On the 170th anniversary of the birth of Paul Nadar, photo historian Denis Pellerin shares his amazing research on the photographer's little-known series 'Le Théâtre de Nadar'.
‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Free Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, 10th Feb 2026
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group are hosting Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who will be exploring the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society.
‘Victorian New Media: the Anglo-Boer War in Films, Stereographs and Lantern Slides’. Free In-Person Talk, Birkbeck Uni, London
Join Professor Ian Christie, who will show a selection of Boer War films by Robert Paul, and offer stereoscopic views from the battlefields for comparison; 23rd January, free entry.
Kickstarter: 3-D Rarities Vol. 3 by the 3-D Film Archive
The amazing 3-D Film Archive team have announced their latest Kickstarter campaign for 3-D Rarities Volume III, a region-free 3-D Blu-ray.
The 1930s Thornton-Pickard Stereo Puck Camera: Introduction, User Guide and a Review
The Stereo Puck is a simple 120-roll film stereoscopic (3-D) box camera, which can still be fully usable today. In this post, you will find a complete guide to the camera, including an introduction, a step-by-step guide to using it, with a few useful downloads, and a review.
Happy New Year, 2026!
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year, with a cheeky stereoscopic photograph in the post to celebrate.
Through the Eyes of Amateurs: 1960s Kent in 3-D
Sharing an early 1960s set of amateur stereoscopic (3-D) photographs of Kent heritage sites, as well as some wonderful home life snapshots.
The Agfa Stand at a 1930s Photo Exhibition in France
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin researches and rediscovers the amazing history behind stereoscopic photographs of a 1930s Agfa stand, and takes us on a journey of what was available to amateur stereoscopic photographers during that period.
A Digital Stereo Viewer
Artist Michael Taylor takes us through how he made his own digitial stereo viewer. A simple, but effective design using an iPad Mini, it's a fantastic guide for anyone considering making their own.
Thomas Comer, 1892-1915: A Tribute on Armistice Day
A chance purchase in 2019 of a photographic album of Lincolnshire, and the research that followed, lead me to rediscover the tragically short life of Thomas Comer, the first fallen hero of the Boston Artillery. I am sharing his story on Armistice Day as a tribute to the young man, 110 years after his death.
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