I found the easiest (and fastest) way to establish the camera location behind the tripod pivot point is to align the camera with the two markers (your light stands and bats) in the centre of the live view image, then swing the camera until the markers are to one side of the live view image where they will probably be misalinged and then simply move the camera rearward on the rail with respect to the tripod pivot point until the markers align again. Lock down and then double check the markers remain aligned with the camera swung in the opposite direction and that should be job done.
I have done an updated tutorial which shows exactly what you are saying. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FDa4BPpkZIU.htmlsi=I3lWZ5799ZLuTWkW
Thank you so much, I've been shooting panos for many years and thought that I'd share some insight into how to do it properly. Have you watched my latest video on panos. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IZ3QMK2IeU.html
You're very welcome Kamel and thank you for commenting. I've just done another video on shooting a panorama in the city. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IZ3QMK2IeU.html
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Hi, Thanks for the video. Can you please tell me what pano head you are using and the bracket you mention? I clicked on a link from another person question but I can seem to view that tiny link. Cheers
Let me check: 720 Degree Panoramic Head www.amazon.com.au/REFENG-Panoramic-Compatible-Camcorder-Capacity/dp/B0CCJF33V6 or www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=720+Degree+Panoramic+Head&_sacat=0
It is very similar to this one shorturl.at/adrMP 1: L Bracket 2: T-Type Bubble Spirit Level 3: SUNWAYFOTO DYH-68 Leveling Base 11kg Load Capacity 4: Neewer 200mm Rail Nodal Slide With Quick Release Clamp 5: Leofoto RH-2L Panning Clamp 6: Panorama Indexing Rotator tripod Haoge PA-64T or Fotga DH-55D
Charles, it would be helpful if you put the links to the other parts here. Also, did you talk about how to set up the panorama rotator? Could you also give us the links to the gear you use in this tutorial - the nodal rail, the rotator, the pano tripod head?
Excellent series on panoramic images. Just one question : You use aperture priority. So there is a risk that the images have different shutter-times. Would it not be better to use manual mode ?
Yes, for the first example I did use Aperture Priority, but I did state that the reason I used AP was that the light was stable. but do go on to state further in the video that at other times of the day I will always shoot in Manual mode.
Towards the end of the video, you mentioned titling the camera and not the tripod head. At 28:35 did you tilt the nodal slide? I am about to buy a nodal slide, but it doesn’t look like you can tilt the slide.
Charles, how do you tilt the camera on the ballhead without tilting the ballhead itself? I have an L-bracket (not universal) attached to my camera which keeps the camera securely on the ballhead and does not allow any movement. The only way I can see to tilt the camera upwards or downwards is by tilting the ballhead. Any tips?
