Re: [photo-3d] Viewer Review - 6 - Final thoughts

[Ernie Rairdin <ernie@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I used ONE slide to compare the Ekeren viewers at Mesa and
came to this conclusion. The viewer that I thought provided
the best competition for the 5XR was the Ekeren Slim 6X.
This viewer came closer to providing the WOW that the medium
format folks talk about and had individually focusing
lenses. The only downside was that I have large thumbs and
fingers and had trouble removing the slide after viewing
with the Slim 6X and the 5XR.  My final decision was the
same as George as I also purchased the 5XR. With the 7 perf
RBT slides and the Ekeren 5XR viewer it makes me wonder if I
should start shooting more slides and fewer prints.  Jon
Golden's Euro friends  tend to spend all their design time
on slide related equipment and ignore us print shooters.
It's a good thing we have Alan.

Ernie Rairdin

"Dr. George A. Themelis" wrote:

> --- CHAPTER 6:  FINAL THOUGHTS
>
>
> Attend the next NSA convention (Buffalo NY) and bring
> with you ONE good stereo slide (any format) and your
> current viewer.  Use all available viewers to view
> this ONE slide.  Make comparisons and draw conclusions.
> Look at all the aspects of the viewer:  Optical
> quality, handling, price.  It would be up to you to
> draw the conclusion.
>
> I insist in using the same ONE stereo slide for the
> comparison because our opinion of a specific viewer
> is affected by the image seen through this viewer
> and if this image is not top-notch or well-mounted,
> then this will reflect unfavorably on the viewer.
>
> That's all I had to say.  I am happy I found what
> appears to be the "ideal" viewer for me.  If I had
> more friends, I would look into one of these Rotary
> Ekeren viewers :) but it looks like an RBT projector
> is my next "special treat" ehhhhrrr I mean "investment"!
>
> Thanks for reading and ... good luck!
>
> George Themelis