5p vs. 7p (was: Kodak vs FED)

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>And the 7p images are closer to what people expect to see in terms 
>of proportions in the modern world of photography.  

Why is that so?  Can it be because we are used to 35 mm full-frame
images?  The modern world of photography is diverse.  For many subjects 
the full-frame proportion is a good choice.  But many subjects are better
presented in a square frame.  I was just reviewing Stan White's excellent
tabletop 3d photography. I noticed that he does not have any 3d images 
wider than 5p.  In many cases his images are mounted in 4p mounts 
(full-height).  

Instead of using 7p mounts to fill the screen I prefer to choose the 
mount that fits my subject (if I have a choice).  The squarish 5p images 
have the advantage of filling nicely most projection screens which 
usually come in square sizes and most viewers which have round lenses.

>The squarish 5p images we're all used to appear to be some kind of 
>abberation to non stereo fans.   :)

Except for professional photographers who use medium format cameras.

George Themelis


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