My 3D and Stereoscopic Photography
For ultimate image quality a DSLR can be recommended
3D with a DSLR
For ultimate picture quality on static subjects I prefer to use DSLR cameras and for this I have a Nikon D3000 and a Nikon D7100. The D3000 has a 10 mega pixel sensor whereas the D7100 has a 24 mega pixel sensor. The D7100 provides the best quality pictures of the two but be warned each RAW file is about 30mB meaning a stereo image starts out at approx 60mB! I often take handheld cha-cha pictures with the Nikon's but if the situation allows I like to use my own home built large tripod/slidebar based on an old Benbo tripod. This tripod allows all the legs to be manipulated independently allowing the centre column to be aligned horizontally. I have marked the column with 5cm divisions which allow me to accurately set the stereobase. Large and cumbersome it may be but it works well.
![Nikon D3000](https://amazon.clikpic.com/KevDee/images/nikon1_1.jpg)
The image above shows my Nikon D3000 mounted on the Benbo tripod. (I know the lens cap is still in place!)
![Nikon D3000 Mounted On Benbo Tripod Adapted For 3D.](https://amazon.clikpic.com/KevDee/images/nikontripod_1.jpg)
This image shows my Nikon D3000 mounted on the adapted Benbo tripod with the centre column moved along slightly. The 5cm divisions are visible here.
![Nikon D3000](https://amazon.clikpic.com/KevDee/images/nikon1_1.jpg)
The image above shows my Nikon D3000 mounted on the Benbo tripod. (I know the lens cap is still in place!)
![Nikon D3000 Mounted On Benbo Tripod Adapted For 3D.](https://amazon.clikpic.com/KevDee/images/nikontripod_1.jpg)
This image shows my Nikon D3000 mounted on the adapted Benbo tripod with the centre column moved along slightly. The 5cm divisions are visible here.