P3D Misc. 3-D info needed

[DeanCainMan@xxxxxxxxx (Joseph Covington)]

Hi, could you tell me more about the 'Discover 3-D' device that was
spoken of. Not seeing a photo of it, I really couldn't picture in my
mind what was being described.  Is there a web site for it or printed
brochures somewhere?

I'm an x-professional photographer  who is getting back into 3-D after
not using it for several years.  It's very difficult to find 3-D
anything!  I hope to meet informative and nice people  on the Photo 3-D
newsgroup who can tell me about other 3-D items and techniques.  I have
only been on the Photo 3-D mail list for a week now.  In the past
whenever I mentioned to someone (2-D photographer or ordinary person)
that I do 3-D photography, they either did not know what I was talking
about or thought I was some 'quack' that did 1950's anaglyph photos that
gave you a headache! I have definately noticed that 3-D 'anything' is
not very liked by the general public for some reason and does not
generally sell well (in my experience).  I have tried to market my 3-D
photo skills in the past and potential clients looked at me like I was 2
cards short of a full deck!.  I have even had MANY MANY people tell me
that they don't see 3-D photos in 3-D whether it's anaglyph, lenticular
or stereo!  Most (about 95%) of conventional 2-D photographers I meet
think 3-D is the stupidest thing they have ever seen!  I really don't
understand where this attitude comes from.  It seems like if you were
into photography you would like all forms of it, not just 2-D.

I just bought a 'Franka' 3-D beam splitter for my SLR camera.  I have
not used it yet since it just came yesterday.  Has anyone used a device
like this, and what were your results if you did use it? Any suggestions
on use?

One more question, if you are a member of NSA, what do you get from
joining the organization? I have heard others on the list mention it (I
just joined the list a week ago, so keep in mind that I don't know what
was discussed bfore) and was curious how it could benifit me as a
hobbiest 3-D photographer.  Does NSA have a web site?  Is it worth the
money to join in your opinion?

Thanks for your time and help.
Sincerely, 
                  Joseph Covington


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