Tips for shooting in the [3D Sweep Panorama] mode

The [3D Sweep Panorama] mode enables you to shoot 3D images that can be viewed on a 3D TV with a sense of depth.

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Topics:

• Determining the subject to shoot
• How to shoot a 3D Sweep Panorama image
• Tips for shooting a 3D Sweep Panorama image

1. Determining the subject to shoot

The range of subjects that can be captured using the [3D Sweep Panorama] mode depends on the image size selection. Select an image size that matches the scenery you intend to shoot. To achieve 3D images that best convey a sense of depth, shoot the subject from a distance of 3 ~ 10m.

Notes:

• You can click the above buttons labeled "16:9", "STD" and "WIDE" to view a reprensentation of the range that can be shot for each setting.
• The maximum angle that can be shot in the [3D Sweep Panorama] mode is about 260°(Using the SEL16F28 lens (16mm single focus lens) at wide-angle setting).

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2. How to shoot a 3D Sweep Panorama image

• Step 1: Point the camera at the subject to adjust brightness and focus.
• Step 2: Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway (AF/AE lock) and point the camera at one edge of the subject to be shot.
• Step 3: Press the shutter button fully down, and pan the camera across the entire subject at a constant speed.

The following Flash video clip shows you how to proceed to shoot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode. First choose the setting (16:9, STD or WIDE) for which you would like to see the demonstration, then, click on the shutter button when you see "Click" blinking on the image.

Notes:

• The time shown in the above video clip is for NEX-3 / NEX-5. Actual time can differ depending on your camera model.
• Operate the camera from a stable location.
• Pan the camera across the subject steadily and at a constant speed.

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3. Tips for shooting a 3D Sweep Panorama image

The following techniques will enable you to achieve better results when using the [3D Sweep Panorama] mode.

1. Choosing the subject
   
   Depending on the subject, you may experience problems in terms of not capturing an entire image or achieving poor image results. Accordingly, you should note the following:
   • Subjects with extreme light-dark contrast
     While panning the camera, recording may stop before the entire image has been captured.
     
     
     
     
   • Subjects with repeating patterns and little contrast
     While panning the camera, recording may stop before the entire image has been captured.
     
     
     
     
   • Moving subjects
     The camera may fail to capture the entire image, or portions of the image may be improperly stitched.
     
     
     
     
2. Shooting images
   
   Depending on the panning direction and the distance from the subject, you may experience poor image results. Accordingly, you should note the following:
   • Pan the camera horizontally
     Panning the camera in a diagonal or up-down direction can cause distortion of the captured image or can cause the camera to stop recording.
     
     
     
     
   • Shooting a subject at close range
     Shooting a subject at too close range may result in uneven or jagged images.
     
     
     
     

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