[MF3D.FORUM:363] Re: Dream Camera

[Tom Deering <tmd@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 3/31/00, Bill Glickman wrote:

>    I am in the process of experimenting with John B's formula.  John, thank
>you so much for sharing this information... it seems to be the only
>inclusive formula that covers most all situations.  If anyone has experience
>shooting with John B's formulae please advise me of your results and any
>things I may need to be wary of.


I have worked with John's MAOFD formula a fair bit.  I find it to be 
the best, most accurate predictor of stereo viewability.  There are a 
couple of articles about it on my web site.

When I shot 35mm, I used the scatter gun approach.  I shot everything 
twice and three times, bracketing like crazy.  The film is cheap 
enough, and I thought this was the "professional" way to do things. 
Now that I shoot MF, I put much more thought into my photography.  My 
ratio of keepers has tripled, at least.

I think much more about flash and lighting, optimal focus, exposure, 
and degree of stereo effect.  That's where the MAOFD formula comes 
in. I used it a great deal at first, but now that I have a feel for 
the geometry, I only haul it out occasionally.

I find great beauty in the math as well as in the photography.  Thanks, John.

Tom


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