Planar StereoMirror on Display at SIGGRAPH and GEOINT

Have you seen Planar's line of StereoMirror displays? Now you'll have a chance to see what all the talk is about during a demonstration that will answer your stereoscopic display questions about the viewing angle, resolution and image quality of these monitors. Planar will exhibit the SD2620W and the newest version, SD2220W, in booth #3627 at SIGGRAPH 2009 in New Orleans, LA, August 4-6 and again in booth #544 at GEOINT 2009 Symposium in San Antonio, TX, October 18-21.

StereoMirror technology enables an unprecedented level of stereo viewing comfort and there is no restrictive "sweet spot" for viewing stereo images or any need to work in a dimly-lit environment. The Stereoscopic displays make it easier for many professionals to do their job. Applications include geospatial and 3D for simulation and training, among others.

Do you use a stereoscopic display for your work? What features do you find most important?

StereoMirror Provides Best Real-Time Display

Have you ever tried to figure out how to get the best image quality for aerial photography product processing and triangulation of ortho photos? According to AeroTech Mapping Inc., Planar's 3D StereoMirror monitor provides an image that is almost as clear as the negative itself. They have three displays for triangulation and compilation, which is the process of collecting digital data from stereo photography for use in creating topographical maps. They use Datem Systems' Summit Evolution software and three P-3 analytical plotters.

With several StereoMirror monitors in their office, including an SD1710 and SD2020, AeroTech has doubled their production stations while using a fraction of the space compared to analytical plotters. Besides excellent image quality, AeroTech's technicians are able to use the stereo monitors for up to ten hours at a time with only a few breaks in between. The comfort level of Planar's StereoMirror monitors is very high.

Have you used a StereoMirror monitor for your mapping projects? How does it compare to the quality of analytical plotters?

StereoMirror Used For Aerial Surveys

Providing accurate 3D photogrammetric mapping is complicated and photogrammetrists are always looking for monitors that will improve their viewing experiences and aid in verifying data. Planar's StereoMirror SD2420W with Planar's PX 2411W has been used by Keystone Aerial Surveys, Inc. to suit their needs moving into a complete digital workflow and provide better image quality.

In verifying the accuracy of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) used in their orthophoto production process, Keystone's team was able to confirm that the data was "correct" and then, if needed, correct any problem areas quickly and effectively using a StereoMirror. They use Inpho DTMaster and 3D Stealth mouse. The SD2420W widescreen allows each user to view a much larger area without sacrificing the desired image magnification extent which is helpful when working with multiple users.

Are you a photogrammetrist? What stereoscopic viewing features would be beneficial for your work?

StereoMirror at NAB

Planar showed footage from the 3D movie, Coraline (http://coraline.com/), produced by LAIKA (http://www.laika.com/) at the recent NAB convention held in Las Vegas.

Folks watched the opening scene of Coraline’s family moving into their Pink Palace Apartment and the amazing mouse circus scene that took place in “the other world.” The content was shown using “RV” image and sequence viewer from Tweak Software (http://www.tweakfilms.com/). The StereoMirror technology is an excellent tool for 3D modeling, stereoscopic photography and 3D post production work, among other applications.

What movies do you think would be "other worldly" in 3D? Do you have an application need for a stereo 3D display?

StereoMirror v. Perceiva

Obviously the team has been busy with another comparison document to highlight the differences between Planar's StereoMirror and dual stacked LCD stereoscopic monitors.

Download the comparison

StereoMirror v. Red Rover

Our product management team recently assembled a comparison of Planar's StereoMirror and True 3Di's Red Rover product. Download the comparison document.

Entry-level Version of StereoMirror 3D/Stereoscopic Display

3D/stereoscopic displays are quickly becoming the "need to have" technology. Now, it's easier with the lower-cost, entry-level SD1710 recently announced by Planar. The redesigned version is almost 40% less than the original version. That'll keep some money in your pocket!

Perfect for photogrammetry production houses and molecular modeling teams who want to put a StereoMirror on every desktop, we found the SD1710 maintains the strong stereoscopic viewing performance required in critical daily applications. If you are looking for appropriate StereoMirror solutions should consider frequency of use, the stereo image quality requirements, the criticality of the application and price.

Check out a comparison of Planar's other StereoMirror displays for your 3D/stereoscopic needs. What application could you use a 3D/stereoscopic display for?

Presidential 3D Vision

At the recent ASPRS show, Miguel Pelaz Puebla of GeoToolBox Ibérica S.L. shared a picture with us. The image shows the President of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, trying a Planar StereoMirror stereoscopic display.

SD1710 Stereo/3D Monitor - Now More Affordable

Our entry-level model of the StereoMirror product line is now more affordable. The SD1710 has not undergone any radical changes except an almost 40% reduction in price. It has the same compatibility with graphics cards and stereo supportive software as the other SD products. This model offers 1280x1024 resolution in stereo, while the other StereoMirror products can support resolutions as high as 1920x1200. The only trade offs of the low cost model are slightly more stereo cross-talk and lower brightness than our high-performance line. The viewing performance and comfort of the StereoMirror can now be experienced by even more users. The new SD1710 is perfect for photogrammetry production houses and molecular modeling teams who want to put a StereoMirror on every desktop.

Product highlights include:

• Full SXGA (1280x1024) resolution in stereo
• Flicker-free, high contrast imaging
• Useable in standard office lighting
• Fast (12ms) LCD response time
• Multi – user, wide angle viewing
• Compatible with a number of commercially available graphics cards
• Plug and play with OpenGL and DirectX applications that support stereo
• Simple polarizing glasses are used
• Readily converts from stereo/3D or standard 2D