[photo-3d] Hyper active

["Jim Harp" <matmail2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hyperstereo, on the other hand, presents us with a view that would 
> be impossible to see in any way other than through photography - 

Although you're correct in theory that a hyper image can present a 
view that would be impossible to see with the unaided eye, I usually 
prefer scenic views that are slightly hyper (as long as there isn't a 
tree branch at four feet.)  In real life we don't stand perfectly 
still while looking at things.  As we move our heads we get more 
information about the depth in a scene.  This information is even 
more pronounced when looking at scenery from a moving car.  Hyper 
images convey some of this increased depth, and thus might actually 
be a more natural way of reproducing some scenic views. I suggest 
experimenting a lot if you're shooting hypers.  You can "bracket" 
separation just as you bracket exposure.  You might be surprised at 
how different a scene looks with differing separations.  My favorite 
way to shoot hypers is with two synched 35mm SLRs, especially when I 
can freeze moving traffic or flying birds.  With non moving subjects 
any camera can producing stunning results.  Jim Harp