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Photographer Brings 113-Year-Old 3D Camera Back to Life With 3D Printing

Photographer Brings 113-Year-Old 3D Camera Back to Life With 3D Printing

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A vintage camera mounted on a tripod outdoors points towards an inset image showing two foggy rectangular windows with light shining through. A red arrow connects the camera to the inset image, indicating a relationship.

Markus Hofstätter’s restoration of a 113-year-old 3D camera is a masterclass in patience and precision. Known for his expertise in wet plate photography and breathing new life into historical equipment, Hofstätter continues his journey of preserving photographic history with the revival of the Stereo-Nettel camera. His latest endeavor takes a storied piece of technology and brings it into the modern age while respecting its original character.

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