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Re: [photo-3d] First 3D roll


  • From: Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: [photo-3d] First 3D roll
  • Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:25:38 -0400

At 12:48 PM 8/15/2000, George Themelis wrote:
>As Ron said, a simple cutter will simplify and speed
>the process of cutting the film.  I use a friction cutter
>which is nice and flexible.  The Realist cutter has a
>fixed sprocket but it will not advance the film
>just the right length as Ron said... You still have
>to advance the film yourself.  The sprocket will
>make sure that you are cutting the film between two
>perforations.  I prefer the friction cutter since I am
>mounting slides in all different formats.

Could you explain what a "friction" cutter is?  I have an inexpensive Hama 
lighted cutter which seemed to work well.  However, I was basically 
advancing and positioning the film by eye/hand.

Thanks,

-pd

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