Post by Harold on Apr 21, 2006 8:05:04 GMT -2
It was recently announced that the X-Pan II is to cease production because of an EU ruling over the use of solder in its circuit boards. This could have an impact on the supply of X-Pan II bodies for the manufacture of the a new Horseman stereo camera:
"The Horseman 3D camera is an innovative stereo solution, which will appeal not only to wedding and portrait photographers, but to the medical and industrial fields. This appeal is not only because of its 3D pictures, but because of its unique integration – it is one camera with two lenses mounted in a single shutter, not two lenses with two shutters. "
As an experienced stereo practitioner, I have reservations about the results of a 3D camera with two lenses with fixed, parallel axes. Ideally, the centre of each of a pair of images should be at the same position on the subject, as happens with our eyes. At £3,500 or so, I would hope for some such provision.
Harold
"The Horseman 3D camera is an innovative stereo solution, which will appeal not only to wedding and portrait photographers, but to the medical and industrial fields. This appeal is not only because of its 3D pictures, but because of its unique integration – it is one camera with two lenses mounted in a single shutter, not two lenses with two shutters. "
As an experienced stereo practitioner, I have reservations about the results of a 3D camera with two lenses with fixed, parallel axes. Ideally, the centre of each of a pair of images should be at the same position on the subject, as happens with our eyes. At £3,500 or so, I would hope for some such provision.
Harold