Re: [photo-3d] stereo rig camera

[pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I'm sorry, but I didn't see any attached photographs.  Can you upload
them to the "Files" section for this list?

Also, is this twinning something you would consider doing
commercially?  Would you sell twinned pairs of Yashicas?


Thanks,
-pd



Andrei writes:
> Thank you for your interest.
> 
> I used standard approach for twinning such cameras.  I opened them; put
> synchronization wires (six in each camera) for shutter release button,
> self-timer button, and picture-taking mode button.  Plus, I connected
> batteries in parallel, just in case.  Without Yashica customer service
> cooperation it was impossible to do that.  I really appreciate, that they
> sell Repair Manual to me.
> 
> I used standard 9 pin micro-connectors, which I mount outside the cameras,
> as you can see on attached photographs.  I built special extending cable.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Andrei
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 1:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [photo-3d] stereo rig camera
> 
> 
> >
> > What are the "build in micro-connectors"?  Does this mean it's
> > possible to synchronize a pair of these electronically without opening
> > up the camera?  What kind of cable/connection do you need?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -pd
> >
> >
> > Andrei writes:
> > >
> > > Finally I build my new stereo rig camera.  I run six or eight rolls
> > > of different film throughout that camera and got simply astonishing
> > > results.  Depth of field, sharpness and color reproduction are
> > > grate, thanks for ultra sharp Carl Zeiss lens.  It's work grate for
> > > any subject or foreground farther than 1 meter (3 foot) from the
> > > camera (with current side by side mount).  But it not all.  Two
> > > cameras electrically connected via two build in micro-connectors.
> > > Those micro-connectors give an additional freedom in chousing
> > > desirable base and camera position, when I use extending cable.
> > >
> > > Are you intrigued what cameras were used for the project?  I used
> > > just two weatherproof Yashica T4 Super.  Unfortunately these cameras
> > > are fully automatic L, but small, light, and easy to deal with.
> > > Plus, the results were so good that I decided to share that news
> > > with you.
> >
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> >
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 

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