Re: [photo-3d] Re: Manufactured Broke

["John A. Rupkalvis" <stereoscope@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That is a very good question, but how can it be answered?

There are so many uses, that the reason why people shoot stereo vary widely.

Club membership (and participation) might be considered one guage, but not
necessarily.  Many people shoot stereo for their own use (or that of the
companies they work for), and are not necessarily associated with any group
activities.

Yet, after many years of apparently declining interest, there seems to be
somewhat of an increase today, possibly because of the publicity gained
through the internet.

Many of the people who have posted stereoscopic images on various sites have
been shooting stereo for many years, unbeknownst to others until these
postings.

Also, after many people in commerce and industry had looked down their
collective noses at what they considered a "gimmick", or at least only an
amateur avocation, they are now taking a new, much more respectful look.

Professionals (photographers, doctors, lawyers, scientists, etc.) are now
starting
to actually use stereo photography in their work.

How do you feel about this?   I for one would like to see more comments on
this subject:  Is this apparent upsurge significant?  Will it be lasting and
continue?

JR

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Kersenbrock" <michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [photo-3d] Re: Manufactured Broke


> "Dr. George A. Themelis" wrote:
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> > In the early 1970s there were no 300,000-500,000 people
> > shooting stereo!  My estimate would be a few thousands
> > at best.  After some initial peak, sales would level to
>
> How many shoot stereo now?  More or fewer than the 70's?
>
> Mike K.
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