Mirror Stereo
Mirror Stereo
Mirror Stereo is a stereoscopic taking and viewing system, developed by Steve Hines in 1974, that adapts an existing camera and uses a single frame of film, without impacting the film processing or printing operations. To view the photos in 3D, the pictures are inserted in the viewer. The Kodak Handle instant film camera is shown fitted with a Mirror-Stereo adapter. Note the appearance of two lenses, one real, and one reflected in the mirror. The stereo base is the distance between the real and reflected lenses. At the time this project was underway, Mirror Stereo was applied to instant film cameras and viewers, 35mm and 110-format film cameras and viewers, Super 8 movie cameras and viewers, and microfilm and microfiche viewers. The technique is equally suitable for digital cameras.
35mm Single Lens Reflex camera adapted for Mirror-Stereo photography:
110-format Pocket Instamatic camera adapted for Mirror-Stereo photography:
Super8 movie camera adapted for Mirror-Stereo photography:
Manufacturers of photographic equipment are invited to contact us to arrange a demonstration. This project is shown only to demonstrate inventions created by Steve Hines, and no products are being offered for sale. Similar innovations are available to clients on a contractual basis.