P3D Re: First time posting / Verascope question

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Bigelow  wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> This is my first posting.  Thanks to the listowners
> for letting me participate!

Welcome to the list, Paul!  It sounds like you have
a great deal of experience with stereo!

> What can anyone on this list tell me about the
> various Verascope F40 viewers?

Sorry, I can't help on this one, but I'm sure someone
on this list can.

> What opinions can anyone suggest for a "European"
> format viewer?

The best value around would be what we affectionately
refer to as a "T'd RB."   That's a Realist Red Button
viewer that has been "Themilized" by Photo-3D's resident
"stereo god," Dr. George Themelis (aka, "DrT").  George
works miracles with viewers, turbocharging them with
super-bright halogen bulbs, new reflectors, and white
paint in strategic areas to further enhance brightness;
replacing lenses if needed, cleaning, polishing to a
brilliant shine, widening the apertures to accomodate
7P (or even 8P) images, and more!  And you can have all
that work done to your viewer for an insanely low price,
or you can buy an already-enhanced viewer from DrT.  I'm
sure he'll have some for sale at the upcoming convention
in Green Bay.  In the meantime, you can contact him directly
at mailto:DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> Any opinions on the H. de Wijs viewers?

They are fabulous, but well beyond my price range.
 
> Thanks for time everyone!

Again, welcome to our group.  We look forward to hearing
more from you.

Paul Talbot


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