[photo-3d] Beginner's questions

["Paul Young" <paul.young@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A couple of (several) jargon (and otherwise) questions from a 
beginning photographer/3D photographer:

What are "RBT" mounts?
What does the acronym "SLR" stand for?

Stereo Realist question:

How does the "Hot Shoe" flash attachment work on a Stereo Realist?  

I've heard many instances of using an electronic flash with a 
Realist.  How is the electronic flash triggered from this "HotShoe"?

Any light box recommendations (style, size) for use in mounting 
slides?

How about tweezers for handling chips? Do you use them? Any 
particular kind more practical?

How about a magnifier for looking at the slides... necessary, 
recommended, don't bother?

I just ordered some "heat seal" cardboard mounts from Reel3D. Good, 
Bad, Ugly? Heat seal 'em, or just tape 'em in?

That's all for now. I'm sure I'll have more. Awaiting the arrival of 
DrT's Realist book. I just shot my first roll of film (FUJI Sensia 
100) with the Realist I bought off ebay (paid the high end of market 
value for an early 3.5 with Ilex lenses). I'm still figuring out 
aperture size and speed settings. Snaps I took inside all turned out 
too dark, outside shots look OK.  Also trying to get to a point where 
I have what I need for a bit... this stuff is starting to get 
expensive.  I have my camera (Realist), viewer (Red Button), some 
mounts and a mounting gauge on their way to me.  Need? Lightbox, 
magnifier, and what else... maybe a flash eventually.  Would 
appreciate any feedback you feel up to offering.

Thanks,
Paul Young