P3D Re: 7-perf viewer opinions

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

>Soliciting opinions on the best of the 7-perf viewers.
>Best for eyeglasses, lenses, usability, and best overall.
>What are all of the FED purchasers using as a viewer
>or is the idea to buy the FED projector?  The FED folks
>might be better off to make a 7-perf viewer.
>    
>In testing with a modified Red-button I find edge
>sharpness a bit lacking with and without glasses and
>corner cutoff using glasses.

I find the edge sharpness of my modified red-button to be
very good and I can view the entire width of the widest
RBT mount (33 mm) without problems.... but I understand
how opinions on this can vary...

Other viewers to look for:  Modified Kodaslide II, Revere,
Wollensak, TDC.  Most of the so-called 7p-ready viewers
might need a bit of widening to view the 7p image area
comfortably.

I would not hold my breath about FED making a *good* viewer.
Not many manufacturers will put achromatic lenses in a viewer
today. 

George Themelis


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