Re: [photo-3d] Re: VM Camera

[Ron Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxx>]

Yes, I've seen this.  It's a great idea, however, it's also more than I
paid for the camera.  So, I was hoping to kludge something together. 
Still, it is an option so I'll keep it in the back of my mind.

Thanks,
Ron

charles.barnard@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Or, if you don't mind spending some dough, 3dstereo.com has this
> nifty little adapter:
> 
> http://www.3dstereo.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/p-
> sdf-vm1.html?L+scstore+kztn2427+972271874
> 
> I have one, and it works like a charm.
> 
> -Charles
> 
> --- In photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx, Paul Talbot <list_post@xxxx> wrote:
> > 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