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In Reply to: panoramic camera posted by cbeauregard on October 13, 2000 at 08:16:05:
: looking for a very basic panoramic camera that uses 35mm film and is reloadable. Can you help? thanks, cathy
Posted by JohnShaeffer on October 13, 2000 at 17:36:59:
The Ricoh RW-1 has panoramic capabilites and is dirt cheap at $15 to $30. But don't use any film under 400 ASA. I recommend Fuji Superia 400 for this camera--I've got one and tried several different films before I got good results with the Fuji.
Posted by Dennis Moser on November 27, 2000 at 10:25:13:
Another possibility, though not as cheap, is the "true" 35mm panorama camera: The Horizon 202. Most of what is beng touted as 35mm panos are simply regular 35mms with a mask that crops the film to give a wider look. the Horizon 202 is a true, full 35mm pano...basically a double length image (24 x 58, if I remember correctly), a swing lens mechanism with a modest wide angle lens. It covers 120 degrees horizontally and 44 degrees vertically.
Quite a few people are using them because they are great introduction to true panoramic photography. Here's some fairly honest user information on this camera. "Experiences with the Horizon 202"
Editor's Note: The Horizon 202 panoramic camera can be purchased brand new from Russia2All for $289. You'll find Russia2All in our Index of Specialty Mail Order Dealers.
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