Stitching Program for the Mac?

[Angelo]

Can anyone recommend a good stitching program for the MAC?

I'm looking for something that performs and is easy to use.

Thanks,
Angelo

[dmcantrell]

This is the best stitching software I've ever seen :

Photo stitching software 360 degree Panorama image software - PTGui

[jeffkohn]

Autopano Pro would be my recommendation if it fits your budget. You can download a demo version to give it a try. IMHO it's a bit easier and more user-friendly than PTGui, although the latter is a more capable program if you want to get really serious about stitching.

[Tom]

I am a big fan of autopano pro.

If you have CS3 or 4, there is a stitch utility that is fairly good.

[Angelo]

Thanks David and jeff,
my objective is to make sure it's going to be EASY and accurate, Note: emphasis on the easy? I really don't want to spend hours trying to line up images if the program will do it for me in very little time.
I just want to spend more time behind the camera.

Also, will I need a special head for my tripod?
The one I have now is a pistol grip type. It's great for portraits and landscapes but not for panning (fast and easy to use), although it WILL pan but not very smoothly.

[KenJulio]

Really Right Stuff has a pretty informative video on doing a pano.

I'm not really sold on the nodal rail, but am sold on the ball head, though, not exactly the RRS ballheads.

[Angelo]

I purchased a panorama base for my tripod.
If it works well for panning it will serve me well for another purpose.

I have a pistol grip and when using a long lens it interferes the movement because the
base of the camera rubs up against the grip.

The panorama base will give me more clearance between the camera and grip (3/4 inch) and eliminate the rubbing.

Thanks all for your help.
Angelo