Re: Stereo's Future

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

P3D Gabriel Jacob wrote:

> John O. writes,
> >>That is a piece of cake with a digital camera so long as the
> >>two frames have a consistant registration.  You don't need
> >>any photofinisher support, just access to the hardware.
> Mike K. replies,
> >I didn't mean that one COULDN'T make one, but are millions
> >and millions of people *doing* that which you suggest every
> >year?  I suspect that it's NOT a popular format for current
> >day photographers.
>
> True, but the discussion is about stereo's future. At least, that's
> what it says in the subject line!
>

What I was talking about here was taking a snapshot quality camera, putting
it in a simple twin rig or slider and automatically composing a stereo scene,
cropping to a Holmes format and printing it out.

 I think that's stereo.  :-)

And I do mean a card stock of the same thickness of a typical Holmes card and
at the same resolution of typical 4x6 snapshots (300 dpi).

At least that was the intent of my reply.  But then I don't often express
myself well.

In the context of the orignal, I was talking about the capability for doing
this yourself just as some members have their own darkrooms.  I can
understand that many want to avoid such a capital expense.  In that case,
some of us have the option of joining a photo club and using club equipment.

But really, you can proof such images on your computer screen, and for those
you wish a print of, just give a .bmp or .tif or whatever to any local
service bureau.  The image will represent the left and right frames of a
Holmes card cropped and positioned exactly as required.

All the service bureau has to do is print it.

If someone does not want to use a computer, that is their business.

OUR computer is used for telecommuting and internet activities as well as our
own hobby activities.

Notwithstanding, it is not in the living room, it is in an office.

Do I really think this quality will please Dr T and all those Realist
phreaks.  Heck no!  They have a technology and standards and viewers that is
proven and the capital cost is relatively inexpensive.  It is also computer
free if you wish and that pleases some.

But it is a viable alternative to classic Holmes card techniques, coming to a
place near you real soon  now.

Will digital technology obliterate film based cameras?  It may cut into some
turf a bit but it won't obliterate film technology any more than film
technology obliterated oil painting!.  My opinion.


Now, Gabriel can really chew me up!

--

John Ohrt * Toronto * ON * Canada






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