{"id":31382,"date":"2025-05-05T01:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T05:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phsc.ca\/camera\/?p=31382"},"modified":"2025-05-03T22:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T02:14:42","slug":"home-brew-in-3d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phsc.ca\/camera\/home-brew-in-3d\/","title":{"rendered":"home brew in 3D"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stan White’s home-brew 5×7 stereo camera in issue 23-3<\/p><\/div>\n

Toronto<\/strong>. From time to time we all want to leap on the 3D bandwagon and do some personal shots. In issue 23-3 the late Stan White shows us how he created a 5×7 3D camera.<\/p>\n

Stan’s article is titled, “Making Your Own 5×7\u00a0Stereo Camera”, and begins, “It is a simple undertaking to move into large format photography for stereo cards. It is no co-incidence that any of the early stereo cameras were built around 5×7\u00a0plate size.<\/p>\n

“After all, the objective is to produce a pair of 3 x 3 inch prints in which case 5×7 does this comfortably with area to spare, top and bottom, which effectively translates into modest rise and drop on the camera \u2013 dependent on the coverage of the lens and without the complication of a moving front.<\/p>\n

“These days, 5 x 7 is an ideal format since it has\u00a0dropped out of professional favour and much\u00a0related equipment is on the market at reasonable\u00a0prices. Film is still available.<\/p>\n

“You could start with an<\/del> early cameras, but\u00a0they are \u201ccollectors\u201d and are expensive. Besides\u00a0they were often built without spring-backs which\u00a0means you have to acquire special plate holders\u00a0and adapt them to take film. I have also found that\u00a0ancient lenses have usually deteriorated. It is\u00a0much easier to start from scratch and you will end\u00a0up with a superior piece of equipment.” …<\/p>\n

All of Stan\u2019s column, plus other articles in the issue appear in the issue 23-3 pdf on the free members only DVD\/thumb drive. Not a member? It’s easy to join (see MEMBERSHIP above and at right). If you have any membership related questions, drop an email to our membership secretary Lilianne at member@phsc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want a camera to modify – or other goodies for your collection\/user gear? Visit our 2025 events! They are listed under \u2018PHSC EVENTS\u2019 at right. Up today is our spring auction (May 4th). Any questions can be answered by Clint at fair@phsc.ca<\/a> or during quiet time in \u00a0the auction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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