Photo Synth for iPhone - Free App from Microsoft that is a Killer

[jeffclow]

I searched and did not find any mention on TPF of this new app that was just released last week by Microsoft for iPhone 4.0 - Photo Synth. It is available for FREE in the App store and is one of the most remarkable things I've ever seen done with an iPhone. You can literally take 360 degree panoramas with an iPhone and the results are amazing.

Here's a review that talks a bit about it.

Photosynth Review for iOS

If you have an iPhone 4 - three words for you:

Download This App

You won't be sorry you did. HIGHLY recommended.

[jeffclow]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/te...me&ref=general

More new camera/photo apps for the iPhone that are recapped in this article by NYTimes tech writer David Pogue....

[jeffclow]

And here's the official Microsoft announcement with a video showing Photo Synth and how it works:

Bing Capture and Share Panoramas Anywhere You Go with the Photosynth App - Search Blog - Site Blogs - Bing Community

[Todd Lambert]

It's a very cool app. Definitely a must-download since it's free. Best pano app in my opinion.

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by Todd Lambert

It's a very cool app. Definitely a must-download since it's free. Best pano app in my opinion.

The way this app works is just fascinating.....and although its not perfect, it is really amazing.

If you have a iPhone 4.0 or a 3Gs, you really should download this killer free app.

[jeffclow]

You can get some idea of what the finished stitched panorama looks like here - its our backyard at high noon. Even with a windy day and harsh sun, the app did a decent job.

You can scroll the 270 degree scene by using your cursor and panning left to right....

Pool View at Noon - Photosynth

[groovyone]

No love for Android yet, but since it is Microsoft there is some hope.

[r0xikat]

ooo! definitely will download and try this weekend. should be fun to use when I get to Hawaii :D

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by r0xikat

ooo! definitely will download and try this weekend. should be fun to use when I get to Hawaii :D

I'm headed to Banff National Park next month and am really excited about using this app there as well.....for a landscape photographer, it is a chance to capture some grab and go panoramas without having to set up a tripod.

[Hanky]

I am very happy with the ipones landscaping capabilities, will test app now.

[Jeff_Green]

This is AWESOME. I downloaded it a week ago while at the Rangers game. A friend recommended it while there. Played with it all night... pretty cool, for sure!

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

This is AWESOME. I downloaded it a week ago while at the Rangers game. A friend recommended it while there. Played with it all night... pretty cool, for sure!

I concur, Jeff......one of the coolest apps I've ever seen.

[lenhartjames]

Just wanted to say thanks for linking over to my site. It's fairly new and we're working hard to get input and feedback. Anyway thanks again!

[lfmerrell]

I have this one on my iPad. A yard stick and a couple strong rubber bands make a cheap monopod. I wedge the yardstick between the drivers seat and the door arm rest. AKA adaptive technology.

I always thought a killer app for a tablet PC would be a field camera emulator.

[rwwright]

i just tried to view your photo, microsoft wanted to install silverlight to be able to view, but cannot since there is not a 64 bit version.

did i do something wrong or is it just not for anyone with a new computer.