In this article, I will review the VR Drive II panoramic system using the practical examples and experience I gained from using it in various situations. Due to space considerations, I will not cover the panoramic composition and the panoramic viewpoint, also I won't spend time on the actual stitching methods. If there is an interest in these subjects, I can address them in follow-up articles.

I was first introduced to Seitz rotational film cameras in the mid nineties when I used the compact 35mm Roundshot 35/35 (pictured here) and the 120mm Super 220VR cameras. One of the most interesting things about using the Super 220VR camera with different lenses was that it was possible to produce a single negative (or transparency) between 10cm and 200cm (yes, up to two meters) long.

Seitz Roundshot VR Drive II is not a new device, although it is still relatively unknown outside of a rather small group of panoramic photographers. The original VR Drive was announced by Seitz Phototechn...