Stitch Assist Mode (continued)

• Compose 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.

Do not include moving items in the overlap.

Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.

To Shoot a Distant Subject

As shown below, swivel the camera around its axis to take successive shots.

Horizontal:

Vertical:

swivel left to right

swivel up and down

or vice versa

or vice versa

To Shoot a Close Subject

Slide the camera (move the camera parallel to the subject) to take successive shots.

Shooting

Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

Horizontally, left to right

Horizontally, right to left

Vertically, bottom to top

Vertically, top to bottom

Clockwise starting at the top left

1

Turn the shooting mode dial to

.

• The LCD monitor will turn on.

 

2Select the shooting sequence using B or

A on the multicontroller and press .

You can also press the shutter button directly to

shoot without pressing .

54Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings