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  International Association of Panoramic Photographers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Panoramic cameras have been produced for at least 150 years as of 1994 in various types and sizes in different countries around the world.
Obviously, there were other Panoramic Cameras patented and made by their inventor that are not included in the list.
I have researched hundreds of United States patents of photographic items, like folding a panoramic camera, panoramic attachments, etc., that were "just" a patent that the inventor was not able to sell to a manufacturer.
www.panoramicassociation.org /panoramiccam.php   (2620 words)

  
 Panorama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The word was originally coined by the Irish painter Robert Barker to describe his panoramic paintings of Edinburgh.
Panoramic photography soon came to displace painting as the most common method for creating wide views.
One final form of panoramic representation is digital mapping generated from SRTM data.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Panorama   (588 words)

  
 Panoramic
For years I thought that panoramic image presentation was invented by Hollywood — Todd-A-O, Cinemascope, Panavision and their ilk.
Panoramic photography has, of course, a long history as well — going back to so-called banquet cameras with rotating lens used for group portraits.
Both cameras are significantly smaller and less massive than their larger cousins, and though both are true panoramics neither necessarily take "wide angle" images since they have interchangeable lenses.
www.luminous-landscape.com /tutorials/panorami.shtml   (1453 words)

  
 Panoramic Interests :: About Us
Panoramic Interests believes that infill development is critical to the social, economic and environmental health of cities.
Panoramic Interests focuses on vacant and under-utilized parcels that are located near major bus and rail transit lines.
Panoramic Interests provides parking through an innovative car-lift system which allows two or three cars to park in the area of one space.
www.panoramicinterests.com /about   (601 words)

  
 Alberto Gandsas
I used a panoramic format camera which has special characteristics: a wide angle take with normal type lens (45 mm) that do not distort the scene as occurs with the traditional great angular lens.
Being a restless researcher of the panoramic format, I began entering the Contemporary Art Context using the panoramic ampleness as his instrument of expression.
In panoramic photography applied to Contemporary Art Context the aim is to find the balance of the empty space in the same way that in sculpture the aim is to find the balance of the spaces of the work.
www.panoramic-arts.org /gpage5.html   (398 words)

  
 Panoramic Photographs (Prints and Photographs Reading Room, Library of Congress)
Around 1900, panoramic photography was practiced primarily by commercial photographers.
Panoramic photographs were also popular as portrait souvenirs for people attending conventions, conferences, and company events.
Additional panoramic photographs may be found in the Detroit Publishing Company Collection, which is available online in the Prints and Photographs Online Catalog, sometimes as full panoramas, and sometimes as individual glass plate negatives that, together, form a panoramic photo [view images/catalog records].
www.loc.gov /rr/print/coll/187_pans.html   (2887 words)

  
 Panoramic photography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In fact, a typical APS camera in its panoramic mode, where its zoom lens is at its shortest focal length of around 24 mm, has a field of view of only 65°, which many photographers would only classify as wide angle, not panoramic.
The photograph is a segmented panoramic, meaning that it is an assembled collection of numerous overlapping images, as opposed to one continuous exposure.
To compensate for this, panoramic photographers desiring to shoot a subject in a closer range must use a small aperture to bring the foreground into focus, limiting the camera's use in low-light situations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Panoramic_photography   (2074 words)

  
 A Timeline of Panoramic Cameras
Panoramic cameras have been produced for at least 150 years, as of 1994, in various types and
$25,000 for his aerial panoramic camera, but no deal was made due to the outbreak of war.
Panoramic Camera Co. They made up to 360 degree views on a fan governed clockwork.
www.panoramicphoto.com /timeline.htm   (2534 words)

  
 Panoramic Photography
Although panoramic photographs have been taken in sections and pasted together for years, it was the development of computer software that made seem-less panoramas possible with a regular camera.
The Peace River 3Sixty is an indexing panoramic mount compatible with most standard 35 mm SLR film and digital still cameras using a rectilinear wide angle lens for overlapping coverage of 360 degree scenes.
Panoramic viewing positions your viewpoint in one spot in relation to the image and you view the scene from only that vantage point.
www.shortcourses.com /how/panoramic/panoramic.htm   (3304 words)

  
 Statement of Purpose
When the congregation was invited to share their memories of and experiences with him, I remarked that while he may not have had the fame and fortune as some of the “big names” of photography, my friend’s contribution to photography’s collective body of knowledge may have been no less important.
Segal was also a de facto archivist for a large collection of historic panoramic negatives and prints.
Richards was a prolific panoramic photographer in the early 20th century.
www.panoramic-arts.org /gpage1.html   (535 words)

  
 A Panoramic Camera
In this article, we will describe how to build a panoramic camera with which finally you will be able to obtain in a print what your eye has seen, in particular the right proportions of objects and the charm of a wide-angle view.
There are three main types of panoramic camera: widefield -- a wide angle objective and wide film; swing lens -- a camera with a rotating objective; rotation camera -- a camera with a rotating body and synchronized moving film.
The panoramic camera we have described is the model which we have built, but it is possible to imagine other designs.
www.funsci.com /fun3_en/panoram2/pan2_en.htm   (9980 words)

  
 Camera for Conical Peripheral and Panoramic Photography
The principles governing the operation of panoramic cameras which are capable of making extremely wide angle photographs by rotating roughly about the rear nodal point of their lenses while moving film behind an open slit located just in front of the film surface are well known.
Panoramic records made with "cirkut" type cameras are made by rotating the camera about a vertical axis thus scanning the scene in front of the camera in sequential fashion.
Unlike cylindrical panoramic cameras, where the lens can be raised or lowered to alter the position of the horizon line, in conical cameras, the placement of the lens at other than the one position determined from the factors named above will produce blurring along the height of the panorama or radius of the circle.
www.rit.edu /~andpph/text-conical-strip.html   (5350 words)

  
 Panoramic Visions Photography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Panoramic Visions Photography was started twenty-five years ago by the world famous photographer, Abbas Shirmohammadi.
His staff is comprised of a corps of seasoned photographers and studio experts who not only supplement Panoramic Visions' portfolio of master work, but provide the best in customer service to ensure that our clients, be they individuals to governments, get the best possible quality product.
Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, we have ready access to the myriad events here and nationwide which define this country and your business, and are able to reach anywhere in the world to provide the very best in photographic services.
www.panoramicvisions.com /about.htm   (143 words)

  
 Mars Exploration Rover Mission: All Opportunity Updates
Sol 947 (Sept. 22, 2006): Opportunity's panoramic camera took 13-filter, quarter-frame images of the targets "Macaroni" and "Rockhopper," and a mosaic of images of "Kitty Clyde's Sister." During the afternoon communication-relay pass by NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter, the miniature thermal emission spectrometer was used to evaluate Macaroni and Rockhopper.
The panoramic camera was also used this sol to image parts of the sky and the miniature thermal emission spectrometer took measurements of the sky and ground.
In the morning, the panoramic camera was used to quantify sky brightness in the west and, in the afternoon, another drift check was conducted on the miniature thermal emission spectrometer's elevation actuator.
marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov /mission/status_opportunityAll.html   (15389 words)

  
 Panoramic Photography - Some Personal Experiences
These are described by the panoramic camera information on the site of the International Association of Panoramic Photographers (IPAPP) panphoto.com.
The first technique allows me to use different types of lenses and to produce panoramas with up to 360 degree while the later is easier and more straightforward regarding handling and results in traditional slides and negs without any additional efforts.
Take a look at “Living in Panoramic Format” for examples and a comparison of different techniques.
www.pauck.de /marco/photo/panorama/panorama.html   (205 words)

  
 Panoramic Images
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www.panoramicimages.com /licensing_info.asp   (2736 words)

  
 Panoramic Earth
Welcome to Panoramic Earth, providing a collection of interactive tours of travel destinations from around the world.
For each destination a series of panoramic images of the sights and attractions are linked to an interactive maps.
Now containing over 100 panoramic images in Rome including in and around St.Peter's and St.Peter's square in the Vatican, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
www.panoramicearth.com   (446 words)

  
 Panoramic Medium Format Cameras   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Panoramic cameras are special purpose cameras, usually with a dedicated wide angle lens often adapted from view camera mountings (e.g., Angulon).
Some of the panoramic cameras used obsolete film, but might be resurrected using 120 film and adapters.
As long as panoramic photographs (no matter what techniques are used to produce them) are displayed flat (i.e., in two dimensions), their visual effect is restricted.
medfmt.8k.com /mf/panoramic.html   (17612 words)

  
 Panoramic Corporation - Panoramic X-Ray Machines and Accessories
Panoramic Corporation designs, manufactures and distributes panoramic X-ray machines directly to the dentists from our Midwest manufacturing facility.
Our sole focus is X-ray equipment and we sell more panoramic machines than anyone else in the U.S. We believe direct contact with dental professionals allows us to tailor our efforts to meet all your needs; from technical assistance and clinical education to outstanding service and innovative financial options.
Panoramic imaging not only expands your diagnostic capabilities, allowing you to identify a wider range of existing and potential conditions, it also improves patient communication, comprehension and case acceptance.
www.pancorp.com   (145 words)

  
 philpankov.com: Panoramic Photographs
Each panoramic photograph is taken, developed and hand-printed in the traditional darkroom by the artist himself.
All these Panoramic photos were taken on medium format Hasselblad cameras that produce large, sharp negatives in 6x6 cm size.
These fl and white panoramic photos are part of online photography gallery by an award-winning Irish photographer Philip Pankov.
www.philpankov.com /-/philpankov/article.asp?ID=1447   (306 words)

  
 MARS Rover Virtual Reality Panoramic images - 360 degree QTVR Photos from panoramas.dk
The first 360 degree high resolution panoramic image from Mars MER was posted at NASA a couple of hours ago.
This is the Spirit panoramic camera's "Lookout" panorama, acquired on the rover's 410th to 413th martian days, or sols (Feb. 27 to Mar. 2, 2005).
The view is from a position known informally as "Larry's Lookout" along the drive up "Husband Hill." The summit of Husband Hill is the far peak near the center of this panorama and is about 200 meters (656 feet) away from the rover and about 45 meters (148 feet) higher in elevation.
www.panoramas.dk /fullscreen3/f2_mars.html   (884 words)

  
 panoguide - Creating Panoramas
but a tripod, panoramic head and various other things are useful to get the best results.
If you have a panoramic head, take care to use it properly.
Most stitching packages are quite straight forward, but here are a few important tips to get you on track to produce better panoramas.
www.panoguide.com /howto/panoramas   (235 words)

  
 Berkeley Apartments - Panoramic Management
Panoramic Management leases and manages more than 400 downtown Berkeley apartments near UC, BART, shopping and entertainment.
All the Panoramic Management Berkeley apartments have been built since 1998, and conform to the modern seismic and fire safety standards required by the modern Uniform Building Codes in effect at the time of their construction.
The Panoramic Management downtown Berkeley apartments are among the very few in Berkeley that have full sprinkler and fire alarm systems and direct links to the Berkeley Fire Department.
www.panoramicmanagement.com   (424 words)

  
 Panoramic Photographs (American Memory from the Library of Congress)
The Panoramic Photograph Collection contains approximately four thousand images featuring American cityscapes, landscapes, and group portraits.
These panoramas offer an overview of the nation, its enterprises and its interests, with a focus on the start of the twentieth century when the panoramic photo format was at the height of its popularity.
Subject strengths include: agricultural life; beauty contests; disasters; engineering work such as bridges, canals and dams; fairs and expositions; military and naval activities, especially during World War I; the oil industry; schools and college campuses, sports, and transportation.
memory.loc.gov /ammem/pnhtml/pnhome.html   (176 words)

  
 Panoramic Interests
Panoramic Interests is an infill development company located in Berkeley, California.
We have been developing housing, live-work space, and commercial space in the city of Berkeley since 1989, and have won awards for our innovative mixed-use developments from the Downtown Berkeley Association, the Berkeley Design Advocates, the Pacific Builders Conference, and MIT.
Panoramic Management leases and maintains the properties developed by Panoramic Interests.
www.panoramicinterests.com   (91 words)

  
 Panoramic Blue | Official Website
Minneapolis based Panoramic Blue is (from left to right) musicians Mike Hughes (Drums/Vocals), Matt Johnson (Vocals/Guitars), JJ Towner (Vocals/Guitars), and Jeremy Sutton (Bass Guitar).
With the success and acceptance of those releases the band began to shift their focus towards an even more commercial songwriting and recording style, while still maintaining their tour schedule and fan base.
Panoramic Blue has enjoyed a great deal of success and anticipate even better things to come.
www.panoramicblue.com /bio.htm   (209 words)

  
 Panoramic Photography Part 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
This exhibit of panoramic photographs is but a small sample of the wide variety of panoramic images in NARA`s still picture holdings located at the National Archives Building at College Park, Maryland.
This group shot was taken by Fred Scut of Washington, DC, one of the most prolific of panoramic photographers.
This is a composite panorama, meaning that it is pieced together from four separate images to give a panoramic effect.
www.archives.gov /exhibits/panoramic_photography/panoramic_home.html   (564 words)

  
 Scottish photographs photos pictures of Scotland and Nessie
Scottish Panoramic is based in Scotland and offer photographic tours and tuition
Purchase one 18x5 inch Panoramic of their choice at 1/2 price.
Tell him of your requirements and he will bookmark your panoramic...
www.scottishpanoramic.com   (189 words)

  
 Panoramic Cameras
A panoramic camera intended for taking on a perforated film with a full width of 35mm by professional photographers.
The camera is intended for various panoramic shooting: reporting, scenes, sports events, fashion, tourism, architecture and so on, both by amateur and professional photographers.
Horizon-205pc is a panoramic camera intended for taking on a unperforated film with a full width of 61.5mm (type 120) by professional photographers.
www.rugift.com /photocameras/panoramic_cameras.htm   (280 words)

  
 The Panorama Factory
The Panorama Factory transforms (warps) the images so that they can be joined seamlessly into panoramas whose fields of view can range up to 360 degrees.
The Panorama Factory creates images that rival those made by rotational and swing-lens panoramic cameras.
Not only can The Panorama Factory facilitate creation of immersive VR worlds, it also provides features for the fine-art panoramic photographer who wishes to work from ordinary 35mm images or images captured with a digital camera.
www.panoramafactory.com   (500 words)

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