P3D RBT Mounts (was Re: Heat Seal Mounts)

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Michael wrote:
> 
> I have been shooting and mounting stereo for about 3 years now, and have
> only used the heat seal mounts.  Since most of my work is viewer in a
> handheld viewer, I have been satisfied with the results.

It's very common to be satisfied with basic mounting
when first starting out.  Even Kodak mounting has been
found satisfactory by many, including me, for a long
time.  But with increased knowledge, oftentimes, our
standards for good mounting are raised.  So it is also
common for many people to be surprised and impressed
with how much their mounting can be improved by taking
advantage of the flexibility of Albions, RBTs, and
Spicers, and the wide variety of sizes in the Spicer
lineup, once someone has actually shown them in person.
These people often find it hard to go back to the basic
heat seal mount.

> I think it's time,
> however, to expand my horizons and try another mounting method.  I too am
> very interested in the RBT mounts.  Would someone mind sharing their
> favorite source for these mounts, 

I'll let you guess what my favorite source is!  ;-)

Due to cost constraints, I'm a low volume user
of RBT mounts.  If you are too, then RMM is
probably your best source for a couple boxes of
RBT mounts, while Jon Golden is your best source
for large orders.

> and perhaps where on the web to find some
> instructions in their use?

"Instructions for their use" can be found at:
http://www.rmm3d.com/supplies/rbt_inst.gif  These are
the instructions provided by either Jon Golden or
RBT themselves.  I'm still waiting, however, to meet
the first "newbie" who finds these instructions even
remotely decipherable.  ;-)  By far the best way to
learn to use RBTs is to have someone show you.  It
only takes 2-3 minutes for an exhaustive lesson (if
you already understand the stereo window).  But I
could stay up all night trying to explain it by
e-mail, and probably not achieve much success.

Paul Talbot