stereo adapters

[P3D <SHIELDS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello!

I'm new to the list. Reading the first digest it seems that there are a 
lot of members with actual stereo cameras, but for cost reasons as well 
as time factors, I'm looking for a stereo adapter that places a stereo 
pair on two halves of a standard 24X36mm frame.

I am aware of the one on eBay and am corresponding with the poster while 
I consider a bid. I am also aware of the new Argus stereo camera which 
uses this split-frame technique--seeing one was what got me interested 
again. But it is a box camera and I find that a little limiting.

There is a complete Miida outfit on Usenet with two viewers, projector 
adapter, etc., but it is pricey.

A photo dealer here says that an adapter is currently listed in the 
Pentax catalog, but without a price. He's checking.

The adapter on eBay mounts via a bracket to the tripod socket, which is 
universal but a little unwieldy. I was hoping for something that fit the 
front of the lens. It also uses mirrors. I was thinking that prisms might 
be better, although they would probably be more expensive.

Has anyone had experience with adapters like these?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Mark Shields

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