Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]apbc <apbc@public1.sta.net.cn> wrote: >Now before anyone criticizes me for making off topic remarks I would >point out that the only way a Leica user can make 180degree fisheye >circular shots is with another brand of camera or a customized >Sigma/Nikon or perhaps an old Canon 7.5mm. Not true Adrian, see the examples on my VR page and see the brackets and rig I use on my Equipment page. In short, you can shoot *print* quality VRs using the Leica R 16mm. The trick is to shoot 6 shots around & 1 shot pointing straight up. You end up exposing 7 full 35mm frames per 360-degree scene, c.f. an 8mm fisheye where you typically only expose 2 or 3 *partial* frames. So with the Leica 16mm not only do you get the Leica lens advantage, but also > 7x the film area and consequent reduction in grain and increase in image detail. Regds, Andrew Nemeth nemeng.com