Making panoramic photos using a Tilt and Shift Lens

[macro_man]

Hola,

i recently borrowed a TS-E 24mm Mki to try my hand at panoramics using the shift capablity of the lens. one thing i noticed immediately was that the exposure value changed as i shifted the lens to its max.

i can understand why this happens (egde of the image circle and all that)but how do you ensure that the multiple exposure you take to create the panoramic are all exposed to a similar level to avoid dark/light parts once you have stiched them?

is there a tried and test method of calculating the compention required? or does everyone just correct the exposure in post pro?

is much appreciated and examples even more so!!

Cheers,
S

 

[john-oh]

Set white balance, iso, focus and exposure to manual and leave on one setting for all exposures, unless taking HDR shots.

Not sure why you are using the shift functions of a lens.:shrug:

 

[macro_man]

Not sure why you are using the shift functions of a lens.:shrug:

that way you dont have to move/rotate the cam and the stitching is 'almost' flawless check out the link below
http://www.panoramafactory.com/shiftlens/shiftlens.html
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm

Set white balance, iso, focus and exposure to manual and leave on one setting for all exposures, unless taking HDR shots.

i dont think that will help as it will produce darker images when the lens is shifted(me thinks). will try though

 

[john-oh]

that way you dont have to move/rotate the cam and the stitching is 'almost' flawless check out the link below

Interesting, I must admit I tend to do spherical (360 VR) panos, where I use an 8mm lens and a Nodal Ninja - haven't done any for ages, must have another go

 

[john-oh]

.Double post

 

[Canon Bob]

You should meter the shot with the lens centred and then stick with those settings by shooting in manual. Once shifted, the light to the metering sensors is nolonger perpendicular and will cause incorrect values.

Bob

 

[macro_man]

thx bob