Re: [photo-3d] VM Camera

[Paul Talbot <list_post@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ron Beck wrote:

> Can anyone tell me how the flash contact on the VM Personal camera
> works?  I'm assuming a center contact and side contact.  I thought I'd
> read something about it previously on the list but I can't seem to find
> it.
> 
> I'd really like to try  to build some sort of adapter so I can take
> strobe shots at the State Fair next week.  Otherwise I'll be pretty much
> limited to outdoor shots.

I've never worked with any VM cameras, so I'm not sure about this.
But, at the risk of beginning to sound like a broken record, try
that overlooked resource, the RMM 3D Encyclopedia compiled by Joel
Alpers.  It's at http://www.rmm3d.com/3d.encyclopedia/index.html
If you follow the link for Stereo Camera Repairs and Modifications,
you can work your way to "Adapting a View Master for electronic flash" 
at http://www.rmm3d.com/3d.encyclopedia/repairs/viewmaster/strobe.html

I received a note recently from Bob Stern that he'd read the above
info long ago, and letting me know about his:

| VM flash hack.  It's a different approach, really easy and uses
| original VM flash equipment.  It's located at:
| http://www.geocities.com/vienna/1059/flash.html

Bob kindly gave permission to include his approach in the 3D
Encyclopedia, but I haven't had a chance to incorporate the
files into the rmm web site yet.

Hope this helps.

Paul Talbot