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Ever tried Stereoscopic Photography?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:10 pm    Post subject: Ever tried Stereoscopic Photography? Reply with quote

I've sorely needed a diversion since I lost my great-uncle and a couple
of weeks later losing a fantastic friend from my church congregation.
So I decided to finally have a go at stereoscopic photography.

I've seen many examples of the stereoscopic technique, and was always
fascinated with it, but I never bothered to try until just recently.
These are quick sample tests done from close range at home, but I'm
really looking forward to trying it out on subjects out in the field.
I think I'm really hooked on the whole thing now. Wink

Below are my very first two attempts.
The idea is that you go cross-eyed until the two images merge in your
sight to form a fully 3-D image. When done correctly, you'll actually
see 3 images, but the center one will combine in your focus to form
the 3-D image. Keep your face about 2 feet from your monitor, go
cross-eyed, bring the number of images in sight to 3, and concentrate
on locking focus with the middle image. Not everyone can see it, but
if/when you do, it's really amazing!













PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Superbly done, thanks for sharing! Fortunately I'm able to adjust my eyes very quickly, so 3D at most distances is not a problem for me. Now I'd like some 3D shots of outside subjects, but that's a lot harder of course.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very good pairs.

I use a slide attachment on my tripod for pairs with my DSLR's and also I use a Stereo Realist 35mm.

A simple, cheap tool that makes outside work a lot simpler is one of those cubes of translucent yellow plastic with three levels inside. They simply slide into your external flash holder. Usually they are $10US or less on the bay

The Stereo Realist can be reconditioned by this fellow. He has been around for many years and the price is reasonable for what he does.

http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/catalog/services/RealRepair.htm


PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Works well for me (crosseyed, but not parallel)!


PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kds315* wrote:
Works well for me (crosseyed, but not parallel)!
And I haven't yet found any clear explanation of the difference, so I really don't know how to evaluate said difference or even apply it. I only know that crosseyed viewing works best for me. Wink


PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The parallel way is said to be more relaxing for the eyes I have been told.

How would that be done for live (= moving) subjects/objects? Mirror system? Two cameras/lenses?


PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Last time I did 3D was on film years ago. Pretty fun stuff.

Now I'm not sure why, maybe my eyes were switched at birth, but the only way for your pics to work is if I take it into PS and switch the left with the right and cross my eyes. Then it looks awesome.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice but the kid is going to shoot his eye out, and maybe mine too!

Jules


PostPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's amazing!

MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Notice how the combined 3D image is sharper than either image.
Thanks for showing
bb2


PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

beachboy2 wrote:
Notice how the combined 3D image is sharper than either image.


Indeed, that's because our brain is literally "averaging" the two pictures. Two ISO 1600 shots combined into one will show more detail too.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

martinsmith99 wrote:
That's amazing!
Thanks, Martin.

martinsmith99 wrote:
MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be sure to add moar soon, as I'm captivated by this technique.
Some good stuff should be forthcoming rather soon...



lulalake wrote:
the kid is going to shoot his eye out, and maybe mine too!
Nah, Ralphie only did that in the movie. Very Happy


PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Two more from today's museum outing:









PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

greg wrote:
The Stereo Realist can be reconditioned by this fellow. He has been around for many years and the price is reasonable for what he does.

http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/catalog/services/RealRepair.htm


greg - I tried your link, but I get a message from AT&T Worldnet Personal Web Pages telling me that the content is blocked...


PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scheimpflug wrote:
greg wrote:
The Stereo Realist can be reconditioned by this fellow. He has been around for many years and the price is reasonable for what he does.

http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/catalog/services/RealRepair.htm


greg - I tried your link, but I get a message from AT&T Worldnet Personal Web Pages telling me that the content is blocked...
Strange...

I tried it also, and saw the same 'Blocked' message.
It was not so when it was first posted here.