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Kaidan KiWi User Manual
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User’s guide - v1.1 - 12 jan 2005 kiwi panoramic tripod head ™.
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Kiwi panoramic tripod head overview thank you for purchasing a kaidan kiwi™ panoramic tripod head. This manual is designed to help you understand how to use your kiwi to create quality panoramas. This docu- ment will be revised occasionally and updated versions can be downloaded from the kiwi page o...
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The kiwi family compact camera bracket & twin-axis adapter (optional) the compact camera bracket and the twin-axis adapter are designed to support most digital and film cameras that are equipped with fisheye lenses, and will also appeal to those users who desire two independent axes of adjustment. The...
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Kiwi clickdiscs disassembly 1) the rotator base is held together with a recessed set screw which is located at the zero degree position on the barrel. Use the set screw wrench lo- cated in the blue accessory pouch and loosen the set screw (do not remove) by turning several revolutions counter-clockw...
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Kiwi clickdiscs assembly 1) install the appropriate clickdisc into the cavity on the top of the barrel. Be sure to orient the tab of the clickdisc into the notch of the barrel. Push the clickdisc into posi- tion. 2) place the horizontal plate over the barrel and reinsert the axle. Make sure that the...
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Kiwi rotator base tripod threaded bushing adapter the kiwi comes with a tripod adapt- er bushing which accommodates both 1/4-20 inch and 3/8-16 inch threaded tripod mounts. 1/4 inch tripod if your tripod has a 1/4 inch threaded mount, leave the brass bushing in the center hole in the bottom of the r...
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Spring plunger indexing how to adjust the spring force and click-stop action. The kiwi uses a spring plunger which is threaded into the horizontal plate. This plunger works with the clickdisc to provide a solid and smooth click-stop action. The force of the plunger and the feel of the detent action ...
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Standard camera bracket - camera mounting mounting your camera on the standard camera bracket to mount your camera, first select the appropriate slot in the bracket that will best locate the tripod mount- ing thread on your camera. You may need to reposition the camera knob. To remove the knob simply...
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Compact camera bracket & twin-axis adapter (optional) mounting your camera on the twin-axis camera bracket the compact camera bracket is offered as an optional choice when purchasing a kiwi. You can also purchase it separately. When used with twin axis adapter, it provides two separate axes of adjus...
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Quick release camera mounts (optional) arca swiss style quick release plates both the standard camera bracket and the compact camera bracket can be ordered or upgraded with a quick release mount. These mounts are simply bolted on the respective bracket and make it easy to remove and replace your cam...
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Nodal point this is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to stitcher-based panorama creation. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be able to easily locate the nodal point for any camera and lens combination. Simply put, the nodal point is the point inside your camera where the...
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Nodal point (continued) viewfinder, find another vertical edge or line that is far away, such as another building or telephone pole. Align the two objects and rotate the pan head so they are in the left hand side of the viewfinder. Rotate the pan head so the two objects move over to the right hand side...
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Shooting panoramas how much overlap? The amount you turn the camera for each shot varies. It is dependent on a number of factors such as the field of view (the angle) of your camera and lens, as well as which program you intend to use. For example, with iseemedia photovista, vr toolbox vr worx or app...
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Shooting panoramas (continued) how do i begin? It takes. Let me also reiterate what's not as important as some people think. The overall level of the head/camera is not as critical in order to produce good stitched results. As long as the camera is not tilted or rotated and as long as the camera is ...
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Specifications and dimensions kiwi with standard camera bracket 14 97 mm 17 mm 120 mm 180 mm 148 mm 178 mm min max 7 mm min max.
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Specifications and dimensions kiwi with standard camera bracket and quick release mount 15 97 mm 180 mm 148 mm 178 mm min max 7 mm min max 2 mm 105 mm.
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Specifications and dimensions kiwi with twin-axis camera bracket 16 21 mm 94 mm 190 mm 46 mm 152 mm 187 mm min max min max.
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Specifications and dimensions kiwi with twin-axis camera bracket and quick release mount 17 190 mm 46 mm 152 mm 187 mm min max min max 6 mm 79 mm.
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Warranty and product return information copyright © 2004 kaidan, inc. All rights reserved. First edition, sep 2004. Kiwi, quickpan is a trademark of kaidan, inc. Other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Patents pending. Information in this manual is subject to...