[MF3D.FORUM:845] Re: Stereo Hassys (was Re: Deviation, etc.)

["don lopp" <dlopp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My understanding is that the Hasse  3D shots were not used as they were too
hyper , to put it mildly according to Mr Birder.! Don.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Talbot" <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Medium Format 3D Photography" <MF3D.Forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 11:47 AM
Subject: [MF3D.FORUM:841] Stereo Hassys (was Re: Deviation, etc.)


> Stuart Johnson - GCSPHOTO wrote:
> >
> >       By the way, Brian Martin (Salesperson and Hasselblad Specialist at
> > Gluskin's in Stockton) has been familiar with my stereo work for about
three
> > years now. He is aware of my progression into the MF3D with the cameras
and
> > spent last week in Sweeden and other areas with some Hasselblad
Technicians.
> > He explained to them what I did and what I was about to do with MF
> > Hassy's... They were REALLY EXCITED and FLATTERED that the Hassy's had
been
> > chosen for this... (Pretty cool eh?).  They had not really considered 3D
but
> > were very intrigued.... Who know's? maybe that chance discussion could
> > result in.... -Well, maybe I'm being a little TOO optimistic....
>
> Stuart, this is very interesting, and congratulations on impressing
> the Hassy folks!
>
> Now someone needs to send them a copy of the SI 3D swimsuit
> issue, and tell them that the *real* lead photographer (David
> Klutho) regularly uses a very elaborate setup of about TEN
> Hassleblads for his SI work, and he shoots a lot stereo and
> also some multi-lens lenticular (flicker) images.  His very
> impressive work was shown at the NSA Green Bay convention (and
> won some awards, if I recall correctly).  He also spent quite
> a bit of time at the RMM table, and was kind enough to show
> me a good number of stereocards, and a flicker shot he made of
> Mark McGuire actually hitting the big #70.  (Think what *that*
> would go for on e-bay...especially a few years down the road
> if baseball reigns in the insane HR production levels.)
>
> Klutho's Hassys were also used for the 3D Swimsuit issue (along
> with some RBTs and possibly some other camera setups).  He
> regularly *produces* 3D images on his sports shooting assignments,
> but, regrettably, SI doesn't publish any of them.  If we really
> allow ourselves to dream, maybe the Hassy folks would sponsor a
> 3D sports issue to show off Klutho's stereo Hassy work!
>
> Paul Talbot
>