Where have you seen those photos?

I've taken only one this way. With the camera on a tripod and the focus point established, I set the 10 second timer to shoot a frame while I moved into position. Then I shoot the rest of the overlapping frames the same way as usual. More than the usual amount of post-processing was required, I found.

Here is another from -N1LS- :
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/n1ls/15970675670/in/pool-brenizermethod/]

As long as you are entirely within the frame of one shot then it wouldn't be a problem to go back to the camera, check this to be OK and then cover the surrounding area.

I have included myself in a couple of shots since so one else were around and found it surprisingly difficult to not have missing feet or elbows or something. At least a missing shadow can be painted in.

But for closer portraits... hmmm, difficult on all kinds of levels. Even nailing the shallow focus is difficult up close if you don't have a tethered touch screen for focusing.

A teacher at my school asked me if I used "one of those automatic panorama heads that cover a preset area automatically" and I said "no". Afterwards I wondered if that actually exists and have searched for it without finding it. Perhaps it could be built. One middle shot, then something like a simple Lego motor thingy that swivels the pano head to the left a bit and then to the right. :)

stormhalvorsen:

Like this? www.gigapan.com/cms/shop/store

Thank you very much!

Anthony_Mann:

I was thinking about buying the pro version for my camera (Sony A7r), and realized it's not in the compatibility list. So I tried to contact GigaPan's support and that's what I got:

"NETSUITE Notice
Please contact Accounts Receivable at 650.627.1316 to re-enable this company."

Not sure if GigaPan is still in business... Any ideas? :)

To answer my previous question:
www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3724263
www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/11/henry_hillm...

So looks like Gigapan is not an option...

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/maximenco/] Oleg Maximenco:

B&H still lists & sells them, not sure of the company's new status. They did make a good product, but there are also less expensive options, will get back on that soon...

Anthony_Mann:

Wow, look at that thing! I need to look into this, thanks! :)

Anthony_Mann:

They are listed but not in stock. I would hesitate buying a $1k piece of equipment without any kind of warranty though... Hope they will get back in business soon.

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/maximenco/] Oleg Maximenco:

B&H has 3 left for the Epic, but you are right though, no warranty service available right now so people should wait a bit. I've seen other DIY kits out there using Ardrino micro controllers, one thst came pretty much finished. Will post them here ASAP.

A bit too hefty for me to haul around those Gigapan Pro things. It says 4.5 kilos!

Already I have a carbon tripod that is far too light and unsteady for my Nikon DSLR. I focus on an object, shoot and then start to shoot a row of shots out to one side, and when I pass by the object again on my way to the other side it is completely out of focus. So for still objects I tend to go back and refocus several times as I cover the entire planned frame.

Well, so with this thing and a much heavier tripod I would probably never bother to bring it anywhere. No actual work would be done. But I like the fact that it exists. When some day the lottery millions arrive I might pick one up just for fun. :)