P3D Re: Things to do with a Wray Stereographic ?

[jeremy.hinton@xxxxxxxxx]

Phil Palmer wrote:

PP>I have a Wray Stereographic that is currently relegated to 5th 
PP>user camera. 
PP>The main reason for this is the poor quality lenses.

PP>Would it be easy to replace the lenses and where would I 
PP>source them (UK) ?
Some time ago, the Stereosoc Journal reported that Duvalls (in London) 
had found a load of new-old stock Iloca front panels. 
I seem to remember an item in the SSJournal where someone used one 
to replace the front of a Wray. Sorry I cant remember more details - 
I bet Bob Aldridge would (or Colin Clay?). I dont suppose it's that
 easy though!.
Also, while the Wray isnt the best of cameras (vignetting is at the 
top of my list), it_does_ have that wonderful 'smile' on the front
(the aperture control forming a 'nose', and I wouldn't want to cut up 
a reasonable example of this friendly chap.

PP>Would cutting the lense housing off altogether and turning it 
PP>into a pinhole stereo camera be feasible (or indeed morally
PP> acceptable). 
Unless you made the body longer - the vignetting problem would almost 
certainly get worse (!), and you risk losing what passes for exposure 
control on the Wray (fixed 1/50 sec), but if you were going for very 
long exposure experiements, it could have a place. Really, I think it 
is an exceptionally crummy lens which can be beaten by a pinhole.

PP>Would the hackers amongst you care to suggest something.
All the above is theoretical. When someone with more practical 
experience replies, cuck this in the outbox!


If you want me to search old SS journals, say the word.

Cheers

Jeremy


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