Gigapan EPIC 100 User Manual

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GigaPan User Guide7Toensureasteadyseriesofimages,usetheEPICwithasturdytripodttedwithastandard 1/4-20 tripod screw.1. Set up the tri

8Setting up the GigaPan EPIC2.4 Mount your cameraFor the EPIC 100, extend the camera mounting 1. plate by loosening the two camera platform ad-justmen

GigaPan User Guide92.6 Align your a camera to the EPICIfthisisyourrsttimeusingtheEPIC,ifyouareusinganewcamera,orifyou1. change you

10Setting up the GigaPan EPICTest your set-upYou get the best panoramas when two consecutive pictures overlap by about a third. The best way to test w

GigaPan User Guide11What is the nodal point?The nodal point of your camera is the point about which you must rotate your camera for perfect panoramas.

12Setting up the GigaPan EPIC Rotate the EPIC so that the foreground object is now at the right edge of the 5. screen. You’ll probably see part of the

GigaPan User Guide13Taking panoramas with the EPIC is easy—just point it to the top-left and bottom-right corners of your scene to get started.Turn t

14Using the GigaPan EPIC3.2 Repeat your last panoramaThe EPIC saves the data for your last panorama until you switch it off, so you can repeatitand

GigaPan User Guide15TurntheEPIConbypressingtheOKbutton.Therstthingyouwillseeistheword“calibrating.” The robot is checking internal

16Using the GigaPan EPICStart Delay - Enables a timer delay before each panorama capture begins.Multiple Shutter (EPIC 100 only) - This option allows

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GigaPan User Guide174. Exploring GigaPan.com4.1 View and ShareEnjoy thousands of brilliant gigapixel panoramas from around the world. Share, discuss,

184.2 Embed your panoramaYou can easily embed your panoramas on another website with all the functionality of the GigaPan Viewer to pan and zoom.Log

GigaPan User Guide19Exploring Gigapan.com4.3 Place your panorama on Google EarthShare your panoramas with the world in Google Earth. There is a GigaPa

20There are three ways for you to specify the location of your panorama: 4. a. If you recorded your coordinates using a GPS receiver, enter them in th

GigaPan User Guide21Exploring Gigapan.com Youwillbepromptedtodownloadale.(Somebrowserswilldownloadthisle8. automatically)Savethekm

225. Troubleshooting5.1 My photos are blurryRead on to nd out how to x common problems with the GigaPan EPIC. If you don’t nd your solution here, c

GigaPan User Guide23Troubleshooting5.4 My panoramas are distorted or misalignedThere could be several causes for distorted or misaligned panoramas:Che

246. Tips and tricks6.1 Shoot more than you needHere are some tips and tricks to make the most of your panoramas. Also, check out the creative ideas a

GigaPan User Guide25Tips and Tricks6.2 Shooting in different environmentsOutdoorsIndoorsTry these settings for photographing huge vistas: Focus on an

26Night shotsHere are a few tips for shooting panoramas at night. The key is to Increase the exposure time for each photo and make sure that the EPIC

1. Introduction 11.1 What is the GigaPan System? 11.2 GigaPan EPIC Parts

GigaPan User Guide27Tips and TricksCity scenesCapture panoramas of your hometown city or vacation destinations.Incities,youneedtobemoreawareof

286.3 Create Games: Hide & SeekMake your panorama fun to explore by hiding interesting objects, and create a list of thesethingsforyourfriends

GigaPan User Guide29Tips and Tricks6.5 Shooting a 360 degree panorama6.4 Panoramas in Motion: Capturing a CrowdSporting events, races or crowds of peo

GigaPan User Guide11. IntroductionCapturing stunning gigapixel images is easy with the GigaPan System. It is a com-plete solution with integrated equi

23. StitchGigaPan Stitch software assembles, aligns and blends the individual images into one large panorama.4. Share GigaPan Stitch software then upl

GigaPan User Guide31.2 GigaPan EPIC PartsBubble LevelDirectional KeysPlatform ThumbscrewCamera Mounting ScrewPower/OKBattery ChamberCamera Mounting P

4Introduction1.3 GigaPan EPIC 100 PartsBubble LevelDirectional KeysPlatform ThumbscrewCamera Mounting ScrewBattery ChamberCamera Mounting Plate(extend

GigaPan User Guide5The EPIC 100 has all the same great capabilities as the EPIC, plus several extra features, including:Designed for use with a broad

62. Setting up the GigaPan EPICCarefully follow the steps below to capture the highest quality panoramas.2.1 Get your equipment readyTo start shooting