When viewing anaglyph images, the clarity, color filtration accuracy and the tonal range of the lenses have a huge impact on the viewing experience and perception of 3-D depth.
There are two types of widely available anaglyph glasses out there, plastic and disposable, with both great and horrible versions in each group. I wanted to share my favorite ones, in case you were so inclined to purchase any.
[I am not affiliated with any of the vendors. All I can say is that they are good people, and I fully recommend using them]
Anaglyph Aviator 3D Glasses by Anachrome
Great clarity, good color filtering and tonal spread.
Sturdy construction for the price. The oversized lenses make it possible to wear them over your own corrective glasses.
Available at
Berezin Stereo Photography Products
Ultimate 3D Heaven [US]
Premium Anaglyph clip-on 3D Glasses by Anachrome
Not as quick-n-easy to clip them on and off as one might wish. But if you are considering spending more than a few minutes viewing anaglyph 3D, these are my favorite by far.
Great clarity, good color filtering and tonal spread.
Flick of a finger pushes it up and down easily.
Warning: Risk of Mickey Mouse look when glasses worn over the head while the clip-on is also in the up position.
Available at
Berezin Stereo Photography Products
Ultimate 3D Heaven [US]
Plastic Film Anaglyph Glasses by @stereoeye
Takashi Sekitani's elegant minimalist design.
Don't confuse them with cardboard disposables that use a thin sheet of film as a lens, which warp and get wrinkled really easily.
Die-cut out of a single piece of film, they provide a featherweight solution with great clarity, and a durable, wipeable surface. Also comes in hand-held model with no temples.
Available at
STEREOeYe [Japan]
Parallax-Shift [US]
