Are Any Of The Old View Finder Reels Worth Anything?
Asked by: Mr. Prof. Dr. Felix Schulz Ph.D. | Last update: March 6, 2020star rating: 4.3/5 (83 ratings)
There are many View-Master collectors who browse there often. The most common questions are about the most common viewer, the Model C. This viewer is very common because it was so well constructed. It's worth in the $7 to $12 range.
What was the first View-Master reel?
A mass consumer device marketed as a toy, the original View-Master came with thin cardboard disks, or reels, containing stereoscopic pairs of small Kodachrome photographs that when viewed through the apparatus created the illusion of three-dimensional scenes.
How many View-Master reels are there?
There have been some 25 viewer models, thousands of titles, and 1.5 billion reels produced.
Do they still sell View Masters?
Beginning November 1, 2019, View-Master™ VR Starter Pack & Deluxe VR viewer will be discontinued, and various apps and services associated with the toy will be discontinued.
What came before the View-Master?
In 1931, prior to the View-Master, the company Tru-Vue released black and white stereoscopic filmstrips, each of which had 14 pictures on them that passed through the little viewer horizontally.
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Who invented View-Master?
Charles Harrison, an industrial designer who rethought hundreds of ordinary items, including a plastic trash bin on wheels, a see-through measuring cup and the 3-D View-Master, which were then snapped up by the nation's burgeoning postwar middle class, died on Nov. 29 in Santa Clarita, Calif. He was 87.
Why was View-Master discontinued?
Due to the old age the apps are no longer supported. Notice was provided (on the box and manual) that allowed Mattel to discontinue support of the apps after 10/31/2017. We apologize for any disappointment this causes.
How big is a View-Master reel?
View-Master Reels consist of a disk 9cm in diameter. Each disk contains 14 pictures, which comprise of 7 stereo pairs. Sawyers and Gaf reels used Kodachrome film and the colours last very well, even after 60 years. 99% of all reels were made either in the USA or Belgium.
Can you make your own View Master reels?
Using a digital camera and Photoshop, users can create custom reels that fit a standard View-Master. It is painstaking work, layering tiny pieces of slide film to produce a 3D image, and the maker of the kit recommends using tweezers, a head-mounted magnifier and a light table.
How do I clean my View-Master slides?
Most of the time you can simply use a StaticWisk to remove dust from the image. To clean the images you can't clean with a StaticWisk, you can use PEC-12 and PEC-Pads, also Edwal has similar products for cleaning slide film. Make sure that you don't spray directly on the reel, just on the pad.
What age is a View-Master for?
The View-Master is recommended for ages 3 years and older.
What year was the first View-Master?
The view master was first introduced at the New York World's Fair (1939-1940.) Made by Sawyer's Photo Services, the device showed stereoscopic three-dimensional pictures. Originally intended as an educational device for adults, the view master soon become a popular children's toy.
Did Charles Harrison invent the View-Master?
Charles Harrison, (born September 23, 1931, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.—died November 29, 2018, Santa Clarita, California), American industrial designer whose creations included such iconic consumer items as polypropylene trash cans (including those with wheels) and the plastic version of the 3-D View-Master.
What has replaced View-Master?
Mattel's venerable View-Master, the stereoscopic photo viewer so familiar to kids, is now using Google Cardboard Virtual Reality technology to bring life to those old 3D images.
What is RetroViewer?
Image3D's custom reels and viewers for consumers—called RetroViewer—have the same look and feel as View-Master toys but feature the customer's own personal photos. Consumers use Image3D custom reels and viewers as wedding invitations and table gifts, photo albums, birthday gifts, party invitations and other mementos.
How do I create a View-Master photo?
The process is simple, just use their Reel Builder to name the project, upload your images, edit or delete the images, add a background and colorful text (you can also adjust the font style and size), drag and drop your images into the reel template (seven shots are used in the reel) to preview and approve the project.
How does a reel viewer work?
The reel is round and rotates clockwise inside the viewer. Hence, some photos will be upside down when looking at it this way, but correct when viewed in the viewer. If you need a visual, take a look at this page- Reel Sequence.
How do I clean my vintage View-Master?
Set the metal parts aside and submerge the Bakelite halves in a mixture of Dawn dish soap and water. Soak for 30mins then lightly scrub and rinse the pieces. This is the safest cleaner for dirty or moldy Bakelite. Allow parts to dry completely before assembling.
How do I open the Vintage View-Master?
The View-Master is split into two halves along the seam and you can pry these two pieces apart. They are held together by metal tabs inserted into plastic notches, which you can see in the photo above. If you wedge something thin, strong, and made of plastic into the seam and pry, the halves will pull apart.
How do you clean old Kodachrome slides?
You'll have to gently remove the slides from their casing and wipe them with isopropyl alcohol. After you wipe them down, you'll want to leave them in a room with low humidity to dry out. Once they've been dried for about 24 hours, you can re-mount them into the housing.
When did the talking View-Master come out?
Talking View-Master is a variant of the popular View-Master toy, which combines three-dimensional images with a pre-recorded soundtrack. In the first version, released in 1970, a small transparent phonograph disc was attached to the back of a standard paper View-Master reel.
