Pioneers in 360 degree photography and video
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Canon PowerShot G16* PowerShot G15* PowerShot G12* PowerShot G10/G11* PowerShot G7/G9* PowerShot G3/G5/G6* PowerShot G2 PowerShot SX10 IS* PowerShot SX20 IS PowerShot S1/S2 IS PowerShot S3/S5 IS PowerShot A710/720 IS PowerShot A650 IS* PowerShot A630/A640* PowerShot A610/A620 PowerShot A510/520 PowerShot A540 PowerShot A570/90 IS PowerShot A95 PowerShot A80/A85 PowerShot A70/A75 PowerShot Pro1 † PowerShot Pro90 † 5D/6D/7D*see SLR -> 1D/2D*see SLR -> 10D/20D/30D*see SLR -> 40D/50D/60D*see SLR -> 70D*see SLR -> Rebel Series*see SLR -> XS/XSi/XT/XTi*see SLR -> T1i/T2i/T3i/T4i/T5i*see SLR -> 300D/350D*see SLR -> 400/450D*see SLR -> 500/550D*see SLR -> 1000D*see SLR -> All SLR's*see SLR -> Fuji S1/S2/S3*see SLR -> FinePix HS10/20/30 FinePix S200 EXR FinePix S9100/9600 FinePix S9000/9500 FinePix S7000 FinePix S6000/6500 FinePix S700/5700 FinePix S5200/5600† FinePix S5100/5500 FinePix S5000 FinePix S602 FinePix S20Pro † FinePix 4900Z FinePix 6900Z Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart 945 Kodak P880 Z712/812 IS Z1012/8612 IS DCS 14n*see SLR -> Leica V-LUX 1 Nikon Coolpix P5000/5100 Coolpix 8800* Coolpix 8700* Coolpix 8400* Coolpix 5700* Coolpix 5400* Coolpix 5000* CoolPix 4500* Coolpix 4300 CoolPix 990/995 D1/D2/D3*see SLR -> D30/D40/D40x*see SLR -> D50/60/D70*see SLR -> D80/D90/D100*see SLR -> D200/300*see SLR -> D600/700/800*see SLR -> D3000/3100/3200*see SLR -> D5000/5100/5200*see SLR -> D7000*see SLR -> All SLR's*see SLR -> Olympus SP-590 SP-550/560/565/570 SP-590 SP-500/510 SP-350* C8080 C7070* C5050/5060* C4000/C4040 C3040 C3000/C3020/C3030 C2040 C765/C770 C730/C740/C750 E1*see SLR -> E3*see SLR -> E300/310*see SLR -> E420/620*see SLR -> E500/510*see SLR -> E10/E20 Evolt SLR's*see SLR -> Other SLRs*see SLR -> Konica/Minolta Dimage Z1/Z2 Dimage Z3/Z5/Z6 Dimage Z10/Z20 Maxxum 7D*see SLR -> Panasonic/Lumix DMC-GH2*see SLR -> DMC-G1*see SLR -> DMC-L1*see SLR -> DMC-L10*see SLR -> DMC-LX3 DMC-FZ7/8/10 DMC-FZ15/18/20/28 DMC-FZ30/35/38 DMC-FZ40/45 DMC-FZ50* DMC-FZ100 DMC-LC1 † Pentax istD*see SLR -> Sony DSC R1 DSC H1/H2/H3/H5 DSC H7/H9/H50 DSC HX1 DSC V1/V3 DSC F707/717* DSC F828 † DSC S75/85 MVC-CD1000 MVC-CD500 MVC-CD400 a33/a55*see SLR -> a100/a200*see SLR -> a230/a290*see SLR -> a300/a330*see SLR -> a350/a380/a390*see SLR -> a500/a550*see SLR -> a560/a580*see SLR -> a700/a850*see SLR -> a900*see SLR -> NEX series*see SLR -> Other SLRs*see SLR -> Casio EX-F1 † QV-4000 Ricoh Caplio DX RED All*see SLR -> * - Recommended *- Lens dependent † - Call User's Guides: Canon G10/11/12/15/16 Canon G7/G9 Canon G3/G5/G6 Canon SX10/20 IS Canon A650 IS Canon A610/620/630/640 Canon A570/590 Canon A60/70/80 Canon S2/S3/S5 IS Canon A710/720 IS Canon Pro1 CoolPix P5000/5100 CoolPix 5700/8700 CoolPix 5400 CoolPix 5000 CoolPix 4500 CoolPix 4300 CoolPix 990/995 Fuji S6000/9000 Fuji S5000/7000 Fuji S602 HP 945 Minolta Z1/Z2/Z3 Olympus E10/20 Olympus C-5050/5060 Olympus C-7070 Olympus C-7070 (BKT) Olympus C-8080 Olympus C-740/750/765 Olympus SP-350 Olympus SP-500 Olympus SP-550 Sony F717 Sony F828 Sony CD400 Sony DSC-V1 Sony DSC-S75/85 Sony DSC-H1/H2/H5 Casio QV-4000 SLR cameras Others Virtual Tour software |
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SYSTEM The 0-360 Panoramic Optic™ is a specially designed lens attachment, with an exclusive optical reflector which captures an entire 360 degree panorama with a single shot (no more stitching!). The attachment is designed for use with cameras which have threaded lens attachment capabilities. We have standard sizes to fit many camera makes and models. All SLR cameras are compatible, depening on the lens used. Many point-and-shoot cameras are also compatible. To see if your camera is compatible with the 0-360, find your camera model in the list at the left. RECOMMENDED If you are searching for a digital camera for taking 360 degree panoramic virtual tours, we recommend one of the better 5 megapixel+ cameras. Get one with an articulating LCD screen, so it can be easily set up on a tripod with the lens vertical, while still having its LCD display visible. A 5 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for most web based panoramas. Of current models, our picks are the Canon Powershot G16, G15, G12, G11, G10, as well as all SLR cameras (depending on lens used). THREADS The 0-360 Panoramic Optic comes in 12 different models, as we tune the lengths and thread sizes to the various cameras. Currently, the Optic is available with any one of the following thread sizes: 28mm, 43mm, 52mm, 58mm, 62mm Using inexpensive thread adapters, the Optic can be fitted to almost any other filter thread size. SLR CAMERAS Compatibility with an SLR camera depends entirely on the lens used, as SLR cameras have interchangeable lenses. The simplest solution is to use the Optic with the following: ● A good lens, with good depth of field at close distance, and a zoom that travels through 45-55mm. (e.g. 18-55mm, 28-70mm, 28-105mm lenses go through this range) ● A close-up diopter (~$25-$30), may be needed to allow your lens to focus more closely. (Many SLR lenses cannot focus closer than 0.5m/1.6ft). ● A stepping ring (~$8) may be needed to match the filter threads on your lens to the Optic. The Optic can come with 52mm, 58mm, or 62mm threads. ● A zoom lens makes image adjustment easy. The added weight of our Optic may tend to backdrive the zoom when pointed vertically. A thick rubber band works great to hold the zoom in place. (No need to engineer a special clip...A rubber band is soft, won't scratch your lens, has a good grip, and highly adjustable!) We believe this setup is the best of all methods. It will require a little experimentation on your part, but once you get the desired setup, it should perform very well. Here is a paper test cone you can make to test the focus and zoom of your lens(es). 
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