Re: 3-D Prints vs. Slides (5)

[P3D Peter Davis <pdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. T wrote:

> So, to summarize, one of the reasons that I prefer the Realist-format over 
> the print format is that the viewing/projecting options of the first are 
> more appealing to me personally.

In addition to George's points, I would add that in my experience,
slides give more sharness and better color saturation than prints.  At
least, that's true when they're directly viewed, as opposed to
projected.  I don't know if that's born out by scientific data, but
it's certainly my impression.

> One strong point of working with 3-d prints is that one can always see the 
> 2-d image and then "be impressed" by the 3-d image.  Or, if they don't care 
> about 3-d they can skip the 3-d part.

This is an important point.  I've considered using a twin rig, making
prints, and putting them in a two print per page (over under) photo
album.  Then my friends and relatives can enjoy them as "flatties,"
and I can whip out the View-Magic and enjoy the added depth.

-pd

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