Panorama; Advanced Automation - CamRanger User Manual

Panorama

calibraLon is adequate, but a longer calibraLon can be more accurate.
2. Press the "Start" buOon.
3. Using the direcLonal pad on the tripod tab, move the tripod head either clockwise, or
counterclockwise the number of degrees specified in step 1. The small degrees gauge on the
tripod head can be used to assist with this.
4. Press the "Stop" buOon.
5. The calibraLon status icon should now change to indicate a valid calibraLon.
NOTE: Any change to the tripod head speed will result in the calibraLon being invalidated.
To perform a panorama, enter the number of shots to be taken and the total degrees of rotaLon
for the enLre panorama. The "DirecLon" toggle specifies the direcLon the tripod head should
turn. Upon pressing the start buOon the CamRanger will begin the panorama from the tripod
head's current locaLon.
It is important to remember that the tripod head is an inexpensive opLon with inexpensive
motors. Even with the calibraLon process, there sLll will be inaccuracies of probably at least a
few degrees.
Advanced Automa0on
The Advanced automaLon buOon (
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Afer pressing the panorama buOon, the following
dialog is displayed.
The automaLc panorama features works by first
allowing the user to calibrate the MP-360 tripod
head. Because the speed of rotaLon can vary based
on camera weight, baOery life, temperature, etc. the
calibraLon process allows for more accurate
movements for panoramas. To perform a calibraLon,
follow these steps:
1. Select the "CalibraLon" amount. Possible values
are 90°, 180° and 360°. For most circumstances a 90°
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), displays the following tabs when pushed:
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