[photo-3d] Twinning rangefinder cameras

[Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>]

I have two questions, the first is about the mechanics of vertically twinning
35mm cameras. Is it possible/reasonably easy  to attach these base to base
(portrait format) if the tripod socket is *not* centered under the lens? If so,
how? I am considering putting a couple of Olympus 35 RCs together, but the tripod
socket is off center. This is a smallish rangefinder with 42mm lenses and full
manual capability (or shutter preferred automatic), which I prefer to the more
modern "programmed" automatics that don't allow one to choose apertures. I would
like the option of vertical or horizontal orientation if I do try this. I have
one of these cameras now.

Also are there other options in lightweight/compact 35mm cameras that would allow
full manual control that might be good for twinning? And perhaps have the tripod
socket centered so would be easier to twin base-to-base? I haven't followed the
discussions on twinning closely but got the impression that people are talking
about cameras that can be electronically synched and/or SLR's. I am familiar with
the Olympus XA-2's, and in fact have a pair of these that Joel Alpers twinned for
me, but my results were not good due to exposure mismatch and I need to figure
out how and how much  to compensate for this with the asa settings, which I
presume could take care of that problem without a major repair. But I would
prefer manual control.  -Linda





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