Canon OPTURA10 - Manual (Page 111)

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Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)
You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large
panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer.
When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode:
PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try
to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion.
1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Select the direction with the CARD +/– button.
CARD + button: clockwise. CARD – button: counterclockwise.
4. Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject.
Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary. Once the sequence has started, you
cannot change the program AE mode, exposure, zoom or focus.
5. Press the PHOTO button to record the first image.
Direction and number of recorded images appear.
6. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image.
• Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software.
• You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/– button to return to the previous
image.
• A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.
7. Press the button after the last image.
For details on how to merge these images, refer to the DIGITAL
VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual.
CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA