Re: [photo-3d] Camera of choice?

[Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>]

I agree that Realists are generally reliable, but on a recent trip (to South
Florida / the Everglades) I had problems with the film advances of  both my 3.5
and 2.8. I was able to get one working by later in the trip, fortunately.
Realists are still definitely my "cameras of choice" at this point.

But if it is important to you to come home home with stereo images, I would
recommend taking at least two stereo cameras. I find a  Nimslo can be a nice
lightweight "backup", or lightweight primary camera for some situations where
one would otherwise be tempted to leave the stereo gear at home, such as
backpacking. (I mostly use my Nimslo  for closeups, prints or slides, but it
could be called into service for "normal" distance views in a pinch.)   A
Loreo/Argus/Discovery is nice and lightweight also, but still hardly worth the
effort in my experience, although others may have had better results than I,
especially with Greg Tank's antireflective modifications and perhaps judicious
selection of subject and lighting situations, or using a slave flash.
Theoretically one could use a slide bar or cha-cha with a 2d camera as a
"backup", but I rarely choose subject matter stationary enough for these
methods.-Linda

Peter Davis wrote:

> While I've been interested in stereo photography since I got my first
> View-Master, probably 40 years ago, I've only been actively shooting stereo
> for the past six years.  In that time, I've tried (roughly in order):
>
> - Franka beam splitter
> - Stereo Realist 3.5
> - Pentax Stereo Adapter
> - Vivitar Q-dos lens
> - Stitz Stereo Adapter
> - Stereo Realist 2.8
> - Twin Ricoh Shotmaster II rig, electronically sync'ed
> - Discovery Channel Store 3D camera (approx. = Argus/Loreo)
> - FED B-O-Y
>
> I plan to add the Tri-Delta Prism adapter as soon as I can find/buy/make an
> adapter ring to fit a 52mm filter holder.  (I'm holding out a lot of hope
> for this, especially for possible use on a digital camera someday.)
>
> So, out of all of these, what am I taking to Disneyworld in a few
> weeks?  Possibly the Ricoh twin rig, but more likely the Realist 2.8.
>
> Why?  The Ricoh rig is the easiest to use, and has the highest rate of
> successful exposures, including night shots, etc.  However, the Realist is
> utterly reliable, and very easy to carry.  If I'm trotting around amusement
> parks all day, I want something I can just hang around my neck and have it
> handy when needed.
>
> -pd
>
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