Re: Polaroid stereo ? / 3D Books / Stereoly

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Camera is made under a Polaroid approved OEM
>program by the New Jersey Photo Sales Association.
>
>Wonder if a conversion to 'real' stereo is
>possible. Sam, are you there ? Or have you
>still not found that DIY guy with a soldering
>iron in his hands, sitting in his garage corner,
>doing nothing (yet) ?


This looks similar to the Polariod Mini-Portrait Camera which has been
popular for years as a passport camera. Yes, these do make excellent stereo
cameras for portraits. Some of these are fixed focused at around 4 feet
though, making them rather limited. The best one is the 4-lensed Cambo
Mini-Portrait camera which focuses from 3 feet to infinity, has variable
aperture and shutter speeds, and accepts a standard 4x5 sheet holder. These
take both horizontal and vertical views too !
>
>Found the book : Stereo Views; An Illustrated
>History and Price Guide by John Waldsmith on
>the Amazon Booksite.


This is an excellent book, especially for view collectors. Well worth the
investment!


sam


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