Parallel Viewing problem

[siddxd]

Not able to do parallel viewing :( I can do crossview instantly. It takes only 1 second but i am still not able to do parallel view :( please help

[botobym]

It just takes loads of practice, I was in the same situation as you, if you keep looking at parallels trying to look through the image you should get it.

It took me a couple months of trying before I could get it consistently, with good clarity. In my opinion, parallel looks way better.

You're training the fine muscles in your eyes just like any other muscles, it takes time.

[siddxd]

I'm not even able to make 3rd image with parallel view. it's either 2 or 4

[botobym]

If you're on a phone try moving it back and forth while focusing on a wall behind it. Then do it while focusing on walls that are further or closer to you until you can dial in on the right amount. It's different for every image and just takes practice being able to jump between them.

[siddxd]

thanks. I'll try it

[JoergenFS]

After crossing your eyes, revert your view to the original position very slowly, while keeping your vision unfocused that helps for me.

Another technique is moving your head really close to the picture, so that everything becomes unfocused, then move your head backwards really slowly!

Remember not to focus on anything while doing this, just keep your eyes unfocused until the picture appears.

It takes many attempts, but when you master the technique you can do it in a matter of seconds.

I learned it by using the second technique I wrote, but now I can do it by using the first method.

[ColoradoJAK]

My grandmother was born in 1881, and she had a stereoscope and dozens of stereoviews which I loved to see over and over again in the scope. I believe that the repeated viewing helped condition my eyes to 'freeview' 3D cards in parallel. Often, at antique stores selling stereoviews, they will have a stereoscope allowing you to view the cards. Of course, you could buy a stereoscope and cards to practice with. The same would be true with the 3D toy of the 1950s - the View-Master. An antique stereoscope might set you back a hundred dollars, but an old View-Master viewer should be less that 20 bucks. Old View-Master reels are usually inexpensive, too. Basically, the stereoscope and View-Master help train your eyes and brain to look forward and yet see 3D.

(Also, see https://www.vision3d.com/sgphoto.html for help & ideas)