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09/18/2004 06:57:19 AM · #1 |
So the D1X has 4028 x 1324 pixels and uses interpolation to convert those pixels to 3008 x 1960. The original sensor is three times as long as it is tall. Making it more than ideal for having a natural 'panoramic' mode built in.
The D2X has the crop mode which by itself is pretty cool. It seems the hard/software just doesn't record specific pixels in order to get the 2x zoom, 6mp image. Meaning this camera is also ideal for having a panoramic mode. The hard/software would simply turn off the top and bottom of the sensor.
I contacted Nikon's tech support for my D1X, I was told it was possible, only the engineers would have to decide if it's something they wanted to add.
My point? D_X users unite! Contact Nikon, let them know you want an in camera panoramic mode!
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09/18/2004 07:43:03 AM · #2 |
The assumption that the sensor is threee times longer than it is high depends on the assumption that the pixel pitch is the same in both directions, but it is not.
The actual sensor dimensions are 23.7 x 15.6 mm, which is the same 1.5x crop and 2/3 aspect ratio we are all used to. The cell (pixel) size is 5.93 x 11.89 µm, exactly twice as wide as tall, which explains the discrepancy.
Message edited by author 2004-09-18 07:43:42. |
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09/18/2004 09:15:03 AM · #3 |
Yes, but after pixel size is calculated, the sensor is 24000 x 16000 (units are pixels x dimension). Still very panoramicable.
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09/18/2004 09:31:49 AM · #4 |
Isn't this the same as just cropping the image into the desired aspect ratio after the fact? You are just wanting to do it in camera?
You still aren't going to get a true panoramic photo, just a regular photo cropped to a panoramic aspect ratio. This would be very similar to what the point and shoot 35mm cameras do by covering up the top and bottom portion of the film.
To get the true panoramic photo you either need a special lens able to cover a very, very wide angle, the ability to stitch multiple photos together or a camera with the ability to auto pan in the camera.
Just don't think many photographers using such a professional camera would really find this feature useful. Just my opinion though.
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09/18/2004 10:25:07 AM · #5 |
I love panoramic images, so this idea intrigued me at first too. But, I quickly realized that I could just crop a normal aspect ratio image to achieve the same end result as Wackybill suggested. I have done this many times. Here is an example:
Cropped D1x Image for Panoramic Effect
I have even used stitching software to achieve interesting panoramic results. Here is a sample from a business function of a group (retirement party). There was some perspective effect and I still had to crop the derived image to present it in a rectangular format.
A Sample of a Six Image Stitch from a Nikon D1x and a Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm f2.8D set at 28mm
So, the answer for me was to go out and purchase a real panoramic camera. I bought the Hasselblad X-PAN camera, which I shoot with film, then scan into the digital domain with my Nikon 9000 scanner using a 65mm x 24mm glass mounting frame for the oversized film format.
The results are just incredible! The Hasselblad exhibits medium format resolution equal to my Hasselblad 6cm x 6cm cameras. It is better than the Nikon D1x cropped image by a long shot. Here is a sample of a stitch job with a series of 6x6 negatives.
Three Image Stitch from a Hasselblad 500CM (6x6) and 50mm Lens scanned with a Nikon 9000
That is my solution anyway. I am sure that there are many other interesting variations on the same theme possible. Yes, it takes extra work, but you should see the outcome - wow!
The sample images do not look as good on the computer display as they do in a print. The 6x6 stitch is vivid and razor sharp. It was likely the largest compression ratio that I had done to date to create a web usable JPEG. I think that the three scans where over 200 MBs and the JPEG is about 120 kb, so that is about 1,600 to 1 ratio - yikes!
I will find a sample of the X-PAN and post it later.
Message edited by author 2004-09-18 10:50:48.
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09/18/2004 02:41:53 PM · #6 |
For the D1X it would not be cropping anything. It would be a full sensor shot.
As far as stitching is concerned, stitching is useless for dpc etc where multiple exposures is not allowed.
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09/18/2004 08:17:46 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jadin:
For the D1X it would not be cropping anything. It would be a full sensor shot.
As far as stitching is concerned, stitching is useless for dpc etc where multiple exposures is not allowed. |
Cropping is fine on the D1x, so to each his own I suppose...do you have problems with cropping on your camera?
Sorry, but I do not agree that stitching is useless. You are correct that in many, or even most cases, it may not be a legal DPC submission. But, that does not make it useless. In fact, I am delighted with this capability and it expands the functionality of the camera for me.
By the way, there is life beyond DPC. All of my examples are for work related activities, which is where I do most of my photography, about 90%. DPC is just for fun.
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09/18/2004 08:38:33 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by jadin:
For the D1X it would not be cropping anything. It would be a full sensor shot.
As far as stitching is concerned, stitching is useless for dpc etc where multiple exposures is not allowed. |
the D2X does this in the camera....are not all adjustments done in the camera legal....it basically comes out of the camera as a singal pic.
look for Creative in-camera effects, Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure
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09/18/2004 09:10:38 PM · #9 |
Umm no, no problems. It's just nice to have options really.
Stitching isn't useless, I said it's useless for dpc. I enjoy it as well, but would prefer an in-camera panoramic ability. For me my mind switches mode when I'm thinking panoramic. This would help me, especially to see the results as I photograph.
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