摘要 |
<p>A method of, and apparatus for, the shooting or projection of a panoramic view wherein an image is formed purely by refraction and while utilizing a single objective having an essentially vertically directed optical axis. The objective has a predetermined viewing eye and a light impervious, non reflecting cover arranged of a central portion of the viewing angle of the objective in order to mask a coherent bundle of light rays along the axis and an element situated in the masked area for supporting the take-up device or camera. In taking or projecting a panoramic view a vertically oriented fish-eye lens is used. A two-dimensional panoramic view forms a ring within which the image of the horizon is encompassed. The projection takes place on?o either a cylindricnl screen or a segment of a sphere, situated substantially axial with reference to the lens.</p> |