DOF/Digitized Collecting

[P3D Julias and June Martin <julius-junem@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have been reading with interest the discussions on DOF.  Don't get
into the subject that technically myself.  Remember something about
setting focus to a distance one third into the region you want to be in
focus.  Will that be useful as a rule of thumb here.  My own 3d shooting
has been somewhat limited in recent years, so a lot of the things that I
once did automatically that worked must be relearned.

I have begun collecting stereoviews (parallel and anaglyph) in digitized
form from the Net (and will be scanning my own work).  There are many
sites now that feature views ranging from modern to personal collections
to major archives.  Quality from "look I got a 3d camera; see me and the
kids!" to well photographed and composed views of major events and
wonderfully scenic places.  Not as good as the "real thing," but if you
have a major space problem and limited funds (retired), it's a way to
appreciate and collect a wide spectrum of work.  Understand that Stan
White has an up-coming article in Stereo World on what seems to be
historical preservation of the present.  I feel strongly about that
aspect of stereo photography.  Today is tomorrow's past and too many
things of value and interest are disappearing everyday.  I'm continually
reminded of the song wherein "they tore down paradise and put up a
parking lot."
Regards,
Julius


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