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Panoramas shot with the Sony ILCE-QX1. This post describes in detail the setup you can use to get a very compact panorama setup with this camera.
This image was taken on a cruise of Doubtful Sound in the Fiordlands Nationalpark in southwest New Zealand.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
Located in the in the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru Steampunk HQ is an art collaboration and gallery. When you stop by for a visit be sure to take a look at the newly installed ‘Infinity Portal’. It’s absolutely breathtaking.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from six images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Five images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
Located in the in the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru Steampunk HQ is an art collaboration and gallery. When you stop by for a visit be sure to take a look at the newly installed ‘Infinity Portal’. It’s absolutely breathtaking.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a pole to stabilize the camera. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from four images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around. The zenith and nadir was retouched by hand in post-processing.
This image was taken on the first of the suspension bridges on the Hooker Valley Track. At about 100 years ago the Mueller Glacier reached approximately to this point. Today it’s only visible in the far distance behind the Mueller Lake.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
Standing on Mount John offers a mgnificent view from Lake Tekapo in the east to the Southern Alps in the very west.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from six images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Five images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
The giant limestone boulders of Quantum Field are definitely worth a visit.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from six images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Five images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
This panorama shows the outlet of the Cave Stream in the Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.0 meter pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
This campground offers some great views over Akaroa Harbour. You can get to Akaroa with a short walk down the hill.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
This image was taken near the summit of Mount Cavendish. You can see the upper station of the gondola. In the opposite direction you can see the city of Christchurch.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
This panrama was taken at the Re:Start Mall in Christchurch.
Technique:
The shooting was done with a 2.60 meter (appx. 8.5 ft) pole to reach a more elevated viewpoint. The lens was mounted with a custom-made bracket. Stitched from five images taken with a Walimex (Samyang) 7.5mm fish eye lens on a Sony QX1. Four images around and an additional image for the nadir. The zenith was retouched by hand in post-processing.
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