Merlin-Orion-Papywizard users feedback
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Merlin/Orion/Papywizard users feedback
On this page, users can share usefull informations about their configuration and usage of that project.
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fma38
I live in France, near Grenoble. I'm also the developer (and french translator, of course) of Papywizard.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 20D
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800/maemo OS2008, Tablet HP TC1100/linux
- interface(s): Tronisoft TTL-RS232 converter + AIRCable MiniOS RS232-Bluetooth converter, Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module , custom RS232-TTL converter + Wisnap RS232-wifi converter
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): custom crown
Usage
I shoot partial (hi-resolution or not) panos, and spherical panos:
- For partial panos, I use either a Canon 17-40@17mm, a Canon 50mm lens, or a Canon 70-200@200mm.
- For spherical, I mainly use a Tokina fisheye 10-17@10mm, but also a Canon 17-40@17mm.
I plan to use a pole for semi-aerial panos (partial and spherical).
I'm also planning to build a servo-based panohead, like Phil's PanoDuino.
BeeZed
I am a hobbyist living in New Zealand.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- cameras: Nikon D70, Nikon D80, FujiFilm S3 Pro
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770/maemo OS2007HE
- interface(s): SmartFun BlueSMIRF Bluetooth-TTL converter + SONY 12v > 4.5v power supply
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None yet, but I am using arca swiss rails to replace the stock L bracket.
Usage
I will use it for automated partial panos and the occasional spherical using primarily my Nikon 10.5mm FE, and lenses in the 18-50mm range. I really want to test the limits of the technology in the longer term, exploring time lapse panography, and eventually slit scan with a scanner based camera.
Mediavets
I'm Andrew Stephens. I live in Isleham, Cambridgeshire in the UK. Pano photography is a hobby. Papywizard beta tester.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D40.
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770/OS2007HE & N800/OS2008, IBM Thinkpad T23/Windows 2000 Pro, Dell GX270 desktop/Windows XP Pro.
- interface(s): Tronisoft 4201 TTL-RS232 convertor + Tronisoft BTLink RS232-Bluetooth adapter.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None. The Nikon D40 is a small bodied DSLR and NPP can be achieved without modifications to the Merlin mount.
Usage
Spherical panos using Nikkor 10.5mm FE and Sigma 8mm f3.5 FE. Partial panos using 10-55mm Nikon 'kit' zoom.
Paul
Living in Bonn, Germany, German translation of Papywizard.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 020381 (original MC-board exchanged, new board taken from a smaller Skywatcher mount)
- camera: Olympus E-510, 8FE, 9-18, 14-42, 40-150, 70-300
- Papywizard platform(s): N810, N800, TC1100/Win7
- interface(serial): RS232-TTL converter and LS7805 voltage regulator
- interface(bluetooth): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Blutooth module (runs like a charme, just plug&play)
- Merlin/Orion modification: custom crown, rail with engraved mm scale and adjustable modified quick release
Usage
Partial and spherical panos. Sphere PW Preset with 5-7-5 pics on -55 0 + 55 degree for FL 9mm crop 2 lens on Olympus E-510.
Pictures of my custom crown and rail with engraved mm-scale and adjustable quick release for NPP setting
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Gordon
GigaPixel Photographer, living in London, UK
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon Powershot S5IS, Canon 350D, Nikon D40 & 8mm Samyang
- Papywizard platform(s): BT-Serial + Papywizard on Nokia 770/maemo OS2007HE, WinXP
- interface(s): Tronisoft 4201 TTL-RS232 convertor + Tronisoft BTLink RS232-Bluetooth adapter
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None as yet, will adapt to suite camera
Usage
Being one of the few early adopters and developers being at the cutting edge of this new amalgamation of technology, I wish to explore the images that can be created and also develop this new media into the mainstream, to be shared and enjoyed by all. My primary focus is GigaPixel Photography (Gigapanography) with an interest in Pano images for educational and creative usage.
claudevh
I am a hobbyist living in Belgium - South of Brussels.
Initiator of the Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module.
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981 (01.09.81)
- camera: Canon 5D MkII & 40D - Nikon D200
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770, PC Vista, Acer Aspire One (Netbook) Windows XP SP 3
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module, Parallax A7eng eb500-SER, Tronisoft kit 9751, FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL, Sparkfun BlueSMiRF Gold, others in experimentation ...
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Vertical part separated from the base, Hahnel Shutter Release
Canon 40D with the WA Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom on the Sky-watcher mount modified by separating the vertical and the horizontal parts.
 The Canon D40 in place |
 Don't pass 60° => no zenith (anyway not necessary !) |
 The body near the Merlin Base |
Usage
- Spherical panoramic photography (180 x 360) with Canon 5D MkII & 40D + Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom & shaved Tokina 10-17 3.5-4.5 AF DX Fisheye & Canon EF 24-105/4 L IS USM
- Gigapixel with Nikon D200 + Sigma 70-200 F 2.8 EX DG APO HSM
- Experiments with Timelapse
- All this with Merlin/Orion panohead + Papywizard + Autopano Pro
AerialVr
Swansea,Ma - U.S.A
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon EOS ?
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia ?
- interface(s): Silex wireless networking device type sx-2000wg (High Speed USB)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
AmdAntonio
Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Skywatcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Bigwade
Nederlands
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: 450D, 5D, 5DMK2
- Papywizard platform(s): N770/N810
- interface(s): ursa minor BT (x2)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): < http://www.autopano.net/forum/p37570-2009-01-24-23-56-43#p37570)>
Usage
I have 2 Merlins, 2 BT's and 2 Nokia's. 1 Set is for fun and outdoor 17-40/100 mm, the other one is for my studio to do Hires Multishots @ 100-300mm
ChrisLong
Nr Cardiff, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Digitalpan
United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
DukeNukeIt
Detroit, MI U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon Rebel XTi/400D 8mm Sigma, 24-105mm Canon, 17-40mm Canon
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 800, Papywizard 2.x
- interface(s):Parallax EB500 Blue-Tooth module with custom interface enclosure
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Custom Delrin camera mount to replace stock unit.
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
FotoPlanet
Saint Malo France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D300
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba Tablet M200 (Windows XP)
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
hadron
Germany
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s):
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Irpano
Australia
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version: 010981 ?
- camera: Canon 20D with the Canon 24-70 L lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Sony Vaio notebook XP 32 - Asus EEE PC
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Jimsullivan742
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Sigma SD10
- Papywizard platform(s): Wacom tablet
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): the original crown has been modified:
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Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Jmifer
Olot (Gerona), Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Joe Mullins
U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s):
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Joni
Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Skywatcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770, Nokia N810
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Jriley
Spartanburg, SC U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): eee PC 900 Ubuntu Netbook Remix
- interface(s): Parallax A7eng eb500-SER
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
K2
France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Mark_anderson_us
Chicago, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 30D with BG-E2 grip, 50mm f1.4, 16-35mm f2.8L, 28-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L, 100mm f2.8 Macro
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia
- interface(s): Wireless Parallax A7eng eb500-SER
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Numz
Sartilly France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): TC1100 Win XP, Nokia N800, MAC OS
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Ronald
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s):
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
360way.it
Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 40D, Canon 350D
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Teleskop Austria bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
klausesser
I live in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 20D (soon a 5DMkII)
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800 OS2008
- interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I take a Canon 20D, for spheres i use a 20mm Nikon AiS, for rectangles usually a Nikon 85mm AiS and a 105mm and 300mm sometimes. I´m thinking about buying a 5DMkII for panos. As preset for spheres i use the set Andrew wrote - 4@80°/12@+40°/12@0°/12@-40° no footprt. A Nadir i shoot manually.
Odyssey
From Colorado, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D200 and Panasonic FZ50 with Gigapan Unit.
- Papywizard platform(s): Merlin/Orion with Nokia 800 & Papywizard
- interface(s): Sparkfun BlueSMiRF Gold
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
jeremyp
Living in Sydney, Australia.
I work as an artist / r&d for a visual effects company.
Knowledgeable in development (python/c++) and technical photography.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: 20D, LX-3
- Papywizard platform(s): MAC OSX 10.5
- interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
Usage
Capture full spherical high dynamic range images, panoramic images and time lapse.
stewed
Västerås, Sweden
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 40D
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows 7 Beta
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria's bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Temporarily using a part from an old Nodal Ninja to secure the camera to the Merlin. Planning to fabricate something better in either plexiglass or wood.
Usage
Full spherical panoramas and gigapixel mosaics
Tarnis
Orlando, FL U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 20D
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows Vista
- interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None Yet
Usage
Gigapixel panos
Hillels
Rockville, MD U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D)
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N770
- interface(s): Wireless Parallax A7eng eb500-SER as well as the FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL for a wired solution
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Custom trigger cable
Usage
Create a variety of high-resolution 360 degree panoramas and QuicktimeVR movies.
Jackwu
Taiwan
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon S3IS
- Papywizard platform(s): eeePC 701SD with DebianEeePC 5.0.2 (Lenny)
- interface(s): Parallax A7eng eb500-SER, + wired connection FTDI TTL-232R 5V
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Loddie
U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro with OS 10.5.6
- interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Geraldcor
Salt Lake City, UT U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon Rebel XT XTi with EF-S 18-55 IS, EF-S 17-85 IS, EF 50 1.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus eeepc 1000H Linux Easy Peasy 1.0, OLPC, Arduino (In the works)
- interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
FINE-ART
Trucy, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <Dos Leaf Aptus75 sur Hasselblad H>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac, Nokia 810
- interface(s): Tronisoft TTL-RS232 converter
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Modification du support>
Usage
Paysage et Architecture
Ken S
West Bloomfield, MI U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 5D with Canon 100-400mm IS
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Windows, Nokia N810
- interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R-WE
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
sjhenry
I am hobby panographer currently living in Colorado, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon Rebel XSI (450D)
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows XP SP3 in a Asus EeePC netbook with SSD
- interface(s): Wired interface (FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None.
Usage
I mainly use it for mosaic (smaller or gigapixel range) and also try to shoot 360 when possible in the landscape.
I use Peleng 8mm, EF 17-40mm for 360.
I use Sigma 150 (w/o 1.4) and EF 400mm for mosaic.
SpeedyPan
Munchen, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D90 with 18-200VR, Tokina 12-24 and Tamron 90/2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 800 with Papywizard 2
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria Bluetooth Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Crown made of perspex with Manfrotto rail
Usage
Image:Crown1.jpg Image:Crown2.jpg Image:Crown3.jpg
London-will
London, United Kingdom.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D200, 10.5 mm, Canon IDS, 70-200mm, 24-70mm, 16-35mm
- Papywizard platform(s): N810, Mac OS X 10.5.6
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Joelb
Portland, Maine U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF-S 10-22m F/3.5-4.5; Pentax K10D, Pentax DA 12-24mm F/4 & DA 18-55mm kit lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- interface(s): Parallax A7eng eb500-SER
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Skywatcher version of Merlin, custom hardwood rail
Usage
Spherical panoramas, primarily interiors
120to120
Voitsberg, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher + Goto ?
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon S5is / Canon 300D / Sony F717
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac10.5.6/Parallels - WinXP_SP2 - Nokia N800 & N810
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria Bluetooth Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Trekker317
Aix-les-Bains, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5D, Nikon D70S
- Papywizard platform(s):
- interface(s): Tronisoft kit 9751
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
olihar
Ólafur Haraldsson - Iceland - Interaction student in Denmark.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 30D
- Papywizard platform(s): Ubuntu on VmWare Fusion - MacBook Pro with Leopard.
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria Bluetooth Module (BlueSMIRF with mobile phone car charger).
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): BlueSMIRF mounted inside the Merlin.
Usage
I am working on exploring time and space. How we see it and how we can store it. As well if we can make fake memories.
Macbenutzer
Aachen (Germany)
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: D300 - Fuji S5 - PhaseOne P65+/P30+ - 8mm/10,5mm/10-20mm/17-35mm/18mm/25mm/85mm/etc.
- Papywizard platform(s): MacPro - MacBook - OS X 10.5.6
- interface(s): FTDI USB Serial cable/connector - Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Solock
Lehigh Valley pa U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 50D,20D, 1D MKII with Tok 10-17FishEye,Canon 10-22, 24-70 2.8, 50 1.4, 70-200 2.8IS, 300 2.8,1.4x,2.0x
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 810,Win XP Tablet, Macbook Pro (still configuring
- interface(s): Parallax A7eng eb500-SER Interface, FTDI RS232TTL5V cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): self-made modication of the original Merlin crown with Manfrotto 357 quick release
Usage
Right Now:Learn the controls, write some presets Next is run the Nokia/Papy/Merlin on a 16ft light stand and see how it works out...
Sammy B
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5D MkII
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbook Pro running 10.5.6
- interface(s): usb to serial ?
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
SimonL
Nottingham, UK
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D300. Sigma 8mm f4 Fisheye. Nodal Ninja 3. Manfrotto 190 Pro Tripod. Nikkor 80-400mm VR.
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria Bluetooth Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Hahnel Shutter Release
Usage
Castillonis
Portland, Oregon - U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon
- Papywizard platform(s): ?
- interface(s): Ursa Minor BT Teleskop Austria
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None
Usage
Gigapixel with Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
My settings :
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mm
Germany
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon with 105 mm ?
- Papywizard platform(s): Win XP Pro SP3
- interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
kevshu
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5Dmk2, 15mm Fisheye, 24-70mm, 100mm Macro, 100-400mm, Nodal Ninja 3
- Papywizard platform(s): Lifebook U810
- interface(s): Ursa Minor USB Interface for CanonEOS Exposure Control & GOTO Autoguider
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Merlin "Go To" mount !
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Jann Lipka
Stockholm, Sweden
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: 200 mm + 5D mark 2
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus EEPC 1000H
- interface(s): TA Ursa Minor BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
UK Pano
Sunny South East UK
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 400D with Sigma 10-20 and Sigma 70-200 lenses
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- interface(s): TA Ursa Minor BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Predominately interested in using the Merlin to take landscapes or architecture as either a standard pano or gigapan.
nspirov
Sofia, Bulgaria
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D80 with Nikkor 18-200 mm and Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows XP (with clear MacOS perspective)
- interface(s): A7 EmbeddedBlue eb301 bluetooth module with self-made power supply
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Modified trigger cable for Nikon
Usage
- Landscape and cityscape gigapixel panoramas
- Spherical interior panoramas
- Gigapixel-quality art reproduction (need new lens)
wally416
Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5D mk II
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS 10.5.6
- interface(s): wired FTDI-232R 5v board with Merlin/Orion (pre-goto)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
Usage
Old Serg
Living in Moscow, Russia
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D2Xs
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800, Mac OS 10.5
- interface(s): A7 eb301 bluetooth serial adapter
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): custom crown is under construction
Usage
Partial panos using AF 35mm and AF-S 105mm
GunnarK
Living in Frankfurt, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D200
- Papywizard platform(s): Linux on a laptop + gphoto2
- interface(s): Teleskop-Austria Bluetooth unit
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None yet
Usage
My kit just arrived, I am in the process of getting it to work. The Ursaminor BT-Adapter works just fine under windows, under linux, i have yet to pair him successfully. I guess a little reading is in order to get this done, but probably nothing major. So far, it looks like the Bluetooth dongle under linux is a little skewed; it works just fine under Windows xp.
I soldered a RS-232 level converter, and extended it with a 7805 Voltage regulator, to have a (wired) alternative to the Bluetooth device. This works fine under linux as well a Windows XP. Since I plan on using gphoto for tethered shooting, I will most probably have an USB cable running to the camera as well, so this is not a big issue for me.
I will try to work a bit on a auto-bracketing algorithm and maybe on timelapse in Papywizard, my knowledge of Python, and time, permitting.
I am interested in panoramic imaging, as well as HDR-panoramas and timelapse-photography. One of my areas of interest is using the spherical images as lightmaps for 3D imaging. Also, I would love to make a few experiments with Gigapixel photography.
As additional equipment, I have a Meade mount for a LX200GPS, but didn't succeed to have it remote controlled yet.
Ludek007
Klatovy, Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5D MK II + EF 24-105mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Gpfoto
Barcelona, Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 40D & Canon EOS Utility
- Papywizard platform(s): ASUS eeePC 1000H + BT dongle
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Ozbigben
Melbourne, Australia.
Landscape photographer and panorama nerd. BAppSci (Photography) RMIT.
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon 1DS Mark III, Canon 450D (Infrared converted)
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus EEE PC, Win XP, Filemaker Pro database for generating XML presets, DSLR Remote Pro for camera triggering, PTGui Pro for stitching.
- interface(s): None yet
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Skywatcher Multipurpose mount on order
Usage
(In development) High resolution panoramas and timelapse photography. In the absence of timelapse support I'm developing a Fillemaker Pro database to generate camera positions for each frame. Currently using the database to customise the order in which spherical panoramas are shot.
jplorge
Living in Gilly (near Charleroi) Belgium
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D70
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- interface(s): Tronisoft RS232 to TTL Level Converter 4201 & Bluetooth to Serial / RS232 Adapter 2749
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panoramic & Gigapixel photography
Gkaefer
Living in Salzburg, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 400D
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer Aspire ONE751 + Windows XP SP3
- interface(s): Ursa Minor / TA Bluetooth Interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I'll use for Panos:
Canon EF 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5
Canon EF-S 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 II
Canon USM FF 10-210mm 1:3.5-4.5
The merlin, papywizard, Bluethooth Interface from TA and an Acer Aspire One 571H Netwbook and a handcrafted 2.5 to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable as shutterrelease between merlin and eos400d
JonTichy
Poland
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Olympus E-510
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- interface(s): Ursa Minor USB Interface, JR-J JJC trigger cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): not yet, under developement
Usage
Moutain photography
Matze
Germany - Regensburg
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800, MacBook
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
killou2300
La Chaux-de-Fonds Suisse
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: D200 Nikon 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 105/2.8 macro, 50/1.4 Autopano V2
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbookpro
- interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Marco.Lanciani
Roma, Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D80
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro OS X 10.5.6
- interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Awelker
Jackson, Missouri U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Ashitaka26
Crest, Drome, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Casio Exilim EX-F1 + Hoya HD CPL Filter
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
MikeHellers
London, United-Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
HDP
Duesseldorf, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon 5D with CANON 15mm fisheye
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N770
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): original crown flattened, adjustable rail with engraved scale added, the PapyMerlin BT module has been mounted "into" the Merlin and plastic's parts of the Merlin painted in black.
I have called my baby PIMPEDMERLIN !
 Modified crown, front view |
 Modified crown, back view |
 Canon 5D in place, main view |
 Canon 5D in place, front view |
 Canon 5D in place, back view |
Usage
360° HDRi pano´s with CANON 15mm fisheye Hires 360° spheres with24/35mm lenses
AlexandreJ
Absolute beginner ;) Challes les eaux, france.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: D300
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows
- interface(s): Bluetooth merlin controller and T&C controller
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): My own shutter cable
Usage
Gigapixels ! with Nikon AF-S 70-200 F2.8
RichG
London, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon 400D & 5D MkII
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS
- interface(s): UrsaMinor BT device V2
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Gigapan Epic 100 and Merlin/Papywizard
Spherical HDR photography for 3d application with Canon 400D
Gigapixel photography with Canon 5d MkII and Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM
bfp169
From Belgian originn, I live in Luxembourg
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D50
- Papywizard platform(s): W7 x64, Vista, XP et Linux sur Q9550 / 4GB ram / 2 To HDD
- interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none yet
Usage
photographie gigapixel d'oeuvres d'art (peintures)
dchutinaton
<Short description of yourself>
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Nikon D700, Nikkor 300mm f/4 AF, Tamron 1.4x teleconverter
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Inspiron 910 with very cheap USB Bluetooth Adaptor
- interface(s): Teleskop Austria V1 Bluetooth device
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Gigapixels Pano Photography
bjd407
Orlando, FL U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Canon EOS 50D; 17-35mm F/2.8 & 70-200mm F/2.8 Lenses; Gitzo GT3531 Tripod; Studioball SB-14 Head
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
"For the love of Nature, Landscape & Cityscape Panoramic Photography"
tived
Perth, Western Australia
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon 1D mkIII with a 70-200mm f2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
bifidus
U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon 500d/Rebel T1i with a 18-55mm lens
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): FTDI ?
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Trausti
Peru - South America
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981
- camera: Olympus E-520 Zuiko ED 8mm fisheye
- Papywizard platform(s): PW 1.6 on Nokia N770
- interface(s): Ursaminor BT-Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Hma
Santa Clara, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version:
- camera: D90, 70-200mm F2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS 10.5.8
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module (From claudevh)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
360pano
Achern-Oberachern, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version: 020681
- camera: Pentax K20D
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Inspiron mini 10 - Windows XP / Nokia N810
- interface(s): DeltaWave "PapyMerlin" BT module, FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL, USB to serial UART FTDI interface Board
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Modified crown
 Modified crown |
 Modified crown |
Usage
2,1 Gigapixel Spherical Panorama with my Merlin : 2,1 Gigapixel
mulispictus
Lounovice, Czech republic
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 020681
- camera: Nikon D200
- Papywizard platform(s): OpenSUSE Linux
- interface(s): Tronisoft Papy BT Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none so far
Usage
Mosaic high resolution panoramas,
scriba
Steenvoorde, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 020681 !!!
- camera: EOS 350D, et sigma 10mm diagonale fisheye / EFS 60mm sur un eos 40D
- Papywizard platform(s): EEEPC 901, window xp, et dongle BLUETOOTH
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
EmEss
Dortmund, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 020581 Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- camera: Pentax K20D
- Papywizard platform(s): eee-PC, Win XP
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): custom made crown, sliding rail and camera block
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
My modified Merlin with several prime and zoom lenses
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gdu59
Hornaing,France
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion Teletrack Non GoTo from Optique Unterlinden Colmar (January 2009)
- Firmware version: 010981 (01.09.81)
- camera: Canon 350D
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell latitude D600
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" bluetooth module & FTDI "TTL-232R" wired USB.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
iftcoach
Hannover, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
FelixAutopano
Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 020581 Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): N800 with latest Maemo OS2008 and PC with Win XP SP3
- interface(s): Ursaminor BT interface v2 ???
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
valery44
La Chapelle sur Erdre,France
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 010981 (to be confirmed !)
- camera: Canon 1Ds III + 15 mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, MacBook
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Modified crown
Crown modification according fma38
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Usage
Spherical Pano with & without "pole"
Briger
Living near Zürich, Switzerland
Configuration
- Panohead: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020581 Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810 OS 2008 5.2008.43-7 & PC Windows Vista,Bluetooth Dongle,BT Stack Windows
- Interface(s): BT Interface Ursaminor V2, FTDI "TTL-232R" wired USB, Arduino in Development
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Firmware upgrade 020681
Usage
- Spherical panoramic photography (180 x 360) with Nikon Fisheye 10.5
- Gigapixel with Nikon D300 + Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR
Brian59
Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Rebel dslr
- Papywizard platform(s): Imac 20 running mac 0sx-10.5.8
- Interface(s): Silex wireless networking device type sx-2000wg (High Speed USB)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
blazarus
San Diego CA, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher ?
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon 80mm to 400mm, Nikon fisheye
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac Powerbook
- Interface(s): WiSnap Embedded Kit M1, WiFi solution actually in EXPERIMENTATION !
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
plagarto
Lisboa, Portugal
Configuration
- Pano head: 2 Merlin non "GO-TO"
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows 7
- Interface(s): Ursaminor BT device V1
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
baszslap
Bucharest, Romania
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin non "GoTo"
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D mkII
- Papywizard platform(s): UMPC BenQ S6 with Linux RedFlag Midinux
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
BobCo
Castle Rock, CO 80104 U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Greg Nuspel
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Machinist with a photography addiction.
Configuration
- Pano head: Homemade
- Firmware version: None
- Camera: Nikon D300 & D80
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Bluetooth
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
Usage
Gigapixel and VR photography
grosserfox
Hunsrück, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81
- Camera: EOS 5D MK II, Canon 14 mm 2.8, Tokina ATX shaved, Sigma 8 mm, 3,5, Manfotto 303 SPH, Phaseone C1Pro, PS, PTGui
- Papywizard platform(s): HP-notebook VISTA 32, N800
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor bluetooth unit V2
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): no crown modifying, adapter modified for the 5D MKII but only with ATX 10-17 usable. (just cut and glued to get the lens on the middle of the axis)
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
telles75
Toronto, Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
enviroimmerse.com
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 450D, Canon 500D and Nikon D90
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800 ?
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
ReverZ
Bensheim, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: Canon 500D
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N770
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
fredchav
Chaville, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon 400D, canon 50mm 1.4, SIGMA 8mm 4.8, SIGMA 70-300mm APO, SIGMA 18-55mm 2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770, IMAC 24"
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
vincen
Grenoble, France
My online shop for panorama photographs
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non GoTo
- Firmware version: One head 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81, second head still "Unknown" !?!
- Camera: Canon 350D, 28-135 mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Linux ???
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Jean claude
Harnes, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Multifunction Non GoTo
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Appareil Canon Eos 500D avec objectif Gd Angle, Zoom 28-50mm et 70-300mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Vista pro 32 bits, Vista familial et XP SP3
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module & Ursa Minor V1
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panoramic Photography
Yagmur
Bursa, Turkey
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin "Non Goto"
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon G 10 + fisheye convertor
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panophotography inside car ...
jamma-pcb
Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon 400D, Canon 18-55 mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None yet
Usage
Architectural / Real estate Panoramic photography
btownshen
Menlo Park California, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion "Goto" version
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon 5D Mk II & Canon 1Ds Mk II, Canon EF 100-400mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Interface V2 ???
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I use also a Gigapan with a Canon SX200IS
Solaris
Replace Template title by you APP nickname with a link on your description on APP forum.
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681
- Camera: Canon PowerShotPro1
- Papywizard platform(s): Fujitsu notebook Lifebook P1100 with XPpro
- Interface(s): FTDI TTL-232R
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
viktorhotel
Hamm, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020581 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81 !
- Camera: Canon EOS 40D
- Papywizard platform(s): Linux(Ubuntu), Samsung Netbook
- Interface(s): bluetooth inferface, selfmade with BTM-222
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Crown mod + plexiglass rail/pigtail
Usage
Pictures of my crown and pigtail/rail
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laserman
Chambéry, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Multi-Fonctions "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: Undefined !!!
- Camera: Nikon D70, D90, D200 & lenses Nikon 10.5 mm, 18/125, 18/200, 35/70, 50,70/300, 80/400
- Papywizard platform(s): Netbook Samsung NC10 with Bluetooth, Windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
QTVR 360°
Antoine54
Laxou, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Canon 40D
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
panomax
Tulln, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 10-20mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Ursaminor BT device
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): modified crown
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Usage
Timelapse photography, panoramic photography
360panos ex unbridgesinonrien "le retour"
Sevrey, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: Nikon D300 & D70S IR converted
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panoramic photography natural colors & Infra Red
francoisJ
Masny, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: Nikon D80, nikkor 18-200, 50 1.4
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave PapyMerlin BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <no modification(s)>
Usage
At first time i will use it for automated partial panos
Ewart
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300s & Nikon D70, Nikkor 50 1.8, Nikkor 80-200 2.8, Nikkor 10.5, Nikkor 18-70, Tamron 500 mirror
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth device
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I use it mainly for 360 panos and timelapse, but I will do some regular panos & gigapixel stuff as well. Now that I have a video DSLR I'm also using it as a pan/tilt mount for movie clips.
didsaus
Saussy, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200 with prime lenses 15, 24, 50 & 105 mm
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Spherical Pano with 15 mm, Cylindrical Pano with 24 mm and 50 mm, and I hope in the next future Gigapix with 105 mm.
sparks60
Chiswick ... London, England UK
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Pentax *ist DL, Pentax K20D & various lenses
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none yet ...
Usage
Gigapix, Macro Gigapix Stereo Pano's
jeongyun
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
nasca
Nederlands
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D40
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): , BTM-222 Bluetooth-Funkmodul from plischka.at
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
cincy244
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: Nikon with 17-55 mm 2.8, 105 mm 2.8 micro, 200 mm micro, 70-200 2.8 VR
- Papywizard platform(s): PC running XP for now
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMelin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I want to try all techniques.
willybear
Bautzen, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Merlin Non GoTo from www.teleskop-austria.at
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D90 Nikkor 10,5mm Nikkor 50mm 1.8 Nikkor 18-105mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N770 Papywizard 1.6.1/ HP Notebook 6735s Papywizard 2.1.16-1
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): custom crown with adapter from hardwood
Usage
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jaT lahaM
Pardubice, Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Matthew Field
Los Angeles, United States
My main website | my VR portfolio | my pano portfolio
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin/Skywatcher MultiMount Non Goto (from Astronomics.com - received Jan 10, 2010)
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: 5D, 20D. 15mm FE, 17-40L, 24-105L, 35L, 50/1.4, 100/2.8, 70-200 2.8L/IS, 300F4L
- Papywizard platform(s): All my image processing is on OSX, although I also run both Windows and Linux. Can't get Papywizrd working on OSX 10.6 yet, so using it on XP via Parallels Desktop. Nokia N800 en route.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Created a new arm specifically for the 5D/15FE - cost about $6. No modifications to the Merlin itself necessary to get the 5D+FE on the NPP with the new rail. Have modified the Merlin to integrate the PapyMerlin bluetooth module inside the casing. Am looking into a new crown to enable mounting of a more adjustable rail.
Usage
I shoot mainly 360x180 sphericals for immersive VR and ultra large scale rectilinear (usually less than gigapixel - normally around 30000x6000)
TSP-TOG
Melbourne, FL USA
Configuration
- Pano head: non-GoTo SkyWatcher/Orion/Merlin (from OPT received December 22, 2009)
- Firmware version: 01.09.81
- Camera: Nikon D-200, D-300, D-70 with IR conversion
- Papywizard platform(s): HP Netbook running WinXP
- Interface(s): USB through Silex Wireless USB Server, FTDI USB-TTL cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Replaced 2-contact shutter release with 3-contact for Nikon use, crown mods to come !
Usage
I am an amateur photographer with the occasional paying gig. I shoot what I call "Technical Stock" photos, which is my fancy name for product photography of electronics and other things that can be used for marketing. I recently found a great deal on a portable 15m mast setup and bought it for aerial photography. Recto pano mostly. I've had requests from businesses for "birds-eye" pics and for overhead event and staff shots.
The PW/Orion head started as a need for remote camera positioning but I see the potential for much more fun stuff, including stitching multiple telephoto lens shots for exaggerated DOF images.
Hollywood
West Lakes, Australia
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
cbraut
Louveciennes, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher "Non Goto from Astronome.fr
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D300 + objectif fisheye Nikkor 10.5
- Papywizard platform(s): MacOSX 10.6.2.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panoramas 360 sphériques "traditionnels".
chontaduro
Kirchberg in Tirol, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020681 ? (to be confirmed)
- Camera: Canon 5D MII with a 70-200mm F4 lens and some Nikon AIS manual lenses (180mm, 24mm, 35mm).
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Rectilinear and gigapix panos
gcoban
Hamburg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Canon G7 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Papywizard platform(s): MS-Windows 7 & Nokia
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Panoramann
Bremen, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikkor 10.5, Nikkor 16-85
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, MS-Vista/XP
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <under construction>
Usage
360°-Panos, Giga-Panos
gameslegion
Misery, Fribourg Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: 2 Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: one with 020581 & the other with 020681 !?!
- Camera: Sony A700 DSLR with lenses covering ranges 16mm-300mm,Canon G9 and G10 compact units with coverage from 28-140mm &
Canon Eos 5D with lenses from 24mm - 300mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer 150 netbook and desktop PC both running Windows XP SP3, Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None yet, still in development ...
Usage
Mainly do cylindrical Pano, rectilinear pano
david wilkie
Clovelly Park, South Australia
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus Eee laptop with windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
cruikers
<Short description of yourself>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: ????? very important !
- Camera: Canon 7D and 6.5mm lens & 11mm lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Netbook
- Interface(s): Bluetooth interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Panning Timelapse
jake.carvey
Currently working in Los Angeles, Southeast Asia and Portland
My web sites :
Configuration
- Pano head: SkyWatcher Multi-Function
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: D70, D200, D300
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus G2S Core 2 Duo / MacBook Pro
- Interface(s): BT BlueSmiRF
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none so far
Usage
Gigapan, 360x180, MoCo Timelapse
Liverpool
Ballyclough (County Limerick), Republic of Ireland
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 500D with some kit lens and a 400mm prime
- Papywizard platform(s): XP laptop, Aspire One with Linux Ubuntu/Linpus)and Nokia 810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
hoehguensch
Mainz, Germany amateur photographer - especially macro and nature (panoramas)
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Olympus E-500
- Papywizard platform(s): N810
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Bluetooth module, gentLED Shutter
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none
Usage
spherical panoramas, virtual panorama tours
jeremydillon
Australia
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non goto
- Firmware version: 1.09.81
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): FTDI USB to TTL convertor
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
geko5766
Trier, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Pentax K7
- Papywizard platform(s): MSI Webbook, WinXP
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Bluetooth-Module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
OffrediAndrea
San Pellegrino Terme (Bergamo), Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Eos 5D
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS (10.5 and when is possible 10.6)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none yet
Usage
Technical: now gigapixel and timelapse (because my actually panohead cant do 360x180 it havent pupil correction and only 30° vertical angle) I want use the Merlin for 360x180 or cylindrical but with big horizontal angle and hight resolution panorama.
alsaxe
Colmnitz, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: No GoTo Merlin
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200
- Papywizard platform(s): WinXP with PapyMerlin BT module and also direct cable connection
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Now Timelapse, for the future maybe: (giga)-pano
Batmark
Territet, Swizerland
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon eos 7d, Sigma 18-200mm os-dc, Sigma fisheye 8mm & 4.5 mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus Eeepc under Windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): L platform
Usage
Gigapixel & Spherical Pano's
ulsaks
Ankara,Turkey
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 450d, and Canon 50d but i prefer 450d, Sigma 8mm, Canon efs18-55mm standard lens,and i will buy 300mm lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows7 and XP, i will buy nokia n900 ?
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I will make full spherical mostly, and gigapixel panoramas. maybe timelapse
leifs
Oersta,Norway
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon G10 for the mountains, Canon 50D with Sigma fisheye 8mm, Canon 10-22, Canon 18-200mm, Canon 100-400mm
- Papywizard platform(s): PC win xp
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Spherical pano's, Cylindrical pano's, Rectilinear pano's, Gigapix's Autopano Giga, Pano2VR and Krpano for presentation on web
Photosbykev
Churchdown Gloucestershire, U.K.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Acuter Merlin
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 7D & 40D with a range of lenses from 8mm fisheye or a Canon 10-22mm or 17-40mm lens for spherical panos upto much larger lens like Canon 200mm prime lens.
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800, Samsung NC10 Netbook (XP home) and Desktop Vista Ultimate 64-bit/XP Pro 64-bit dual boot
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
High resolution mosaic style panos. I will also be delving into the panning timelapse capabilities which I see are being developed there are some beautiful examples of this artform on the web ...
roro_0041
Carouge, Suisse
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer travelmate 6292 avec un windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
mithras
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England U.K.
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin multi-functional mount
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810 running OS2008 with papywizard 2 / python 2.6.4
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Mainly motion timelapse more than gigapixel stills.
lordtangent
Albuquerque New Mexico, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Non-GoTo "Sky Watcher Multi-Function Mount
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D with Canon 16-35mm f2.8 for high-res 180x360 panos, 24-70mm f2.8 for gigapans and partial 360 panos, 70-200mm f2.8 for gigapans. I may pick up a Peleng 8mm f3.5 down the line for faster 180x360 HDR pano acquisition (if the 16-35mm doesn't work out). Canon HV20 HD camcorder for shooting video "Tile World" experiments.
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus Eeepc 1005HA Netbook running Linux ( Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix )
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PayMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I plan to use the rig primarily to capture HDRI 180x360 HDR panos and occasional gigapans. I'd also like to experiment with shooting timelaps with my old 20D and video "Tile Worlds" with my HV20. The panos will be used for CGI lighting and Virtual Sets as well as more artistic stuff like making "Small Worlds" and other novel projections.
bruper
Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin mount Non Goto
- Firmware version: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Sony EX3 HD video camera with various Nikon lenses, planning to buy Canon 5D MKII.
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac Book Pro, 1 2.2 with 10.5.8 the other with 10.6.2.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I would like to use my video camera to start, with the Merlin. I've done some timelapse and other motion controlled tests but would like to use the remote connection capabilities of the Merlin from my computer.
panoguy
Markt Indersdorf, Bavaria Germany
GigaPanBot BT controled by Papywizard and Nokia N810
Configuration
- Pano head: GigaPanBot
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- Interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
TriniArt
Trinidad and Tobago
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MK2 and 17-40 lens, 50mm lens, and 24-105 lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Inspiron Laptop (Windows XP SP3) with usb bluetooth dongle
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
My main use will be for Mosaic and general panaromas.
rbudnikas
Burlington, Ontario Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 010981 (to be confirmed!)
- Camera: Sony A100 with a Samyang 8mm Fisheye
- Papywizard platform(s): Computer is Acer 5630 with a Belkin F8T016 Bluetooth
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module & USB to TTL wired connection
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
Infrared
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 010981 to be confirmed !
- Camera: Olympus C-2020z & Canon 7D
- Papywizard platform(s): PC laptop, Vista, Nokia 810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Aluminum adapter flange for Olympus C-2020z
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Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360), Cylindrical pano's, Rectilinear pano's, Gigapix's, Timelapse, others ... 360°, 3+ rows, vertical frame. I often shoot infrared, and false color infrared composite (using two shots at the same angle, one visual, and one IR).
Belingo
Starnberg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Laptop Windows XT & Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
bmx2k9
Roanne, France.
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Multifunction Non-Goto (Galileo)
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810 & PC IBM T43p running Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
davetree
London, UK.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5d MKII
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360), Cylindrical pano's, Rectilinear pano's, Gigapix's, Timelapse, others ...
idom
Seattle, Washinton USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D with Canon 135L or 200 f/2.8L
- Papywizard platform(s): Windows pc, but eventually a Nokia 8x0
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I want to do Pano / Giga pano: shoot very high megapixel but otherwise normal wide-angle picture. Shoot the equivalent of a 35mm photo with 135mm or 200mm lens.
tipjip
Bonn, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: EOS 350D with the kit-lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Netbook
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
geego
Modena, Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: TBD
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mk III with Sigma 11-24, EFL 24-105, EF 50 1,4, EFL 70-200 2,8, TS 24, TS 45, TS90, Sigma 50-500
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac Pro 8 core (early 2008) 10 gb Ram, MacBookPro Unibody Mac OS X 10.6 et 10.5
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Pano's 180 -360, Gigapix's, Rectilinears and Ultra-wide, Time-lapse and others to be discovered !
Blackrobe
Yung-he city, Taipei county, Taiwan
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): MSI U100 (almost certain) netbook running either XP, Ubuntu or Win 7
- Interface(s): Delatwave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
elirette
Alberta, Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS XSI (450D) with a 10-20 mm lens or the 28-55mm.
- Papywizard platform(s): HP laptop running Windows7 & Nokia N800 as this will make it a little bit more portable for hiking.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I plan on doing 180-360 Spherical and Rectilinear. I have been using a pan head that I made from parts at work and have had quite good success but it is tedious work to get all the images required. The thought of time laps photograph interests me so I think I will give that a try as well when I get everything working.
franco1972
Castell'Azzara (GR), Italia
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 40D et 300D
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770 & MSI Notebook with Windows Vista
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Pano's 180-360 (actually)
Wolfgang
Wiesbaden, Allemagne
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto version
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 450d with Canon 18-55, 3.5-5.6 IS, Canon 50, 1.4
- Papywizard platform(s): WindowsXP, Laptop (Fujitsu-Siemens, Amilo D7830), Targus ACB10EU USB-Bluetooth
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Until now I make spherical and Rectiliniear (HDR) pano's.
perikles
Paris, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Multi Fonction Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 400D/450D
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbook avec Mac OS 10.6
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Visites virtuelles avec des Pano 360/180, et très probablement des timelapses.
eone
Ukraine
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 & 18-70 lens
- Papywizard platform(s): PC & comming Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Wired interface.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
bvogl
Replace Template title by you APP nickname with a link on your description on APP forum.
<Short description of yourself>
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto.
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Nikon D700 and Nikkor 28~105, Nikkor 70~300, Nikkor 80~400, 500mm Mirror Lens (Noname)
- Papywizard platform(s): Samsung N220 Netbook with Windows 7, other hardware planned
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor BT interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360), Cylindrical pano's, Rectilinear pano's, Gigapix's, Timelapse, others ... High resolution panoramas, Timelapse, Stereo gigapans (on my wish list)
Template
Replace Template title by you APP nickname with a link on your description on APP forum.
<Short description of yourself>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
