SLIDE FORMAT OF 3-D CAMERAS

[shab@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Shab Levy)]

George Themelis, an addendum to your comment:

"Jess says that the Realist frame measures 24 x 23 mm, a measurement close
enough to be called a square.Of the 40+ stereo cameras made for 35 mm film,
all but 4 (Verascope F40, Iloca I, Belplasca, FED) use the Realist format.
In the early 50s Realist claimed a superiority of the square format for a
number of reasons (including economy) and prepared for a war with the
Verascope, a war that never happened. Most 3-d camera manufacturers settled
the argument by choosing the Realist format. By 1954 even Iloca had
switched to square with the Iloca II. (This info is from Jess' book)."

I am sure you know that the RBT, which is probably the most advanced 3-D
camera in production today, is a full frame format (24mm x 36mm). While
format maybe a personal preference, I think you will agree that full format
maximizes the options one has.

Shab Levy, Portland, Oregon, USA



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