Re: Which Stereo to start with?

[P3D Ronald J Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Adam said...

photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx said:
> I am new to 3D and have some questions about Pulfrich, Anaglyph, and 
> = Stereo cameras/viewing media.  I have sub-divided this message into 
> 3 = sections for ease of reading -- feel free to jump to the section 
> of = interest/expertise:

I'd like to touch on what to start out with.  I agree with the 
recommendations to start with dual cameras.  I did a lot of my first 3D by 
rubberbanding two disposables to an "L" shaped board I made out of two 
1x2s.  This kept them steady and straight.  I went this route mainly 
because I could get them developed in an hour and be stereo viewing right 
away.  The viewing of this system was greatly enhanced with the 
acquisition of a View Magic over/under viewer.  With my 1 hour lab making 
4x6 prints, the View Magic is ideal.  Place the left print above the right 
and view!

I keep my prints in a binder in 4x6 pages so you can just flip through and 
view.  

I'm now investigating the Realist world and slide mounting and such.  I've 
got three or four rolls that need developing and mounting.  Now, all I 
have to do is get them developed and mounted!  I guess I should have done 
some 3D prints at Walt Disney World!

The only other recommendation I have is to get a catalog from Reel-3D and 
from Dalia to see what type of 3D viewers are currently available for just 
about any format you may choose.  I started with a couple of cheap (under 
$4.00) viewers which worked okay.  I also did some slide work with a dual 
camera setup and viewed the slides using a 2x2x2 viewer from Reel-3D.  It 
was great!

Anyway, good luck with whatever method you use. Enjoy it!

Ron


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