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Subject: Thornton Stereo Puck
Date: 2011-01-15 16:33:40
From: Steven Lederman

I have the chance to purchase an old Thornton Stereo Puck box camera, and I was wondering if anyone on this list has used one, and if so - were you happy with the results?
How would one mount transparencies taken with a Stereo Puck? I believe the images are more narrow than the images shot with a TL-120, so that means the 3D World mounts are out.
Any Thornton Stereo Puck experiences would be of interest to me.
Appreciatively,
Steven

Subject: Re: Thornton Stereo Puck
Date: 2011-01-15 20:40:37
From: John Thurston

Steven Lederman wrote:

> I have the chance to purchase an old Thornton Stereo Puck box camera, and I was
> wondering if anyone on this list has used one, and if so - were you happy with
> the results?

I haven't used one, but I would expect to be disappointed
with the images. As I recall, these used a simple,
single-element lens and shot 6x4.5 images. It would, however,
be a simple, light-weight stereo camera. Depending on the
cost, it could be fun to try.
________________________________________
John Thurston
Juneau, Alaska
http://stereo.thurstons.us

Subject: Re: Thornton Stereo Puck
Date: 2011-01-16 14:45:08
From: RodS

I have owned and used the Puck, and the results are pucking poor. You may get some sort of artistic results like with any box camera, or Diana, but nothing sharp. If it is in great condition and not more than $100 it may be fun to try. Slide film would be tricky to use with the one speed shutter. I think it may have a couple apertures. I think you could get better results with a pinhole camera. IMO.

Rod S

--- In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, John Thurston wrote:
>
> Steven Lederman wrote:
> > I have the chance to purchase an old Thornton Stereo Puck box camera, and I was
> > wondering if anyone on this list has used one, and if so - were you happy with
> > the results?
>
> I haven't used one, but I would expect to be disappointed
> with the images. As I recall, these used a simple,
> single-element lens and shot 6x4.5 images. It would, however,
> be a simple, light-weight stereo camera. Depending on the
> cost, it could be fun to try.
> ________________________________________
> John Thurston
> Juneau, Alaska
> http://stereo.thurstons.us
>