Re: Viewmagic spacing

[koganlee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On 11/11/98 12:53:43 you wrote:
>
>I think the print spacing for Viewmagic viewers is the result of the
>mirrors being
>4" on center. Putting lenses in them would make the pictures bigger but
>you would 
>still have to space them at 4". Unless you redesigned them for, say, 2
>1/2" spacing.
>
>With the talent we have in this list for making whizbang viewers, it
>might be easier
>to start from scratch. Joel, you are now going to have to start offering
>over/under
>panoramic 3D mounts. ;>


It is fairly simple to make mirrored viewers using foamcore for the 
prototypes and ABS plastic for the final version. That is what I did in 
order to make my large print viewers (for viewing 10x10 prints full frame 
from 15"). When I started manufacturing them Dennis Brown (maker of 
ViewMagic) was kind enough to tell me who his mirror supplier was and so I 
am able to obtain the front surface mirrors quite inexpensively. If anyone 
needs a small amount for experimentation I will be happy to let you have it 
for a nominal fee.

David Lee