Re: [photo-3d] Which RBT?

[pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

David W. Kesner writes:
> Peter Davis asks:
> 
> > 2) Auto-everything: exposure, focus, DX-sensing, etc.
> 
> There is only one stereo camera that has auto focus (and all 
> the other qualities) and that is the RBT S1 - so I guess you 
> answered your own question. Your only choice is the 59mm or 
> 45mm stereo base.

Unfortunately, the S1 conflicts with one of my other goals, which is
to have on-film frame spacing that matches standard 35mm slides, so I
can have the results commercially mounted in 2x2s.

Also, I think the 59mm spacing of the S1 is a problem for me.  My IPD
is about 69mm, according to my optometrist, so 59 would probably look
pretty hypo-stereo to me.

> If you want to drop the auto focus requirement I would highly 
> recommend the X3. It is the only one with TTL flash metering. 
> A great time and film saver - especially if you want to later 
> add the macro unit. This is the one that I own and I couldn't 
> be more happy. I have yet to have any problems with it - even 
> after many grueling cave trips and winter snow shoe trips.

On the 3d-concepts site, the X2V2 looks pretty good.  It lacks
auto-focus, but seems to have everything else.  What is the X3?  That
and the X4 are mentioned on Jon's site, but no details are given.

> If you want more personal opinion from me just ask.

Yes, I'd love a personal opinion.

Thanks very much,

-pd

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