tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post7390039809742502615..comments2024-03-15T15:10:22.193+02:00Comments on S.C.V. Photography Ideas: Quick Connect Panorama Set for APS-C and 4/3 Mirrorless Cameras from Hejnar Photo - PreviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-41053392790167518502016-07-04T02:14:41.573+03:002016-07-04T02:14:41.573+03:00Although I feel that the QC Panorama Set is margin...Although I feel that the QC Panorama Set is marginal for a camera lens combo you describe, Hejnar Photo confirms it did not deflect when tried with a Nikon D750 with grip and an older 28-70 f2.8 which is quite a heavy lens.<br />As for the Panning clamps choice, I would suggest a couple of DDH-03Ni's for both vertical and horizontal rotators, if you can find them.<br />Sotiris C. Vlachoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262681544193811712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-18881245347469457962016-07-02T23:45:30.627+03:002016-07-02T23:45:30.627+03:00Save for the nodal rail, would the horizontal and ...Save for the nodal rail, would the horizontal and vertical rails be sturdy enough using one of the Sunwayfoto clamps listed above for a FF camera a 24-70mm lens? I do not do 360 degree panoramas but mostly 2-4 rows vertically and multiple horizontally at 50-70mm so I do not need much clearance with the vertical rail. I would certainly need a longer nodal rail but otherwise I love the ease, small size, and price of this set up. Thoughts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407324962504967639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-59579218059219676912014-01-13T01:02:09.795+02:002014-01-13T01:02:09.795+02:00Thanks again Sotiris
I don't anticipate doing ...Thanks again Sotiris<br />I don't anticipate doing any spherical/360 pans so I shouldn't need the zenith shot so I think I will go for a slightly longer nodal rail - I'll check to see if Hejnar has a 3/8" nodal rail 1" longer.<br />Your help here is greatly appreciated.<br />Cheers, Paul<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720655740427958265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-90694224429475432432014-01-12T19:32:37.536+02:002014-01-12T19:32:37.536+02:00Thanks Paul, it sure helps.
Taking into considerat...Thanks Paul, it sure helps.<br />Taking into consideration the greater of the two numbers (76mm) and the fact that the middle of the dovetails on the BOEM-1 plate is a little offset back from the mounting screw, I see that the E030-40 Nodal rail included in the Hejnar Quick Connect Pano Package, which has an effective length of 70mm might be marginally suitable. But I cannot recommend an ambiguous solution.<br />I've communicated with Hejnar Photo on the matter in order to propose a slightly longer nodal rail instead, but any longer one will interfere with the horizontal when turned for a zenith shot.<br />There is an option of a custom Quick Connect package with a longer vertical rail by 1" but that would set you back about 10 weeks.<br />Therefore, I cannot recommend the Quick Connect Package for your gear.<br />Alternatively, I can only prompt you to have a look at another full sized, heavier though, solution as described in my article <a href="http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2011/11/create-multi-row-panorama-head-ver-ii.html" rel="nofollow">Create a Multi Row Panorama Head Ver. II</a> but instead of the Benro clamps suggested therein, utilize the <a href="http://www.scvphotoideas.com/2013/07/new-improved-sunwayfoto-ddh-02i-ddh-03i.html" rel="nofollow">New Improved DDH-03i Panning Clamp</a> in order to save on weight.<br />Regards,<br />SotirisSotiris C. Vlachoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262681544193811712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-33380217512832255062014-01-10T02:10:36.799+02:002014-01-10T02:10:36.799+02:00Thanks for the quick reply Sotiris
I set up my cam...Thanks for the quick reply Sotiris<br />I set up my camera and determined that the Non Parallax point at the 12 mm end of the zoom is 3 inches (76 mm) and at the 40 mm end of the zoom it is 2.375 inches (60mm) from the centre of the tripod socket on the camera.<br />Hope this helps, <br />Cheers, PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720655740427958265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-78001591641133110412014-01-07T14:21:37.422+02:002014-01-07T14:21:37.422+02:00Hi Paul,
Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I ca...Hi Paul,<br />Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I cannot find any data regarding the non-parallax (nodal) point(s) of the zuiko 12-40 Pro lens. Especially for its widest focal length, which has usually the longest distance from the tripod socket on the camera. That would determine if the small dimensions of the Hejnar 4/3 pano are adequate for your camera/lens combo. <br />Based on data available for older Olympus lenses, I suspect that the Nodal Rail included with the package might prove short for your combo at the widest focal length.<br />If you have this information available, it will be easier to determine compatibility or make any further suggestion.<br />Regards,<br />SotirisSotiris C. Vlachoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262681544193811712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603072406405307469.post-28011007677062057752014-01-06T17:24:40.657+02:002014-01-06T17:24:40.657+02:00Thanks for this review of the Hejnar quick connect...Thanks for this review of the Hejnar quick connect panorama setup for 4/3 cameras.<br />I have an Olympus OM-D EM 1 camera with olympus 12-40 f2.8 pro lens. Also have the RRS BOEM-1 plate as a baseplate for the camera. Do you think the Hejnar setup as you have described in the review will accommodate my camera/lens combo at both ends of the zoom range of the lens.<br />I like the price point and the light weight of the hejnar set up. Definitely much better on both accounts than the RRS multi-row pano setup! I do a lot of backpacking photo expeditions so weight is a big concern for me.<br />Thanks for your consideration.<br />PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720655740427958265noreply@blogger.com