Scott wrote:
<snip>
> Unfortunately, most commercial pan heads don't have this
> capability, as the manufacturers seem to assume that all panoramas
will
> be shot with the camera rotating around a vertical axis. This is an
> unfortunate oversight in my opinion, but it probably isn't a pressing
> concern for the average photographer.
> To solve this problem, we simply drilled a small hole through the
> rotation collar of the pan head and then drilled matching interior
holes
> for every detent position we needed. Then, we slipped a small steel
pin
> through the aligned holes to lock the head in each position as we
shot.
> The pin kept the head from rotating, even with the off-axis weight of
the
> camera pulling against it.
<snip>
The Peace River 3Sixty Pan Head can do this :^)
Add more pressure to the adjustable clutch which regulates the detent
rotation. Basically you are locking down the head rotation. The camera
can also be positioned in portrait or landscape with nodal point
adjusted.
(* Full Disclosure: I am a Peace River Reseller)
George H. Thomas
425 882 2196
http://www.Thomas-Media.comhttp://www.Channel360.comhttp://www.PanoramicVR.com
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