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Panoramic Cameras
Panoramic images are created with many different types of cameras.
Below are examples of the most popular types of cameras used for making panoramas.
Click on the camera type for more detailed information on specific cameras.
Wide-View
The best example of wide-view panorama cameras are the popular 35mm panorama
cameras. Both lens and film are stationary with the image being cropped to a
panoramic format. The 6x17 format is considered the industry standard for commercial
and stock panoramic work.
Segmented
The very first panoramic images were created this way. A series of images are
displayed next to each other to create a panoramic effect. With the coming of
the digital age, panoramic segmenting is popular again. Many different programs
have been made dealing with "stitching" photos.
Swing Lens
These cameras create a panoramic image using a lens that swings from side to
side while painting the image on a section of film that is held stationary on
a curved plane. The first panoramic camera ever patented was a swing lens. The
hand cranked model was patented in 1843 in Austria. (See the Panoramic Timeline
for more details.)
Rotational
Using these cameras, panoramas of 360 degrees and more are created by painting
the image on film that moves in one direction as the camera turns in the other.
In 1904 the Cirkut Camera was introduced. It was the first commercially produced
pan camera. Many professionals are still using these cameras which use roll
film ranging from 5" to 16". There are many modern rotational cameras available
which are being used for Quicktime VR, Surround Video and Jutvision applications.
Wide-View Panoramas
The best example of wide-view panorama cameras are the popular 35mm panorama
cameras. Both lens and film are stationary with the image being cropped to a
panoramic format. The 6x17 format is considered the industry standard for commercial
and stock panoramic work.
 Fuji
Uses 120/220 film for a 6x17 format. Interchangeable lenses include: 90mm f
5.6, 105mm f 8, 180mm f 6.7 and 300mm f 8. Each lens comes with a dedicated,
precision framing. Critial focusing screen available.
 Hasselblad XPan
The Hasselblad XPan incorporates a dual format facility providing a full panorama
24x65 mm format as well as a conventional 24x36 mm format on the same film.
This innovative camera offers all the convenience and advantages of the 35 mm
format, but provides the option to rapidly switch to the full panorama format,
without changing film.
 Linof 617
6x17 format panoramic camera thatcan be hand held as well as tripod mounted.
Lens is a multi-coated Schneider Super Angulon 90mm f 5.6. Highly precise brightline
optical finder with reflected spirit level and reference cross.
Segmented
A segmented panorama is created by a series of overlapping images. These images
are then placed together (or stitched) in a special editing program to form
one continuous panoramic image.
 
Taken with a Fuji S1 - Solvenia port Courtesy of Fred Yake
Swing Lens
These cameras create a panoramic image using a lens that swings from side to
side while painting the image on a section of film that is held stationary on
a curved plane. The first panoramic camera ever patented was a swing lens. The
hand cranked model was patented in 1843 in Austria.
Horizon
 Noblex
 Widelux
Rotational
Using these cameras, panoramas of 360 degrees and more are created by painting
the image on film that moves in one direction as the camera turns in the other.
In 1904 the Cirkut Camera was introduced. It was the first commercially produced
pan camera. Many professionals are still using these cameras which use roll
film ranging from 5" to 16". There are many modern rotational cameras are available
which are being used for Quicktime VR, Surround Video and Jutvision applications.
 Globuscope
Full 360 Degree Image Capture Abilities - Hi-Tech Compact Design - No Batteries
or Motor Required - Weighs only 3.5 pounds - Super Wide Angle 25mm Lens - Indoor
/Outdoor Speeds
 Roundshot
Roundshot cameras from 35mm to 5 inch. Each camera is handcrafted. Truly a professional
quality panoramic camera.
 Hulcherama
The standard camera uses Mamiya M645 lenses from 35mm to 150mm, and can be modified
to use Pentex 645 or Hasselblad lenses. Uses 120 or 220 roll film - weighs 5
lbs and is 6 1/2" long by 5 1/4" deep. Built-in battery (with charger). Automatic
or manual cut-off. 6 rotational rates and 4 slit widths.
 Cirkut
Information is taken from International Association of Panoramic Photographers
http://www.panoramicassociation.org/
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