
But now a new automated system, the GigaPan EPIC Pro, helps me to achieve ultra-high-resolution composites on pixel-packed sensors coupled with sensitive lenses, from macro to long telephoto. Results (like my math grades in school) were mixed. Naturally, I wanted the same capability with my digital SLRs and full range of lenses, so using parts from Really Right Stuff (I rigged up a complicated system of sliding rails and meticulous degree calculations while I manually applied the GigaPan concept to my landscape and macro photography. The GigaPan system uses gigapixel-imaging technology employed by NASA’s Mars Rover to capture a precise series of images which, when composited in GigaPan’s Stitch software, yields a high-resolution image that can be uploaded and shared at GigaPan’s website ( or printed to very large sizes. It was made possible by a robot called the GigaPan EPIC.
Option in Preferences to refresh the Preview continuously as slider moves (not available in Win 32-bit version).In the November 2009 issue of Outdoor Photographer Magazine, we wrote about a way to achieve highly detailed landscapes, the “gigascape,” with your compact digital camera. In particular, ability to return with one click to the last session to process the image again with different settings. More options on Workflow Shortcuts panel. Updates in Batch of Bracketed Photos: You can now select a Preset directly from the main batch window, and can also process with multiple presets and custom settings. Automatic Deghosting offers additional options: You can adjust the Deghosting strength and select the base exposure used, with the help of a preview of the deghosted image. Option to enable Exposure Fusion when a single RAW file is loaded. It is intended for rendering interior scenes with a view out of the window. New Fusion method called Fusion/Interior. It is called Contrast Optimizer and comes with the 'Balanced' and 'Vibrant' Presets. New Tone Mapping method designed to give realistic looking results while preserving details in the highlight and shadow. "License Information" panel shows the license status, as well as the license key if a Photomatix Pro copy has already been registered on the computer. The alignment settings (perspective correction option and maximum alignment shift) can be pre-selected via an Alignment Preset pull-down menu. The alignment is now done with one alignment method for all cases. On Batch of Bracketed Photos, addition of Base Exposure option for deghosting. You can also adjust the suffix in the Preferences panel. By default, the preset name or method name is now appended to the file name of the final image. Addition of "Architecture" category to filter Presets.
Fusion/Real-Estate renamed into Fusion/Interior and now includes a Brightness setting. Ability to mark presets as Favorites (by clicking on the 'star' icon to the left of each thumbnail) and filter the preset list to only show those favorites. Added support for recent camera models such as the Nikon D7200 and Canon G7X, EOS M3, and 750D/760D (T6i/T6s). See Photomatix Pro Version History: Windows Mac OS X Main updates in version 5.1 User Manual Photomatix Pro for Mac Updates in version 5.1.3 The User Manual is available from the Help menu of Photomatix Pro, but you can also access it online here: Set up Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) on various camera models.įor tips and other useful information, see the Photomatix FAQ.