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P3D Is the math necessary?

  • From: fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)
  • Subject: P3D Is the math necessary?
  • Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:02:24 -0400 (EDT)
>I've seen all sorts of information about figuring stereo base that depend 
>on focal length and subject distance. Is all this necessary? Or is it 
>possible to take decent stereo photos without all the math?

Sure it is possible to take good stereo pictures without any math.
I am the living proof of this.  I believe worrying about the 
math is a sign of insecurity.  Good math does not help take good
pictures.

I cured my insecurity by doing the math 10 years ago.  This excercise
gave me a good understanding of how things work. I have not used any
formulas nor done any measurements for years.  I now let my intuition 
guide me.

-- George Themelis


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