P3D Re: Viewmaster format philosophy

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>What keeps you shooting Viewmaster when you could be standing on 
>the same spot, taking the same picture with a Realist, Kodak, 
>Belplasca, etc.?

I think the charm is in the package that includes the VM camera,
reels, viewer and projector.  That's why there isn't such a thing
as a standard 41x101 mm stereo mount for VM pictures.  Trying to
mix View-Master with Realist and SLR shots would be a disaster...
unfair for View-Master.  People who shoot VM are attracted to the
package... simplicity in camera operation, 72 pairs in a 36 exp. 
roll... good viewers for less than $5 at "Target" and a name and 
concept that everyone is familiar with. Give the reels to friends... 
or add them to your personal collection.

George Themelis


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