P3D Re: optics question

[Tom Deering <tmd@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>On Fri, 10 Jul 1998, Tony Alderson wrote:
>
>> >Tom Deering wrote (digest 2831):
>> I'd like to make a stereo macro camera, with just one big SLR-sized lens.
>> I'd place a pair of fixed apertures behind this lens, separated by a
>> septum. <
>>
>> Ferwerda discusses just such a macro stereo camera in his book. I don't
>> have it here at work, but if memory serves, this was one of Pat
>> Whitehouse's projects. I also have an old issue of the PSA Journal that
>> discusses a similar conversion on a 120 roll film camera, so it certainly
>> is possible. In fact, judging by Whitehouse's spectacular macros, it's a
>> pretty good idea.
>
Well, thank goodness, because I've already started one.  I just wanted to
know if I was wasting my time. I'm in a little over my head, since I don't
know anything about physics or optics. Or cameras for that matter.
I should have it ready by NSA if anybody is interested.

Thanks, Tony.

Tom
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