panoramics, how do you keep them in line

[vokeyuk]

it is a new feature (software upgrade for the nx100), and i have to say i like it.

but given the portable nature of the camera i tend not to take any tripod etc when out, and at times i want to use the pano feature.

now 50% of the time i get it right but the others i have the jittery top or bottom line when i have obviously moved during the rotation and gone off, making the shot look bad, and i wondered if anyone had any simple tricks for a better return (other than finding something to place the camera or lean on obviously)

thanks for any tips offered.

 

[dan-marsh]

Stitch later using Hugin, for example. It's free.

 

[vokeyuk]

Stitch later using Hugin, for example. It's free.

sorry, the camera does the sticking together for me, its just that when i move it along the horizontal i move - creating the jittery line you sometimes see. and if i used another program for it i would be concerned it would leave an uneven image across the picture (if that makes sense)

 

[scuby]

I'd go with Dan's option - take the photos and post-process them into a panorama, giving you complete control. As it happen I also use Hugin, which usually works fine on auto settings but gives you near enough complete control if you need it. The just make your photos slightly larger than the final panorama you want, allowing space to crop.

More generally though, in-camera, the easiest way to stay level is to follow the horizon with something on the screen - either turn a grid on, or if you've got text, exposure settings, etc visible then just make sure that's in the same place relative to the horizon as you pan around.

David

 

[vokeyuk]

I'd go with Dan's option - take the photos and post-process them into a panorama, giving you complete control. As it happen I also use Hugin, which usually works fine on auto settings but gives you near enough complete control if you need it. The just make your photos slightly larger than the final panorama you want, allowing space to crop.

More generally though, in-camera, the easiest way to stay level is to follow the horizon with something on the screen - either turn a grid on, or if you've got text, exposure settings, etc visible then just make sure that's in the same place relative to the horizon as you pan around.

David

I do usually try to keep something in the picture, but stupidly never thought bout the grid lines (DOH).

I try not to do any pp on my shots, not a huge fan.