The "3D" thread

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

10cm? That's a BIG front element!

SonicScot · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject:

I had to check Embarassed

my eyes are a little under 6cm apart. Shocked

iangreenhalgh1 · Expire: 2014-01-07

Yes, front element.

10cm isn't so big on a large format.

SonicScot · Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:54 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if I posted this shot in this thread before but I think it's a good example of 'pop'.
I was looking for a new cover photo for my Google+ account and this Gyr Falcon stood out, literally.
Taken with a Zeiss 135/3.5

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kds315* · Expire: 2021-03-09

Amazing Gary!

ForenSeil · Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 2726 Location: Kiel, Germany.

iangreenhalgh1 · Expire: 2014-01-07

The size of the entrance pupil and microcontrast are two separate issues. The reason why a large entrance pupil gives a 3D effect is because it's wider than the distance between the human eyes so in comparison to our vision it can 'see' around the sides of objects.

Even the best 35mm and digital shots with the best T* lenses can't compete with 100 year old large format images for 3D pop, that is only partly due to microcontrast.

Look at some old 8x10 plates, there is where you will find the most incredible 3D pop.

This is a poor example, but you can still see the effect, look at the two boys standing up, how they have a dimensionality:

Or look at the great feeling of depth in this shot:

This one has great depth and dimension too:

I can't find the example I was hoping to show, of a policeman and motorcyle in washington in the 1920s, it had jaw dropping pop. Here's a couple that have the same effect but less pronounced:

iangreenhalgh1 · Expire: 2014-01-07

I found it, check this out for 'pop':

SonicScot · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:17 am Post subject:

Is it me? I can't see any of your images there Ian. Sad

SonicScot · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:22 am Post subject:

iangreenhalgh1 · Expire: 2014-01-07

Not sure what's going on with the images, here's the last one of the policeman again, I uploaded it from my computer this time instead of linking from shorpy.com:

SonicScot · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:16 pm Post subject:

That's better, he really does pop there. Very Happy

iangreenhalgh1 · Expire: 2014-01-07

Large format is where the real pop is to be found, that picture is 1923 so an uncoated lens.

metallaro1980 · Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 10:18 pm Post subject:

3d?

metallaro1980 · Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:10 am Post subject:

the first with Canon 100mm f/2

Canon 100mm f/2

it is very difficult to take 3d shots with Canon lens!

Pancolart · Expire: 2013-11-18

Konica 1.2/57mm and NEX-C3. Brina is the girl. With permission of mom Mateja. No editing but resize:

Yann E. · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject:

It may just be me, but I find a lot of pop to this one.

Taken with Contax-Zeiss S-Planar 4/100 on Sony Alpha 850

philslizzy · Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 4745 Location: Cheshire, England

First time I've seen this thread, so I'm commenting on the photos on the first page. I see photos that use shallow depth of field to isolate the subject. On the first photo I see a box advertising something annoyingly in the foreground of what would be a pleasant street scene.

Not 3d by any means. A flat plane in focus doesnt make 3d. The apearance of solidity and roundness of the subject makes 3d. Not its separation from the background.

Poilu said "maybe its just in my head"

I think its all in the head. But not mine.

RSalles · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:55 am Post subject:

Pancolart · Expire: 2013-11-18

Thank you Renato. I have many photos from this autumn series with Konica 1.2/57mm but i find it hard to separate not good from good ones.
Once done i'll publish in its own topic. At least with this photo i was sure (in my head Wink

) it's 3D

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