Re: People's reactions to stereo cameras

[P3D Alexa Smith <arws@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 3. "Why does your camera have two lenses?"  I think this is by far the
>    most common question I've gotten.  This is usually followed by a brief
>    explanation on my part about binocular vision and stereo viewing.
>    Often after they've caught on, "ViewMaster" is mentioned.  "Yes, just
>    like ViewMaster, only bigger."

Since I've been carrying around the 4-lensed Nishika, the most common question 
is "Why does your camera have 4 lenses?"  and, believe it or not, "Is that a 
panoramic camera?"  When I then go on to explain that it is a lenticular camera 
and you can make prints that look 3d.  The next statement is "Oh, you mean the 
kind with those glasses!"  I then try to explain lenticular and lined plastic 
screens, etc. but something gets lost in the translation so I'm definitely going
to have to carry a sample around!

The reaction's still not as impressive though as the ones I used to get carrying
around pinhole cameras made from cookie tins, oatmeal boxes etc. <big grin>.

Alexa



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