[MF3D.FORUM:251] Re: New Member (hyperstereos)

[Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ralph,

  Welcome.

  I'd like to see jpeg photos of your viewer
when you finish it. I still have plans to
make a rack and pinion focusing viewer
someday.

>Bought a Kings Inn MF viewer because it had an insert for viewing 2x2 (not
>enough magnification).  This is where I first saw a MF slide. As a condition
>of buying the viewer I now have one MF slide.  Very impressive!

  Did you see my slide tour message yesterday
(a chance to see some of my MF slides currently
touring the US)?  LMK, off list, if you are interested.

>My interest in this group is to learn MF from others experiences, which
>cameras to get, and share where I can.  My first interest in MF would be
>Hyper Stereo.

  I started out in MF stereo with a pair
of Ricohflex TLRs. I have a home built
slidebar (3 actually) that I use for hyperstereos
including a 10' one for fireworks. Some
photos of it on my web page.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker

  Let us know your camera budget and we
can give you more suggestions. In an
email yesterday I gave some of my opinions
on starter cameras (subject line was
[MF3D.FORUM:232] Re: Sputniks)

Regards - Greg E.