re: Retina "Beamsplitter" and New Polarizing Material

[P3D Ivester, Paul <ivestep@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Wier asked about the Kodak Retina Stereo attachment.  This attachment 
was made specifically for the Kodak Retina camera , probably the IIIc, but 
possibly fits other models.  The Retina was a German made folding 35 mm 
camera that was possibly one of the best and most useful (non-3d) cameras 
sold under the Kodak name.  I use mine for ordinary snapshots, but alas, it 
can't take 3-D without the stereo adapter.

On another subject, I saw an article in EE Times Dec. 9, 1996 about a new 
polarizing material.  It was reported to have been invented by Philips 
Research Laboratories (Eindhoven, The Netherlands) and is being manufactured 
by Merck Ltd. (Poole, England).  It is called "Transmax", and is claimed to 
have a transmission of 70% (compared to 40% typical for other polarizing 
films).  It is intended to provide circular polarization for use in liquid 
crystal displays.

Has anyone heard anything more about this material, and whether it might 
have application in stereoscopic projection?

Paul Ivester
Seattle, WA, USA
ivestep@ data-io.com


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