Tripods and other camera supports 157you’re using. If you’re using a 24 mm lens and have a 1.5X
magnifi cation factor, you multiply the 24 mm by 1.5 to get a
35 mm equivalent and look up 35 mm on the chart. Because Joe
was shooting with an EOS 5D, the angle of view on the chart
told him how many shots were needed for a 360-degree circle,
including the required overlap. You turn the Panorama = Q
PRO’s blue knob to select how many increments you want to
shoot, but because this number is for a 360-degree set, you may
want to shoot less.
One rule about overlap is that frames should overlap by one-
quarter or one-third and that’s what the chart’s recommendations
seemed to produce. Joe made some tests and actually shot at
settings more or less than what was suggested. Always visually
check your calculations when shooting. Look through the view-
fi nder or the LCD preview screen (a preference if you have
a big screen) as you pan to the next increment, making sure
you have one-quarter to one-third of the frame overlappingThe Virtual Reality Photography
Slate Book (www.vrphotography.
com) is indispensable for pan-
oramic or VR photography. It
measures 4 × 6 inches, so you can
keep it in your pocket.