Pano with a Pistol Grip Ball Head?

jlg84

I just got a Manfrotto pistol grip ball head (322RC2) for my new Velbon CF tripod (mostly used for traveling). Only problem is that the ball head does not have a locking pano clamp. Is there a (not too expensive) way to add a pano device of some sort to this so that I can do the occasional panoramic shot? If so, what is it?

ian408

If you are shooting panoramas occassionally, I wouldn't worry about it.
Just keep the camera as level as possible during the shot, overlap each
frame by about 20% and stitch together using Panorama Factory or the
software that came with the camera.


Ian

jlg84

Thanks!
That's sort of what I was starting to think myself; the grip has that levelling bubble, so it should be relatively easy to do.

ian408

jlg84 wrote:

That's sort of what I was starting to think myself; the grip has that levelling bubble, so it should be relatively easy to do.

There you go.

Be sure and post the result of your efforts.

Ian

gluwater

How do you like that grip? I was just looking at one at a shop by me today. Let us know how you like it.

Thanks
Nick

jlg84

My verdict
I like the pistol grip a LOT. I was debating replacing it with a non-ball head, to facilitate taking panos, but I just like it too much to want to part with it. It is very easy to use (I find), and not too heavy. Now if I could find a pano base for it, my life would be perfect!

gluwater

I think I may get one soon, I'll keep my eyes peeled for a pano base.

jlg84

Keep me posted
Please let me know if you find something!

gluwater

While just searching for info on a pano base I came across this page that has an interesting pano shot, although I am still out of luck on a pano base.

http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/gigapixel.htm

ian408

gluwater wrote:

While just searching for info on a pano base I came across this page that has an interesting pano shot, although I am still out of luck on a pano base.

http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/gigapixel.htm

www.reallyrightstuff.com for a pano base.

jlg84

RSS Pano Base
I saw that base, but it won't work (I don't think) with my head/mount plate.