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A unique robotic camera mount, the GigaPan Epic works with most point and shoot cameras to create multi-gigapixel panoramas.

The GigaPan Epic makes it easy to capture incredibly detailed images and works seamlessly with the GigaPan Stitcher and GigaPan.org. The Epic allows your camera to take tens, hundreds, or even thousands of photos. These images are combined into a single gigapixel panorama by the GigaPan Stitcher. You can then view, share, and explore the incredible detail of your panoramas at GigaPan.org.

Simply attach your camera to it, then the Epic directs you through the steps to capture a gigapixel image. You set the upper left and lower right corners of your panorama, then the Epic works out how many photos your camera will need to take, hundreds or even thousands, and automatically organizes them into the correct rows and columns needed to capture you panorama. The robotic arm clicks away, capturing amazing detail in a short amount of time.

I will be posting my results when I get some time to actually setup and use the new pano device. Sadly weather is an issue….

I have been interested in Pano work for years…. starting with film and creative cutting and aligning of images..

This is definitely the next step……

See some very cool examples here: http://www.gigapan.org

Here is a decent explanation from an average user:

I will have some of how I use Twitter in regards to Photography in the coming weeks as i work my way up in the following and interaction with the Twitter community.

I have been asked many time for a run down on the Alien Bees Ring Flash – Well I found a better source for the info on Studiolighting.net.

You can go to the page here: CLICK HERE

The above Podcast is well worth the listen for the interview with Paul Buff of Alien Bees.

I have one of these and I am very sad to say i have not devoted the time to even play with it as of yet so my first hand experience will come at a later date. From the word on the net many like the ability to be able to use this unit and Alien Bees bringing this to us on a more budget oriented basis is a great help to us more budget aware photographers.

The ABR800 AlienBees Ringflash

The ABR800 is a highly evolved, self-contained ringflash system designed to meet the challenges of the new-generation creative professional photographer. It is extremely compact, lightweight and easy to use with professional or semi-professional cameras with lenses up to 4 inches in diameter. A studio ringflash is an invaluable and instantly favorite tool of the professional photographer due to its ability to produce essentially shadow-free lighting, revealing unique catchlights in the eyes of subjects when used with fashion and portrait work.

Also a good real world review here on Chase Jarvis’s Blog – Click here

Just a quick post from one of my latest shoots. Portfolio work for me and for her. She also has a new website coming soon: www.andriav.com to move her modeling career forward. Comments are welcome…….

Shoot Info: Single off camera flash into 44” umbrella. Toned in Photoshop