Gigapan Systems EPIC Pro...ultra cheap moco for Scarlet?

[Eren Ozkural]

Hey guys, thought I should bring this up.

It's the new system for creating gigapixel panoramic images for DSLR's from Gigapan Systems...something that I have little interest in for it's intended function: i do unit photography, portraiture etc. with some interest in timelapses but i'd like to build a DIY system with an arduino controller for that thanks to Tom and his website.

However what got my interest (aside from the name...EPIC, heh) is the price point...$900, the weight it can handle (up to 10lbs) which got me thinking...ultra cheap motion control head for scarlet? I've only had a brief glance at the website so I'm not sure if that's possible...the unit seems to be built around having a connection to the camera and acting as an intervalometer. However if there is just a "dumb" pan mode, oh boy... :reddevil:

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[Kwan Khan]

Interesting...
Thanks for sharing

 

[Eren Ozkural]

My pleasure Kwan. I think that this might become a must buy for me.

 

[Imran Farouk]

I was under the impression that these guys had it linked to a piece of software based for panaromas...I had the thought though that it's mechanical and all so hackable (obviously not the appropriate word)...

So time lapses highly possible but shame it ain't something you can easily carry around with no worries and when the moment takes your fancy pull it out...according to engadget the first epic 100 was quite heavy so the pro probably will be more so or on par with that...

 

[Kwan Khan]

looking forward to hearing your feedbacks, once you get it Eren.
it seems like a good companion with my Upcoming canon T2i,

 

[Eren Ozkural]

Hey Imran. Apparently the pro version weighs 8 lbs. That's pretty much nothing for us TV/Cinema types. I can see how it could be bulky to a gadget review site who test Micro 4/3 cameras and point and shoots.

The photostich software that comes bundled with it is for Mac/Pc, not the unit it self. My main question at this point is if it's possible to program smooth pans without the need for a Nikon 10 pin/Canon connection talking to the camera. If so, it's a steal at that price.

 

[Imran Farouk]

Possible to always (though not practical) carry a second cam on you and put your primary on it (Scarlet when it comes out) then just have the 10 pin connected to whatever secondary cam you have on you as just the body...

Just a way around it if it isn't possible...

I do see what you mean...the way Engadget described it, I figured it was impractical but at the end of the day taking a cinema system like scarlet out then it really doesn't make a huge difference...

I do like the fact that it does allow for motor speed to be programmed, I've been wondering about the idea of this whole robotic time lapses with motorized tripods and sliders like most have done but they were all DIY solutions which I want to avoid since I'm hardly a mechanic.

Be wicked if it was possible to couple this with that motorized cineslider when that comes out... (unless it was a one off...haven't kept up with it too much)

 

[Sam Taylor]

Possible to always (though not practical) carry a second cam on you and put your primary on it (Scarlet when it comes out) then just have the 10 pin connected to whatever secondary cam you have on you as just the body...

Just a way around it if it isn't possible...

I do see what you mean...the way Engadget described it, I figured it was impractical but at the end of the day taking a cinema system like scarlet out then it really doesn't make a huge difference...

I do like the fact that it does allow for motor speed to be programmed, I've been wondering about the idea of this whole robotic time lapses with motorized tripods and sliders like most have done but they were all DIY solutions which I want to avoid since I'm hardly a mechanic.

Be wicked if it was possible to couple this with that motorized cineslider when that comes out... (unless it was a one off...haven't kept up with it too much)

I am curious whether any of you guys checked this out further? Did it prove programmable? Or is it restricted to a series of lines to get a regular panorama, the job for which it is actually made for.