P3D Re: Almost ready to stereo . . .

[Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>The largest gap in my limited knowledge concerns mounts and mounting
>procedures.  Some of what I'm reading is still going over my head and I'm
>not sure some of the terminology. Should I start with heat seal or tape-up
>cardboard mounts or buy the expensive plastic RBT mounts?  It seems that
>proper placement of the film chips is critical to performance.  The chips
>are small, it looks very easy misalign them in the frames.  Which mounts
>are easiest for the beginner?

  I believe that Jon Golden still sends
out free RBT slide mount samples for those
who ask. If so you may want to get them
and then you can easily see what a well
mounted slide looks like and play with
the stereo window by sliding the film
chips together or apart using the RBT's
tracks.

  Then if/when you get some other types
of mounts (aluminum or paper) you can
compare.  I believe Reel-3D sells a
sample kit of their various mounts.
And the Spicer paper mounts are cheap
enough that you can afford to buy a
couple of types from RMM.

Greg E.