Re: [photo-3d] Any suggestions for me?

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <drt-3d@xxxxxxx>]

Michael Galazin wrote:

> Of course, since you want to work up to macro, maybe you want to go all the
> way and buy an RBT. :)  (I know I would if I had about $4,000 lying around.)

I hear this comment, about money lying around, quite often...

Everything is relative and a matter of priorities.  I think most
people would not buy an RBT camera because they cannot
justify the expense.  The last 10 years I have spent easily
$6000 on computer equipment that now are obsolete.  Over
$30000 on cars that are heading for the junkyard.  Thousands
of dollars in family trips to Greece that now exist only as memories 
(and stereo slides!)   If you enjoy stereo photography,
an RBT camera might become a priority and you don't need
to have money lying around, only put it in your list of priorities.

Back in 1988 when I got started, a $100 Realist 3.5,
a $60 red button viewer and a $300 TDC stereo projector
were also big deals for a graduate student with a pregnant
wife.  And so was the trip to Cincinnati for the 1988 NSA
convention.  Needless to say, these were decisions I do
not regret today.

After 10 years of a Realist camera I felt I was ready for
an RBT S1 and now I can say that this was one of the best
3d investments I have made.  The RBT 101 projector that
I just got is turning out to be the second best investment.

One thing I like to stress to people (like my wife :)) is
that the purchase of stereo equipment and collectibles
is an investment.  Most likely, your RBT camera will
retain its value.  With the Internet today (sell-3d, ebay,
etc.) people can sell their personal belongings much
easier than ever.  If you are lucky, you might even make
a good profit from your investments.  

I have heard people say things like "I wish I had discovered
stereo 20 years ago when I went to the trip to Antarctica or
when my children were young or when my eyesight was
better".  I have never heard anyone say that they regret 
buying a Realist, a red button viewer, an RBT camera, or
taking too many stereo pictures!  The best time to get
started in stereo is TODAY!  Do it now while you are 
still young (relatively speaking :)) and excited about it!    
Don't postpone it!

This was my motivational speech for the week!

Have a nice day everyone!

George Themelis



 

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