[photo-3d] Re: Loreo Thoughts

[Dot <alinodot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm glad this thread got started up because some of the other threads have
been way over my experience level.  So have to get in my point of view on
the Loreo as I'm one of the masses that may never advance to the Realist or
others.  The Loreo is great for beginners but a single lens camera fills my
needs better.  I purchased a Loreo a year ago and it's only had 3 rolls of
film through it.  I  like  taking close-up pictures so my camera of choice
is a single lens that will focus up to 18" away, something the Loreo won't
do but the Loreo is good for "moving subjects" - something one single lens
camera can't handle.  I also like the fact that I get a full print out of a
frame from a single lens camera so more detail is apparent.
  
All my stereos are made into prints as I like "free-viewing" them and don't
like having all that extra stuff required for viewing slide mounts.  I have
a couple thousand single image slides that I haven't looked at in over 20
years.  Since I "free-view" my images and place some of them on the web, I
don't worry an awful lot about making sure each image is level when I shoot
them (though I do try to keep them level) as I can do that adjustment with
basic photo imaging software and if  one pair is still slightly out of
alignment, I just tilt my head alittle - the eyes/brain adjust it from
there.
  
Of course, all my regular stereos are done with the "cha cha" method but
I've always called it "side-stepping" as that's what I have to do when I'm
shooting more distant objects.  Granted, I get some weird results when I've
side-stepped too far as I haven't made a science of trying to figure out how
far to move, but I can take more than 2 shots of an object and like the fact
that I can chose which pair of singles to use for the best results.  It's
also made me much more aware of everything within the frame of the shot and
how just a few inches changes the position of everything within the frame. 
Watching that change on the main subject of my photo while side-stepping is
usually how I figure out just how much movement is needed for the shot.
  
I also have to admit. I'm one of those that like point and shoot cameras. 
I've never liked to fiddle with f-stops, etc, preferring to use the "magic"
available on many of the newer cameras so that leaves the Realist and other
stereo cameras out of my list of wants.  
    
Someday, I may make George's slide bar but for now I enjoy the convenience
of only one piece of equipment to travel around with - the camera - or make
that two - the Loreo, too.
   
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