WE ARE NO LONGER DOING STEREO PAIRS

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General Information about Stereo Pair

   Stereographs or stereo views, are double photographs taken and viewed in such a manner, that when viewed with a stereoscope, they appear as three dimensional or solid images. Stereo views were first produced commercially in 1850 and remained popular into the 1930's.
   In its heyday, stereo photography was an art, a technology and a business - the first truly pictorial mass medium. Millions of different views were published in issues of hundreds, or thousands of copies. Thousands of photographers, including the great masters, produced them.
   Intended for entertainment, education, documentation, and advertising, stereographs are extremely diverse. In short, the historical views comprise an inexhaustible resource of information about life in the period between 1850 and 1930.

      Summary from : The World of Stereographs by William C. Darrah 1977

Modern Era:

   The radio, television, and now the internet, have replaced the stereo view of the Victorian era parlor. Since 1930, the concept of 3D viewing has been kept alive and in the public eye through the continued existence of ViewMaster Corporation's viewers and 3D reels.
   Over the years, a dedicated group of older stereo photographers have passed along their craft and their antique equipment to a whole new generation. Enthusiasm for stereo photography continues to be fostered by the National Stereoscopic Association and by the Stereoscopic Society of America. Modern stereo prints are printed in limited editions.
   A second revival of interest peaked in the 1950's aided by the release of 3D theatrical films. Audiences wearing 3D glasses were held spellbound by a variety of special effects. IMAX theaters, located at various places around the country, continue that tradition. Eastman Kodak and the Stereo Realist Company marketed stereo cameras during this revival period.
   The Nimslo stereo camera was marketed in the early 1980's, followed by the Nishika and others. Currently, stereo camera equipment on the market includes the Loreo system, the Image Tech system and imports from the former Soviet Union. Many modern stereo photographers also construct custom built systems by pairing two conventional cameras.