The ePan is a high resolution device (up to a 86 MB) capable of taking a 360 to 400 degree photograph. The image is stored internally and then acquired into Photoshop (Mac or PC) on the desktop or notebook via the USB port.The camera is completely self-contained on the head of the tripod--no cords, no stooping to the ground. It is battery powered and can hold up to 150 full resolution scans without off-loading. The screen is a fully daylight-readable 7.2 inch, color LCD screen.
The camera takes interchangeable Nikon mount lenses of any focal length. The vertical field of view is up to to 180 degrees, depending on the lens used. The body of the camera is specially crafted to allow radical field-of-view pans. The standard lens (included) is a Sigma 14mm which provides 90 degrees of vertical coverage.
The ePan software is easy enough for a novice to get outstanding results as well as loaded with features for fine control over image size and quality for the professional. Auto-exposure and color balance routines lets any user concentrate on creativity instead of fighting the camera.
Taking a photograph begins with setting up the camera. A built-in bubble level is provided. Once the ePan has booted up (remember, it is a fully functioning Pentium based computer), a fast prescan is made and displayed right on the camera screen. Transparent in this process is the fact that the camera has determined the proper color balance and exposure time for the scene. These settings can be stored and recalled for later use. The photographer can then proceed directly to the actual hi-reolution scan or can choose to further refine the exposure settings with instant visual feedback from the display.
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