QV3000--360 degree panorama champ

Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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SteveK said:

As I said, it looks great. I couldn't notice any seams from merged
images, but I'll go back and take a closer look. will also check
other screens.

SteveK

Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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RonM said:

RonM

Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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FJ said:

Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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SteveK said:

Do you mind sharing the specifics of how these were constructed
(i.e. camera settings, pano software used [looks like pixaround],
etc.)?

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Member said:

With yours, zoom-in/out and the
image quality is great.

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Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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Steve said:

What software did you use to allow the image to be scrolled 360
degree. This is incredible.

Thanks

STeve

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Mike Siesel said:

SteveK said:

Do you mind sharing the specifics of how these were constructed
(i.e. camera settings, pano software used [looks like pixaround],
etc.)?

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I use the panorama mode for 2048x1536 (landscape) shots. I only
need 8 if I use the edge alignment function, but sometimes the sun
is too bright and I just estimate the overlap and use all nine.
Vertical (1536x2048), I take a reading in auto, then to shutter
priority and lock the apeture while I'm at it. Johnson's Shut Ins
was taken vertical. Lens at default wide angle (35mm). I've tried
zooming the lens with mixed results.

I use a tripod with a bench top head. It has a T-slot which allows
you to center the lens--very important if you want the best result.

You're right about PixAround.com, or PixMaker, being the software.
I started using their Lite version (was free) and then bought the
Business version (not cheap).

If all you want to do is stitch a string of photos together in a
panorama, it works very well. It doesn't stitch a matrix, but then
I haven't had much success with other products that are supposed
to. I like the idea that it runs on Java and doesn't require a
plug-in.

I use a shareware program called JBatch to resize the images, and
then the stitched image is run through Photoshop LE for corrections
such as levels, image size, and unsharp mask. This is a procedure
that has evolved, so some of the earlier panos didn't even get auto
levels.

Mike Siesel said:

With yours, zoom-in/out and the
image quality is great.

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You should see full resolution on the desktop. The files on the
site were cut 60% to reduce load times. They have a postcard mode
(executable) or you can run the jpeg on a offline broswer. To do
2048x1536 you'll need some horsepower, but I've stitched 800x600 on
a P120 laptop. Takes a while, but it's doable.

I've got another 20 panos going up, and many more to take. I'm
trying to get the site up by spring. Stop by again!

Thanks a lot for your help and kind words.

ms

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kastrin said:

ur hotspot PixAround scenes was incredibly impressive.
Wow...i have just purchased thier business edition .but i strongly
believe that their biz version is affordable compared to other
panoramic products in the market.furthermore it doesnt require any
plugin to view their scenes.do u something they have just launcehd
their pixscreen PDA. we can present our scenes in the PDA..
why dont u post ur scene in their webboard so that u will have more
comments flowing in....
http://www.pixaround.com

cheers
kastrin

Mike Siesel said:

SteveK said:

Do you mind sharing the specifics of how these were constructed
(i.e. camera settings, pano software used [looks like pixaround],
etc.)?

Click to expand...

I use the panorama mode for 2048x1536 (landscape) shots. I only
need 8 if I use the edge alignment function, but sometimes the sun
is too bright and I just estimate the overlap and use all nine.
Vertical (1536x2048), I take a reading in auto, then to shutter
priority and lock the apeture while I'm at it. Johnson's Shut Ins
was taken vertical. Lens at default wide angle (35mm). I've tried
zooming the lens with mixed results.

I use a tripod with a bench top head. It has a T-slot which allows
you to center the lens--very important if you want the best result.

You're right about PixAround.com, or PixMaker, being the software.
I started using their Lite version (was free) and then bought the
Business version (not cheap).

If all you want to do is stitch a string of photos together in a
panorama, it works very well. It doesn't stitch a matrix, but then
I haven't had much success with other products that are supposed
to. I like the idea that it runs on Java and doesn't require a
plug-in.

I use a shareware program called JBatch to resize the images, and
then the stitched image is run through Photoshop LE for corrections
such as levels, image size, and unsharp mask. This is a procedure
that has evolved, so some of the earlier panos didn't even get auto
levels.

kastrin27872 said:

With yours, zoom-in/out and the
image quality is great.

Click to expand...

You should see full resolution on the desktop. The files on the
site were cut 60% to reduce load times. They have a postcard mode
(executable) or you can run the jpeg on a offline broswer. To do
2048x1536 you'll need some horsepower, but I've stitched 800x600 on
a P120 laptop. Takes a while, but it's doable.

I've got another 20 panos going up, and many more to take. I'm
trying to get the site up by spring. Stop by again!

Thanks a lot for your help and kind words.

ms

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Mike Siesel said:

Appreciate your willingness to assist me. I'm trying to figure out
if it's the server, dropped packets on a particular hop, or the
user side/browser.
Thank you for your help.

Are using IE/Netscape 4.0 or better?

Two other reports here in Saint Louis same as yours.

In IE, under the Tools menu, Options, Advanced, down to Microsoft VM:

Is Java console enabled?

Forget where it's at if you're using Netscape.

In any case, thanks again.

ms

RonM said:

RonM

Mike Siesel said:

Despite a review to the contrary, I bought the Casio 3000ex to do
360 degree panos. It's hot!!!

Usually 8 shots will do the trick, though I'm experimenting with
verticals. The stitcher I'm using seems to like the horizontal
better; i.e., 4x3 ratio rather than a 3x4, but I'd like to get a
better perspective. I'd like a 20mm equivalent and no barrell. ;-)

I use a tripod and level the head for most panos, but I've done a
few handheld, and shot one off a soda can setting atop of a
barbeque pit. I am serious.

I'm just now working on linking the panos together with hotspots to
provide something like a virtual tour of campgrounds in the
Missouri Ozarks.

Whatta yah think?

http://ozarkcamper.org/

Right now I don't have a survey up, but would appreciate a response
if you visit the site through this board or directly to the above
email address.

1. Did the pano on the 1st page load?

2. If you followed the link to Marble Creek, were you able to load
and navigate through the hotspots?

3. Did you try any other panos from the list? Run? Load times?

I appreciate any interest and comments/critiques.

ms

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RonM said:

RonM

Mike Siesel said:

Appreciate your willingness to assist me. I'm trying to figure out
if it's the server, dropped packets on a particular hop, or the
user side/browser.
Thank you for your help.

Are using IE/Netscape 4.0 or better?

Two other reports here in Saint Louis same as yours.

In IE, under the Tools menu, Options, Advanced, down to Microsoft VM:

Is Java console enabled?

Forget where it's at if you're using Netscape.

In any case, thanks again.

ms

RonM said:

Sorry, none of the panoramas loaded. Tried a bunch of them.

RonM

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