Build a 3D Camera Rig from Canon Powershot Cameras
Written by mike on November 23rd, 2009
Shoot your own “In your face!” photos – very rad. This project is from MaximumPC.
Overview:
- Install the StereoData Maker script onto two CHDK-modifiable Canon Powershot cameras. The script allows the cameras to be triggered through their USB ports. The page lists the compatible cameras; I use the Canon A460 – it was cheap!
- Mount the two cameras side by side, on an S-bracket.
- Use an easily built, two-camera USB switch to simultaneously take photos. A 5v power source (three AAA batteries) will actuate the shutters.
- Process the photos using StereoPhoto Maker software, which calibrates the images and assembles them into a 3-d viewable photo, just like the classic movies.
Up next: experimenting with the video mode of the cameras, then extracting the individual frames (easily done with Quicktime Pro), processing those with StereoPhoto Maker, and reassembling into a classic 1950′s 3D movie experience. Coming soon!
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