> There was another ultimate Holmes format card viewer on the market briefly
> ten(?) years ago, lighted with very short FL achromats. Anyone remember
> the name of that (unsuccessful at googling for it using the more general
> terms "stereoscope modern new ultimate etc.").

On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Linda N <ljnygren@gmail.com> wrote:

 

http://www.stereoscopy.com/3d-concepts/viewerspr.html

This is the Alan Lewis "Magniview Orthostereoscopic Stereoscope" referenced below,  which interestingly works for MF slides as well as Holmes prints. -Linda

On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Boris Starosta <boris@starosta.com> wrote:

 

Posted by:

"coronet3d" coronet3d

  I've seen some high-end internally lit Holmes card viewers on the internet, but don't have any idea how they would stack up to a slide viewer.
Steve

Have you seen this one?
http://www.seriousviewers.com/products/products1.htm

There was another ultimate Holmes format card viewer on the market briefly ten(?) years ago, lighted with very short FL achromats.  Anyone remember the name of that (unsuccessful at googling for it using the more general terms "stereoscope modern new ultimate etc.").


Like with everything else that is "ultimate" in 3d, it is either very expensive and/or not being made anymore and very hard to find for sale.

I agree with John, though, a MirScope or aerial photogrammetry (?) stereoscope would be ideal with large wet process prints, if your aim is to reproduce MF quality imagery.

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--- In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, "George Themelis" wrote:
>
> > There was another ultimate Holmes format card viewer on the market briefly
> > ten(?) years ago, lighted with very short FL achromats. Anyone remember
> > the name of that (unsuccessful at googling for it using the more general
> > terms "stereoscope modern new ultimate etc.").
>
> I believe Boris is thinking of John Dukes' Opticard. I put some information
> (from when I sold my unit, I do not have one for sale) here:
>
> http://www.sell-3d.com/2012-10/DukesOpticard.htm
>
> I did a google search for Opticard Stereoscope and the first link is just a
> copy of my auction description above. Nothing else seems to be coming up.
>
> George
>

> The concept was pre-cut wood pieces that you would
> assemble yourself. I am sure that the lenses were not achromats, since
> even for that era, the price was just $15 USD. Just curious, does anyone
> recall this (or possibly have one)?

No, I was not looking for one.   I was interested in the advertisement, as well as the historical data, like the year and publications that it appeared in, and any printed information like instruction sheets and reviews and user reports from that time.

JR

On Oct 20, 2012 7:23 AM, "David W. Kesner" <lists@dddphotography.com> wrote:

 

Hello JR,

> The concept was pre-cut wood pieces that you would
> assemble yourself. I am sure that the lenses were not achromats, since
> even for that era, the price was just $15 USD. Just curious, does anyone
> recall this (or possibly have one)?

Are you looking for one of those specifically or just a stereocope kit?
The reason I ask is because they are still around such as this one from
3DStereo for $64.95:

http://www.3dstereo.com/viewmaster/vn-holm.html

Or buy from her Amazon store for only $59.95:

http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Stereoscope-Viewer-Stereocards-stereoviews/dp
/B0035ZGMTU

Here is one for $39.95 from an Etsy dealer:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/11897902/holmes-style-stereoscope-kit-a?

Hope that helps,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
www.dddphotography.com

No, I was not looking for one.   I was interested in the advertisement, as well as the historical data, like the year and publications that it appearesappeared

On Oct 20, 2012 7:23 AM, "David W. Kesner" <lists@dddphotography.com> wrote:

 

Hello JR,

> The concept was pre-cut wood pieces that you would
> assemble yourself. I am sure that the lenses were not achromats, since
> even for that era, the price was just $15 USD. Just curious, does anyone
> recall this (or possibly have one)?

Are you looking for one of those specifically or just a stereocope kit?
The reason I ask is because they are still around such as this one from
3DStereo for $64.95:

http://www.3dstereo.com/viewmaster/vn-holm.html

Or buy from her Amazon store for only $59.95:

http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Stereoscope-Viewer-Stereocards-stereoviews/dp
/B0035ZGMTU

Here is one for $39.95 from an Etsy dealer:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/11897902/holmes-style-stereoscope-kit-a?

Hope that helps,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
www.dddphotography.com