P3D Re: PHOTO-3D digest 2986

[Rob <lilindn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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(Michael Georgoff <Michael_Georgoff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote):

> Of those out there who shoot slide film, and then cut and mount in paper
> (heat seal, Spicer, etc, not RBT or slip-in), how do you mount?  I've built
> a rig which basically resembles a small light table, florescent light
> mounted below, which has a way to secure a mount (so that it doesn't move).
> I tape down the left film chip, estimating best placement and then work with
> the right chip on rotation, horizontal and vertical alignment and placement.
> I do have a mounting gauge (compliments of a Joel Alpers PDF doc, laser
> printed on transparency film), which definitely helps.
> 
> I have trouble getting the kind of precision I think I need, and I've used
> various methods, none with terribly good success.
> 
> Two key issues here:
> 
> 1. Holding the chip then securing it.  My latest approach involves putting a
> piece of tape on the right chip and getting it into position with a pair of
> hemostats (as opposed to my way-too-big finger & thumb) then press into
> place.  I'm also trying a method involving tape-held left chip, and right
> chip free-moving, both under a piece of glass that allows me to position the
> right "under glass" (access to movement via top perfs, glass is just below
> perf line), and once aligned under the glass, I tape top, remove glass, tape
> bottom.  Any other suggestions on placement?
> 
> 2. And, since alignment is critical, I tried using a sawed off Viewmaster
> (98 cents, local thrift store) as my "precision mounting optical assist
> device".  My latest optical assist try involved an attempt at mounting some
> lenses (from a Taylor Merchant (?) black plastic folding card viewer) about
> 4 or 5 inches away from the slide plane.  Viewmaster focal length is about
> the same as a the cheap Radex viewer, but it's a bit too close to allow
> "working room", and the 4 or 5 inch focal length from the Talyor Merchant is
> too far (images too small).  Any one else out there use "optical assists" in
> the mounting process?
> 
> 3. Any other comments, guidance, suggestions, idea on slide mounting rigs,
> equipment, gizmos, tools, etc?
> 
> Replies welcome on-list or off.
..
    I use glue sticks (such as UHU-stic) available in the school supply
section of many variety, discount or office-supply stores, these sticks
contain a glue that is a very thick and viscous liquid (sometimes
purple) while in the tube but dry to become clear and solid in a few
minutes.  After placing the glue in the "sprocket tracks" of the stereo
mount, I place the film chips into the mount and an manipulate the
position of the film chips in this uncured glue until it dries, after
which I heat seal the mount for permanent adhesion.
    I use a Red-Button to judge the alignment of the film chips, though
I used to use a Radex fo this before I owned a red-button.  IMO, the
Taylor-Merchant is not suitable for this, as its flexible design allows
slides to appear satisfactorily aligned, even when they may have too
much vertical misalignment for projection or viewing in a more rigid
(e.g. Red-Button) viewer.
    Rob 
    "Everything I have is Y1.96K compliant"


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