Re: [photo-3d] Re: OM1 twins

[James Hewitt <grafxman00@xxxxxxxx>]

I remember reading somewhere once that it is also possible to use a
modified air release to achieve the same result. Just buy two identical
models and insert a "Y" in the airline. The plastic "Y" fitting should be
available at any automotive supply shop.

At 10:53 AM 12/3/00 -0000, you wrote:
>--- In photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx, JohnLadd2@xxxx wrote:
>> Thanks to all of you who responded to my request for info on 
>twinning OM1s.  
>> The winder option hadn't even occured to me but since I already 
>have one 
>> winder it seems like a very feasible way to go.  I'm always 
>impressed with 
>> the level of innovation that's on display in this group.
>> John Ladd
>> Burbank, CA
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>Another possible way to pair a couple of OM-1's is to do
>it mechanically through the double cable release (I think
>Reel 3D still sells it).  It can be tricky to get the two
>shutters to fire simultaneously.  But the way I get there
>is to freeview a TV screen, preferably showing a white or
>at least neutral screen through both camera lenses at the
>same time with the camera backs open.  The object here is to use
>a fast enough shutter speed so that you don't quite get a
>full-screen image. It doesn't matter which part of the
>screen has the dark blanking, what's important is that both
>views be the same.  Also, once you've adjusted the two cables
>to match exact exposure timing, you must keep the cables
>routed in the same path so the effective lengths can't vary.
>You really can mechanically fine-tune your exposures this way.
>Wes
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