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Posted on September 18, 2019September 20, 2019

Panorama Overlap Calculator

Panorama Overlap Calculator

Check out this quick calculator for determining the proper angles to pan and tilt your camera for proper panorama overlap when shooting a multi-row panorama. Also calculate the resulting resolution and number of rows and columns needed for any desired field of view.

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Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

DIY: Building Your Own Large Format Panorama Head

Large Format Panorama Head

This quick guide outlines the gear you’ll need to build your own long lens panorama tripod head suitable for large format panorama creation.

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Posted on June 5, 2019May 16, 2024

Leofoto LS-284CX Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review

Leofoto LS-284C Travel Tripod Review

Tripods are one of those things that few photographers want to spend money on, me included. I’m certainly guilty of (regularly) trying to support a $3000+ camera and lens combo on a cheap, questionably capable, travel tripod. I think I’ve finally found a less questionable, much more capable affordable travel tripod.

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