Loreo 3D experience

[Linnstaedt@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 96-01-13 21:40:20 EST, you write:
Terry Mills
You wrote,
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>I'm new to the list.  Been just reading for a week or two, now would like to
>ask a question.  Is any one out there using the Loreo 3-D Stereo
camers?....>

My Loreo camera was my first *dedicated* stereoscopic camera (two disposable
35s taped together came first).  I have had my Loreo for about 18 months now
and like it.  Though my prints are of no better quality than a disposable
camera, it has much to commend it.  I do appreciate the ease (and inexpense)
of processing.  The print film is also much cheaper than -chrome slide film.
 4x6 is my favorite print size and they view well.  You also don't have to
fret so much about exposure, so you can shoot "on the fly" with little
bother.

First time I used it, I was disappointed by the image quality, afraid that my
unit was defective (resolution and focus were not good, especially for flash
pictures.  Nothing as sharp as the "sample" photo enclosed in the package).
 Since I am accustomed to using an SLR, I may have expected too much.  But
the Loreo camera is simplicity itself.  And you don't have to do
time-consuming, money-consuming, and nerve-wracking mounting!  I use a Kodak
Stereo now for most of my shots.  But in some situations when picture
sharpness is not important or don't want to expose my Kodak to harsh
conditions, the Loreo is my camera of choice.

How do your pictures look?  I hope mine is only a fluke.

Further, you can have these shots put on your computer rather easily by using
the services of Seattle Film Works, or some other.  The pictures come out
good size on the screen. The separation is enough that free-viewing is
difficult, but a plastic hand held viewer works fine.  I suppose one could
use the Loreo viewer by folding down the viewing stage, but I haven't tried
this.


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