[photo-3d] Re: Loreo/beamsplitters, etc.

[King3ddd@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 00-11-29 16:23:47 EST, Jim Harp Writes:

<< I would be happy to own a camera with the Loreo's basic design but
 better optics and some aperture and exposure control.  Beyond painting all
 those reflective surfaces, has anyone found other hacks that improve the
 image quality from Loreos?  Would better mirrors make a difference?  I've
 also been wondering if anyone would bring up beamsplitters as an alternative
 for 3D beginners who already have SLRs and some photographic knowledge. >>

Last evening I was talking to Gary Schacker and Jim Harp must have been 
listening in because he touched on our exact conversation!  I was talking to 
Gary about the Loreo thread and said that for about $125.00 or so the 
necessary improvements could be made to the Loreo system (lenses, mirrors, 
etc.) so that it would produce high quality results.  Gary suggested that a 
beamsplitter would acomplish that goal of high quality prints which could be 
viewed immediately.  I agreed that a beamsplitter (any brand) would be far 
better than a Loreo.  Anyone could get a decent SLR at a camera show for 
under $100.  A beamsplitter like the Franka or Stitz or a used Pentax could 
be found for another $30.00 - $75.00.  And there you have it - high quality 
3D for the beginner, or for the advanced photographer for that matter.  And 
you would not be limited to prints.  So forget the Loreo (unless improvements 
are made), get to the next camera show for a used SLR, go to your favorite 3D 
dealer or to eBay for a beamsplitter, and get bitten by the 3D bug!
Sheldon Aronowitz