WT 102 MULTI-DIMENSION CAMERA

[Richard Wedding]

Hi Ricki,

That is very kind of you, but that won't be necessary.
I know enough now.
Thank you very much for your help.

Richard

 

[Ricki knights]

Hi Richard
Ok that's fine, if you need any more info let me know. just happy to help.
Ricki

 

[Digger Odell]

I ran across this as a resource for lenticular printing.

https://www.stereoscopy.com/faq/lenticularprocessing.html

 

[benvine]

Hi Digger
Thanks for your interest, and yes I have taken images in 3D with this camera it would be just the same process as taking a normal 10 x 8 image but with a lenticular screen between the film and the lens, once the film has been processed you can view the image through the screen to give you that 3D effect. also you can use film neg or film positive
or even photographic paper and process it in the dark room. I will try and upload some image for you . Thanks Ricki

Dear Ricky, I'd be really curious to see the results. Could you post them somewhere we can see them?
Did you eventually sell your camera to Digger Odell?

 

[benvine]

Hi Ricki,

I had been in touch with Monark cameras a while ago, but it seems that now they got rid of most of their WT-102 stuff (see picture).

View attachment 264757 .
You did help me a lot though with the 16x20" lenticular screen info.
Now I know exactly what to look for.

Thanks again.

Richard

You'll all be glad to hear that I managed to get my hands on these cameras before they were lost forever. Tim, from monarch was having to downsize his warehouse and was planning to throw them away (!!!) they but now they are safe and sound in my house.

He had sold one complete set from the images you posted, so he sent me the other two (almost complete) working WT-102 cameras with two power adapters, and one shutter release. I already had one with no power adapter and no shutter release but with one rail.
So I now have three lenticular WT-102s and they all seem to be working, however I have ZERO film backs so I am yet to try them out properly.

 

[benvine]

Hi Richard
I got a pack of ten screens 16x20 with the camera, so have no idea how much they cost, I will include an image so you can count the lines per inch, I managed to count 25.
Will also upload image of pack with name on, but not sure if the company are still trading, hope this helps.
Ricki View attachment 264708 View attachment 264709

Just like Richard I would love to know how many lines per inch they are. I'm guessing that out of the vast offer of lenticular sheets from aliexpress, at least one of them should work. Has anyone here tried?
I think there are some printed sheets that you can use to test lenticular sheets and find out how many lpi they are etc.
Would you be interested in selling them or be prepared to part with one so I can do some testing?
Also, does anyone have a film back that they could loan / sell me? They must be fairly simple so if anyone were o lend me one I could probably find someone who could build a usable replica.

 

[benvine]

Hello,

Do you still have the camera? I myself have three WT 102 cameras; one without a lenticular back intended for normal use.
At that time there were four special lenses available ranging from wide angle, standard, telephoto and even macro.

From the top of my head a standard set contained the following parts:

- Camera lens board
- 300 mm special lens
- Rectangular lens filter holder
- Bellows
- Camera rail + tripod mount + extension rail
- Camera back - lenticular
- Shutter release cable (not the ones shown in the photos) into camera back
- focusing screen
- Power adapter
- Camera back - standard 8x10 (non-lenticular) for normal film use
- No-hole blank lens board (for normal lenses)
- Film holders (2)
- User and warranty information

(See pictures of missing items, except blank lens board) View attachment 254414 View attachment 254415 View attachment 254416 View attachment 254417 View attachment 254418 View attachment 254419 View attachment 254420 View attachment 254421 )

See for parts:
http://monarkcameras.com/

As a normal 8x10 camera, the value is not high, at most 250-300 euros and then only as a collector's item. Practically maybe even less. As a lenticular stereo camera, the camera might be worth a bit more for someone who can execute the entire workflow involved. Do you consider to sell it?

Finally Richard (sorry for so many separate replies) would you be able to upload high resolution scans of the instructions? I've looked everywhere but can't seem to find them anywhere.
Also, if you had a film back you could part with or lend me I would be incredibly grateful!

incidentally, if anyone wants to see my work here it is:

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[choiliefan]

Unfortunately Richard hasn't posted anything here since his last post in January 2021.
I'd love to see the instructions as well.

 

[benvine]

Unfortunately Richard hasn't posted anything here since his last post in January 2021.
I'd love to see the instructions as well.

Good news choiliefan...I managed to track Richard down and he scanned the instructions for me...here they are

 

[choiliefan]

Wow, that's fantastic!

 

[Glauber]

I know is an old post but I am looking for one of those with the back film holder part. If anyone knows about one for sale I would appreciate to know about :