Image sync: pixel shift?

**UncleVanya** · 02-03-2021, 11:48 AM

MAIN Question:
How do I setup my KP and my image sync remote control software to do pixel shift images? Bear in mind that while I am shooting I can’t touch the camera physically. EDIT: I already have established WiFi connections and stacked a few non-pixel shifted images, and I understand touch af via smartphone. I did not see any option to enable pixel shift remotely.

FOLLOW UP question:
After I process the images and create output files can I merge multiple files with ICE or similar software and expect benefits or is stitching pixel shift output not worth it? EDIT: likely a 4 or five image tall vertical stack only 1 image wide I hope.

I’m trying to copy the walls of my office for my daughter before I paint them. I’d love to get the color accuracy really high and thought pixel shift would help. I also thought multiple images would need to be stitches rather than using a fisheye to capture panels completely - particularly in the dormer covered spaces.

Here’s a sample of the wall:

Walls by -vanya_42nd-

Last edited by MarkJerling; 02-03-2021 at 12:52 PM. Reason: typo

**UncleVanya** · 02-03-2021, 11:59 AM

For lighting I had thought flash (multiple) originally but I’m pretty sure that doesn’t work for pixel shift. Assume no flash for now.

SharkyCA · 02-03-2021, 02:54 PM

May want to look here Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT | RICOH IMAGING
And here
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download/app/image-sync/manual-00.html

Here is another
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/manual-00.html

**UncleVanya** · 02-04-2021, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by SharkyCA

May want to look here Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT | RICOH IMAGING
And here
Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT | RICOH IMAGING

Here is another
Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT | RICOH IMAGING

I’ve looked into the first but it wasn’t anything I had not already determined. I browsed the manual but I must have blown by it.

**tduell** · 02-04-2021, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

After I process the images and create output files can I merge multiple files with ICE or similar software and expect benefits or is stitching pixel shift output not worth it? EDIT: likely a 4 or five image tall vertical stack only 1 image wide I hope.

I've stitched overlapping PS shots from K-1 of detailed paintings, using Hugin, and reckon the results were worth it, but if you don't have a lot of fine detail in the subject it may not.

Cheers,
Terry

**UncleVanya** · 02-04-2021, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by tduell

I've stitched overlapping PS shots from K-1 of detailed paintings, using Hugin, and reckon the results were worth it, but if you don't have a lot of fine detail in the subject it may not.

There’s some small fine print and drawings but probably not. I might change plans and use a longer focal length and take more images and stitch more together.

02-03-2021, 11:48 AM	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Image sync: pixel shift? MAIN Question: How do I setup my KP and my image sync remote control software to do pixel shift images? Bear in mind that while I am shooting I can’t touch the camera physically. EDIT: I already have established WiFi connections and stacked a few non-pixel shifted images, and I understand touch af via smartphone. I did not see any option to enable pixel shift remotely. FOLLOW UP question: After I process the images and create output files can I merge multiple files with ICE or similar software and expect benefits or is stitching pixel shift output not worth it? EDIT: likely a 4 or five image tall vertical stack only 1 image wide I hope. I’m trying to copy the walls of my office for my daughter before I paint them. I’d love to get the color accuracy really high and thought pixel shift would help. I also thought multiple images would need to be stitches rather than using a fisheye to capture panels completely - particularly in the dormer covered spaces. Here’s a sample of the wall: Walls by -vanya_42nd- Last edited by MarkJerling; 02-03-2021 at 12:52 PM. Reason: typo

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02-03-2021, 11:59 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407 Original Poster	For lighting I had thought flash (multiple) originally but I’m pretty sure that doesn’t work for pixel shift. Assume no flash for now.

02-03-2021, 02:54 PM	#3
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	May want to look here Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT \| RICOH IMAGING And here http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download/app/image-sync/manual-00.html Here is another http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/manual-00.html

02-04-2021, 09:47 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407 Original Poster	Originally posted by SharkyCA May want to look here Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT \| RICOH IMAGING And here Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT \| RICOH IMAGING Here is another Functional Explanation / Image Sync / APP / DOWNLOAD / SUPPORT \| RICOH IMAGING I’ve looked into the first but it wasn’t anything I had not already determined. I browsed the manual but I must have blown by it.

02-04-2021, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#5
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by UncleVanya After I process the images and create output files can I merge multiple files with ICE or similar software and expect benefits or is stitching pixel shift output not worth it? EDIT: likely a 4 or five image tall vertical stack only 1 image wide I hope. I've stitched overlapping PS shots from K-1 of detailed paintings, using Hugin, and reckon the results were worth it, but if you don't have a lot of fine detail in the subject it may not. Cheers, Terry

02-04-2021, 02:50 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407 Original Poster	Originally posted by tduell I've stitched overlapping PS shots from K-1 of detailed paintings, using Hugin, and reckon the results were worth it, but if you don't have a lot of fine detail in the subject it may not. There’s some small fine print and drawings but probably not. I might change plans and use a longer focal length and take more images and stitch more together.