re: slides vs prints

[P3D <MDRobb@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 12 Aug 1996,  Alan Rogers  <alan_rogers@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>i'm new to this, so pardon the following stupid question... I was told that
>i should shoot 3d's on slide film only. is this true? the problem with slide
>film is its sensitivity - no latitude like you get with print film. my
>problem is my camera is built from cheapie point and shoot 35's with fixed
>focus lenses, aperture and shutter speed. not a good combination for
>sensitive film.

> suggestions or help. for what it's worth, i haven't shot my first roll(s)
>with this yet, i'm waiting for advice.

> -alan

Alan,
I got started in 3-D photography with two real cheap ($25) fixed focus
35mm cameras.  I wired the shutter release contacts together and
"Velcroed" them onto an aluminum bar.  I used only print film in
these cameras and had it processed at K-Mart.  The viewer I used 
was a ViewMagic over/under format viewer, available from Joel
Alpers of Rocky Mountain Memories.  It produced very nice stereo
pairs that I still view.  So....to answer your question, you can
certainly use print film for your stereo pairs.  You just need to
have an appropriate viewer.

Marc
mdrobb@xxxxxxx


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