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

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

John A. Rupkalvis wrote:
> 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.
> 

The Internet definitely started my interest in stereo photography.  I
stumbled on this mailing list a little over three and a half years
ago, just before I got married and went to Ireland for our honeymoon.
The low price and (then) easy availability of the Lubitel 166U got me
start in MF stereo.  I wouldn't have started in 35mm stereo because it
would have been much more expensive (buy a second K-1000 or a 1950's
camera for more than the twin Lubitel setup cost) and I hadn't used
35mm for several years at that point (I had been shooting lots of 4x5
and got the first Lubitel to avoid the 4x5 transportation problem on
my honeymoon).

In the last year there has been a definite upswing in the public's
recognition of stereo photography.  Recently people who have seen me
out with my cameras automatically know I'm shooting stereo without my
explaining it to them.  I think this is probably due to the Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.  Hopefully the Olympics issue will
continue this trend.

> 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.
> 

With the (hopeful) success of the Sports Illustrated 3D issues I think
marketing people will realize that 3D is a gimmick that gets people's
attention.

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