[photo-3d] Re: Best mounting instructions for complete novice?

["John Goodman" <jgood@xxxxxxxx>]

Peter Davis wrote:

> I'd also like to find some info on the RBT jig method, since
> that seems to be a popular technique. 

Try (sound of my own horn blowing...)  :>)

http://www.3-dviews.com/stereoxtra-1/mountingjig.html

The images are a bit large in terms of bytes, but should 
automatically resize to fit your browser window (thanks to a tip 
I learned here).

In my (not so long) experience, the benefits of using a "SAM" 
setup simply cannot be overemphasized. "SAM" = stereo active 
mounting (?), meaning that you see the stereo window and 
how its apparent position changes *in real time* as you move 
the chips closer together or further apart. With practice, it 
becomes a joy to set the window *exactly* where you want it, 
where other people will enjoy seeing it too.

A "SAM" system doesn't have to be fancy. There are two Peak 
(Japanese company name) stereo magnifiers, both of which 
have adjustable interocular spacing, are durably made, and 
should cost less than $30. The simple lenses are 4X or 2X. I use 
the 4X for the "SAM" thing and the 2X for previewing pairs in 
translucent sorting boxes. Other lens pairs or hand viewer parts 
could be used with equal or better results I'm sure.

HTH

jeg

P.S.  Peter, are you still looking for a nice Belplasca?  :>)

 

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