Cy,
I, too, have had this problem on my PZ-1p. Previous to that I had been
using my ZX-10 to do panoramas. I think that the ZX series is much better
about it because they actually mask the viewfinder just as the film is
masked so there is no way to not notice it. I have never messed up with the
ZX, but the PZ way really sucks because it is easy to miss and then you have
screwed up some perfectly good shots.
Bruce Dayton
Sacramento, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cy Galley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 5:49 AM
Subject: Re: Panoramic Mode
> 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
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> www.bellanca-championclub.com
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