Used and recommended by DrT!
Film Cutter - Perfect for Stereo - All Formats!
Both 35mm (includes Realist format) and Medium Format
Price if $30 (Plus $3 First-Class mail shipping, USA)
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As some of you know, I shoot more than 100 rolls of slide film (all stereo!) a year and I cut and mount all my slides in standard stereo mounts. Considering how much time I spend cutting and mounting stereo slides, you would expect that I use a fancy film cutter. In reality I use the simple & inexpensive cutter that you see here. Here is why:
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It is relatively compact, lightweight, easy to set, easy to pack and travel, use in airports, etc.
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It works by friction and not film perforations. This way I can cut a variety of stereo formats. I use just about everything from Realist, to RBT, full-frame, to ISO Duplex, and only need one cutter. This one!
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The two large windows at the bottom allow me to place the cutter over a light box to see where exactly I am cutting. I always use a light box to set the stereo window by freeviewing. (Note: I am showing the cutter over a light box in the picture below- I sell a light box in my ebay store). I like the fact that the cutter is simple and does *not* have internal illumination.
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The film-advance friction mechanism works very well and the cutting blade cuts my film straight and accurately. (Note: with time the friction might be reduced... I find it easier and just push the film through the cutter... I am wearing a glove in my right hand for this purpose)
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I liked this cutter so much that I now stock it and recommend it to fellow stereo enthusiasts. If you are working with more than one format, then this cutter is what you need!
Also, please check my stereo store or my ebay auctions for price and payment information
Updated: November 2007