Re: stuff (3D for the masses)

[P3D Michael Kersenbrock <michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> >What we need is a Kodak, Loreo-style, throw-away that people can get 
> >prints of in an hour.  They could look at the photos "free-hand" or 
> >perhaps Kodak could have a $5 viewer available. 
> 
> IMO, the viewer is the weak link in the system.  If "free-hand" means
> freeview (view without the use of any device) then I believe that it is
> very difficult or almost impossible for the average snapshooter to learn
> how to do it.  Here we have dedicated stereo photographers who still cannot
> freeview.  If the $5 viewer is one of those cheap ones that you have to
> hold with your fingers over the stereo print, then this is also very
> difficult for the beginner to use correctly.  The only viewer that will
> work is one like the Loreo viewer (or a simiar with improved optics) where
> you place your print in a slot (with little freedom of movement) and you
> just look through and see 3d.

I agree with both Dr T's.

The results must be instant and they must have a viewer that "anyone" can
use without "training".

Perhaps if the camera is light enough, the viewer can use part of or
otherwise integrated with the camera.  Anybody who has a camera has a viewer.

If the camera is disposable, the "viewer section" is returned with the 
prints (or whatever) at the 1-hour place.

Mike K.


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