Strange Camera?

nanhi · 04-27-2011, 12:53 PM

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I came across this very strange and funny camera on the internet - triple lenses in triangle formation with waist level viewfinder. Can seasoned Pentaxians throw some light on it - photo attached.

Last edited by nanhi; 06-29-2011 at 08:10 AM.

Jeff Bennett · 04-27-2011, 01:34 PM

Is it some type of 3D camera like the Realist stereo cameras? Obviously it's a lot bigger.

myfotoguy · 04-27-2011, 01:45 PM

Where did you see this? First thought that comes to mind is something custom built or one of those "hoax" images.

But, I don't have extensive knowledge about all cameras, so it may be something in production.

Ratmagiclady · 04-27-2011, 01:50 PM

Does look like a total Photoshop fabrication: compare the hands to the lenses involved.

I'd presume the idea behind it is a stereo TLR. You'd only need one viewing lens for that. (but it might work better if the taking lenses were somewhere in the middle of a film path.

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Nesster · 04-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Bingo, RML. Itmay be a Russian Sputnik stereo 6x6 TLR, though the pictures I see of the Sputnik aren't exactly like this...

AHA - it is a Chinese 3D World?
http://www.3dstereo.com/viewmaster/cam-tl120ii.html

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-27-2011, 05:48 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350455840156

Chris

RioRico · 04-27-2011, 06:48 PM

Umma-gumma! Be the first on your block!

Ratmagiclady · 04-28-2011, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Bingo, RML. Itmay be a Russian Sputnik stereo 6x6 TLR, though the pictures I see of the Sputnik aren't exactly like this...

AHA - it is a Chinese 3D World?
3DWorld Medium Format Stereo Camera: ViewMaster, 3D Glasses, 3D Stereo Photography

Aha, indeed, looks like someone must just have big hands. I guess they've been making these a while and putting various focusing hoods and glass on there.

04-27-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
nanhi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 469	Strange Camera? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I came across this very strange and funny camera on the internet - triple lenses in triangle formation with waist level viewfinder. Can seasoned Pentaxians throw some light on it - photo attached. Last edited by nanhi; 06-29-2011 at 08:10 AM.

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04-27-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
Jeff Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 107	Is it some type of 3D camera like the Realist stereo cameras? Obviously it's a lot bigger.

04-27-2011, 01:45 PM	#3
myfotoguy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 72	Where did you see this? First thought that comes to mind is something custom built or one of those "hoax" images. But, I don't have extensive knowledge about all cameras, so it may be something in production.

04-27-2011, 01:50 PM	#4
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Does look like a total Photoshop fabrication: compare the hands to the lenses involved. I'd presume the idea behind it is a stereo TLR. You'd only need one viewing lens for that. (but it might work better if the taking lenses were somewhere in the middle of a film path. )

04-27-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Bingo, RML. Itmay be a Russian Sputnik stereo 6x6 TLR, though the pictures I see of the Sputnik aren't exactly like this... AHA - it is a Chinese 3D World? http://www.3dstereo.com/viewmaster/cam-tl120ii.html

04-27-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350455840156 Chris

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04-28-2011, 09:49 AM	#8
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Nesster Bingo, RML. Itmay be a Russian Sputnik stereo 6x6 TLR, though the pictures I see of the Sputnik aren't exactly like this... AHA - it is a Chinese 3D World? 3DWorld Medium Format Stereo Camera: ViewMaster, 3D Glasses, 3D Stereo Photography Aha, indeed, looks like someone must just have big hands. I guess they've been making these a while and putting various focusing hoods and glass on there.