3D Photography: The Weirdest Lens I've Ever Used

An overview of using the Pentax Stereo adapter with a digital camera for creating stunning and immersive 3D photographic portraits. In this video, we will explore the various features and benefits of the Pentax Stereo adapter, including how it enhances the depth and dimensionality of your images. We will also provide a detailed demonstration of the entire process, showcasing how to effectively set up the adapter with your digital camera. Additionally, we will guide you through the essential steps of processing your files in Adobe Camera Raw, highlighting tips and tricks to maximize your editing workflow, and then we will transition to using StereoPhoto Maker software. This software will allow you to fine-tune your 3D portraits, ensuring that every detail is captured perfectly. Whether you are a beginner looking to experiment with 3D photography or an experienced photographer wanting to expand your skills, this video is packed with valuable information that will help you create captivating 3D images that truly stand out. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to 3D photographic portraits!

[@cemehome]

My father had one of the stereo adapters. He used it pretty frequently on his trips to Hawaii. He also did color prints and mounted them on card stock for viewing with an antique stereoptican.

[@danbumgarner1057]

Ditto.

[@YerUnclePhil]

Thanks for this. I just picked one up. I always wanted one since I was a teen. I never thought about using the images in a VR headset. that is so cool. so many options.

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

Have fun!

[@anzaeria]

I'd like to use my Pentax stereo adapter again. The last time I used it was in Bora Bora years ago. I think this time around, I'll duct tape the adapter in place so that it doesn't accidentally rotate. I'll also be doing something rather ambitious - taking 3D photographs underwater. It's a pity about the vignetting issue at f11. I would have preferred more depth of field.

[@kbqvist]

Thanks Michael! Do you know whether this adapter could be made to work with cameraes that do not have full frame sensors, e.g. crop sensors, or the Fuji GFX 'medium' format?

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

For a cropped frame sensor, you would use a wider angle lens that had a 50mm equivalent. So for example a 35mm lens on a 1.5 or 1.6 APS sensor. I’m not sure if using a longer focal length lens (63mm) on the Fuji would work. Let me know if you try it. That would be interesting if you could use a GFX100s.

[@anzaeria]

Ive used the Pentax stereo adapter on an M4/3 camera with a 24mm lens.

[@kbqvist]

@@MichaelBrownArtist Thanks Michael!

[@kbqvist]

@@anzaeria Thanks!

[@markwroblewski6500]

@@anzaeria Did it work with 24mm lens?

[@wrobi2267]

Thanks Michael! I was very surprised how good the results are. Is it possible to transfer the pictures to a lenticular print?

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

Yes, see this article I wrote a few years ago: triaxes.com/articles/from-stereo-pair-to-lenticular-print/

[@jedailprod]

Great video, I need a solution to synch with flash and it seems to be one. Do you get some image quality compromise with that adapter, beside the resolution being divided by 2, and flare issues? I mean would you be able to use a 2D version as well? cheers

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

I’m using it with a 24 megapixel camera and am happy with the quality. There are cameras with even more resolution if you wanted to use just one side for a 2D print. If you need to sync with flash, this is one of the easiest solutions.

[@jedailprod]

@@MichaelBrownArtist I'm going to use it on 40mp camera, so should be left with a around 2 X 18mp pictures after cropping. You mentioned the Lume Pad, do you own one? Can you use those in portrait orientation as well for 3d experience?

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

@@jedailprod , The first Lume Pad can be used in portrait or landscape orientation. The Lume Pad 2 is landscape only.

[@malekkinos]

It's possible to use a wider angle lens? like a 35mm or 24 mm, still on full frame? Thank you, very informative video!

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

No, the adapter is designed for 50-55mm (full frame).

[@malekkinos]

@@MichaelBrownArtist thank you

[@AdamGeorge-pb3fm]

What you do with that picture where the flash reflection is in one half and not in the other? Can that be made into a stereogramm? I ask as I shot some pictures with this adapter but on mine (bought second hand) the outer edges of the mirrors are damaged. So in fact I have on the edges of the two half images (right on the one and left on the other) some patterns that are not the same.

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

You can either retouch the frames, or make the decision to not use them and only show your best work.

[@AdamGeorge-pb3fm]

@@MichaelBrownArtist they have some personal nostalgic value, maybe I will retouch. Cropping also would work, but I can not reproduce that (final) step where you crop the double pair after you matched it with the red-cyan superposing. Not having the instruction sheet I exposed with f:11 and f:16 (knowing that shallow DOF is either contraproductive in stereo photography). Now I have a very wide separator between the images of the pair. Still the frames are correctly matched by the automatic of the program and also adjusted. But after cropping (although I am not sure that happens at all, see above) I get the pair with that same separator, not only a black thin line.

[@KQCNT]

But what is the process to print stereoscopic in 3DMasterKit?

[@MichaelBrownArtist]

triaxes.com/articles/from-stereo-pair-to-lenticular-print/