[MF3D.FORUM:928] Re: Slide Mount Protectors

["don lopp" <dlopp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have foound two possible sleeve protectors at my local photo store they
work well in a viewer . I can send samples if  I had your box number . Don.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam" <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Medium Format 3D Photography" <MF3D.Forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 3:32 PM
Subject: [MF3D.FORUM:770] Re: Slide Mount Protectors


>
> >
> >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
>