Re: B&H

[LDAEnt@xxxxxxx]

>George Themelis asks: isn't 50 x 50 big enough for casual projection?
Answer: Sure is.  But my sights are always further ahead than my current
abilities, gives me something to shoot for.  I picked up a Silver Pacer 40 x
40 for $5 at a flea market two years ago.  A great introduction.  Not big
enough. Will keep for smaller audiences.  Sold the NORD Realist format proj.
and bought two matched Ektagraphics.  Made twin 35 camera setups.  Fooling
around with full frame projection.  Great stuff, but I need improvement in my
technique.  Someday will project to larger audiences, and I am now better
prepared for when my technique is improved.  I can't solve my problems till I
can see them. 
>George also asks: I thought that you are doing mainly print work.
Answer:  I am stricken with the total stereo bug.  I won't be satisfied until
I have tried all of the stereo techniques and formats that I can possibly
afford.  I enjoy the print format, especially for the beautiful hardware that
you get to use that looks as good on the table as it does when using it to
view stereo views.  Prints can be very classy .  But I also shoot lots of
slides for my personal use , using both hand held viewers and projection.
 Slides are an excellent way to inexpensively produce "give aways" to
organizations in the hope of future business.  This can be too expensive with
prints.   I want to appreciate all of the stereo techniques available and to
understand their advantages and shortcomings.  I want a total education
(until my money runs out of course) so I can use the best format for the
intended end use.  Or even more than one technique for the same end use.  I
am definitely not a "one format man".  Why.... I even own TWO beamsplitters.
 And I use one on a Polaroid!  Talk about open minded.  The big problem with
using too many formats is that you never really get around to taking a large
selection of great shots in any one format, so showing off your work is not
easy.  You can't always lug around all of your different cameras.  But I'm
having fun anyway.  


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