RE: [photo-3d] Print Pairs

["Greg Kane, MD" <integrity@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
> I have good incentive to shoot print pairs with my X4 ( never ran print
> film through this camera) since I will be able to get prints for next to
> nothing ($) very soon. I have a Viewmagic and like the idea of full
> frame pairs ( exclude some trimming). Am I better served to find a
> quality Holmes style viewer and trim the prints down, or could I
> supercharge the Viewmagic by adding illumination and some magnification?
> I know this has been discussed before but I'd like to hear from folks
> that have modified the #1000? ( base model) Viewmagic. I am also
> considering building a black box type of devise with the Viewmagic
> attached. Large print pair cards would be inserted and illuminated.
> Anyone build such a devise for a Viewmagic?
> Thanks.                          Mark Dottle



Yes, shoot prints.    Presuming you got the full frame X4 Kodak Premium
Processing from KMart/Target/etc. gives rich colors and good results for
$12/roll of 36, double prints.  MotoPhoto charges $18 for a double set of 36
but will do one set 4 x 6 and the other 3.5 x 5 for Holmes mounting.

With the RBT's excellent alignment, 4 x 6 inch VMagic prints are super-fast
to mount. Package to viewing takes a couple pieces of scotch tape 20 - 30
seconds per pic.  Edge trim and card mount the good ones.

The beauty of the View Magic is it works great -- without adding fancy
lights and magnification.

Magnification:  The over-and-under PV4000 is tuned for 4 x 6 inch prints.
Magnification will cut off image area.  Image area is one reason you paid
thousands for your X4!.

Lights:  Don't need 'em.  Set the VMagic up next to a good reading light.

Cheers,
Greg

Greg Kane
Amateur Photographic Exchange Club
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