Re: 3D Snapshot Quality for Masses (digest 1519)

[P3D Peter Davis <pdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> >I have heard complains that Loreo prints are fuzzy.  Can the Loreo be
> >improved?  Also, how about a GOOD and CHEAP beamsplitter (a.k.a
> >mirrorthingie)?  The advantages of the beamsplitter is that people can also
> >use slide film and also use existing lenses.  Is the Pentax the ultimate in
> >quality?
> 
>   The Pentax has front surface mirrors and is well made, but the
> problem I have with it is that it uses a 50 mm lens. Half frame
> (4 perf) of a 50 mm image is very narrow.  If one was made to fit
> a 35 mm lens it would be much more useful for general shooting.
> (I know it would have bigger mirrors and thus cost more money.)

The Stitz stereo adapter (aka, mirror-thingie) can be adjusted for a
range of focal lengths, from slightly wide-angle (I don't remember the
low-end limit) to telephoto (300mm, I believe).  I don't know how it
accomplishes this, but it seems to work at the 35mm end of my 35-105
zoom.  Overall, it seems to be very high quality, although I'd
recommend using it on fixed-length lenses instead of zooms ... too
much to adjust otherwise.  I don't know how much they sold for when
new, but it ain't cheap.

Some folks have mentioned a mirror-thingie for use on disposable
cameras, but that was only sold in Japan, and may not even be
available anymore.

Reel 3D sells the Franka splitter, which is cheap ($50), although it
uses rear-surface mirrors, etc.

-pd

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