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Re: Stereo Mounting
- From: P3D Gregory J. Wageman <gjw@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: Stereo Mounting
- Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 11:20:38 -0700
Phil Palmer writes:
> By the sound of it 'Realist format' hand viewers are easy to get and
> are of better quality (Please comment !).
> It seems to me 2x2 projection (i.e. two matched projectors) would be
> easier to get hold of than 'Realist format' projectors (Please comment !)
For viewing, I think Realist format wins hands-down. A viewer and a box
of slides in double-aperture mounts is infinitely more portable than trays
of 2x2 slides, twin projectors and a silver screen. On the other hand, the
"wow" factor of properly projected slides is much bigger. I've yet to
find a decent achromatic single 2x2 slide viewer, never mind a stereo
version.
As far as projection of double-aperture mounts goes, from what I can tell
you have few options. 1) Find a classic TDC projector on the used market.
These are hard to find and not cheap when you do, and chances are there
will be problems with a 40-year-old projector. You're stuck with the
lenses that come with it. 2) Buy a new RBT projector from Jon Golden.
These are even more expensive, but it is a modern design, you have some
options as far as lenses, and spare parts are available.
>Now what I am after is some comments on mounting / viewing / projecting
>formats before I get too set in my ways.
I've gone for a compromise approach. I always take at least two exposures
of the same shot (not counting bracketing). One pair I mount in Realist
mounts for viewing. The other pair I mount in 2x2's for projection. Yes,
it takes twice as long, but on the other hand both pairs are originals.
-Greg
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