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Shooting – The Basics
The Basics
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot

overlapping images that can later be merged

(stitched) to create one panoramic image on

a computer.

Mode Dial
To merge the images on a computer, use
PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software
programs.

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping
portions of adjoining images and merges them.
When shooting, try to include a distinctive item
(landmark) in the overlapping portions.
zCompose each frame so that it overlaps
30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to
keep the vertical misalignment to within
10% of the image height.
zDo not include moving items in the
overlap.
zDo not try to stitch images that include
both distant and close items. Objects
may appear warped or doubled up.
zMake the brightness in each image
consistent. The final image will appear
unnatural if the difference in brightness
is too great.