It was a key component of the iPIX panoramic imaging system popular in the early 2000s. Made in USA by IPIX Corporation. IPIX 360° Rotator Tripod Head. Stitching: The captured images are then transferred to a computer and processed using specialized panoramic stitching software (historically, iPIX's own "iPIX Builder" software, but now more advanced software can be used).
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