jaapv Posted April 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 2, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hidden in the scene modes, the panorama function is not too bad.Drawbacks- the burst rate is fixed, so it takes some practice to juggle the angle of view and rotation speed to get a decent-sized panorama. The best I managed was 8.200 pixels wide. The system also cuts off quit a bit at the extremes, far more than shown on the LCD.Advantages: good quality jpg, even exposure and ease of use. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! And plenty of detail - 100% crop: 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! And plenty of detail - 100% crop: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283331-testing-the-panorama-function/?do=findComment&comment=3493071'>More sharing options...
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mmanda Posted April 3, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2018 Who else read this post and thought "Oh a Panorama function, I didnt notice that on the CL" 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted April 3, 2018 Actually I do use it occasionally on cameras that have it; it saves a lot of work in the computer. Most of my cameras have functions that I never use, like Auto-ISO. Still, I make a point of knowing it’s there . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 3, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 3, 2018 As a matter of principle, I never explore Scene modes. My principles are flexible, though 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 3, 2018 That is why I found it so late 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 3, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 3, 2018 Does this record only in jpg, or is RAW an option? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted April 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Only JPG. (like all cameras I know) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted April 4, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 4, 2018 Didn’t even know it had a panorama mode. Doh! I could have used that many times when up in Scotland recently. Must RTFM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted April 8, 2018 Another attempt Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283331-testing-the-panorama-function/?do=findComment&comment=3496437'>More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted April 12, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 12, 2018 When I went skiing last time, I found it too much effort switching modes and then being faced with less successful rate compared to the iPhone, which actually produces decent panorama quality. After seeing it somewhere on a feature list, I had to dive into the user manual to find the option, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 12, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 12, 2018 JPG and doing is as a scene mode makes sense. I can't imagine trying to stitch the Bayer image. Does it fix exposure on the first shot? I find I usually have to adjust exposure between shots to get a smooth, uniform sky tone, and even then the result is not constant when the sun is out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted April 12, 2018 I find no exposure issues in my test shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 12, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 12, 2018 JPG and doing is as a scene mode makes sense. I can't imagine trying to stitch the Bayer image. Does it fix exposure on the first shot? I find I usually have to adjust exposure between shots to get a smooth, uniform sky tone, and even then the result is not constant when the sun is out. I have used Lightroom's panorama function successfully to stitch raw images to create a new DNG. A straightforward process, though the original files clog up your catalogue unless you delete them afterwards. I use manual exposure and don't usually adjust it mid-sequence. OTOH, what do you do with a big panorama shot? Viewing on screen doesn't show their full glory, and although printing is possible, framing is expensive and not many people have enough wall space. The best use I have had for this is for taking virtual wide-angle images when I've only had a mid or long focal length lens with me. I shoot in portrait orientation and crop to landscape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted April 12, 2018 I am going to print one 2 m wide and have ir on Perspex. I have just the place for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 12, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 12, 2018 Maybe I'm making it harder that it needs to be, but I leave the camera in AutoISO, portrait mode with some longer lens, and take lots of shots. After I have done any sky corrections, I often find that corrected exposure varies, especially if I scan an angle like 180 degrees. I view them in Preview, Actual size, full screen on a 23" monitor. And once in a rare while, I get them printed, 1-2m wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted April 12, 2018 Disclosure: The one I am going to print was done in Photoshop, as it needed perspective corrections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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