RE: Nishika Cameras

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>You did not read my post very carefully Sam. I specifically wrote "It 
>is not the greatest camera out there, but it certainly is worth every 
>penny of $25..." 

I did read it carefully, Dan. It started off as:

>Man, you people really beat up on this camera...

Which is why I further explained the reason for not giving this camera high
marks. ANY stereo camera ( although the Nishika is NOT a true stereo camera,
but a LENTICULAR camera) that is $25 is worth pursuing. Who's arguing with
that? The fact of the matter is there are also $700 Nishika cameras out
there, same camera, same quality.
>
>>What is an opinion is that sharper, good 
>>contrast images are far more desirable than 
>>flat fuzzy ones. 
>
>Yes. Agreed. Are you saying that ALL images taken with a Nishika camera 
>are flat fuzzy ones? Come on...

Did I say that? I will say that they ARE fuzzier and less contrasty than any
Realist I've seen, some of which were priced well under $100.Please keep in
mind the original post I was originally responding to was regarding a fellow
3Der who decided NOT to buy a Nishika, but pursue a Realist instead.


>... Few people start with $1,000 cameras, and $400 
>projectors, etc., etc., etc., etc...
>

True, but wouldn't $100- $150 be a fair price for a starting camera? That
would certainly moved a beginner into a range where they could expect a good
quality stereo camera.

>>A fad is a fad, but a true medium of 
>>expression will live on.
>
>Confusing... How is/was the Nishika a "fad"? Yes, it was a multi-level 
>marketing scheme, but how is that a fad. Again, my statement from the 
>other post: This camera is worth every penny of $25. Added thought: I 
>used mine once and sold it... =) 

What IS a fad to you? To me it's something that developes a quick interest
and dies rather quickly. I think the Nishika follows those guidelines.


If you require a conclusion again, it would be this: What you pay for a
Nishika has no bearing on it's quality. Even a $25 one is only a good deal
if you are happy with the results. Some will be, others won't. 

PS- I love debates as much as I love information about 3D. Glad to see the
balance is being restored.



Sam


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