P3D Re: Slip-In Mounts/RBTs for previewing

[Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>]

One more problem that I have noticed with slip-in mounts is that the
film chip needs to be cut very accurately; if you are carefully using a
cutter it is only a problem if you have frame overlap and get a little
off on your cuts in compensating. A little too wide or with a crooked
cut (as might be found if you remount Kodak mounted slides or if you are
trying to get by with scissors) and they do not fit in the pocket. I
have a few slip-ins that I have used in the past for previewing, but now
use RBTs for this purpose. Once you have done a few it is almost as
quick, and the keeper-but-not-quite-projection-quality slides can then
be placed in the cheaper mount of your choice (heat seal or Spicer). And
no emulsion damage from the occasional defective slip-in mount. BTW, I
use a small paring knife to pry open the RBT's, as my thumbnail is not
up to doing this task repeatedly, and of course the RBT is indefinitely
reusable. At least so far in my experience.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what type/brand of slip-ins  Sunset
Lab uses for their stereo mounting?

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