P3D Re: Stereo viewfinder for a stereo camera

[Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George wrote:

Any comments from people
>with stereo viewfinders?  Does that help in stereo composition?

These days I find it difficult to use a stereo camera without one!

I have made 6 stereo cameras with stereo viewefinders, and it definately
helps with composition. I don't know why this wasn't done more in the 50's,
as it's a bit like taking a color photo through a viewfinder that sees only
black & white! It really is a big bonus in macro stereo, as you can not just
look at the subject directly an accurately percieve the 3d effect,
especially with a 5mm stereo base. The stereo viewfinder does, which will
certainly be a selling point to Jon's new RBT macro attachments.

Poor alignment, on the other hand, is definately a hinderance. I wouldn't
judge the issue on a poorly aligned stereo viewfinder.


Sam
The 3D Hacker
website: http://www.cadvision.com/3dhacker/index.htm


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