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3. Night shots
Here 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 Pro and your camera are free from vibra-
tions.
1. If your camera body or lens has Image Stabilization, turn the feature off. Nikon refers
to image stabilisation as VR vibration reduction.
2. If your subject is located in an urban setting, set your camera's White Balance to
about 2900 Kelvin, or Tungsten if your camera does not have a Kelvin setting. Often
urban settings include low pressure sodium or similar lighting which will cause your
images to appear a burnt orange color. If you are located in a non-urban setting you
will need to set your camera's White Balance to Daylight and a much longer exposure.
3. Increase the exposure setting for your camera. Preview the effect in the camera's
screen until you're satisfied. Expect exposure times of about 15 seconds to 30 sec-
onds at ISO 100 or 200 unless there is ample illumination.
4. A lower ISO setting will reduce image noise. The highest useable ISO depends on the
camera body that you are using. Typically full frame sensors for newer cameras allow
you to use higher ISO settings to reduce the capture time without introducing signifi-
cant noise.
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