[photo-3d] Mailing lists??? HELP!!! UPDATE...

["Dan Shelley" <dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to everyone who responded. Here is the list of 20 3D related e-mail
lists I have compiled: (NOTE - I know there are reasons for sub-lists [I OWN
ONE MYSELF] but isn't 20 lists too much? Is it time to close out the ones
that don't get used any more (or much) and bring them back to P3D? Just a
question...)

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* Photo 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/photo-3d - This list is for
discussion of true stereoscopic images. Computer generated image creation
discussion is permitted, as long as it results in true (two eyed) depth
representation. General topics of discussion include cameras, stereoview
collecting/creation, stereoscopic displays, uses of true stereo imagery, and
so forth. This list currently has 532 members.

* Sell 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/sell-3d - This list is for
buy/sell/swap of 3D photographic items. "Commercial" ads and notifications
are permitted here. This list should be used to offer items rather than the
main photo-3d list. This list currently has 381 members.

* Stereo Digital 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/sd-3d - This list is for
computer specific discussions of true 3D images. Please place highly
technical computer issues here rather than the main photo-3d list. This list
currently has 124 members.

* Tech 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/tech-3d - The tech-3d mailing list
carries heavily technical discussions (optics, formulae, etc) of true 3D
photographic imaging, usually math intensive. This list currently has 185
members.

* Print 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/Print-3D - Discussion list
dedicated to topics related to the making of stereoviews - not slides. This
list currently has 106 members.

* 3rd APEC - http://www.egroups.com/group/3rdAPEC - Mailing list for members
(and previous members who may participate again) of the 3rd incarnation of
the Amateur Photographic Exchange Club who create and exchange their own 3D
(stereoscopic) stereocards. This list currently has 37 members.

* Stereoscopic Society of America -
http://www.egroups.com/group/StereoscopicSocietyofAmerica - This list has
been set up to help members of the Stereoscopic Society of America (SSA) to
communicate easily with each other. SSA is affiliated with NSA and
membership in NSA is required to be a member of SSA. Annual SSA membership
is $10. Write to Shab Levy (Shab Levy, 6320 SW 34 Ave, Portland, OR 97201)
or click shab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx for further details. This list is open to
members and non members alike, who need to communicate quickly and
efficiently with other subscribers to the list. SSA is a non-profit
organization, allowing its members to circulate their stereo images through
postal folios. This list currently has 87 members.

* 3D Salon - http://www.egroups.com/group/3Dsalon - The objective of the
list is "to promote and encourage participation in stereo image
exhibitions". Examples of postings that are acceptable:

1. Reminders of deadlines of Stereo Salons.
2. Posting of 3d salon results or web references where results can be found.
3. Details and encouragement on how to start a stereo salon.
4. Advice and feedback from organizers of stereo salons
5. Eyewitness reports from PSA Salon showings Words of wisdom from judges
6. Questions and answers on topics related to stereo salons.

Discussions on stereo techniques are not really appropriate as there is
another discussion list devoted to these issues (photo-3d) unless if they
are related to stereo exhibitions. This list currently has 81 members.

* 3D Viewmaster - http://www.egroups.com/group/ViewMaster - This list is
dedicated to the discussion of View-Master and other 3-D Stereo subjects. If
you are a avid collector or are even remotely interested in View-Master,
please join this group. Please feel free to contact vmmasell@xxxxxxxxx for
more info about joining this list or about View-Master history in general.
We have weekly chat discussions on Thursdays from 8-9:30 p.m. EST. New
collectors and old will benefit from this group. Also, if you are interested
in the subject of 3-D in general we invite you to consider joining the NSA
(www.stereoview.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our
3-D heritage. This list currently has 129 members.

* 3D-Glamourphoto - http://www.egroups.com/group/3D-Glamourphoto - This is a
forum to discuss the techniques and methods for producing 3D "stereographic"
photos and videos of an artistic, adult, erotic, or glamour nature.

Photographers and videographers can swap tips and discuss other issues
related to the use of stereophotography in the fashion, glamour, artistic
nude, erotic, or adult marketplace. The focus of this forum is on technique
and methods discussion - portfolio exchanges are welcome.

Models and photographers may post example images and the like. This list
currently has 155 members.

* 3D-StereoviewXchange - http://www.egroups.com/group/3D-StereoviewXchange -
This group is a digital 3D photo exchange. On the first and fifteenth of
each month, members are required to post original stereoviews. The First
Series is freeform while the Fifteenth Series may be freeform, assigned
theme, or sequence as announced each month.

Images may be in *.jpg or *.jps format (the latter is preferred). Try to
keep the image within 300K.

Feel free to discuss images. If we get enough members, we will use the
Egroups Polling function to vote for winning images each month for a Peer
Award.

Members of this group should be at least 18 years of age as some images may
have Nudity and Adult content. This list currently has 55 members.

* Macro 3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/macro3d - This list is for
discussing all topics related to macro stereo photography. This includes any
camera set up from single SLR to RBT, DeWijs, and Ekeren attachments to SEM
and light microscopes. Members are encouraged to post images in the files
section to share with the group. This list currently has 85 members.

* Cascade Stereoscopic Club - http://www.egroups.com/group/Cascade-SC - for
people who are interested in stereo 3d photography. Its primary focus is loc
alized to Portland Oregon and the surrounding areas -- however the list is
open to anyone with interest in 3D photography!

Topics include discussion of general stereo photography, technology,
announcement of local events, places begging to be photographed,
announcements of camera related events, as well as anything else of possible
interest to stereo photographers. This list currently has 32 members.

* The Victorian 3D Society - http://www.egroups.com/group/v3d - A club based
in Melbourne, Australia that brings together people interested in
stereoscopic (3D) photography. This list is primarily for communication of
club-based information between members. This list currently has 11 members.

* ISU3D - http://www.egroups.com/group/ISU3D - This forum is primarily for
ISU members who wish to discuss events or issues related to the
International Stereoscopic Union (ISU) such as congresses, international
conventions, ISU related matters or any other aspect of stereoscopic
photography directly or indirectly related to the interests of ISU members.
The forum is open to anyone interested in the topic and you don't have to be
an ISU member in order to participate. However, if you wish to become a
member for only $20 a year and benefit from its many advantages, write to
shab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx This list currently has 4 members.

* Sydney Stereo Camera Club - http://www.egroups.com/group/sscclub - This is
a Sydney Stereo Camera Club Members Only List. E-Mail membership is US$10
per year. Visit the SSCC website at: http://www.sscc.asn.au/sscc/ for
further information.

The Sydney Stereo Camera Club Inc (SSCC) is devoted to stereo photography
and has a general interest in things 3D. The SSCC comenced in 1971. Its
members are active in most areas of 3D and are often developing new
equipment & techniques. The club meets 11 times a year and also holds
outings, and a Christmas Dinner. The club has a 20 page email and printed
newsletter (6 times per year) and each month meetings features a guest
speaker and club competition. Each year we host the Southern Cross
International Exhibition and participate in the PSA Interclub competition.
Assistance is available for members to enter international exhibitions and
salons. Copies of '3D Window', the club bulletin can be downloaded from the
file section of this list. Non members can download a sample club bulletin
from the Newsletter section of http://www.sscc.asn.au/sscc/  The SSCC is
hosting the 2001 ISU Congress. This list currently has 37 members.

* 3Dphoto - http://www.eGroups.com/group/3dphoto - The Stereo Club of
Southern California has it's own Email group to discuss stereo photography
and 3D events that are taking place in Southern California. This list
currently has 141 members.

* RBTS1 - RBTS1@xxxxxxxxxxx - Open to anyone but useful mainly to owners of
the RBT S1 stereo camera - to discuss issues related to it.

* Ohio Stereo Photographic Society (OSPS) -
http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/OSPS/ - To discuss issues related to the Ohio
Stereo Photographic Society (OSPS). Open only to OSPS members. Memberships
are available

* Medium Format List - MF3d.Forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - A list specifically for
those who shoot Medium Format stereo images (Sputnik, etc). To subscribe,
send a message to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe MF3D.Forum in the
body of the message and nothing in the subject line.

* New 3D Gear - New.3D.Film.Gear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - A list for those who have
new, or want to talk about new 3D gear? There are several RBT users here. To
subscribe, send a message to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe
New.3D.Film.Gear in the body of the message and nothing in the subject line.