Other collecting activities?

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sat Apr 17 22:24:51 2004

>
> > > 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
Received on Sat Apr 17 2004 - 22:24:51 BST