Panorama fun
Well, I’m having a hell of a time trying to make equirectangular panoramas, but in the meantime I thought you might want to see some regular old cylindrical 360 degree panoramas I made:
Warning: Big file:
WARNING: VERY big file!!
Hopefully some day soon I’ll be able to create a ‘little planet’
B, 
Luke 8:05 pm on 4/30/2007 Permalink
Hey Tom.
Those panoramas are pretty cool. I’d figure I ask you this. I’m looking for a digital camera what would be good for under $200? I saw a Sony with a Carl Zeiss lens with a 7 mega pixel res. but it has an internal rechargeable battery. So I come dumbfounded to you.
-Luke
euicho 11:47 am on 5/1/2007 Permalink
Thanks Luke!
The Carl Zeiss Sony cameras are very good. Mine is a Sony F717 though it is 5 years old and only 5MP, it has very high quality (Carl Zeiss) glass in it. When we decided to look for a camera for Amme, she wanted a very compact one with a big screen, good mega pixel count, and good photo quality. We decided on the Sony DSC W50, which also uses Carl Zeiss glass. It takes really crisp photos. Both these have proprietary batteries, but even my 5 year old battery holds a charge just fine, and only cost $25 for a backup battery. I suggest getting the Sony if you can get it for $200 or less. Other than that I, choosing a camera depends on what you are looking for, ie: number of mega pixels, zoom, do you want an ultra-compact or do you care about size? etc. I suggest going to Steves Digicams, this place is my bible for cameras, and click on either “The Best Cameras” which will give you the best cameras for each category, or hover over the “Our Reviews” button and select a mega pixel range. This will give you a matrix of cameras and features so you can narrow down the camera that is perfect for you. For good cameras in general for around $200, here are a few options:
Luke 7:36 pm on 5/1/2007 Permalink
Wow, you have saved me hours or research. Thank You.
Jesse 1:46 am on 5/3/2007 Permalink
What’s with the phantom doody in the downtown pic, thats creepy. Uh oh I think he’s behind me oh god…
euicho 11:19 am on 5/3/2007 Permalink
lol you noticed him too huh? I was wondering if Doody had see.. GAH! *gak* *gurble*….
B 9:58 pm on 5/3/2007 Permalink
wow o wowee those are sweet
Camera Collector 6:29 am on 5/23/2009 Permalink
I really admire that model of camera. They say a good photo is not due to how good the camera is, but the skill of the photographer, but just the same, I still suspect that I could be a better photographer if I bought one.