[photo-3d] Re: Nimslo ramblings

["Jim Harp" <matmail2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> This will probably start a bit of a war, but which of these 2 
>cameras are considered the "better" camera - reader to supply their 
>definition of better

It won't exactly be the mother of all 3D wars...  I've never seen it 
argued that the Nimslo with its excellent glass lenses and 
autoexposure isn't a superior camera to the Nishika.  My 
understanding is that the Nishika was essentially a multi-level 
marketing scam, complete with a lead weight and simulated LCD.  I'd 
still probably grab one for $30 though. --

markaren@xxxx wrote:
> New affordable service available offering precision slide mounting 
>in Spicer cardboard mounts.
...> Please do not send Nimslo or Nishika images as the height of 
>these images require RBT mounts, and will not fill the apertures of 
4p spicer mounts. 

Are you sure about that?  I've mounted dozens of Nimslo images in 4P 
Spicer mounts, and while there isn't a lot of vertical leeway I 
haven't had a problem with the image not filling the mount.  I also 
use the space in between the Spicer's apertures to save the Nimlo's 
two middle images for future lenticular printing options.  I just got 
back my first roll of ProviaF400 shot in my Nimslo.  Before anyone 
throws out one of these cameras or hacks them apart for the lenses 
I'd suggest trying a roll. I was especially happy with the warm even 
lighting of the indoor flash shots.  At the 400 setting the camera is 
able to use smaller apertures and faster shutter speeds, and the 
images are sharp with negligible grain.  Jim Harp