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Re: [photo-3d] Slip-in mounts?


  • From: pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: [photo-3d] Slip-in mounts?
  • Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:48:54 -0500

David W. Kesner writes:
> Peter Davis writes:
> 
> > Is there a current source for 5-perf (Realist format) slip-in mounts?
> 
> Please, I beg of you - do not use those cheaply made, ugly, 
> poor excuse for a mount. Your images deserve better. Try the 
> Spicer precision cardboard mount at $10.00 per 100. You can 
> get 5p normal, 5p reduced height, and 5p close-up.

Well, I'm game to try them.  I've only ever used slip-ins or RBT
mounts.  The RBTs are very nice, of course, but they're a bit too
expensive and a bit too thick for everyday use.

> Lastly I will personally guide you through the alignment and 
> mounting process with an illustrated guide and all the help 
> you require.

Ok, I'm game.  How are you going to do this?  Do you have a Web site
somewhere with mounting information?

> Just please don't be drawn to the dark side of mounting by 
> taking the easy way out - you might as well send your images 
> to Kodak *{;-)

I've BEEN using Kodak for the past 6 1/2 years, but they price,
slowness and sloppiness have all gone beyond my tolerance.  Plus, I'd
like to try some other films, like Agfa Scala, etc.

Thanks,

-pd



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