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
- Tripod: Manfrotto 055CXPROB4 with 555B levelling center column
- 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 (POM disc), alloy rail with engraved mm scale and slideable quick release, silver housing sprayed black
Usage
Partial and spherical panos. Sphere preset 01 with 5-7-5 pics on -55° 0° +55° for 9mm crop 2 lens. Sphere preset 02 with 6-2 pics on -15° +65° for 8mm fisheye crop 2 lens.
Pictures of my custom crown and rail with engraved mm-scale and adjustable quick release for NPP setting Update: I sprayed the silver housing parts of the Merlin with black matt color
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: 2 Sky-Watcher Non GoTo (V1 & V2)
- Firmware version: V1 with 01.09.81 and V2 02.05.81 -> 02.06.81 -> 02.07.81
- camera: Canon 5D MkII & 40D - Nikon D200
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia 770 & N810, Sony Laptop PC Windows 7 32 bits, Acer Aspire One (Netbook) Windows XP SP 3 and Ubuntu.
- 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): One Merlin with Vertical/Base separation, the other one with a "modified" crown by "EmEss", Hahnel Shutter Release HRC 280
Horizontal and some Spherical pano's with 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 other Merlin has been equiped by a "modified crown" made by "EmEss"
Usage
- Spherical Pano's with Canon 5D MkII with Tokina 10-17 3.5-4.5 AF DX Fisheye (shaved by "360pano" Lens Shave Service)
- Horizontal panoramic photography with Canon 5D MkII & Canon 40D + Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom & 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: Canon EOS 7D
- 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:
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): Aircable BT dongle
- 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: 2 x Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher (V1 & V2)
- Firmware version: V1 with 010981 and V2 with 020381
- camera: Canon Rebel XSI (450D) and 50D
- 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
iamwill Ex "London-will"
London, United Kingdom.
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 020481
- 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, details with pics here: crown mod
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 :
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 Canada.
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion GoTo
- Firmware version: 010981 upgraded to 02.06.81 !!!
- 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-30
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- interface(s): Ursa Minor USB Interface, JR-J JJC trigger cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): not yet
Usage
Moutain gigapixel 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 !
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: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- camera: Canon 1D mkIII with a 70-200mm f2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N900
- interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Gigapixel photography
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: 02.07.81
- 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
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: 02.05.81 => 02.06.81 => 02.07.81
- 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
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: 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>
FelixAutopano
Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo
- Firmware version: 020581->020681->020781
- 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
Usage
Spherical Pano with & without "pole"
Briger
Living near Zürich, Switzerland
Configuration
- Panohead: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020581 -> 020681 -> 020781 !!!
- 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):
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: EOS 5D Mark II, EF 17/40 mm f/1.4 USM, EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM, Canon PowerShotPro1, Nikon D3, Nikkor AF-S 24-70 2.8
- 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: 02.05.81 -> 02.06.81 -> 02.07.81
- 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
laserman
Chambéry, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Multi-Fonctions "Non Goto"
- Firmware version: 02.05.81 upgraded successfully to 02.06.81 !
- 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 02.06.81 !!!
- 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 02.06.81 !!!
- Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 10-20mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Ursaminor BT device
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): modified crown
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, nikkor 10.5
- 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
"More then PHOTOGRAPHY" My web site
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: 020681 -> 020781
- 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 & 15 Volts Battery pack.
Usage
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: 020581 -> 020681 -> 020781
- Camera: Nikon D300s, Nikon D90, Nikkor 10.5, Nikkor 16-85, Nikkor 70-300
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, MS-Vista/XP
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Bluetooth module, FTDI-USB-Cable
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): see pictures
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: Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- 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: Non Goto Skywatcher
- Firmware version: 020781
- Camera: Pentax K7
- Papywizard platform(s): MSI Webbook, WinXP
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor Bluetooth-Module, T&C controler
- 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, Switzerland
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
My Sky-Watcher/Papymerlin Panorama Robot in action !
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):
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 & A550 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
- Camera: Olympus C-2020z & Canon 7D
- Papywizard platform(s): PC laptop, Vista, Nokia 810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Auxiliary power supply : Tekkeon
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Aluminum adapter flange for Olympus C-2020z
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: Canon 20D
- 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: 020681 to be confirmed !
- 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
Kiev, Ukraine
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 & 18-70 lens
- Papywizard platform(s): PC & Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Wired interface & Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
bvogl
Wien, Austria.
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)
soulbrother
München, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non goto
- Firmware version: 02.07.81
- Camera: Pentax K7 and Sigma 8mm (also other lenses, i.e. 300mm lens)
- Papywizard platform(s): XP laptop computer
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I want to use the Merlin for full roundshots (360x180°)and also for gigapixelpanos.
michelk
Replace Template title by you APP nickname with a link on your description on APP forum.
<Short description of yourself>
Configuration
- Pano head: Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS
- Interface(s): <your interface(s)>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
miroolesnanik
Zilina,Slovakia
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: no idea
- Camera: Canon 50D, Sigma 80-400mm EX OS, Sigma 10-20 EX HSM, ...
- Papywizard platform(s): PC WIN XP on FSC Lifebook E8020, MAEMO4 on Nokia 810
- Interface(s): Bluetooth module, thank's claudevh http://www.autopano.net/wiki-en/action/view/Merlin-Orion-Papywizard_users_feedback#claudevh
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): NO
Usage
Here my device in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zir-OoiITUc
I want to know, how to stitch giant Gigapixels pano
My largest pano is 7,74 gigapixel pano. http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/48260/
I tried to stitch it by APGiga 2, but colapses all time. I tried it as GIGAPAN import and also PAPYWIZARD import with XML.
Sources 920 pictures, 92 columns in 10 rows.
I can stitch it in PTGui. But it mean too much of manual work.
Does anyone know, how to use XML file from Papywizard in PTGui?
Please HELP.
baba
Sankt Urban, Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 02.04.81 -> 02.06.81 -> 02.07.81
- Camera: Canon 450d with lenses between 50-300mm.
- Papywizard platform(s): Computer (Windows 7) and 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>
ready2ride
MY WEBSITE (under construction)
Hagen am Teutoburger Wald, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: *020581* WAITING FOR UPGRADE CABLE
- Camera: Canon 550D / Canon Lens 50mm 1.4 / Canon Lens 15mm-85mm 3.5-5.6
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, Netbook Lenovo S10e on Windows 7 (Papy-Version: 2.1.19-1)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin"Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Working on the crown adapter... / Working on the battery-shell to get more space for the lens...
Usage
I plan to make 360x180 panos of my hobby: "Rollercoaster and Themeparks all over the World" Later i will try to make HDR panos.
ianbne
Strathpine, Queensland Australia
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 01.09.81
- Camera: Nikon D200 and D300 with 50mm F1.8, 10.5m Fisheye, 10-20mm Sigma lense and Nikkor 18-200mm VR lense
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus Notebook (Vista Home Premium), Asus EEEPC 701 (Ubuntu 9.04) & "planned" Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth interface & FTDI TTL-232R USB->TTL convertor
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
My settings :
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
klainkaliber
Hi, I am from Austria/Vienna, getting into motorized panoramas.
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin non-goto from Teleskop Austria
- Firmware version: 02.06.81
- Camera: Nikon D70, Canon A720 CHDK
- Papywizard platform(s): Netbook, Nokia 770
- Interface(s): Bluetooth from Ursa Minor
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Currenty none, will investigate nodal point; IR shutter of D70 - see User:Klainkaliber
Usage
After manually shooting a quite large panorama of Toledo, it's now time for more "pro" style! Currently I am testing the gear, planned are panos in and around Vienna. And use on vacation, of course!
RHKfilm
Los Angeles, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Goto with Kessler Pocket Dolly™
- Firmware version: 02.05.81 succesfully upgraded to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon EOS7D, 10-22 EF-S, 28-135 EF, Nikon 16mm f/2.8 FF Fisheye, Nikon 180mm f/2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): Papywizard on OSX with gphoto2, other OS and plug-ins too, Photomatix Pro, AutoPanoGiga, Photoshop CS4
- Interface(s): hard-wired with Keyspan adapter (USB to RS232), Serial trough Synscan "PC Direct Mode"(Hand-held controler).
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
Example of my gigapixel HDR work: http://giveuswork.com/HDR-Pano2/HDR-Pano.html
- 1 on my wish list: Additional axis (ideally 3 additional axis) in Papywizard!!
Apagador
Finland
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Multifunction Goto with build-in "Camera remote control" !!!
- Firmware version: 02.05.81 succesfully upgraded to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon EOS 550D
- Papywizard platform(s): <your platform(s)>
- Interface(s): Serial trough Synscan "PC Direct Mode"(Hand-held controler)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
JeffStarley
Liverpool, U.K.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D700 with lenses 10.5mm, 16mm, 20mm and a 70-300mm Nikkor VR Zoom. (wil add lenses as required in future)
- Papywizard platform(s): I am using Mac (Macbook Pro) at present OS 10.6, but I am looking into a Nokia N8xx for portability and low power consumption.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
I would like to do all pano types - 360 x 180, Cylinder, Rectilinear AND Timelapse.
Wirus
Germany, small village near Aschaffenburg
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin non-GoTo with tripod from www.apm-telescopes.de
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 10D; Canon Ixus 70; Stereoscopic dual cam with 2x Canon Ixus 70 and CHDK
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, Intel Classmate Convertible Netbook
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none until now
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
david
Edinburgh, U.K.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia n810 or perhaps an HP Mininote 2133 running Windows 7 at times, the HP uses a Broadcomm BT chipset.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
<What you do - or plan to do - with that project>
kalkbreath
Marietta, Georgia USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5d and a Canon 5d mark2 with 24mm 1.4 , 17mm ts-e 4.0 , 90mm ts-e and 15mm 2.8
- Papywizard platform(s): HP tm2t tablet 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>
Pano41
Vendôme, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 avec L-Plate for Nikon D300 camera Really Right Stuff BD300-L, Nikon AF DX FISHEYE 10.5 mm 1:2.8G ED, Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Nikon AF-S VR MICRO NIKKOR 105 mm 1:2.8G ED, Nikon AF-S TELECONVERTISSEUR TC-17EII.
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Netbook Eee PC ASUS 1101HA & Windows 7 Edition familiale 32 bits (Papywizard 2.1.8 installé semble tourner)+ PC Sony AW21XY/Q & Windows 7 Edition Intégrale 64 bits (Papywizard non installé à tester)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <your modification(s)>
Usage
180-360 , ultérieurement Gigapix's
Chris360
Bagnols sur Cèze(30), France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin-Orion
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 500d
- Papywizard platform(s): DELL,WinXP SP3 Pro, IntelXeon 2.33Ghz 3.25Mo RAM, Carte Graphique NVIDIA Quadro Fx 570, double écrans
- Interface(s): Autopano Giga2 "Kolor"
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Declencheur par câble clavier tactile
Mon premier panorama: GOUDARGUES.swf
Usage
Bientôt, un site Web en préparation, qui parlera des logiciels Kolor.
Usage professionnel pour faire des inventaires d'usine, insertion de modèles 3D dans les panoramas, ainsi que des vidéos
fenna
Wedel, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon and Canon
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBookPro and OS X 10.5.8
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
in-the-web
Schönwald, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC with Windows XP or Windows 7 64 bit
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Actually I use Merlin in combination with Papywizard & gphoto2
tranceorbitale
Nancy, Lorraine, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Actually Canon A640 + CHDK for Timelapse
- Papywizard platform(s): PC with D-link Clé USB Bluetooth DBT-122 running Windows Vista + Nokia to be defined later
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Panoramic Timelapse, Horizontal panoramas, Gigapixels ...
tarheel360vr
Greensboro, North Carolina USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 with Nikkor FE 10.5 mm and Vivitar 70-210 zoom.
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800 and Papywizard. There's also a chance I may use it with Mac OS X 10.5.x.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Rectilinear, spherical and Gigapixel panoramic photography
MikeOates
Manchester, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 500D
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Panoramas and timelapse.
Hansenlair
Barchon, Belgium
Configuration
- Pano head: New Sky-Watcher Goto version with "camera remote control" !
- Firmware version: 02.04.81 upgraded to 02.06.81
- Camera: Canon 50D + WFT-E3 + 18-200/f3.5
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Vostro 1700
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
My settings :
This setting has been discussed in this post : Fabrication d'un support pour EOS 50D
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Nocturn
Montpelier, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII, Tokina SD 12-24mm (IF) DX
- Papywizard platform(s): Notebook Packard Bell dot.M/U 33 with Windows 7 64bits & Ram 2GB.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Pano spherique HDR, pano rectilinéaires, timelapse
Ken Daisy
Guyancourt, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin-Orion non GOTO
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Sony A300
- Papywizard platform(s): PC sous Windows XP Pro
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Pano's 180, pano's rectilinéaires, Gigapix's
Xmor74
Seynod, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D80 + Tokina 12-24mm + samyang 8mm fisheye + nikon 18 - 70mm
- Papywizard platform(s): PC portable SONY VAIO VPCCW2S1E/L Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Pano plat, Cylindrique, Sphérique avec NN3 Pano pour le futur avec la tête Merlin : Pano HD (gigapix’s) et essai de Timelapse.
chucky_k6
Carlisle, Cumbria United-Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
wick1
Donegal Town, Ireland
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D80 and Nikon 18 -135 nikkor 3.5-5.6G ED lens
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba laptop Windows Vista
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
I mainly want the head for spherical 360 vt's , but I am looking forward to exploring gigapans... I,m also want to try elevated 360's . I,m purchasing a 12mtr clark mast next week and need a pan and tilt head for this anyway!
calamento
Liège, Belgium
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Pentax K10 & K7
- Papywizard platform(s): eeePC Asus 1005HA Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Linear Pano's 180 °
pacaj2am
Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Papywizard platform(s):
- Interface(s): DIY Atmega controller (no need of pc or phone) with 16x2 character display for timelapse and panorama shooting with DIY Bt module on basis of a ConnectBlue OEMSPA311/331
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
jordi
Barcelona, Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version: 02.05.81 Succesfull upgraded to 020681 !!!
- Camera: Canon 400D with a FE Tokina 10-17mm
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell (Inspiron 1545) and Windows 7
- Interface(s): DeltaWave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
krtekcz2000
Birmingham, United Kingdom; Jindrichuv Hradec, Czech Republic
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin-Orion GOTO with camera control
- Firmware version: 02.07.81
- Camera: Canon 5D Mark II with 70-200 f/2.8 IS (ver. I), 24-70L f/2.8, Sigma 15mm Fisheye, Sigma 50mm f/1.4
- Papywizard platform(s): PC - Windows
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): cutted focusing wire in the remote control cable; new crown from www.teleskop-austria.at + Manfrotto 357
Usage
Gigapixel photography. High level photography (12.5m mast)
lemon
St. Pauls/Eppan, ITALY
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version: 02.06.81
- Camera: Nikon D300 with Nikkor 10,5/2.8 Fisheye for cylindrical pano's, maybe a Nikkor 70-300/4,5-5,6 for Gigapixel panos when I have the Merlin... here with me
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell notebook (XPS1530) with Windows Vista 32-bit, I'm looking forward to get a Nokia tablet
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
binarybuddha
Twin Falls, Idaho U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: D700 with a Nikkor 20mm 2.8 prime, parallex corrected lens. I hope to use a smaller, lighter camera for this in the future, such as a D60 or so with the 10mm DX lens to save my D700's shutter and make it easier on the mount with a lighter weight camera.
- Papywizard platform(s): Asus EEPC 1000HE running windows 7, 17" MacBook Pro Early 2010 gen, running either OS X or Win7 in bootcamp if possible/compatible.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
180x360 panos
doceave
Cape Town, South Africa
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 40D and 400D. Currently have no ideal lens but looking into an FE lens of sorts ...
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Running a basic winxp system and APG2
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Will be focusing primarily on 360x180 panos.
bradtem
Sunnyvale, California U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: non-goto Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5d Mark II, though I might also play with some of my smaller P&S.
- Papywizard platform(s): Netbook, Samsung NC10 with broadcom bluetooth chip. Since the Merlin seems like a "car shooting" device and not a backpacking one, I don't think I will get a Nokia. When Android bluetooth support improves, I would hazard that Papywizard may wish to move to that platform as it is readily available and carried by many people as it is, and you can already get python going on it, I am told.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, I may also eventually move to USB tethered shooting, in which case I would probably also move to USB to serial TTL to control the Merlin. Of course an alternative would be if somebody did a slow version of encapsulated USB over bluetooth. (People have talked about it but I have yet to see it.) The USB over wifi solutions I have seen people who are interesting but a bit bulky for now.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Main goal will be gigapans, cylindrical. I am not that much into sphericals though I might try some. (I have a nice small 24mm lens as well as the long 200mm I will use for the gigapans.)
panoman
Skanderborg, Denmark
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer Aspire One netbook Windows XP and Macbook Pro Apple OSX
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
CroHammeR
Immensee, Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 and Sigma f4 100-300mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook (SnowLeo) and/or Win7 on Lenovo ThinkPad T510 (maybe Nokia in future)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Gigapixel Pano's
peter.sen
Braunschweig, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Latitude E 6500 / Windows XP SP3 & Lenovo IdeaPad S12 / Windows 7 Home Premium
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
AdrianF
Augsburg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba Satellite a200 2BH with windows vista, the second laptop is a Dell Vostro with ubuntu 10.4 and/or Windows XP. All operating systems are 32 bit.
- Interface(s): DeltaWave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
daspaddy
Hamburg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto ?
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Nikon D700 with Hahnel HRN-280 for the connection to the head, TC 20E, Nikkon 70-200 mm VRII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor BT Teleskop Austria type ?
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Socke
Behlendorf, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Goto Mount with Synscan hand controler
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 7D with Samyang 8mm Fish, Canon 17-55, Sigma 50-500 i guess
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MSI-Wind Netbook with Win XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360), Gigapix's, Timelapse
quoideneufdocteur?
Saint Julien de Coppel, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Sony Alpha 850 with Samyang 14 mm (6 pics at 0° + zenith + nadir), Olympus 510 + Samyang 8 mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer 5610z with Windows XP sp3
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical Pano's and later High Definition pano's.
philde
Sindelfingen, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikons - a D50 and a D80
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Different Laptops and Tablet PCs running on Win7 (32 and 64 bit) an Linux (Ubuntu and Debian):
Samsung Q45 Aurora, Lenovo SL500, Motion Computing C5/F5, Fujitsu Siemens ST5032D
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
St.Germaine
Snohomish, Washington State, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion TeleTrack Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 550d (T2i) & Canon 5D Mk II
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Gateway "NV52" laptop
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Time-lapses
jpcamus
Paris, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear complete kit
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D MkII with 15, 16-35 and 24-105 L
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS 10.6
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): 5 mm to win for NPP
Usage
Panorama 360/180 with 16mm.
foto1
Kansas City, Missouri U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear complete kit
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Canon 10d, 500d, 18-55mm IS, Sigma 8mm.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba laptop, Vista 32 bits
- Interface(s): "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module & Tactile controler
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
I have also some some analogue panorama- and LF-cameras like: Bophoto, Roundshot 220vr, Widepan Pro II, Horizon 202, Speed, Super Speed & Crown Graphic, Super Ikonta C and other old folders.
urke
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
sdphoto
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin/Skywatcher (Non-GoTo)
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 w/ Nikkor 10.5mm f2.8, Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Nikkor 35mm f1.8, Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 and Nikon D90; Nikon P7000
- Tripod: Various Bogen/Manfrotto
- Papywizard platform(s): PC (Fujitsu Lifebook U810), Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Parallax eb500 Bluetooth
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): No modification needed with D90 on Really Right Stuff MPR-CL Nodal Slide. The slide fits into the Merlin clamp and aligns perfectly. I bought a cheap wireless remote that included a complete set of coiled cords with a direct 2.5mm phono plug on one end and various Nikon connectors on the other. These remotes are also available for Canon cameras.
I am working on a crown modification for the D300.
Usage
Everything from 360 Sphericals to Gigapans
rolte93
Montreuil, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nec versa S260 with Windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Pano's 180-360 and gigapixel.
panotech
Schwarzenbruck, Bavaria, GERMANY
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher and panoheads by Manfrotto, Agnos
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Fuji S3 Pro:
- with fisheye lenses: Sigma 8/3.5 and Tokina 10-17/3.5-4.5 - other Nikon, Sigma, Tamron lenses from 11 mm (Tamron) till 400 mm (Sigma)
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer Apire Laptop under Vista / Ubuntu. Later with Nokia or Netbook, and PTGui, AutoPano Giga, krpano, Pure Tools, Tourweaver, Photoshop.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Actually I produce Spherical pano's, Cylindrical pano's and Rectilinear pano's, in future I will also try Gigapix's.
hofi
Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
panoli
Wiesbaden, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300 with Nikon AF 200 200 and Sigma 150-500 mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) and when I find a Nokia on Ebay also on the Nokia N800.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Gigapix's, and maybe Timelapse seems to be interesting for me, but i have to learn how timelapse works and to see if it's something for me.
giver59460
Jeumont, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D3000
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC MSI WIND U100 with build-in BT, running Windwos XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): The PapyMerlin module have been integrated into the Merlin
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
leb
Mayenne, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear complete kit with touch control panel
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Eyezac
Montrose, Colorado USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Rebel T2i (Canon 550D) with 18-55mm lens though I will most likely purchase a larger lens for the panoramas. Possibly an 800mm.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): motion computing tablet running Windows 7 as well as a Mac (running OS 10.6)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Gigapixel panos, timelapse, and cylindrical panos.
Yvano
Haute Savoie, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: D300 + 10.5 fisheye + 17/55 + sigma 70/200
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
mountaintb
Chambéry, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBookPro OS 10.5.8
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
PacoShiva
Alcorcon Madrid, Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 450D, 18-55mm IS, 50mm USM f1,4, 55-250mm IS, 70-200mm f4 USM L IS
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Netbook Samsung N150 under Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical, Cylindrical, Rectilinear and Giga. Mostly cylindrical.
beekeg
United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Synscan AZ Goto Mount.
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 50D and a selection of lenses, 10-22mm, 17-85mm and a Sigma 70-300 Apo, plus some Pentax 67 lenses that I use for widefield astro work. I'm considering the Samyang 8mm fish-eye at some stage too !
- Tripod: Manfrotto.
- Papywizard platform(s): PC and N810
- Interface(s): Baracoda BT-RS232 dongle serial wired connection with the handset in 'PC Mode'.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
bri999
United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Acuter Merlin Multi Function Mount + Tripod, non Goto.
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5d Mk2 using a Manfrotto slide mount
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Wired, USB Control Cable TTL-232R-5V
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): My modifications
Usage
Pôle Pano's : 15m Clark Mast on order for fixing to my vehicle for high level photography
dog-eater
London, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Gigapanbot
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon t2i
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer Netbook
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
dminguezp
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N900
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
skyml
Santa Ana, California USA
My web site : Airplayphoto.com
Configuration
- Pano head: Celestron Skywatcher Panohead
- Firmware version: 010981
- Camera: Canon 7D, 40D, 30D with Canon 70-200mm F2.8L IS, 24-135mm F3.5 IS, Sigma 15mm F2.8, Vivitar 7mm f3.5 Fisheye for Canon (manual lens), Sigma 135-500mm f3.5/5.6.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Sony VIAO with Win7 Pro 64bit with built-in BT. Nokia 800 (OS2008.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Focus Time Lapse and Spherical Pano's
Here is a link to a short video I made using the Skywatcher (Merlin/Orion) for timelapse Focus Timelapse
GRADGUY
Stoddard, Wisconsin U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon G10 and Canon 5D MkII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Dell Vostro laptop
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
mountaintb
Chambéry, France
[1] Nanofilm.fr, my website
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
wannapano
Athens, Greece
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC under Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
theShader
Davie, Florida U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head:
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba laptop Windows Vista
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
wjh31
Epsom, Surrey, Greater London, UK
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion-Merlin, non go-to
- Firmware version: 02.07.81
- Camera: Canon 500D, canon: 18-55mmIS, 55-250mmIS, 50mm/1.8; sigma: 150-500OS
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
Usage
Primarily gigapixel partial panos, including some 360xXX partial panos. Possibly exploring into spherical panoramas. Cityscapes prefered. Maybe a few experiments with timelapse if the shutter can stand it.
duckeyejey
London , United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OSX 10.5.8
- Interface(s): Wireless, Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module & Wired, USB to RS232 via hand-controler "PC direct control"
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
Franzisk
Weiz, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: EOS 300D and EOS 450D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): ThinkPad PC, N900. In the future : the new Tablet to PC \ " WETAB \ " from Neofonie/Android/MeeGo or Ubuntu
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
tomkershawtoo
Merseyside, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D5000 DSLR
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook, Acer Netbook
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
marcudes
Milano, Italy.
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version: 020781
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Tripod: Manfrotto 055 PRO
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810 OS 2008 5.2008.43-7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Teleskope-Austria crown, self-made arm
Usage
Spherical panoramas, gigapixels and timelapse
beeframe
Thailand
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion Panohead Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D Mk II
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Acer Aspire 4741G intel core i5 window7
- Interface(s): Wired via the Synscan hand-controler and "PC direct mode"
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
James_S
<Place where you live>
My PapyPololu head:
My Merlin head:
Configuration
- Pano head:
- DIY "PapyPololu" pano-head on basis of Servocity material drived by Pololu Maestro controller and under Papywizard control.
- Merlin head
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon T2i EOS 550d, Canon PowerShot G12
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): BlueSMiRF module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
OA
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion Backpacker (Non Goto Merlin)
- Firmware version:
- Camera: canon t1i (AKA Eos 500D) with Sigma 8mm FE
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): UMPC (small sony pc with full version Windows xp
- Interface(s): wired USB to TTL connection
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): none
Usage
<What you want to achieve
pu2wxp
Campos do Jordao, Brasil
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Sony Alpha 350 with kit lens sony 18-70mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook 13", Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
paulcotto
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Wired (USB to TTL)& non wired (BT device, on basis of MDFLY BT0417CB Class 2 in the pipe.)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
mamoo
Japan
Configuration
- Pano head: Complete Panogear
- Firmware version: 02.06.81
- Camera: Nikon D300s, Nikkor AF 28-200mm and Nikkor AF-S 300mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Dell Vostro 1200 Windows XP SP3 32bit core i7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T & C controller TouchCP(FW 2.0)
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve
Panovista
Haarlem, The Netherlands
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Multifunction
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 350D with the Sigma 8mm Fishe eye and the default 18-55mm lens
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Laptops Windows XP and Windows Vista.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Ralf-MK
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
maikaefer39
Berlin, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D Mk II and 200mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): ACER 1810 and MSI 262 under Windows 7, 32 and 64 bit
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Pawel
Belgium
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
AeroView
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky Watcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Wired DIY USB to TTL
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
agimbo
Italy
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Apple PowerBook Unibody 2009 with MacOs 10.6.4
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Crown adapter for Manfrotto 357 from Teleskop-Austria.
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
GuzZzt
Borås, Sweden
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): DIY on Arduino base The project
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
BumbleBeeBeach
Stockholm, Sweden
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin SynScan AZ GoTo
- Firmware version: 02.07.81
- Camera: Canon 5D + Canon EF 17-40/F4L, Sigma 50/1.4, Canon EF70-200/F4L, Canon HV-20
- Tripod: Manfrotto 553
- Papywizard platform(s): DynamicPerception MX2 plus home-made Arduino controller
- Interface(s): Wired
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): Merlin mounted on DIY motorized dolly system.
Usage
Time-lapse shots plus use the Merlin as a pan/tilt head on a DIY camera crane/jib
ColinB
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky Watcher GoTo
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 550D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s):
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
ctrees
Freiburg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac with bootcamp and windows xp
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Old Grumpy
Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin SynScan AZ GoTo
- Firmware version:02.07.81
- Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 300d converted to IR. Canon G10. Sigma 10-20mm,
Canon 20-35mm , Canon 24-105mm, Canon 100-400mm. Canon 1.4 and 2. extenders
- Tripod: Various Manfrotto
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s):Deltawave "PapyMerlin" BT module from claudevh,
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None yet but need to modify to get NPP right
Usage
I am a hobbyist as I am retired. I will try anything have previously been using a home made panohead
jbpelz
Pittsford, New York, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Olympus E-30 with 12-60 and 70-300 lenses
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Pro & MacBook Air, will eventually try with ExoPC slate/Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical, Cylindrical, Rectilinear, plan to experiment with stereo pairs (Canon G9 or Canon or SX210 pairs)
digitalfotografen
Göteborg, Sweden
My website "digitalfotografen.se"
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Multi-function & Celestron CPC 1100 (Nextar protocol)
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
cybert
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I'm a graphic designer (web) and photographer.
The pano head will be used in some commercial and personal projects.
My site is Pixelfirepraphics.com , some of my earlier (mechanical pans) are there, in portfolio, under "wides".
Configuration
- Pano head: Celestron Sky-Watcher "backpacker" multifunction mount
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Ti1 (EOS 500D, Canon 18mm-55mm efs, Tokina 12mm-24mm Dx, Zenza Bronica 50mm, Zenza Bronica 150mm, Tamron SP 500mm (mirror lense)
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac Pro quad core, Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360), Cylindrical pano's, Rectilinear pano's, Gigapix's, Timelapse and pole pans/panos (3.5 meters)
prettyugly
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
berto36
Pamplona, Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin/Orion
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 400D, Canon 18-55mm EFS f/3.5-5.6, Canon 28-80mm EF f/3.5-5.6, Canon 80-200mm EF f/3.5-5.6.
- Tripod:
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800/maemo OS2008; Laptop Acer Aspire, Windows 7 64bits, Belkin Mini Bluetooth Adapter F8T016
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): None
Usage
I would like to achieve Gigapixel Panos and other.
mickey1803
St Hilaire de Loulay Vendée - France
[www.serielstudio.fr My website]
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Eos 5d MK II - 24-105L - 16-35 2.8 II L - 70-200 F/4 L - Eos 50d
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
BennyOubrie
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
luiso
Fuengirola-Málaga, Spain
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D mKII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbook 10.5.8
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Joachim Buambeki
Bensheim, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Laptop Acer 1810TZ, Windows 7 64bit
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
hd_pano
Stuttgart, Germany
My Web site Teschner-multimedia.de
Configuration
- Pano head: Non GoTo Merlin/Orion/Sky-Watcher
- Firmware version: 020681
- Camera: Canon EOS xxD (div)
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Samsung NC 10 Plus, Windows 7
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor / TA Bluetooth Interface
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
I use it for high resolution partial panoramas High resolution spherical panoramas, I plan to use a pole for semi-aerial panos (partial and spherical).
atillathehun
Louisville KY, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Celestron Backpacker
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
T-Photoworks
Japan
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin & NN Mark3
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII,Canon 50D, Sigma 8mm fisheye & Tokina10-17 fisheye
- Tripod: Gitzo
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): non wired
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Alexey Petrushkevich
Moscow, Russia
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Multifunction
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 60D, 5D MkII, 1Ds MkIII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Sony Vaio VGN-Z11MRN Vista Business,MacBook Pro A1268 Mac OS X
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
neusser
Köln, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Eos 1Ds MkII
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
brooks
Edmonton, Canada
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Sony SLTA55 with 10-20mm and 18-250mm lenses
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC laptop running WinXP Pro
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Undertable
I`m a hobbyist, living in Assamstadt, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Merlin SynScan AZ GoTo Mount
- Firmware version:02.07.81
- Camera: Canon EOS 350D, 400D, 50D with Lenses Canon EF-S 10-22, EF 24, EF 50, Peleng 8mm and/or Sigma 8mm
- Tripod: <Giottos MT9371, Feisol CT-3442>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810, maemo Linux based OS 2008, Version 5.2008.43-7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s):
Exemplar 1:
Custom crown, rail and special seating for EOS350/400D cameras
Built-in bluetooth module and wireless trigger
DIY wire antenna glued in Merlin`s rear cover enables operational distance of more than 60 metres (Deltawave BT module & Nokia tablet N810)
Exemplar 2:
Completely redesigned for more flexibility (plenty of cameras and bigger lenses)
Smaller footprint (less nadir retouching)
Arca compatible rail and clamps (RRS)
Pivot axis adjustable (X+Y)
Retractable head (storage)
Ruggedized design (metalwork)
Built-in bluetooth module (Deltawave), wireless trigger and bullseye level
Li-ION batteries for up to 3466 shots and moves.
view more of this modificaton on my flickr page
Usage
primarily intended for spherical 360 degree panoramas, in days to come also for several gigapixel panoramas
Guilhem
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear Kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 1d mark II, Konica/Minolta 7D, Sony Alpha 700
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Yoyoj1
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: waiting for panohead
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D, 24-70, f/2.8 L, 70-200 f/2.8 L, Nikkor 10.5 f/2.8, N300sph
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
martinlbb
Lyon, France
Dedicated Autopano Wiki to the Rodeon VR & Papywizard
Configuration
- Pano head: Clauss Rodeon VR
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Create a Papywizard Plug-in for the Clauss Rodeon panohead
fotovdb
Antwerp, Belgium
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 5D MkII with Canon FE 15 mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Touch screen terminal
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
donpesce
Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher MF-2 AutoTrack / "alias" Celestron type SLT
- Firmware version: 02.05.80
- Camera: Nikon D80 with Sigma 8mm f4 EX, SIGMA 10-20mm F/4.0-5.6 EX DC HSM, IR- & Funk/Kabel Fernbedienung, HUGIN & Krpano
- Tripod: Pano-MAXX, Manfrotto 055XProb
- Papywizard platform(s): PC running Windows 7 64bits.
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
trelobyte
London, U.K.
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin MFM Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbook pro 13 of production mid 2010 with snowleopard 10.6.6 with intel 2.53GHz core2duo and 4 gigs of ram
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical and gigapixel panos
Ruedesloges
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D700 and a Lumix GF1
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac running Mac 0S 10.6.6 (MacBook Pro 17")
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
meettyrone
Erskineville, Sydney , Australia
Configuration
- Pano head: Celestron Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D200
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
soteroferreira
Entroncamento, Portugal
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 400D + Sigma 8mm 3,5 + agno's mrotator Tcpshort, Canon 5DmkII + shaved Tokina 10-17+ canon 55-200+ old canon 30-80 and Canon 550D+sigma 18-200 and canon 18-55.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): software Hugin, Ptgui, AutoPano pro, P2vr, Krpano. on Mac and Windows.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
schlatterw
Thiersee, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D90
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
toforgive
Saint Pierre (AOSTA), ITALY
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 50D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
mjdevil
Magdeburg, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 400D with Canon 10-22 USM, but also my 28-135 IS USM or my 100-300 USM
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC with Windows ?
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical pano's (180x360) and Gigapix's. Also in 3d with 2 dslr with horizontal distance, but that is not yet perfected
djar
Ilmenau, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Non Goto Skywatcher Multifunction
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Sony Alpha 550 + Alpha 700
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): HP laptop (HDX16)/Sony Vaio UX with Win XP SP3
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): external power through small lead-acid batterypack, triggercable.
Usage
Gigapixel panos, Night panos, Timelapse sequences.
swurr
Kiel, Germany
My web site. and Dashundefoto.de
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D700
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Netbook running Windows XP
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
deerndlph
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Backpacker
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Bluesmirf BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
deerndlph
gloob
Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
vertrider
Innsbruck, Austria
Configuration
- Pano head: Merlin Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D700
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook Air
- Interface(s): Ursa Minor BT module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Mostly Timelapse One of my timelapse
deadbead
Sint-Petersburg, Russia
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher Multi-Function Mount
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 550D and Canon EOS 400D with 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): ASUS Eee PC T101MT (OS: Windows 7 and Ubuntu)
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Spherical pano's
muraskin
New-York, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Orion Teletrack Altazimuth Tracking Mount
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XT and Canon 7D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Nokia N810
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Timelapse
ridelamar1
Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Rebel T2i and Canon 7D with various lenses, but primarily 17-40 F4 Canon L series.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBookPro Early 2008 model running Mac OSX 10.5.8 and Nokia N800.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Timelapses, maybe gigapix in the future
nilsarn
Wuppertal, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher MF with L-bracket
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 500d & Canon EOS 7d with Sigma 150-500mm
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Macbook Pro (13 mid 2009)canon eos 7d
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Mainly Gigapixels
Babgon
France, Alsace, Colmar
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky-Watcher TD10
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF 70-200 f/4, Canon EF-S 10-22
- Papywizard platform(s): MacBook 10.6.x, HP Mini 5101 Win7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
Usage
Gigapixel, panorama sperique, et Timelapse
Rick
Combaillaux, France
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
AndreasLang
Staufen, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 30D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): SAMSUNG NB30 Netbook, running Windows 7
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Asphar
Köln, Germany
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Eos 5D Mk2 with a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lense for testing now, but I might use a Canon EF 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS USM later.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module & T&C Touch controler.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
vetmike
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Arto
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Vampire78
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
click
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Mateusz Malinowski
Bielsk Podlaski, Poland
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
mnetwordx
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Sebastian
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Skywatcher Non Goto
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Lakes
Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: Sky Watcher MFM
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 1Ds + 16-35, 85 1.8, 100mm Macro & 7D 10-22 and 17-55 oh and a G5, 2 old Nikon CP5000s with FE-8s
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Apple iMac i7 & MacBook Pro i5 , Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
hsestes00
Acworth, Georgia, U.S.A.
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon Rebel Xt with 18 - 55, and 75 - 200 mm lenses
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC's under Win, Vista or Win 7.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
Timelapse, rectilinear panos
shellysaws0089
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Kit Panogear
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Apapane
Honolulu, Hawaii
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T&C touch controler.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
lorenzzz
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T&C touch controler.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
dwindsor
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit.
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T&C touch controler
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
mawa_73527
Köln, Germany
… 400282808/ Some of my panorama's
Configuration
- Pano head: Pangear kit.
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, using a 300mm lens
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Mac OS
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T&C touch controler.
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
LX3GH1
Switzerland
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit.
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Lumix LX3, GH1, Sony Alpha100
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC Windows 7 64bit Sli.
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module, T&C touch controler
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Yannick77310
Saint-Fargeau Ponthierry, France
Configuration
- Pano head: Panogear kit
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 7D et 400D
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Panohead
Southampton, United Kingdom
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC LX1
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba R200 Laptop, Windows 7 Pro x32
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
JoeSketti
Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Nikon D7000 with Nikon Nikkor 10.5 2.8G DX Fisheye
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): PC, Nokia N800
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
180x360
Angus
Smithills, Bolton, England
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Canon 7d,Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX AF 11-16mm F2.8, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, Sigma AF 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM & Canon Extender EF 2x II.
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Sony Vaio running Windows 7, Bluetooth Broadcom ALPS-UGPZ9-BCM2046
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
I am interested in rectilinear pano's, gigapix's.
allencheuv
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Configuration
- Pano head: Celestron Sky Watcher Backpacker 90MAK-MM Telescope
- Firmware version:
- Camera: Fuji S3 Pro with Sigma 8mm fisheye
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): Toshiba M400 tablet pc, running Windows XP Pro Tablet edition with Mini USB 2.0 Bluetooth V2.0 EDR Dongle Wireless Adapter
- Interface(s): Deltawave "PapyMerlin" Bluetooth module
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
gigapans and 360 spherical panoramas
sylvainb
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>
Template
<Place where you live>
Configuration
- Pano head: <your pano head type>
- Firmware version:
- Camera: <your camera and lenses>
- Tripod: <your tripod>
- Papywizard platform(s): <PC, Mac, Nokia ?>
- Interface(s): < Wired, non wired>
- Merlin/Orion modification(s): <Mechanical adaptation>
Usage
<What you want to achieve>



