Feedback for Omega 3d passive-projection filters
Apr 11, 2022
In case you are interested, here is the feedback letter I sent to enciircle.com about Omega projection filters:
My background: amateur stereo-3D photographer relying on DIY solutions for shooting and viewing.
As it usually happens, I'm more involved in making the gear than in using it for photography itself :).
First of all, despite spilling some cold water, I think its very important that such filters do exist.
So, let's start with the problem: the system doesn't hold up to the classic circular-polarized solution in the aspect of glasses-wearing comfort.
While polarized glasses are hardly being felt - so that one can forget about having them sit on his/her noses, Omega glasses are the opposite. E.g. the color difference between the two eyes is too apparent to ignore. It's far better than with simple red-cyan glasses, but the issue is there.
The above is a fact, from now on - my opinions and suggestions.
1) A stereo-3d "exhibitor" should prefer polarized projection if possible.
2) You would have really hard time if quality silver-screens were easily available.
3) Serious commercial installations should use polarized projection, especially for long presentations and movies.
4) Since most or all foldable/retractable silver screens are discontinued, (2) doesn't hold for home users and other pure mortals, making your system the only choice in numerous scenarios.
5) Given all the above, I claim that Omega system should be targeted at amateurs like myself.
6) Building passive-3d projector rig is a considerable investment, and I'd like to ensure I can arrange projections in various environments - at home and elsewhere.
7) Ideally I'd wish that polarized- and Omega filters were easily swappable - I'd use polarized at home and Omega - in the places where there's no silver screen.
8) ... follow-up from (7), it would be great if you sell circular polarizers too- attached to the same metal frames as Omega filters.
9) Existent Omega glasses are too large and too heavy (and frankly too expensive). For example, I have photos from a team-building event at work; in order to arrange projection at the office, I need to bring no less than 20-30 pairs of glasses; imagine the volume...
10) ... follow-up from (9), it would help to have foldable Omega glasses - as flat as possible in the closed state.