and
Viewmaster format slides (I have 3D projectors for both types of
slides). Unfortunately this is one hobby that's really suffered in recent
years.
Why? It can't be that hard to get the materials.
-tony
I meant my participation in the hobby, the big problem with hobby is
obtaining camera's and projectors. The bulk of the equipment in use
was built in the 50's. Thankfully there are enough people using the
Yes, but well-made photographic equipment doesn't really wear out, so the
old stuff can still be repaired and used.
equipment still that you can still get mounts (realist
format at
least, I think ViewMaster mounts might be getting rare) and projector
bulbs. I was finally able to get a Realist format projector just
Is there anything particuarly odd about the bulbs? Projector bulbs in
general are not that hard to find.
before Christmas, it's taken me over 15 years of
keeping an eye out
for one available locally.
Of course if you can afford it you can get custom made camera's made
out of twin modern 35mm camera's. They take the two camera bodies
Why on earth would you want to use modern cameras???
There have been several adapters made to take 2 normal camera boddies.
CZJ made one that takes 2 Werra cameras (that's one Werra accessory I've
not found yet). And of course there were those sliding devices where you
take 2 pictures with a single camera, moving it between exposures. Only
works for static subjects. Or the prism attachements that fit on the
front of the lens and take the 2 images on a single 35mm frame.
The Russians made a thing called a Sputnik. A _triple_ lens reflex
camera. 2 taking lenses coupled to a viewing lens. Took 6 sterao pairs on
a 120 roll film. I've never seen one at a sensible price, though.
-tony