Re: [photo-3d] New Zealand set (was: copying viewcards)

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

One hint:  Stereo cards often are curved. Flattening them by pressing them
under a heavy glass can improve results.  Be careful with reflections, check
for glare by looking at the ground glass image, and move the copy lights as
necessary (a 45 degree angle aimed at the far corners of the print is
usually best).   If glare is still a problem consider using polarizing
filters on the copy lights and the lens.  You may find that this helps the
gamma (contrast slope) as well, giving a more accurate reproduction.

JR

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. George A. Themelis" <drt-3d@xxxxxxx>
To: <photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [photo-3d] New Zealand set (was: copying viewcards)


> >The set was self-published by
> > grandad, not by any of the known makers.
>
> OK, then I was wrong... It must have been an Australia
> U&U set that was auctioned (rare as hen's teeth).
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> > But I still need to have my questions about copying answered by
> > someone knowledgeable.
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> I am afraid my experience does not go beyond copying in
> 35mm film.
>
> Wishing you best of luck,
>
> George
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