TAKING THE PHOTOS (CONTINUED)
Using the
Once the tripod and QuickPan™ are level, now is the time to double check to see if the camera is level in elevation. If it needs to be adjusted, loosen the Captive knob just a slight amount and tilt the camera accordingly. Be sure not to change the
Rotate the camera so that the lens is facing the direction you want to take your first shot. Depending on whether the stitching software that you’re us- ing prefers having the photos taken in a clockwise or counterclockwise se- quence, you’ll have to either count the number of shots being taken from your start position.
At this point, you’re ready to shoot the photos. As you shoot around the circle, try to avoid capturing any moving objects that might come into your field of view. There is no harm in waiting, for example, while a person walks past before shooting the photo.
You may also want to check with the software developer of the stitching soft- ware that you’re using to get their recommendations for exposure settings and other camera settings.
We hope you enjoy shooting your panoramas and if you have any questions or problems using our equipment, please let us know. We would also like to see the results of your work and would be glad to consider placing your work on our website, or to put a link to your website as well.
Thank you,
The Kaidan team.
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