P3D Acquire a camera comment...

[Bob_Maxey@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

>>I'm looking to acquire a 3D camera. I tested out a stereo twin 35mm Canon
>>rebel G rig, but it seemed so huge and awkward and breakable, and hard to
>>keep aligned. I bought a used Realist, but I'm not sure I can do separate
>>exposure metering and stay sane. For me to stay sane, I think it needs to
>>be easily handholdholdable (compact) and easily storable (no sensitive
>>attachments, splitters or other things to snap off) and *autoexposure*.
>>(BTW, no lenticular-types). The RBT Cameras look awesome, but
autoexposure
>>versions start >$3000. Ack!


Come on, now... you can learn to use a meter. Millions of photographs were
taken before the ""wonderful"" world of autoexposure cameras. Use Dr. T's
Sunny 16 rule is one good way, but you can shoot a few rolls and get the
hang of using a meter. I am glad you decided to avoid lenticular... just
not as good as you will get with a stereo camera - and processing is
difficult to some extent. Splitters are also not an option for top image
quality. A stereo camera is much less of a hassle than twin rigs -
especially since you almost need a tripod in most cases (Well, you should
try to always use a tripod, anyway).

I suggest a good, old Realist. Very few cameras compare. RBT is perhaps a
good alternitive, I suppose, but far too expensive for most people.

RM