If it is like my PZ-70, the panorama is created by sliding a mask over the
top and the bottom of the film. The area you see between the two horizontal
lines is what will be exposed on the film. The film frame is the same width
of 35 mm but a smaller height.
I have found two problems with this setup.
On the PAZ-70 there is a red LED that goes on when you have the pan switch
FULLY engaged. I accidentally, had the switch half way. No LED but a
partial cover of the film. Of course then some of the frame was cropped.
The other is than the areas of the film that are not exposed, upset the
controls of at least my film processor. When the film is processed as a 5x12
pan everything then works out fine.
But if you want a panoramic view, use the entire frame then let the film
processor print the crop you want. you can even crop as a portrait view if
you use the entire frame.
I now have the switch taped for full frame.
Cy Galley - Bellanca Champion Club
Newsletter Editor
www.bellanca-championclub.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 4:50 AM
Subject: Panoramic Mode
Hi,
This is probably a really stupid question but it has been playing on my mind
for a while.
I have an MZ-5n which as most of you know has a panoramic format. My
question is how exactly does this work bearing in mind the standard 35mm
frame size. Does the image spread over two frames or is the effect created
during the processing stage?
Also I have read in magazines that the same effect can be acheived by taking
the usual image then cropping top and bottom followed by an enlargement of
the remaining elongated image. Is one way better than the other?
Finally, what other uses have list members found for the panoramic feature
other than the "beautiful lanscape"
shots.
I have not used the feature yet but I am thinking of giving it a go on the
next few rolls. I'll let you know how it goes.
Paul
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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