A dedicated "Topic" about Allview exist in the Kolor forum:

http://www.kolor.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=45

As said by Mediavets... This is not marketed in North America. The All View have replaced the Merlin head ... and several "panographers" are using the Allview with Papywizard, or PandroidWizard without any problems except the weight ! You must also know that the Allview has a handcontroler...

Yes, it can work but quite heavy ...

You can get the BT module from:

http://magasin.skivr.com/en/accessoires-panogear/155-bluetooth-module-for-panogear-merlin-head.html

Yes this can work , but quite heavy !
Let us know where you live and we can better help you ...

The OLYMPUS 75MM F/1.8 is a "excellent objective" BUT the resulting focal on a Micro 4/3 will give 150 mm eqivalent .... and for Full pano this is "more then probably" a too long focal and you will need "too much pictures" to achieve a correct result ... I suggest that ...

I Agree with Andrew , its better to use a manual focus not to long focal exemples: http://www.photozone.de/olympus--four-thirds-lens-tests/704-oly45 This is one of the best lens for Micro 4/3 But a little bit long = 90 mm The next one but full manual could be http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/85...

Hello "itominski" ... normally the correct cable is delivered with the "Trigger cable package " of the Panogear !!! If not... ask Kolor to deliver ... Otherways , the cable you mention on Ebay will probably be OK ... To play 100 % safe, you can buy one by following the next link ...

Hello John,

The web site is "unstable" ...

Please send a Email to Frederic ! (Alias FMA38)

The best is to connect to the power port on the base of the mount. This port is especially done for "external power supply" Anyway there is no difference in voltage regulation! Holding lipo batteries outside is also more safe in case of problems, you can just plug out the batteries. You mu...

Hello "barepixels"
You must use the "female 2.5 mm stereo model"
Please follow the next schema for the connexion

You can find the Papywizard packages herafter:
[url]http://www.papymerlin.com/télechargement-papywizard/nokia/[/url]

Broken links ...

Sorry, for the mistake, I have put a "outdated link".
Herafter the correct one ...

http://www.papymerlin.com/pandroidwiz/pandroidwiz-presets-manual/

Hello both 2 ... "to barepixels" you have to connect the hand controler to your Merlin and follow the instructions of the manual: http://www.papymerlin.com/liens-favoris/documents-importants/ Have a look on "5. Using the hand controller" The when done the best way is to use a int...

Yes Mateusz but I get problems ... The program say "BT connexion is established, but the head doesn't respond to the program". I suspect some wiring problems with the BT module who use a unique wire for the TX and RX signals ... (half duplex communication) This give no problems with Papywi...

Hello Leif, Do-you have the hand controler of the Merlin/Panogear ? Wich one ? -the small one -the Az Syinscan (big one with small screen ? You have simple way to take pictures of the MilkyWay (just with your camera), the only condition is to limit the pose to 30 Sec maximum ! See the next link: htt...

Last minute update .. Just coming out ... A Android application "SkySafari 4 plus just come out" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari4plus This one is normaly able to control the Merlin/Panogear via Bluetooth or Wifi. I will install and test with...

The Polarie is a good choice ... :cool: If you can also find a Synscan Hand Controler for the Merlin/Panogear, this will do the job too but this is also expensive (+/- 190Euros) and VERY difficult to find one with the right Merlin/Panogear connector: exemple : http://www.astroshop.eu/controls-with-g...

Any news Frederic ?

Hello Phil, All skywatcher Merlin/AllView mount protocol has been described by Skywatcher people with some exemples: https://code.google.com/p/skywatcher/wiki/SkyWatcherProtocol The next Android applications have been build using this "native protocol": https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Hello Alvarez, Samyang | 8mm VFOV (max - min) 185° HFOV (max - min) 185° DFOV (max - min) 185° Shooting Set-up Recommended 1.5x crop 4 photos every 90° at 0° + Z + N The Best way to operate is on a monopod turning by hand every 90° Not necessary to use a Merlin/Panogear for this kind of picture ...

Have a look in the next manual page 8: http://www.papymerlin.com/app/download/1719271916/TeleTrack+9441+Rev+C.pdf?t=1245361296 You will find : Making Directional Adjustments While Tracking Your TeleTrack mount features tracking slew speeds which allow you to make fine adjustments to the position of ...

Could-you please inform us ? Where can we find the : Full open API interface to expand capabilities. Support json, cors, ajax. Easy to create new features with TML5/CSS /javascript technologies. This is part of the selling description ! This can maybe help us and you to solve problems with your Pano...

OK Markus,

Hold-me informed.

Thanks

Claude

Markus,

Do-you have contact with Kolor about that?
If not.... send a mail to them !

Claude

Herafter a exemple of a "Night/Day" timelapse wich has been done with a Merlin head ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0pQ9GJXQuY In this video, most of the Night timelapse is realized at "sidereal speed" Have a look on the comments of AirPlay... To enter sidereal speed (speed ...