P3D Re: John Ohrt's quest for a stereo camera

[jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gabriel Jacob)]

Dr.T writes:
>The problem with the FED is that it only has automatic exposure.  You
>cannot set the shutter speed or aperture manually... (from what I 
>understand).

True, you can't set the shutter speed but you can set the aperture.
The FED also doesn't have a range finder.

>If you can find one at a good price and with warranty
>(due to a questionable reliability) then go for it.  The pain is not
>in adapting the FED for Realist format but the other way around,
>adjusting Realist-format equipment for 7p.

Better off using a Realist type camera than a FED since the aspect
ratio is closer to Holmes type cards. On the other hand for slides
I prefer 7p or wider. One note on the FED, for slides it produces
adequate (sharpness) slides but for prints I found it to be
mediocre (at least for me). A Realist or even a Nimslo gave
sharper prints. One potential problem with doing prints with a
FED or Realist type camera is getting them developed at one hour
places.

P.S. I wouldn't be to concerned about the stereobase with the
110, assuming they have wider than 30mm lenses. You might
want to actually increase it (depending on the distance) because
of the lack of definition and potential cardboarding.

P.S. Fuji has come out with an even much smaller single-use
camera than their previous Super 800 (35mm). The new one is
called Super Slim and uses APS film. The dimensions are 
3 4/8"(w) x 2"(h) x 7/8"(d). Or 86mm(w) x 50mm(h) x 22mm(d).
Stereo-bases of 43, 77, 88 are possible. Not sure of the
focal length.

Gabriel   
 


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