Canon PhotoStitch

[Beyondgal]

Hi,

Would like to find out from u all, besides using the PhotoStitch software supplied by Canon, is there any other softwares that we can use to stitch up our panoramic shots?

[Russ]

Photostitch does not work that well esp when you are trying to match diverging/converging verticals. OK for beach scenes but terrible for buildings where the stitch becomes very obvious.

[ZeusS]

Originally Posted by Russ Photostitch does not work that well esp when you are trying to match diverging/converging verticals. OK for beach scenes but terrible for buildings where the stitch becomes very obvious.

That's because your camera is not aligned properly and possibly no rotating on a central axis. I've done numerous 360 degree panorama during my uni days for my multimedia projects. And I am talking about using just powershot G2 and the PhotoStitch, all w/o any problem. It's all down to proper techniques.

[adamadam]

Canon PhotoStitch seems to work alright, but if you're after other software, some include Ulead Cool 360, PTAssembler and Panorama Factory

[Terence]

PTstitcher...

http://www.path.unimelb.edu.au/~dersch/

[Russ]

A bit difficult to align camera properly when you are at ground level trying to take a widish shot of a building that is 4 storeys high and you can't go further back - agree if the camera is pointing perfectly horizontally, Photostitch works ok.

[Beyondgal]

Thank you everyone for ur contribution...

I'll post my 1st panorama once i stitch my photos... welcome all comments then

[Beyondgal]

Eh... how to post pictures up here huh ?!

Bleh.. me really newbie

[megaweb]

Originally Posted by Beyondgal Eh... how to post pictures up here huh ?!

try this link


You can see some of my pano shots taken by A70 stitched by Panorama Factory.

[Beyondgal]

Originally Posted by megaweb try this link You can see some of my pano shots taken by A70 stitched by Panorama Factory.

did u buy the software from PanoramaFactory? cos i tried using this software, but there is an imprint of "PanoramaFactory" in the middle of the photo

[megaweb]

Originally Posted by Beyondgal did u buy the software from PanoramaFactory? cos i tried using this software, but there is an imprint of "PanoramaFactory" in the middle of the photo

Yes I bought this software. I find it easy, friendly and accurate stitch result ... worth buying

[Beyondgal]

Originally Posted by megaweb Yes I bought this software. I find it easy, friendly and accurate stitch result ... worth buying

can i ask how much does the software cost n where did u get it from?

[Beyondgal]

any comments for these pics which i stitched using Canon Photostitch?
How do i neutralise the diff shades that occurred due to exposure problem?

[sinlg]

Another software is call RealViz. Very interesting way to stitching. (Not as easy to us as PhotoStitch)

[evq]

Originally Posted by Beyondgal any comments for these pics which i stitched using Canon Photostitch? How do i neutralise the diff shades that occurred due to exposure problem?

Try using manual mode.
Maybe u can use P-mode 1st to let the camera decide the setting(shuttle & aperture), note it down & repeat it on the manual mode. Hence, every shots will have the same exposure.
Hope this helps.

[megaweb]

Originally Posted by Beyondgal can i ask how much does the software cost n where did u get it from?

you can purchase Panorama Factory online via credit card at

http://www.panoramafactory.com/purchase.html

US$59.90

[megaweb]

Beyondgal,

when you take multiple shots for pano stitching, it is recommended not to use auto camera mode. Try to meter the main scene and take note of the meter values. Switch to M mode and use the same meter values for all shots. You got to do it fast as lighting may change anytime.

[valor]

The best one I've found that allows BOTH amazing control AND fully automatic mode with contrast and color fixing even, is Hugin.

It's open-source, free, and cross-platform.

http://hugin.sourceforge.net/