Going beyond the normal medium format and about an inch larger... I
recently found a stereo camera that takes 101 film. Haven't bought
it, just considering. My biggest question is in whether or not I'll
possibly be able to use any type of film in this camera, even if it's
adapted from another type through respooling (which would probably
lose about half inch on top and bottom if using 120) or cutting down a
larger film.

Any ideas to share on what I might be able to do to use the camera?
Any alternatives that I might want to consider?

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-Timothy
http://frumiousboojum.deviantart.com

#101 film was Kodak's first designated rollfilm, dating back from 1895
and discontinued in 1956. It was first used in the Bullet, which was
a simple-lens box camera.

I can't imagine a camera of that type that would be worthy of using
for MF3D images. The lenses would probably be poor, with little
options for focus, viewing and DOF. Unless you are referring to some
kind of home-rig stereo camera, I'd pass on it.

Why do you want to go "beyond medium format" in stereo?

Sam

In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, "Timothy Crabtree"
wrote:

>
> Going beyond the normal medium format and about an inch larger... I
> recently found a stereo camera that takes 101 film. Haven't bought
> it, just considering. My biggest question is in whether or not I'll
> possibly be able to use any type of film in this camera, even if it's
> adapted from another type through respooling (which would probably
> lose about half inch on top and bottom if using 120) or cutting down a
> larger film.
>
> Any ideas to share on what I might be able to do to use the camera?
> Any alternatives that I might want to consider?
>
> --
> -Timothy
> http://frumiousboojum.deviantart.com
>

Is it a Stereo Hawk-eye or Kodak Stereo 1 or 2? These took 101 film,
and are highly desirable collector's items. They do not take good
pictures however, and the bittle nature of 90-100 years old bellows
and leather would not be in your favor. If the price is right, put it
on the shelf. They typically sell in good condition for around
$300-$400. That would buy a several Sputniks!

Sam

> Is it a Stereo Hawk-eye or Kodak Stereo 1 or 2? These took 101 film,
> and are highly desirable collector's items. They do not take good
> pictures however, and the bittle nature of 90-100 years old bellows
> and leather would not be in your favor. If the price is right, put it
> on the shelf. They typically sell in good condition for around
> $300-$400. That would buy a several Sputniks!
>
> Sam

Stereo Hawkeye. Definitely a beautiful camera.

I haven't decided on if I would try to use it, so the question is a
bit of a what-if. 3 1/8 x 3 3/16" doesn't sound too bad of an
enlargement beyond normal 120 film if you were to do a contact print.
If I were to use it for special occasions, I could always buy a $30
roll of 101 film from Central Camera Company (or elsewhere, if anybody
has it cheaper).

The more things get digital, the more I want to experiment with the
older techniques. :) I wouldn't mind trying out glass plates and
early printing techniques. Not necessarily for stereo, but in
general.

--
-Timothy
http://frumiousboojum.deviantart.com