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Panorama
Cameras [Last
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The
tech section should give an overview over the various camera types and
the technical background of the different types.
If available further information about the camera and the manufacturer
is listed.
For any comments, updates, corrections and suggestions mail to webmaster@panorama-gallery.com.
Last update: March 3rd 2007
The
most common aspect ration for panorama images is 3:1 or 2:1.
There are 5 categories of panorama equipment (bold camera types
are still available from manufacturer)
Scroll
down to find detailed information about the cameras
Flatback Camera (goto
to detail section)
The
film is held flat and parallel to the lens. The exposure is done in
one shot. Most of the cameras require separate lighmeter. Using of tripod
is recomended, some of the lighter cameras can be handheld.
- Hasselblad Xpan I+II
- Fuji G617 and GX617
- Linhof Technorama 6x12, 6x17
- Fotoman 6x12, 6x17, 6x24
- Gaoersi 6x17 Camera
- Horseman SW612 (Pro), SW617
- Gilde GG-617
- Art Panorama 6x17, 6x24 (Tomiyama Art)
Swing
Lens Camera (goto
to detail section)
A
narrow slit rotates in front of the film which is held in a curved position
and exposes it gradually. The fix lens is rotating, great depth of field,
no focus control. Requires camera level to achieve straight horizon
and to avoid distortion. Filter not applicable or complicated in handling.
135 to 140 field of view.
Noblex
135, 150, 175
Widelux
Widepan Pro 2-140
Horizon 202
Eyescan 624
Krasnogorsk FT-2
Rotational
Camera
Seitz
Roundshot (35,120 and digital)
Spheron Spherocam, Panocam (digital only)
Globuscope
Lookaround (35mm, taylormade)
Alternative
Solution
Medium
format camera with 135 back or panoramic insert (Bronica ETRS 135 back
24x56mm,
Mamiya 7 pano inset 24x65mm)
Large format camera with rollfilm back (5x4in camera with Horseman 6x12
back)
Negative cropping (small 35mm consumer cameras, only exposing part of
24x36, eg. 15x36mm)
Digital
Panorama Photography
Using
digital panorama cameras like Seitz Digital and Spherocam.
Stitching individual images from SLR, DSLR, MF camera.
Weblinks
Timeline
of panoramic cameras (1843 - 1994) by Bill McBride
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XPAN I + II (no longer produced) |
| Producer |
Hasselblad (Sweden) |
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35mm film
24x36 and 24x65 format on the same film
Aperture automatic, TTL
Lenses: 30,45 and 90mm |
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The only 35mm flatback camera in the market.
Introduced in 1996 and as a updated version in 2003 the Xpan
was taken out of production in March 2003. Only available in the
used market.
The camera is also known as TX-1 and TX-2 which was only available
in Japan. See
link (Fujinon Japan). Same manufacturer, different branding. |
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GX617 and G617 (no longer produced) |
| Producer |
Fuji (Fujinon Japan) |
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120 rollfilm
G617 with fixed 105mm lens
GX617 with interchangeable lenses 90, 105,180 and 300mm |
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Technorama 612,617 |
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Linhof (Germany) |
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120 rollfilm
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GILDE 66-17 |
| Producer |
Gilde SKT GmbH (Germany) |
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120 rollfilm
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Horseman 612 (PRO), SW617 |
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Horseman (USA) |
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120 rollfilm
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Fotoman 612,617,624 Panoramic Camera |
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Fotoman Camera Ltd (Hong Kong) |
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120 rollfilm
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The china produced bodies accept a wide range large format lenses.
Amazing quality for reasonable price (in terms of panorama photography)
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Widepan 617 |
| Producer |
Nanchang Phenix - Panflex Technical Camera Company,
Ltd. (China) |
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120 rollfilm
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Gaoersi 6x17 Camera |
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n.a. |
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120 rollfilm
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Art Panorama 170, 240 |
| Producer |
TOMIYAMA SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. |
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120 rollfilm
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Noblex 135,150,175 |
| Producer |
Noblex Werke Dresden |
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135S, 135 Pro Sport uses 35mm
150 and 175UX types 120 rollfilm
fix lens, allows use of magnetic mounted filter.
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Horizon 202 |
| Producer |
Zenit Foto Russia |
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24x58mm on 35mm film
Shutter speed from 1/2s to 1/250s
28mm rotating lens
120 degree FOV
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Budget version of swing lens camera, made in Russia.
In germany available from Foto Brenner. |
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WIDEPAN PRO-2 140 |
| Producer |
Nanchang Phenix - Panflex Technical Camera Company,
Ltd. (China) |
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120, 220 and 35mm (with adapter) film
50x110mm for 120/220 film, 24x110mm on 135mm film
140 FOV
1/2 second, 1/60th second, 1/250th second |
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Eyescan 624 |
| Producer |
KST Dresden |
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50 x 210mm
105mm lens
Shutter speed from 1/2s to 1/250s
120 degree FOV |
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Widelux F8, 1500 (no longer produced) |
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n.a. |
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n.a. |
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Krasnogorsk FT-2 |
| Producer |
Krasnogorsk Mechanical Factory in Krasnogorsk, USSR |
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n.a. |
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35mm film
24mm x 110mm
120 FOV
lens 52mm f5.0
1/100, 1/200, 1/400
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Build only 1958-1965. |
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