As a little way to celebrate the festive season I'm sharing some glass Verascope slides from the 1910s.
Tag: stereocard
My First Adventure with a Sputnik Camera, Part 1
I'm excited to welcome to the Stereoscopy Blog Norwegian photographer and artist Ida Marie. She is very kindly sharing her experience of using a Sputnik camera in this first of two posts. Thanks so much Ida Marie, this is perfect for anyone wanting to get to grips with one of the most widely available 120 film stereo cameras!
Free Online 3-D Talk: ‘One Lens, Two Perspectives, Three Dimensions’.
The Universidade Lusófona and the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are joining forces once again to give a free online talk 'One Lens, Two Perspectives, Three Dimensions' on Friday December 3rd 2021 at 17:30 GMT, discussing sequential stereoscopic photography, past and present.
Henry Caruel, 1940s & 1950s Cinema Stereo Photographer: Exhibition and 3-D Presentation in Paris and Two Free Online 3-D Talks (in French & English)
To accompany the exhibition ‘Henri Caruel, Stéréoscopie de Cinéma 1942-1953’, which is taking place until 1st January 2022 at the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation, 73, avenue des Gobelins, Paris 13th arrondissement, photo historian Denis Pellerin will be giving two free online 3-D talks ‘Henri Caruel, Still Stereo Photographer During the Occupation of France and the After-War Years’ and an in-person presentation at the Foundation.
Free Online 3-D Event: Cha-Cha Chatterton
The stories behind Victorian and modern stereos after Henry Wallis's 1856 work "The Death of Chatterton" and how to create similar images will be discussed by Photo Historian Denis Pellerin on the 7th October 2021, 18:30 BST. The event is free but you need to register, which you can do in this post.
Free Online 3-D Event: Incredible Crinoline
Photo historian Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, will present online and in stereoscopic 3-D the advent of the Crinoline Cage. The event is on 15th Sept 2021 and is free to attend; find the registration details here.
New London Stereoscopic Company Book ‘Stereoscopy: The Dawn of 3-D’ to launch on the 10th November 2021.
The London Stereoscopic Company have announced the launch of their latest book 'Stereoscopy: The Dawn of 3-D' will take place online on the 10th November 2021.
Stamford, Lincolnshire in 3-D in 1859 and 2021
I was very kindly given a set of six stereoviews of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. As soon as I saw them I felt inspired to research and retrace the photographer's footsteps, setting off on a mission in the rain very early the following day, despite not exactly being on Stamford's doorstep or familiar with the town.
Oldest Family Photograph of Stonehenge, Found in the Collection of Dr. Brian May, to go on Public Display…in 3-D!
The oldest image of a family visiting Stonehenge has been discovered in the collection of Dr. Brian May...and it's in stereoscopic 3-D! The image will go on display, along with others, in a specially-made stereoscopic cabinet, on loan to Stonehenge from Dr. Brian May.
On Test: Belplasca Stereoscopic (3-D) Camera and Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow Film
Kosmo Foto recently had a Kickstarter campaign for their Agent Shadow 400 ASA black and white 35mm film and I was lucky enough to be able to test some before it is released. I decided to use my current favourite 35mm stereo camera, a Belplasca, and share the results.
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