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holmburgers · Aug 17, 2011

Don't shoot me, but wouldn't it be cheaper and equal or higher photographic quality to just get two Rolleiflexes on a stereo bar?

(yes)

But I agree, where's the fun in that!

tjaded · Aug 17, 2011

Stereo bar? Not sure what that is. I'm in the process of trying to build my own 120 stereo camera, but who knows when that will happen (if ever.) Foremost though, that camera is just a thing of beauty!

holmburgers · Aug 17, 2011

Old flash bars work well, and a guy on eBay makes a stereo bar.

Here's what I had in mind -> http://cgi.ebay.com/Twin-SLR-DSLR-C...594?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item335d6d51fa

Two cameras and boom, you're doing 3D with as high quality a setup as you would normally use.

And check this Rollei unit out... http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolleiflex-Ster...650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2feff1aa (though this is designed for 1 camera and to switch positions between exposures)

tjaded · Aug 17, 2011

That seems like the images would be way too far apart...for my usage. Aren't those more for far away stuff? I tend to shoot things up close and personal!

holmburgers · Aug 17, 2011

Well, they're adjustable, but you're right depending on what camera you use. Like an SLR probably would be pushed too far apart, but 2 Rolleiflex's might be able to approach the interocular distance (62-65mm).

stillsilver · Aug 17, 2011

Good Luck!!

Mike

Mustafa Umut Sarac · Aug 17, 2011

Chris ,

buy one rollei and take two shots , one is right , one is left.

Umut

tjaded · Aug 17, 2011

I suppose I could buy the stereo bar for distance shots and mount a pair of hasselblads on it.

Mustafa Umut Sarac · Aug 17, 2011

tjaded ,

you can do it with single camera but if you get the attention of roller blade girls , you can make it with 5 cameras also.
middle up down right left
people at close to you made jaws by this way

tjaded · Aug 17, 2011

Well, I've got a few hasselblads to go on the bar...might as well set two up at once. Five, now that would take a bit more investment!

pbromaghin · Aug 20, 2011

Ooooooh. 1 hour to go and it's $1,150.

Ken Nadvornick · Aug 20, 2011

tjaded said:
I've been wanting one of these for years.

There you go! $1,854! Your $5,000 bid won, right? That sniper WAS you, right?

Ken

tjaded · Aug 21, 2011

Tempting, but I had to pass. Oh well, maybe next time. Back to the drawing board for me...

Ken Nadvornick · Aug 21, 2011

tjaded said:
I can only imagine the camera is going to go for $1500-$2k.

All good-natured kidding aside, you must really know your stereo cameras. You hit that final bid price ($1854) dead center. Very impressive.

Ken

Sirius Glass · Aug 21, 2011

tjaded said:
Tempting, but I had to pass. Oh well, maybe next time. Back to the drawing board for me...

Let us know when one comes up for sale and we will set up a collection to help you raise the bread for the stereo camera. Would Boze earphones work with them?

tjaded · Aug 21, 2011

I really, really, REALLY want one...I've been hunting for years now. That seems to be what the go for. As much as I want it, this little film store of mine is where I'm dumping money for now. If all goes well, the success of the store will mean that I can eventually buy one. Probably a week after E-6 disappears...

Ken Nadvornick said:
All good-natured kidding aside, you must really know your stereo cameras. You hit that final bid price ($1854) dead center. Very impressive.

Ken

tjaded · Aug 21, 2011

I've found Grado Prestige headphones are a perfect match!

Oddly, much like my taste in cameras, I prefer mono with a dash of stereo every once in a while!

Sirius Glass said:
Let us know when one comes up for sale and we will set up a collection to help you raise the bread for the stereo camera. Would Boze earphones work with them?

2F/2F · Aug 21, 2011

I am good with cameras. I've got GAS of a different type at this point:

http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Deluxe.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Fender...T-/370536064079?pt=Guitar&hash=item5645aba44f (an exact match for my CS Esquire in desert sand)

Dan Fromm · Aug 24, 2011

Not the Rolleidoscop of your dreams, but a small step in the right direction: http://www.collection-appareils.fr/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12478

Less expensive, too.

tjaded · Aug 25, 2011

Hmmmm, I might have to brush up on my French! Thanks for the link...

Ken Nadvornick · Aug 26, 2011

So last night I was at the state fair hanging out with my Crown Graphic. I was walking through the midway carnival rides when I happened across a fellow using one of these on a tripod,

3DWorld Medium Format Stereo Camera

When I checked it out online I noticed it was less expensive new ($1,745) than the antique Rolleidoscope sold for ($1,854). And that's after the company claims three recent price increases forced by currency fluctuations.

The fellow was very enthusiastic about it. Said it was actually manufactured in China. He also said it's a pretty solidly built unit. I know it looked really cool. Of course, he felt the same about the Crown.

Ken

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