[photo-3d] Re: Medium format viewer

[David Motz <david.motz@xxxxxxx>]

>Now to qualify all this - a good 35mm can be significantly
>better that a bad MF. A Realist can take excellent images
>equal to or better than an RBT. It is all relative and depends
>on so many factors.

I just have to say AMEN to that!  Having only seen my own pathetic MF 
images taken with a Sputnik, my sharp Realist images are a giant step up...

 >I guess then the next question to ask is this:  "Since MF
 >is so much better than 35mm, why doen't every one and
 >they uncle jump into MF stereo?"

I jumped in for a spud and a good viewer too, and just as quickly jumped 
out.  Personally I would probably go to the expense of having my camera 
adjusted, or get a better one but I've found several problems:  I find 
mounting them to be a nightmare.  I'm way too spoiled by RBT jigs and 
Spicer mounts to settle with futzing around with larger pieces of film 
trying to get them precisely aligned.

Also, I don't like the fact that I can't project them.  I know that the 
best viewing experience is with a good hand viewer, but I have a tremendous 
amount of fun inviting friends over to project my vacation slides. Too bad 
MF mounts won't fit in my TDC.  :-(

I think I got lucky in that my first Realist takes razor sharp 
photos.  It's also a system that allows easy, precise mounting, 
convenience, and the availability of high quality hand viewers and 
affordable projectors.  That's a package that's hard to beat at any price.

David



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