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Shaving the hoods off Sigma 10mm lenses

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:16:21 +0000

I have now cut through 12 Sigma 10mm hoods with only 1 casualty. The problem is the hoods are made of quite thick aluminum so care must be taken. The hood is only 2 mm from the lens so a hacksaw is out the question so I bought this bench drill and grinding disc specifically for this task.

BE VERY CAREFUL – the filings will get between the casing and the lens and STOP the focus from working! – Blow away filings as you go AND at the end test the focus with the lens facing the floor so any loose filings work outwards rather than further into the lens.

Tours from Above

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:06:49 +0000

http://www.toursfromabove.com

Quote from Google Maps Mania

“Luckily it is the weekend, which means you can probably afford to have your attention consumed by Tours From Above.

Tours From Above is a showcase for some of the world’s best aerial panoramic photographers and some of the most amazing 360 degree panoramas you will ever see. The site uses Google Maps to show you the locations of aerial panoramas. These panoramas allow you to view oceans, forests, waterfalls and some of the world’s cities in a way that you have never seen them before.

It is truly breathtaking to view New York’s skyscrapers in a 360 degree panorama taken from the air. If you get bored of New York you can use the Google Map to fly over to Zambia to view a gorgeous panorama of the Victoria Falls from above.

I’m not going to waste any more of your time talking about Tours From Above. You are going to need all the time you can spare to view these amazing panoramas. So, go visit!:

Sydney and Melbourne

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:56:38 +0000

I have just returned form a Quick trip to Sydney and Melbourne to capture the skies above both cities – Over 60 aerial panoramas in 2 hours flight including places like the Olympic Village, Opera House, MCG, Bondi Beach, Docklands and many others – Here are some links:

www.pixelcase.com.au/vr/melbourne

www.pixelcase.com.au/vr/sydney

I also experimented with HDR Aerials using a modified BIOS hack which forced 3 brackets in 1/5th of a second – you will see that at Maquarie Lighthouse in Sydney. The first of its kind in the world I`m sure.

Augsburg City Tour

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:55:34 +0000

Your Name:
Adrian Fichte

Company website:
www.36zero.de

What is the subject of the tour?
City Panorama

How Many people worked on this tour?
1-5

What photographic Equipment did you use?
Canon Eos 40D Peleng and a Fisheye

What Software did you find most useful?
Gimp,Hugin and Pano2VR

One of the oldest towns in Germany, Augsburg has been formed by Romans, financiers, traders and medieval workmen. It was set up by the stepchildren of Roman emperor Augustus over 2k years back, and in the Middle Ages it became an industrial power-house. Europe’s most influential merchant families, the Fuggers and the Welsers, lent cash to kings and states from Augsburg. Reminders of this golden age can be seen in the Renaissance and baroque faades of the palaces and patrician homes dotted around the town.

Bavaria’s third-largest town has a chilled angle and going the leafy streets is a real pleasure. An simple short trip from Munich, it is a good accommodation option during Oktoberfest and an ideal base for exploring the Romantic Road.