What rectilinear lens has the best image quality around this focal length, for similar use on a D800E? I have a 20mm AIS manual focus lens, but would like lens...
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awirealvr@...
awinl
Apr 18, 2012 7:32 am
Maybe one of these, expensive sure, but also still kind off affordable. Carl Zeiss ZF.2 21mm F/2.8 Distagon T* for Nikon Carl Zeiss ZF.2 18mm F/3.5 Distagon T*...
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Hans
panoramicsdk
Apr 18, 2012 8:33 am
... The Nikkor 14-24mm is known to be one of the sharpest lenses in this area. But it is heavy and requires a panohead with a long spherical arm. As far as I...
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Roger D Williams
roger_d_will...
Apr 18, 2012 9:20 am
Bob, that's really good news! It's a pity I didn't read this until I got back from town this afternoon, as I was within a stone's throw of the Ginza Apple...
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Carl von Einem
cvoneinem
Apr 18, 2012 11:29 am
I own the Nikkor 14-24 f2.8 and can only say that it's a fantastic lens. The first zoom lens I really like. I use it together with my D300 on a 360Precision...
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Wheaton, Simon
simondynamit...
Apr 18, 2012 12:33 pm
Any idea which would be better at 18mm, Nikkor 14-24mm or Zeiss 18mm? How many photos for spherical at 18mm on D800E with ample overlap? Thanks, Simon Canberra...
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awinl
Apr 18, 2012 12:49 pm
I think this calls for a real life test at your nearest shop ;-) Andre...
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cvoneinem
Apr 18, 2012 12:55 pm
... Oh, usually a prime lens should be better than a zoom (less glass elements). And Zeiss produces great lenses! Also, it's less heavy, and more compact. For...
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awinl
Apr 18, 2012 12:58 pm
bat a big advantage for the nikon could be: At 16 mm or less it will stitch at 6 images at 0 degrees +nadir and zenith. Andre...
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Mark D. Fink
markdfink
Apr 18, 2012 5:52 pm
Geoff, Thanks for all the information and behind the scenes effort! So, to summarize, pitch and roll aren't part of the official EXIF format, but can be added...
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Erik Krause
ekrause2003
Apr 18, 2012 6:34 pm
... You can read them with exiftool and create a template. AFAIR exiftool supports formatted output via the -p option. PTGui ptoject file format is largely...
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g8dhe
Apr 18, 2012 7:24 pm
Hi Mark, Yup, we have to start somewhere! Its also on the Pano2VR radar, and has been for some time, but its less critical once its been thru the stitcher's,...
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erik_leeman
Apr 18, 2012 8:01 pm
A tip from Creative Cow, perhaps interesting for panomakers who also use Adobe After Effects: NAB Special: Save 30% On ALL Red Giant & Trapcode April 16th -...
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Jim Watters
j1vvy
Apr 18, 2012 8:33 pm
Add your own aerial photos to Google Earth. http://google-latlong.blogspot.ca/2012/04/balloon-and-kite-imagery-in-google.html -- Jim Watters ...
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panovrx
Apr 18, 2012 10:16 pm
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/449163977/galileo-your-ios-in-motion extraordinarily popular project for what one would think would be a niche market ...
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Wheaton, Simon
simondynamit...
Apr 19, 2012 12:55 am
Hmmmm, maybe the Zeiss 21mm will give the best quality images in a wide, and still give panos without too many shots around. Sorry, don't have computer with...
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AYRTON
vrimages
Apr 19, 2012 1:12 am
Just a reminder !!!! ... Just a reminder !!!!  The IVRPA is proud to announce NYC 2012 – The International Panoramic Photography Conference taking place in...
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R1
r1swuj
Apr 19, 2012 3:02 am
Roger - I do have the new iPad - but that does not fill the entire screen - what it fills is proportional to the orientation of the iPad - portrait or...
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Sam Rohn
nylocations
Apr 19, 2012 3:35 am
there is also a new zeiss 15mm f2.8 rectilinear for nikon & canon mount coming soon - ...
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cvoneinem
Apr 19, 2012 7:28 am
... Did someone already have the chance to test the new Zeiss Distagon f2.8 15 mm rectilinear lens? ...
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Roger D Williams
roger_d_will...
Apr 19, 2012 7:48 am
Thank you, Bob. I will be experimenting with my existing TV (non 3D and too large to fit on my desk) as it has twin HDMI inputs. Roger W. Sent from my iPad...
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panovrx
Apr 19, 2012 8:54 am
... they are going to sell these things for $130 (or $85 if you contribute to Kickstarter in the next 45 hours). You stick your Iphone on them and they can pan...
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Robert Lesac
robertlesac
Apr 19, 2012 9:38 am
... I meh at it. A bit useless and gimmicky, but masses seem to like it. Now, a small pano bracket+rotator for Nokia 808 pureview that rotates around the NPP...
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Henri Smeets
henri_smeets
Apr 19, 2012 9:38 am
I also backed this project, planning to make a adapter for my iPhone so the lens is near to the nnp. Would love to see apps like photosynth and others use the...
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awirealvr@...
awinl
Apr 19, 2012 10:01 am
Read this on rectilinear wide angle lenses and stitching http://michel.thoby.free.fr/Web_Gallery_&_Tests/Samyang%2014mm/Pano_with_8_shots_only.html Andre...
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awinl
Apr 19, 2012 10:05 am
It seems for 6+2 shots you need no larger than 14mm rectilinear lens or no larger than 17 mm fisheye lens. An 8mm (sigma?) is also an option for few shots (3...
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mrjimbo
montana_jimbo
Apr 19, 2012 12:28 pm
I've had one of the older Nikon 15mm f 3.5 Rectilinear for ever .. Is that acceptable as compared to some of the newer lenses? I don't recall ever seeing much...
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andrew
ellaefc
Apr 19, 2012 12:39 pm
Hi, Does anyone know of or have for sale a Sigma 8mm f3.5 lens for sale? (Nikon fit) Thanks, Andrew....
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prague
jefffreymartin
Apr 19, 2012 3:49 pm
this will be cool to align a pano using IMU data. unfortunately, you'll need a $500 IMU to get data that is even remotely usable. Maybe in a few years it will...
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prague
jefffreymartin
Apr 19, 2012 3:50 pm
one of the keys to offering cool hardware on kickstarter is being able to offer it for less than $100. then you can get a lot of virality and impulse buyers. ...
