Stereoscopic (or 3-D) photography is not new. The stereoscope (the viewer) was invented in 1838, and the first 2-lensed stereo camera was built in 1858. Commercially made 3-D cameras were popular in the 1920′s and the 1950′s. During those periods hundreds of thousands of 3-D cameras were made, sold, and used. In the scheme of… [Continue Reading]

  Getting Started in 3-D Photography by David Starkman & Susan Pinsky Digital Projector Report by David Starkman Beginners Guide to Stereo Photo Maker by David Starkman Beginners Guide to Stereo Photo Maker Fuji-W1 by David Starkman Beginners Slide Scanning by David Starkman Beginners Digital Projection by David Starkman Tips for Newcomers to Stereo Photography… [Continue Reading]

by Philip Steinman I’ve put together some introductory information containing my recommendations for getting into 3D photography and learning more about it. Please share this with anyone who might be interested. (PDF version http://la3dclub.com/library/pdf/philip.pdf) I discovered 3D by seeing a 3D projected 35mm slide show (with polarized lenses) at the Southern California Stereo Club. They… [Continue Reading]