[MF3D.FORUM:897] Re: Brackets

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Schneberger wrote:
> Thanks for all the information!  I, like you, use Lubitels, and
> since posting my question I've found one solution.  I bought a
> bracket that had 5 different holes, and two mounting screws.  The
> Bracket is called a "Quick-Flip" I think, and it's made by
> Stroboframe.  Mine cost about $55.  It does have a grip, but that
> doesn't get in my way too much.  There doesn't seem to be much
> leaning, but I can see how that would be problematic.  I can make
> minor adjustments to counteract toe-in by twisting the cameras.  I
> just line them up by holding a straight edge across the fronts.
> 

That's definitely sturdier than the bracket I have.  I wouldn't expect
a Stroboframe to be as flexible (in a bad way) as what I have (which
to be fair is not being used as the manufacturer intended).

I tend to eyeball the cameras before taking a picture in order to make
sure they are close to straight.  All of my early stereo pairs (from
Ireland, the Queens Hall of Science, and Mystic Seaport) were done
with the Lubitels and there weren't any complaints about keystoning.

> At some point I would like to custom make a mount like the ones you
> described that allow for varying the separation.
> 

Given my recent problems with my Sputnik (which I got because I
thought it would be easier to deal with than the Lubitels) I may look
into building such a bracket.  I don't have time to make brackets, but
I would be willing to make the plans available.

It would be nifty to have a pair of Yashica Ds (or other knob advance
TLRs) on a sturdy bracket, but then I would have a stereo setup
heavier than a Realist.  :)

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