That article is not avalaible in english as it’s mainly a translation in french of Quick Start guide included with Gigapan Epic Pro

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SkiVR, in partnership with Kolor, have decided to concretize the Merlin/Papywizard project by commercializing a complete package including all necessary elements.

We are still looking for a name for this new « package » and it appears as something natural to launch an appeal to the community to help us in this choice.

As a consequence, we are launching a contest today! For the one who will find the name, we will give away a free complete package! (Details of the rules are in the form).

Take part to the contest and submit your ideas by clicking here.

The package will include:

- The Merlin head
- A tripod (as an option)
- A double-battery adapter to replace original non rechargeable batteries
- 2 batteries
- A charger + a car adapter
- A standard bracket
- An L bracket
- A trigger cable to be chosen depending on your DSLR camera (all main Canon, Nikon and Panasonic DSLR are supported, + other DSLRs)

You will also have the choice between:

- A Bluetooth interface (driven by Papywizard ; computer or compatible smartphone needed)
- A Bluetooth interface + a German-made touch control panel (no other hardware needed on the field)

The main advantages of this package:

- Everything you need is included in the package
- The Merlin head was first created for astronomy, it is super robust
- Ability to prepare shooting templates with Papywizard software on your computer
- This is a versatile, open-source project
- The double-battery that we chose can operate up to 11 hours
- The log file is compatible with Autopano Pro and Autopano Giga software
- We are preparing a detailed manual, video tutorials and support resources
- The Merlin community is already huge and members can share their experiences on the forum,

We will be able to ship worldwide.

Thank you for your trust and your support, and for your participation in contest,

Here we are soon Tucson 2010 is nearly ready to start, just two weeks now from big launch ! It promises to be an exciting event.
All major manufacturers and software developpers will be part of event. All main photographs and people that makes panorama world daily will be there. So it’s definitively the place to be mid-april.
SkiVR will announce, together with a partner, new product that’ll interest a lot of people, I’m confident with. Product to be announced Tucson’s opening day, april 9th.
I’ll be there to discover new products to bring you back in France, and also new opportunities. Stay tuned here as I’ll post daily a résumé of events of the day, pictures, descriptions of products….
Special price for Hotel has been extended so enjoy it by clicking here and see you there in few days.

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With new year, two main panoramic photographers associations will organise their meetings. For that one, IVRPA and IAPP will join efforts to keep things simple and most efficient for everyone to enjoy.
It’ll take place in Tucson, AZ: April 14th till April 18th.
People interested to participate should visit dedicated website (Tucson 2010) that keep in one place all needed infos about conferences, demonstrations, etc… Go ahead for a visit, and for people present, they’ll be able to discover new Nodal Ninja products
I’ll be there during the whole event, and I’ll be happy to show you also a new product released by SkIVR, and one of its long time partner. I’m sure you’ll enjoy that new product

Nodal Ninja releases two new products that week, well one that is brand new, the other one is just a new possibility

• Turntable TURN-10, to shot objects and build virtual view in 3D, with softwares such as Modelweaver from Easypano. You can get a very good price on both if you buy them together with that pack avalaible in store.
• Covers for turntable. They are sold as a set of four different colors: black, blue, white and red.
• R1 without rotator. Requested by numerous users, it’s now avalaible. It allows you to use R1 head directly on monopod or pole (just don’t forget to order with it the pole adapter).

All these products are in stock right now.

SkiVR is pleased to announce that from now, you can buy in same time than your panoramic head and softwares Benro tripod or monopod specifically selected for your configuration. As they are bundled with product you buy you get a lower price than normal. To get best choice, we offer each time either Carbone (lighter weight but more expensive) or Aluminium/Magnésium ones (heavier but cheaper), and both systems at your choice for block of pods lengths. They are already avalaible in store for all hardware packs, and also with each panoramic head (both Nodal Ninja and Sunex).

That article is not relevant in english as it concerns some french translation of user manuals. Switch to french version of website if you are interested in

Nodal Ninja nous dévoile enfin son nouvel adaptateur T qui va remplacer le T-20 actuel ainsi que le T-30 épuisé depuis quelques temps déja. Ce nouvel adaptateur présente plusieurs avantages combinés dont voici une rapide liste:

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Cette semaine a amené quelques nouveautés discrètes chez Nodal Ninja avec les produits suivants:

• Tout d’abord Nodal Ninja a mis en ligne son tout nouveau site web, remis aux couleurs du jour, avec une ergonomie soignée et plein d’informations techniques mieux regroupés. Je mettrais en ligne ici dans les prochaines semaines certaines ressources du site anglais traduit en français.
• un niveau à bulle (U-R-L) qui se fixe à l’extérieur du positionneur R-D4, utile surtout dans la configuration Ultimate R1/R10 où parfois l’installation de l’anneau avec l’objectif et l’appareil photo rend l’utilisation du niveau intégré à la rotule difficile. Cet article est proposé en option sur les rotules R1/R10, et en accessoire séparé également. 17€ HT à l’unité ou 14€ avec une rotule.

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SkiVR is now officially the distributor of Sunex SuperFisheye lens and rotators for France area. Superfisheye lens is a fisheye lens specifically designed for Canon APS-C format and Nikon DX cameras. It gives 185º field of view and a complete circular picture on your camera sensor. It is avalaible either with Canon or Nikon mount, and we offer some kits at special prices including the lens from Sunex and rotator either from Sunex or Nodal Ninja so you get full kit ready for panoramic work. Everything is avalaible here in the shop.

Nodal Ninja announces bunch of new rings for R1/R10 Ultimate line of rotators dedicated to fisheye lenses. As of today, rings avalaible and added in store are:

-> Nikon 10.5mm
-> Sigma 4.5mm both in Canon and Nikon mount
-> Sigma 8mm f/3.5 both in Canon and Nikon mount
-> Sigma 10mm both in Canon and Nikon mount
-> Sunex 5.6mm both in Canon and Nikon mount
-> Tokina 10-17mm both in Canon and Nikon mount

All the more we offer a very special deal for a limited time and as long as stocks are avalaible including a Sunex fisheye 5.6mm lens compatible either for Canon or Nikon mount and a R1 panoramic head with adequate ring, all included for 1 000€ without VAT, plus included for free one Panobook 2009 from Kolor and a cleaning kit from Nodal Ninja.

Don’t forget each time you order a lens or a pano head from our shop, you get automatically 10% rebate on softwares avalaible in shop, automatically computed in your shopping cart when you add products

R1 manual is now avalaible in French here.

Nodal Ninja just released some new lens rings for use with R1 and R10 panoramic heads. These new rings are avalaible for Tokina 10-17mm lens (both in Nikon and Canon mount) and Sigma 4.5mm (Nikon mount). They are already avalaible in shop on the updated lens ring page.

Nodal Ninja just released a new accessory for R1/R10 panoramic head (these heads are specifically designed for use with fisheye lens). That accessory allows you to fix your R1/R10 directly at top of monopod or pole, no need of rotator. You can also use it to directly fix the Quick Release clamp of R1/R10 directly on pole. Article is avalaible here in shop as of now.

Finally Beachtek DXA-5D audio mixer for camera Canon 5D Mark II are at least avalaible in stock We just received first batch but it’ll go fast as orders are coming fast. If you want to be sure to get one quickly, pass your order quickly ! For now it’s at special price of 380€ without VAT. Regular price will be 420€ soon.

Please switch to french version of blog as it’s an article that concerns only french speaking people

After Dawntech GPS, we now offer for sale Solmeta GPS. Contrary to Dawntech, Solmeta GPS includes an internal battery to avoid drain from camera battery. N2 model includes also compass to get direction of picture. They are compatible with nearly all Nikon digital reflex cameras They are avalaible already avalaible from stock. Click here for more details.
Below complete comparative table of different models we offer for sale.
10/18/2009: Products stopped for resell due to failure rate too high and decision of Solmeta to sell directly its products in europe !