Canon S230 PowerShot S230, Digital IXUS V3 Camera User Guide - Page 56

Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode

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Shooting 53 Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. • To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions. • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap.

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Shooting
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Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can
later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a
computer.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one
of the supplied programs.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining
images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive
item (landmark) in the overlapping portions.
Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining
image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the
image height.
Do not include moving items in the overlap.
The overlapping
seams of
several adjacent images can be
joined into a single panoramic
image.