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arnica
13-10-2013, 6:53pm
Hi All,

I've been watching a few youtube videos as of late about shooting panos. Many of the videos talk about using a rail extender for the camera to rest on. This is to reduce the parallax error recorded by the camera.

I wanted to ask if any of us here use such rails and whether ot not you've got some sample images to show me. One of the videos used the following piece of gear: MPR-CL II: MPR

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=MPR-CL-II&type=0&eq=MPR-CL-II-001&desc=MPR-CL-II%3a-MPR-with-integral-clamp&key=ait

I don't need to spend that amount of money, however just wanted to see what else was out there.

I currently have the following tripod setup:



Markins L plate
Markins Q10-Q ball head.


What additional gear would you recommend me getting? I'll be going to NZ for a couple of weeks in early December and wanted to see what gear I should bring with me.
rookie
14-10-2013, 3:07pm
Got myself one of these good value for the price
http://www.linkdelight.com/PK001-Pro-Panorama-Kit-With-Panoramic-Tripod-Head+Gimbal-Bracket.html
arnica
15-10-2013, 9:20am
Got myself one of these good value for the price
http://www.linkdelight.com/PK001-Pro-Panorama-Kit-With-Panoramic-Tripod-Head+Gimbal-Bracket.html

Thanks rookie,

I was wondering whether or not I need the "construction crane" thingy. Could I get away with just attaching the slider rail onto my ball head and then adjusting the camera along that plane to locate the nodal point?

I'm guessing I will have to find the nodal point each time I take a different picture?
MajorPanic
15-10-2013, 8:44pm
The setup in the link will do multi-row panos

You don't need the vertical rail for 90% of normal panos

Have a look at Really Right Stuff for a rail to suit your needs.

You only need to find the nodal point once for every lens or zoom setting you use
arnica
16-10-2013, 11:33am
The setup in the link will do multi-row panos

You don't need the vertical rail for 90% of normal panos

Have a look at Really Right Stuff for a rail to suit your needs.

You only need to find the nodal point once for every lens or zoom setting you use


Thanks MP,

I've had a look a several RRS videos on Youtube. I'm just seeing what other 3rd party maker are out there. RRS gear just seems "really" expensive.
Darey
16-10-2013, 5:04pm
Arnica,
This previous thread from AP may have the information you need.

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104402-Tripod-and-Panning-Head-for-landscapes&p=1104854#post1104854

Good luck with your pano shots.
Bennymiata
21-10-2013, 10:49am
Also check out the Acratech stuff.
They have a video on their site which explains the nodal point and how to find it on your lens.
I have one of their GP ballheads, and I find it to be excellent to use, and they have a huge range of accessories.

www.acratech.net