In this guide...
1. Introduction 1
1.1 What is the GigaPan System? 1
1.2 GigaPan EPIC Parts 3
1.3 GigaPan EPIC 100 Parts 4
1.4 EPIC Special Features 5
1.5 EPIC 100 Extra Features 5
2. Setting up the GigaPan EPIC 6
2.1 Get your equipment ready 6
2.2 Install Batteries 6
2.3 Mount the GigaPan EPIC on a tripod 7
2.4 Mount your camera 8
2.5 Adjust mounting tray/operating arm 8
2.6 Align your camera to the GigaPan EPIC 8
2.7 Set-up your camera 9
2.8 Finding your camera’s nodal point 11
3. Using the GigaPan EPIC 13
3.1 Start a new panorama 13
3.2 Repeat your last panorama 14
3.3 Navigating the EPIC Menu 15
3.4 Using the EPIC 100 Extra Features 17
4. Stitching and uploading panoramas 18
4.1 Using GigaPan Stitch software 18
4.2 Share your panoramas online 21
5. Exploring GigaPan.com 25
5.1 View and share 25
5.2 Embed your panorama 27
5.3 Place your panorama on Google Earth 28
6. Troubleshooting 31
6.1 My photos are blurry 31
6.2 My camera is missing pictures 31
6.3 I want to remove the checklist before every panorama 31
6.4 My panoramas are distorted or misaligned 32
6.5 My computer freezes while the stitching software is working 32
7. Tips and tricks 33
Please Note: This manual applies to both the EPIC and EPIC 100 robotic camera
mounts. Both models will be referred to as the EPIC, unless otherwise noted.
