[MF3D.FORUM:238] Re: 4x5 3D

["David Lee" <koganlee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>          thanx for the nice response... I live in Vegas... and you?

Santa Cruz (100 south of SF). I would be happy to have anyone on the list
visit if you are in the area. We have plenty of room for overnight guests.


 I have
> two 4x5 cameras, so if I get a duplicate lens, I can try this for a
> reasonable price.  I look forward to seeing yours on your web site.

Eventually it will be there, but don't hold your breath. Too many things to
do.

>     What dual cable release would you recommend?  Where to buy it?  How
> important is it for them to be perfectly synced?  I would think unless you
> have a lot of motion it should not be that critical... or is it?
>
The one that Reel 3D sells works pretty well although the one I use most
often is sturdier but does not have a brand name on it and I don't know what
it is (a friend gave it to me). While my exposures are seldom shorter than
1/4 sec. I occasionally shoot subjects which are in motion and require
pretty good synchronization. A good double cable release should have some
kind of  adjustment. If you are careful you can get them pretty close. I
have done a number of  motion shots of water and they don't have to be
perfect if the exposures are long. I'm sure there are others on the list who
know more than I about sychronizing shutters though.

>     I'll first try shooting on a slide bar with one camera, and then use
two
> cameras.  I would have to buy another lens to accomplish this... so I want
> to be sure I like what I see.

Reasonable, but even with a very sturdy tripod a single 4x5 camera will tend
to tilt the bar somewhat. When I first did this (probably several hundred
pairs about 15 years ago) I was using 2 tripods with a 3' bar for stability.
It was a lot of work. Probably easier to relevel the bar after you move the
camera.

But to view on your viewer, you have to
> enlarge these to 8x10, correct?
>
yes

> I would love to see your work sometime....
>
I have a group of stereo cards (including viewer) circulating right now. I
will be happy to put you or anyone else who is interested on the list. It
should be about a month or so until it gets back to me.

David Lee