On 09/14/2016 07:08 AM, Michael wrote:
> Sorry about having a broad question but I am just starting out with this so I
> must start broad. And my broad question led to (what I suppose) are broad
> answers which is just what I need as a starting point.
> So, I suppose I will start with some specific questions:
> What equipment should I get?
Well, you might get a camera that does panoramas.
Most high end DSLRs and equivalent do; my <$100 shirt pocket P&S does.
However the linear output of their panoramic shots might look odd.
They are supposed to wrap around so thing that are linear in the real world look
curved when laid out flat. For example, if you take a 180 degree shot of a
straight low wall from about six feet away, its going to end up looing curved.
BTDT often with hilarious results :-)
One ABSOLUTE requirement you *** MUST *** get for panoramic shots is a tripod.
You need a stable platform. A tripod with a tilt&rotate head is going to let
you rotate smoothly so it is is easier when you piece together you shots using
'hungin'.
> You say a fish eye lens. Other sites I've looked at in my research recommend
> an
> 8mm. Is that good?
Irrelevant and distracting.
With the tripod and 'hugin' you can take good panoramas with a telephoto lens.
If you use a zoom make sure you don't 'zoom', stay at the same focal length.
--
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning
is indispensable.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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