The GigaPan Epic Pro has been aware of the making of a few pretty monumental and highly detailed panoramic images , and now the gigapixel gadget is getting an upgrade. The most recent firmware update to the robotic camera mount brings much more exposures per position, a “dedicated mirror lock-up” for bulky lenses, and a time display that tells you ways long it’s going to take to work its panoramic magic. Among other things, the update also encompasses a set of latest aspect ratios and the power to take time lapse panoramas. Should you’re already packing a GigaPan Epic Pro, you are able to download the update on the source link below for free of charge — a new rig, nevertheless, will set you back a considerable $900. That ain’t cheap, but there’s a reason it’s called the GigaPan Epic Pro. Full PR after the break.
AWARD-WINNING GIGAPAN EPIC PRO NOW HAS NEW FEATURESNew Firmware Release Further Empowers DSLRs to Capture High-Res Panoramas
PORTLAND, Ore. – April 22, 2011 – a brand new version of firmware is on the market for the awardwinning GigaPan EPIC Pro robotic camera mount. New firmware gives photographers a much broader range of functions, including new settings to complement high dynamic ranges (HDR) imaging.
Customers who purchase the EPIC Pro will receive a free extra battery pack, complimentary with their purchase, for a limited time.
Current EPIC Pro users can download the brand new firmware to interchange the former version, at no additional charge. The recent firmware download is out there here.
New firmware features include:
Exposure Bracketing for HDR Capture – Works along with your camera’s AEB (automatic exposure bracketing) firmware to capture multiple exposures per position. Can exceed the camera firmware’s brackets and exposure separation when in ‘Bulb’ mode.Dedicated Mirror Lock-up Setting – Helps prevent blurriness in photos when using larger, heavier lenses, where loss of settling is amplified by optical magnification.
Time Display – Displays the hours and minutes it would take the EPIC Pro to capture a panorama, in line with your settings. Ideal for time-sensitive shoots, equivalent to events, or when remaining daylight is proscribed.
Time Lapse Panoramas – Permits you to capture a series of panoramas over a fixed time frame with a brand new timer.
Additional Aspect Ratios – Provides custom values (0.50:1, 0.55:1… through 2.00:1) along with standard values: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9.
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