Category: Stereoscopic (3-D) Images

The Art of Stereoscopy: George Raphel

I’m excited to introduce to the blog stereoscopic photographer George Raphel. In this post, he introduces his beautiful work and announces the first stereoscopic photography exhibition in Bahrain.

Sharing Leica Stereoly Stereoviews: Beyond the Screen

Paul Maclean takes us through how he shares the stereoviews he takes with his Leica III and Stereoly Beam Splitter. Spolier: It's awesome!!

William Hemsley, Another Artist Whose Work Inspired Stereoscopic Photographers

Photo historian Denis Pellerin, researcher and author of 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery' book, has unearthed more stereoscopic photographs inspired by artworks. In this article he looks at the artist William Hemsley, and others, with stereoscopic photographs by Laroche, Burr, Gaudin and Weller.

Stereoscopic Photography with a Rolleiflex

Find out how to take analogue stereoscopic photographs with one of the most iconic cameras, the Rolleiflex, using the Rollei 'Stereo Slide'.

The Applications of Stereoscopy: Using Stereoviews As Recreational Therapy In A Short-Term and Long-Term Healthcare Population

In the first of a series looking at applications of stereoscopy, Andrew Lauren describes how he approached using stereoscopic photographs for recreational therapy, including the impact his rewarding work has on the residents

The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Camera – A Review

Denis Pellerin reviews the Acer SpatialLabs Eyes digital stereoscopic 3-D camera: from its unboxing, initial impressions, and as he starts taking it through its paces for stereoscopic photography.

Free Online Talks: ‘Toxicity in 3-D – Arsenic and Old Lace’

An afternoon of two free online talks has been announced on 20th June 2025, looking at the discovery of arsenic in the cardboard mounts of 19th century stereoscopic photographs, ways to mitigate any risks, and the wealth and value of information within the images.

Dating British Stereoscopic Photographs to 1857

Thanks to new research, it's now possible to date some British stereoscopic photographs to 1857 using clues within the images.

Toxic Heavy Metals Found in 19th Century Stereocard Mounts

A research paper published this week by Kim Bell and Robin Canham, from Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, has revealed that some 19th century coloured stereocard mounts contain toxic heavy metals.