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Stitching Camera is a relatively low cost device for producing high resolution digital photos. Aimed at fine art reproduction, still life and commercial photography it utilizes simple, smooth XY movements on the rear standard to reposition the capture device and allow for the seamless stitching of multiple exposures across the image circle of a large format lens.

Made from precision machined stainless steel, brass and aluminium the camera has a solid construction; its hard anodised finish offers excellent durability and all moving parts have a smooth yet positive feel.

The camera seen in the photographs is a prototype, there are going be some modifications made to the production model but exactly what changes are still to be finalised. The focusing rack will likely be extended, as will the X axis plate, which will also have a second window allowing composition of the whole shot prior to stitching. The capture device will be mounted on a separate plate which can be
 

rotated for portrait or landscape aspects. Finally, the lens board and bellows mounts will be changed for a more user friendly system to allow for quicker changeovers.

Though not shown in the photographs, the camera will be fitted with a bellows. The camera is offered with a choice of either Canon, Nikon or Sigma SA lens mount, with the possibility of medium format backs at a later date.
 
       
   
Price to be confirmed..
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Pricing and specification subject to change without notification.
 
         
  Stitching Camera   Stitching Camera  
         
  Technical specification.
Please use only as a very rough guide due to modifcations for production model:
     
         
  Vertical shift:   +/- 40mm.              
  Horizontal Shift:   +/- 40mm.              
  Weight:   Approx 4 kg.              
  Dimensions:   Length 250mm.   Width 250mm.   Height 300mm.      
         
  Photo Stitching   Photo Stitching  
         
  Composite of 24 shots with approximately 40% overlap to give a 50 megapixel image.
Highlighted area is shown at 100% to the right.
  There are several elements to consider when looking at the available sensor area to be stitched. These will change depending on both the capture device and the lens used. The image shown to the left represents the available stitched sensor area for the setup described, before the mirror box shadow starts to encroach onto the sensor. If a medium format back is used in conjunction with Stitching Camera there would be no shadow, so the available area would be greatly improved. Also important when considering the achievable resolution is pixel density. The Sigma SD14 used here has a low density of pixels per cm2 by comparison to say a Canon 7d. Were all else equal, the Canon would produce an image with approximately 150 megapixels following the same routine.  
       
  The stitched sensor area is approximately 56.7mm x 53.6mm.    
       
  Capture device:   Sigma SD14.    
  Lens:   El-Nikkor 135mm.    
  Exposure:   ISO 50, f22, 3.2 seconds.      
         
  A full resolution 8-bit tif. can be downloaded here: Download. Very large file 140mb.