[MF3D.FORUM:770] Re: Slide Mount Protectors

[Sam <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>I've heard one person say that the 35mm versions intended for use
>while viewing are really not acceptable for doing so.  Others may
>feel differently, but I haven't heard anyone express any other
>opinion.


As I recall they were not suitable for projection, which isn't really an 
issue in MF. I'm sure if they were scratched it wouldn't be practical, but 
I'd still rather scratch the protector than the slide itself. I do use the 
35 versions for my best slides, just as a precaution. It only takes a few 
seconds to removed them should someone need to.

>Brian Reynolds mentioned:
>
> > I use 2 mil polyethylene sleeves that Light Impressions
> > sells for storing stereocards.  The bags are 3-3/4x7-1/4
> > inches.  They're a little long, but OK.
>
>How would those work in a viewer, if the length is trimmed
>a bit with scissors?
>
>



Not really. To big and too loose to protect from dust.

Greg also mentioned the fact that the extra thickness may not fit most 
viewers. But to me the fact that they are all custom made in the first 
place means that they could be modified, and future models could put that 
into consideration. It wouldn't be any thicker than Gepe mounts in any case.

Paul also writes:
If there is an existing product in the market I can try to get
it at a better price. But if something new has to be made, the
up-front costs could easily be $5,000. Is your interest *that*
strong? ;-)

As mentioned before, I'd take 200. Of course if that means I'd have to pay 
$25 each......


Sam