[photo-3d] Re: Bit of humor on ebay (Nishika)

[mdrobb@xxxxxxx]

--- In photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Kersenbrock" <michaelk@xxxx> wrote:
> For the long version see:
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=418488450
> 
> The short version (or for those who don't want to or
> can't go visit that URL) is that:
> 
> "Nishika is and always has been the leader in 3D cameras.....


Yes, the Nishika is a goofy looking camera that originally sold for an OUTRAGEOUS price.  But I believe an argument could be made that the camera does have some value.  I have hooked two people on stereo-photography by purchasing a Nishika for $20 at a local pawn shop (and removing the lead weight), loading it with a roll of 100 ASA film, giving them a couple dozen slide in half frame mounts and a "steal the light" plastic viewer.  Total cost was under $40.  The results were sufficient enough that they then bought a Realist camera and viewer on their own. 

So for those people lurking on this list that aren't sure if they want to spend $200 plus on a "real" stereo camera and viewer, I say if you can find a Nishika for $20, it may be cheap enough for you to give stereo photography a try!

Marc in New Mexico
mdrobb@xxxxxxx