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Friday, October 1, 2004

The Panosaurus: A Tripod Head With a Funny Name

Posted by Neil Enns in "HARDWARE" @ 09:00 AM



Product Category: Digital Photography
Manufacturer: Gregwired Digital
Where to Buy: Gregwired Digital
Price: $85.95 USD ($30 discount available if you are a registered PTAssembler user)
System Requirements: See site for details on how to determine if your camera will work with the head

Pros:
  • It's inexpensive;
  • It makes good panoramas.
Cons:
  • There are lots of screws to keep track of;
  • Printed instructions aren't included in the box.
Summary:
One of the fun things about having a digital camera is the ability to quickly make panorama photographs. Many low-end digital cameras come with a "stitch-assist" mode that helps in determining the appropriate overlap for later manipulation back on a computer. While panoramas of far-away objects are pretty easy to do, any panorama that includes objects in the foreground can suffer from parallax problems. To deal with the effects of parallax professionals use a specially designed panorama head. I've always wanted to play with one, but the professional versions are way out of my price range. So, when I discovered the Panosaurus head at only $80, I was eager to give it a try. Read on to learn more about it!

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