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Abstract

A turntable is provided for use in the creation of both three dimensional panorama images and three dimensional object images. The turntable includes a base including an upper element and a lower element which rotate relative to each other. A slider block and camera mounting bracket provide a preferred form of a camera attachment fastener so that a camera can be removably but securely fastened to the upper element of the turntable. The camera can then be rotated between sequential pictures so that a panorama image can be created. The camera attachment fastener accommodates adjustment of a position of the camera relative to the upper element of the turntable for optimal positioning of the camera. In a second object mode, an object supporting surface, preferably in the form of a stage, is placed upon the upper element. An object can be placed upon the stage and then the object can be rotated upon the turntable while a camera in a fixed position pointing at the object can take a sequence of pictures which can later be combined together to form a three dimensional object image. The turntable thus functions both to support a camera during the creation of a three dimensional panorama image and to rotatably support an object during the creation of a three dimensional object image.

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