Re: emde and Albion

[P3D emdesher <emdesher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 14 Oct 1997, P3D dalia miller wrote:

> To correct some misinformation that has been going around, the Albion
> aluminum mask is truly an all purpose mask that can be put inside ANY type
> of frame.

I am sorry that you got the impression that I was claiming that the Albion 
mask will only fit into the EMDE frame.  That was not my intention, nor do I 
think that was what was actually stated in my posts.  I was merely trying to 
indicate the Albion mask could fit into the EMDE frame.  Obviously, each 
user of an Albion mask has several options on how to finish the stereomount.
Some just leave it as is.  Others use Reel 3D's No. 2130 cardboard 
foldover, and then tape the edges.  That's certainly an option.  There is a 
third option and that is to use the EMDE frame.  I am personally not 
aware of any other "type of frame" that could be used.    

> Since emde's have not been consistently available for years, one will find
> more Albion masks today inside the "blue universal fold over" than any other
> frame. The versatility of the Albion mask is its greatest asset.
>
>
> Dalia Miller
> 3d from Dalia
> www.3d.stereo.com

That more Albion masks have been finished with the No. 2130 foldover 
doesn't necessarily mean that it's the best or only way to finish 
mounting them.  Each user decides what's best for them in terms of 
features versus the costs involved.  Ultimately the consumer "votes" with 
his dollars to determine which products continue to be produced or forced 
to be discontinued.  The versatility of the mask itself is not at issue 
here but rather how to finish them so they are ready for use in a viewer or 
projector.  Again I am sorry if I mislead anyone into thinking that using 
the EMDE frame was the only way to finish mounting an Albion mask.  It's 
just the best way, IMHO.
Dennis Sherwood  emdesher@xxxxxxxxxxxx


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