How to Shoot the Mercury Stereo 12

I break down the basic configuration options and shooting techniques of the Mercury Stereo 12, the most versatile medium format stereo camera ever made.
For a short intro to the camera, see: • Mercury Stereo 12: Pro...
Purchase the Stereo 12 and accessories at mercuryworks.store/collection...
More information and downloads available at www.mercurystereo.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Lensboards
05:53 Film Backs
11:31 Batteries and Fuse
14:20 Lensboard Port
15:05 Side Handles
16:06 Remote Port
17:05 Camera Strap ports
17:18 Camera Top
18:13 Zone Focusing Techniques
30:47 Changing Focus Spacers
31:34 Focus Spacer Labels
36:14 Tripod/Ground Glass Shooting
46:37 Handheld Shooting
52:58 Final Reminders

[@paolociccone]

What an amazing system. And thank you for such a comprehensive video.

[@mercurycamera]

Thanks!

[@andyvan5692]

one thing you forgot, there is still a SINAR back, the 6x12 vario, or Zoom back, there are two, one has a manual darkslide, like normal double dark holders, the vario has a knob, a rotary slide system (similar to Hasselblad H16/32 backs, just a different knob).

[@mercurycamera]

Those backs haven't been specifically tested on this camera, but they are likely compatible, yes. However, they are bulky and unbalanced, and thus not recommended. Nonetheless, we'd love to hear from anyone who has tried them on the Stereo 12!