P3D Re: Alignment Slide

[Derek Gee <73157.2172@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr T. writes:
>The Detroit Club (Derek Gee, to be specific) has done something clever:
>They have mounted a mounting gauge in a 7p mount (aluminum and glass).
>This works very well.

Alas, I cannot take credit for this brilliant idea.  The originator was
the Detroit clubs former president, Steve Kiesling.

>I personally think that an empty mount (any kind) would do it.  Project
>it and align the projector so that the bottom/top and sides of the 
>empty mount coincide on the screen.  Does that make sense?  (Focusing
>would be a bit tricky though with no image...)

I think you're right George, it probably would work.  It sorta does for
the View-Master projector.  The real advantage of using the Reel-3d
gauge is that the two chips cannot shrink in relation to one another,
you can align the lines precisely, and you can focus to the printing.
I love our alignment gauge and feel it has helped a great deal.

Also, I support not touching the controls during projection.  It's
easier on the eyes and less wear and tear on the projectionist!

                                   Derek Gee
                                   President/Projectionist


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