Even more RE: Nishika...

[P3D Shelley, Dan <dshelley@xxxxxxxx>]

John R wrote:

>>...( although the Nishika is NOT a true stereo
>>camera, but a LENTICULAR camera)...
>
>That line will certainly be of benefit to those who 
>think there hasn't been enough debate - I anticipate 
>about 50 posts over the next week in a vigorous
>debate over whether lenticular cameras "count" as 
>"true stereo cameras", the end result of which will 
>be that nobody will end up with any information that
>they didn't have already. What makes it so ideal for 
>a debate is that there aren't objective criteria to go 
>by, so everybody can recite their subjective criteria 
>("to me, the only true stereo photography is zooming 
>along on my jet ski, the wind in my face, my faithful 
>Poseidon 900 strapped to my head, taking pictures 
>with the bite-activated cable release - no other 
>camera quite measures up as a true stereo 
>camera"). Of course, there are a few spoil-sports who 
>question the value of trying to define the "true stereo
>camera". :-)

Very well put John... I laughed out loud! =)

>>Who's arguing with that? The fact of the matter 
>>is there are also $700 Nishika cameras out
>>there, same camera, same quality.
>
>I agree - if they were all $25 it would be one thing, 
>but as some continue to be offered (and perhaps 
>even sold) for much higher prices, it's not entirely
>accurate to describe it as a $25 camera.

To take this logic to it's natural end, I think we should no longer 
refer to the realist as a $100-$150 camera. ;) ;)

>Unlike other hobbies such as dentistry, when a 
>person gets into 3D photography, the natural 
>inclination is usually to start with some tentative 
>projects and minor expenses, then add equipment 
>and refine techniques as interest and confidence 
>grow. I started out taking 3D photos with a 2D camera, 
>and if "taking 3D pictures" is all you're interested in, 
>there's no reason to go any further. 

Exactly where some people are, and that is OK... As you say later, 
tastes (etc.) can mold your needs to the point that you might need a 
better camera. For some that might mean a journey thru a variety of 
cameras. (For me it has been: cheap 35mm pair,  disposable 35mm pair, 
good (but no the best) 35mm pair, Rittai Lenticular, Nimslo Lenticular, 
Nishika Lenticular, Sputnik Stereo, Realist Stereo, Image Tech 
Disposable Lenticular, Image Tech Lenticular.) Eventually, you find 
what you like, and you settle (at least for a while). That is Natural. 
I for one am glad I tried the "$25" Nishika. I have a better 
perspective  for it, and a few good pairs of my dog when she was still 
just a young pup.

Enough for now... I am sure I am filling half a digest today... =)

Dan Shelley
dshelley@xxxxxxxx


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