its proper nodal point setting for either configuration. The diagram below shows the proper mounting holes for the camera .
Note: The slot above the camera mounting holes will accept the Camera Knob and can be used to locate the camera in accordance with the nodal points of other 3rd party lenses (see Chapter 3 for instructions).
Camera Adj. Shoe Knob
Captive Camera Knob
Mounting hole for
wide angle lens
TAKING THE PHOTO
The KiWi 2000/2020 has a female 1/4-20 thread on the bottom of the Indexing Hub for mounting to most standard tripods. When ready to shoot, make sure that the KiWi 2000/2020 is securely attached to the tripod. Use a tripod that is sturdy, ideally one that has a center support system of braces to help keep the camera and KiWi 2000/2020 from excessive flexing. It may be possible that your tripod uses a larger 3/8 inch thread. If this is the case, you can purchase a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter at a camera store or photographer equipment supplier.
When ready to shoot, it is important that the unit is level. Observe the twin-axis bubble level on the KiWi 2000/2020 while leveling the tripod. Of course, this task is much easier if the tripod is equipped with a tilt head. If the tripod does not have a tilt head, a QuickTilt™ leveler can be purchased from Kaidan for use with the KiWi 2000/2020. Once the KiWi 2000/2020 is level, double check to see if the camera is mounted level in elevation. Use the Camera Adjustment Shoe and place it against the camera. By placing the shoe snugly against the camera, it will help to vertically align and position the camera.
You are now ready to begin capturing your first panorama. You should also, at this time, review the documentation of the panoramic stitching software that is being used in order to get recommendations for exposure settings and other camera settings.
