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| A '''panoramic tripod head''' is a piece of photographic equipment, mounting to a ], which allows photographers to shoot a sequence of images around the ] of a ] to produce a ]. The primary function of the panoramic head is to precisely set the axis of rotation about the entrance pupil for a given lens or ], eliminating ] error. | |||
| As the camera is rotated, a series of still images are acquired, that can then be assembled (]) using ], which either automatically (using image analysis) or manually (with user supplied control points) allows the images to be aligned and combined into a single seamless panoramic image. The final panoramic image can then be viewed or printed as a flat image or viewed interactively using specific playback software. | |||
| Modern panoramic tripod heads typically accomodate many sizes of cameras, different camera mounting methods, and mount on many standard tripods. Professional models will include precision ]s, scales to allow the user to take photos at specific angles, ]s to stop at common angles, integrated ]s to aid in adjusting the tripod, and other features to maximize the quality of the acquired photos or the unit's ease of use. | |||
| == External links == | |||
| * - Contains a series of illustrations showing how a panoramic head prevents photo misalignments. | |||
| * - Contains a series of illustrations showing how to make a panoramic tripod head. | |||
| * - Article from the Royal Photographic Society Journal, with links to full-screen QTVR panoramas. | |||
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