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Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 17/12/2010 - 17:49
I found a site about stitching and it has set of sample images to down load taken in two rows and microsoft ice and PS pano stitcher both take the two layers and combine them fine.
so now to try tomorrow in daylight and see what effect being off centre of the tripod has [if any]
so now to try tomorrow in daylight and see what effect being off centre of the tripod has [if any]
Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 04/12/2010 - 21:59
This two up and two down method I understand how to take them, but does the software stitch them automatically just like a single row?
The reason for my original question was to get more in top to bottom in a one row set by using portrait mode but I am concerned about then not being central over the tripod pivot centre and I wonder what effect that might have.
The reason for my original question was to get more in top to bottom in a one row set by using portrait mode but I am concerned about then not being central over the tripod pivot centre and I wonder what effect that might have.
Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 04/12/2010 - 17:49
Dunno never tried and its dark now and I dont have a tile floor!!
Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 04/12/2010 - 16:28
Barrie, yes I think so as well but to I think where it will go pear shaped is in a interior panorama with, for example, a tiled floor.I think for a mountain range type panarama it will not be a problem.
Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 04/12/2010 - 16:15
If I want to take a series of images to stitch for a panorama and turn my tripod head to fit the camera in a portrait position thus gaining more foreground etc. the camera and lens is now no longer pivoting over the turning centre of the tripod, and in fact is, I think, moving away from the subject and I assume that this is not a good idea due to the creation of parallax problems. Am I correct or does the average panorama software as included in PS or Microsoft ice etc. sort this out?
There seem to be various bits of kit around at some fiendishly expensive prices that will get the camera back over the tripod centre but are they necessary is really my question
There seem to be various bits of kit around at some fiendishly expensive prices that will get the camera back over the tripod centre but are they necessary is really my question
Comment by adwb posted on some panorama portrait orientation advice please at 04/12/2010 - 15:56
robbie_d wrote:
It would probably be wise to use paragraphs and proper punctuation if you want people to properly read and understand your point too.
As has already been stated, free postage simply requires you to get in touch with SRS after you've placed your order, tell them your user ID and it will be refunded. Simple.
well for a start it was not sent to you and I did not apply bold the last line who did?adwb wrote:
Peter, on your shop link at the top of the page there is a price list which shows members prices and the order link takes you to SRS. The members prices on that list appear to be completely ignored by SRS as is the offer to supply free postage. I would suggest you either remove this from the web site or speak to SRS.
The latest [and last] purchase I made this way was for a lens hood PH-RBH
listed at 25.99 member 23.99
quote "The club member price is in the Members Price column to the right:"
I have been charged the 25.99 price
quote"put *pentaxuser* into the Discount Voucher field which will give you a 10% discount on all Pentax accessories. If you can put your Forum ID or Membership number into the Customer Notes section under the credit card section and we will remove our postage charge as well."
I did that as well as putting in the comments field at the end ;please ensure my discount is given making the hood 2.39 and fee post my user id is ADWB and my membership# 122218.
the item turned up today 3 weeks later for the full price and I have been charged for post.
So what is going on? is the web shop price list invalid? or do SRS ignore your arrangement with them.?
either way shoddy service and shoddy prices.
Alistair
Steady on.Peter, on your shop link at the top of the page there is a price list which shows members prices and the order link takes you to SRS. The members prices on that list appear to be completely ignored by SRS as is the offer to supply free postage. I would suggest you either remove this from the web site or speak to SRS.
The latest [and last] purchase I made this way was for a lens hood PH-RBH
listed at 25.99 member 23.99
quote "The club member price is in the Members Price column to the right:"
I have been charged the 25.99 price
quote"put *pentaxuser* into the Discount Voucher field which will give you a 10% discount on all Pentax accessories. If you can put your Forum ID or Membership number into the Customer Notes section under the credit card section and we will remove our postage charge as well."
I did that as well as putting in the comments field at the end ;please ensure my discount is given making the hood 2.39 and fee post my user id is ADWB and my membership# 122218.
the item turned up today 3 weeks later for the full price and I have been charged for post.
So what is going on? is the web shop price list invalid? or do SRS ignore your arrangement with them.?
either way shoddy service and shoddy prices.
Alistair
It would probably be wise to use paragraphs and proper punctuation if you want people to properly read and understand your point too.
As has already been stated, free postage simply requires you to get in touch with SRS after you've placed your order, tell them your user ID and it will be refunded. Simple.
Chris@SRSWATFORD wrote:
Hi Alastair,
We have had an issue with lens hoods and the pentaxuser discount code which we have now sorted.
If you check your bank statement, you will see that we have charged the correct £23.39. When an order is placed on the website, we manually authorise the amount, so this gives us the opportunity to remove the postage costs and in this case the 10% discount for the lens hood as the website wasn't set correctly to give the discount off hoods. We are unable to amend the order value on the website, so this is where the confusion arises in this case as it looks like we have charged the full amount and the postage costs.
On a more general note, we won't charge postage if your Pentax User ID or membership number is mentioned when ordering. On the odd occasion we may miss this, then please PM me or email me [email protected] and I will refund this straight away.
As usual, any queries then please ask.
Thanks,
Chris
Thank you for clearing this up Chris, PM sent.Hi Alastair,
We have had an issue with lens hoods and the pentaxuser discount code which we have now sorted.
If you check your bank statement, you will see that we have charged the correct £23.39. When an order is placed on the website, we manually authorise the amount, so this gives us the opportunity to remove the postage costs and in this case the 10% discount for the lens hood as the website wasn't set correctly to give the discount off hoods. We are unable to amend the order value on the website, so this is where the confusion arises in this case as it looks like we have charged the full amount and the postage costs.
On a more general note, we won't charge postage if your Pentax User ID or membership number is mentioned when ordering. On the odd occasion we may miss this, then please PM me or email me [email protected] and I will refund this straight away.
As usual, any queries then please ask.
Thanks,
Chris
thanks
Alistair
Comment by adwb posted on Official shop partner? at 25/08/2010 - 14:30
Peter, on your shop link at the top of the page there is a price list which shows members prices and the order link takes you to SRS. The members prices on that list appear to be completely ignored by SRS as is the offer to supply free postage. I would suggest you either remove this from the web site or speak to SRS.
The latest [and last] purchase I made this way was for a lens hood PH-RBH
listed at 25.99 member 23.99
quote "The club member price is in the Members Price column to the right:"
I have been charged the 25.99 price
quote"put *pentaxuser* into the Discount Voucher field which will give you a 10% discount on all Pentax accessories. If you can put your Forum ID or Membership number into the Customer Notes section under the credit card section and we will remove our postage charge as well."
I did that as well as putting in the comments field at the end ;please ensure my discount is given making the hood 23.39 and fee post my user id is ADWB and my membership# 122218.
the item turned up today 3 weeks later for the full price and I have been charged for post.
So what is going on? is the web shop price list invalid? or do SRS ignore your arrangement with them.?
either way shoddy service and shoddy prices.
Alistair
The latest [and last] purchase I made this way was for a lens hood PH-RBH
listed at 25.99 member 23.99
quote "The club member price is in the Members Price column to the right:"
I have been charged the 25.99 price
quote"put *pentaxuser* into the Discount Voucher field which will give you a 10% discount on all Pentax accessories. If you can put your Forum ID or Membership number into the Customer Notes section under the credit card section and we will remove our postage charge as well."
I did that as well as putting in the comments field at the end ;please ensure my discount is given making the hood 23.39 and fee post my user id is ADWB and my membership# 122218.
the item turned up today 3 weeks later for the full price and I have been charged for post.
So what is going on? is the web shop price list invalid? or do SRS ignore your arrangement with them.?
either way shoddy service and shoddy prices.
Alistair
Comment by adwb posted on Official shop partner? at 25/08/2010 - 12:14
can some one please clear up what is the point of SRS being listed as a "official shop partner"?
they are no cheaper than most Pentax dealers that i have priced.
The supposed discount and free postage is never applied to orders I have made. On the shop page at the top of the screen it shows discounts on accessories and says quote your now subscription number to get the discount and free postage. I have put these details in the order form but twice now SRS has charged for post and given no discount.I could have got the items cheaper in Bristol from a choice of two shops.
what is happening with magazine is that still defunct? I though we were supposed to get a refund? I had just subscribed when it was announced that it was no more.
Alistair
they are no cheaper than most Pentax dealers that i have priced.
The supposed discount and free postage is never applied to orders I have made. On the shop page at the top of the screen it shows discounts on accessories and says quote your now subscription number to get the discount and free postage. I have put these details in the order form but twice now SRS has charged for post and given no discount.I could have got the items cheaper in Bristol from a choice of two shops.
what is happening with magazine is that still defunct? I though we were supposed to get a refund? I had just subscribed when it was announced that it was no more.
Alistair
Comment by adwb posted on Official shop partner? at 25/08/2010 - 11:31
Thanks to one and all for the input, off to a local shop on Sat for some test drives [I hope]
Alistair
Alistair
Comment by adwb posted on Pocket camera opinions sought at 18/08/2010 - 12:15
About 3 months ago I invested in one of the manfrotto panoramic heads. It certainly does make a difference, even with regular outdoors distance scenic landscapes. For any shots where there is anything closer to the camera it really does help the stitching process to get the nodal point sorted so that you rotate the camera around the 'correct' axis.
I'll see if I can find time to post some examples as I've shot Cromer pier with the GX617 and both with and without the proper pano head
Your website is very nice and very easy to navigate congrats.
it makes mine very clunky
www.countrystudio.co.uk
Alistair