Coolman..
thanks mate.. yes Photomatix do works with variety of formats.. :) to make thing easier for Zephyr since he is beginner in editing photog.. hehe yup sometimes can misleading info... my bad...
B & C) yes this is important!!! but if u are using zoomlens.. and lots of photos.. the pano result are very sharp!! or maybe more details when zoom!!.. it is like a gigapano!! 8mm fisheye lens best for let say maybe 5meter away from the subject / area / focus.. without any 100% zooming capabilities in krpano..
D) yes this is too.. exposure fusion only for that particular angle.. only.. if ur shooting skill getting better ( enough overlaps / steady tripod etc ) throw all the images to stitch with confident!! :)....
5 shoot of 8mm samyang will make ur stitch easier..