Shutterbug article

[P3D Tim Smith <TSMITH@xxxxxxxxxx>]

There is an article in the September '96 issue of Shutterbug there is an 
article titled, "Collectibles with Unique Features".  In the article the 
author features several turn-of-the-century stereo cameras including the 
1906 Stereo Auto Graflex and the 1892 Ives Kromskop.    I don't want to 
steal the articles thunder but the discussion of these two cameras are 
facinating..so here's a quick blurb on each one.

The Auto Graflex sported a stereo viewfinder!  It had built in prisms and a 
binocular viewfinder so that the photographer could also see in 3D and was 
touted as "the ultimate composing aid for the stereo photographer".

The Ives Kromskop produced three pairs on black and white positive 
transparencies.  The transparencies were placed in a special viewer along 
with primary color filters (R-G-B) and viola...you had color viewing....over 
a hundred years ago (even without the benefit of a Themelizer on 
hand...sorry George...couldn't resist).  The composite views and filters 
were called "Kromograms".

If you get a chance take a look....it's brief but interesting.

Regards,

Tim Smith
Mattapoisett, MA


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