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Panosaurus 2 - Multi Row panorama head from Red Door VR Ltd. UK Sample panorama produced using a compact digital camera on a Panosaurus VR panorama tripod head (in this sample the 'nadir' footprint of the rotator base has been left in shot on purpose to demonstrate the area at the bottom of the shots covered by the rotator / tripod). |
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The Panosaurus 2.0 can support up to 10lbs or 4.5kg. The solid 1/4" aluminum upright arm is reinforced with a 3/4" solid aluminum block brace.
The Panosaurus 2.0 is a wind fighter. The base is made of 3/4" expanded PVC plastic, which is an excellent vibration reduction material which helps make the Panosaurus 2.0 one of the lightest panoramic heads available - just under 2lbs or approx 900 grammes. |
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This image shows the color coded degree markings of the polycarbonate circular platform of the Panosaurus. 2.0 The color coding is designed to simulate click stop settings for easy 30, 40, 60 and 90 degree sequence shooting.
The solid machined aluminum rotator arm rotates under tension above a nylon washer - enabling a smooth effortless rotation. The pointer of the rotator arm enables rotation accuracy by sight to within 2.5 degrees. Tension of the rotator arm is easily adjusted with the center screw of the rotator. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never unscrew the rotator centre screw all the way as this can ruin the tension device inside the platform. Panosaurus/Panosaurus II |
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Non-DSLR style 'compact' cameras which have a tripod mounting hole offset from the centerline of the camera lens can be mounted to the camera mounting block by way of the included L-Adaptor. This enables any camera with an offset tripod mounting hole with an offset of up to 1.25 inches (32mm) from the centerline of the camera lens to mount to the Panosaurus camera mounting block correctly. |
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The stainless steel hardware of the Panosaurus 2.0 can be quickly adjusted with the on-board magnetically attached micro-screwdriver with its very own Panosaurus logo. The upright arm is attached to the rotator arm with a single clamping knob from below. The astronomical grade bubble level is slightly recessed into the upright arm brace in a convenient to read location. |
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The Panosaurus head will mount to any tripod that has a standard 1/4"-20 thread bolt on its top (the same size bolt that would mount to a camera) or quick release plate. Some Pro type tripods have a 3/8" bolt on their tops. You would need a thread adaptor to mount the Panosaurus in this case. |
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The upright arm of the Panosaurus 2.0 allows the user to mount the upper horizontal arm in two locations. The upper position (pictured) and midway down the arm. The lower position enables the head to achieve maximum stability when attempting to shoot in windy situations. 40 degrees of vertical tilt in the up position can be achieved in the lower mounting level.
The camera mounting block travels down the upper horizontal arm by releasing the tension on 2 set screws. The camera can be quickly removed with a few turns of a screw as well. |
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The horizontal top arm tilt of the Panosaurus 2.0 is controlled by a single clamping knob. The amount of tilt is read through a small hole directly above the clamping knob (shown highlighted by the red circle on the photo). The Panosaurus 2.0 is a 'fully spherical' head. This means it can tilt 90 degrees up or 90 degrees down when mounted in the upper position on the head. |
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Camera Compatibility - will your camera work with the Panosaurus 2.0? To know if your camera will work properly with the Panosaurus you will need to know THREE things: Distance fom the base of the camera to the centre of the lens, length of camera and lens, and the weight. 1. 2. Panosaurus 2.0 MAXIMUM MEASUREMENT A = 63mm MAXIMUM MEASUREMENT B = 180mm |
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If you require more information, and a fully comprehensive set-up guide for the Panosaurus 2.0 you can download a PDF guide here.
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Prices and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The photographic product images on this web site may not exactly reflect the product you receive. Design revisions, updates, improvements and colour variations may exist. Red Door VR Limited, UK - Panoramic Photo Equipment Specialists - pageloads from 111107: |
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Product: PANOSAURUS 2 SPHERICAL PANORAMIC TRIPOD HEAD
