Ever tried to make a set of pictures 360° from the top of a hill or inside a Roman arena? It’s not easy to make the last picture fit to the first… The problem is to hold the camera exactly in the same plane and avoid raising or lowering it.

Many cameras have a “stitch assist” mode to make it easier: the display shows the previous picture, so you can make the two fit together. A problem sometimes is that the exposure is set at the first picture, giving under or overexposed sequels.

A better solution is in hardware: put your camera on a tripod with a perfectly level head. These are for sale, but unfortunately cost quite a bit.
In a great article on worth1000 it’s shown how you can make one yourself. It takes a bit of craftmanship, but I’m sure you will be very pleased with the results!

For more information, click the panorama below: