Camera Accessories
Close-Up Attachments.
They came in 36" for portraits and 24" intended for technical or
scientific work. The 24" is harder to find, but the 36" is much more
useful.
Series V Color Correcting Filters.
These are not very useful anymore, especially the filters for
correcting tungsten film for daylight use. The Skylight filters may work
if you like that "vintage" look, or if you need to correct for the blue
cast sometimes found in shade. Get the clear UV filters instead of
skylight for primary use if you can find them.
Series V Neutral Density Filters.
I don't leave home without them. They basically take you down two
stops when you are in bright sunlight. It's like changing your 100 speed
film to 25 just by dropping in these filters.
Light Meter
A basic light meter will help you get much more accurate exposures
than using the "Easy-Indicator". You might even look into a vintage
meter that still works because the shutter and aperture ranges will
match the camera better (My favorite is a
Sekonic L-6). Either way, I find it best to attach a zip cord to
mine instead of hanging it around my neck.
Spee-D Electronic Flash Adapter
This is a much better alternative to using a vintage flash. It
mounts and un-mounts easily with a coin screw. These can be purchased
from 3DStereo.com
Electronic Flash
With the Electronic Flash Adapter you can use a modern flash that
has auto exposure. Just set your flash for the aperture setting on your
camera and let it do the rest.
See Setting Electronic Flash Sync.
Film Cutter
The Film cutter is necessary to cut the film for insertion into the
blank reel mounts. For more info see the Manuals
section.
Personal Reel Mounts.
These are necessary to mount your pictures. You can still purchase
these new from several dealers. Click the reel for more information
Spee-D Tool for View-Master Reel Blanks
This is an extremely useful pocket expanding tool for reel blanks. A
lot of the newer reels have closed pockets, so this really is handy. You
can buy them from 3DStereo.com.
Stereomatic 500 Projector
Allows you to project your personal and store bought reels in 3D
Other Handy Accessories
Cable release
Tripod
External self timer (for taking pictures of yourself)